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2020 SPRING WORKSHOPS
MAIWA SCHOOL OF TEXTILES

See the list below for workshop spaces that have become available. Follow the links to the registration site for one of the most comprehensive line-up of textile workshops available.

All workshops below have openings as of this posting.


WORKSHOPS

Caps, Caps, Caps
Arashi Shibori & Silk Painting
Drawing from the Model on the Sewing Machine
The Inkmakers Pen
Mappa: Cartography on Cloth
Pattern-Drafting: Make Your Own Blocks
The Master Hatter: A Study in Hat Making
Baskets: Working with Flat Materials
Sculptural Cloth & Silk Painting
Creative Rug Hooking
Creative Block Printing - First Offering
Reverse Pattern-Drafting
Baskets: Working with Round Materials
Obsessive Chain Stitch
Mapping Memory
Learn to Knit
Creative Block Printing - Second Offering
Indigo Dye Nights
Introduction to Sprang
Intermediate Sprang
The Garden Dyepot
Knitting Basics & Beyond
Pattern-Drafting: Working from the Block
Creative Studio
9th Century Islamic Box Binding
Couture Hand-Sewing
The Book of North Country Shifu
Tannin, Oxides, & Indigo
The Natural Yarn Dyer
Design Studio
The Colour Workshop
The Fedora Then & Now
World of Dyes: Methods & Applications
Shibori & Indigo


See the Full Workshop Listing Here


For All Your Workshop Supply Needs Visit Us At:
Maiwa Supply on Granville Island 7 days a week between 10am and 7pm
And Online at maiwa.com

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 No comments

GIFTED
SCARVES and SHAWLS

Monday, December 9th – Sunday, December 15th

20% OFF
ALL REGULAR PRICED SCARVES & SHAWLS

IN STORE  and  ONLINE

PROMO CODE:  WRAPMEUP2019
(Use Promo Code at Online Checkout)


VISIT OUR SCARF AND SHAWL COLLECTION ONLINE


  Shown: Deshi Wool Shawl with Pom Pom's 

We want to make your Holiday Season even brighter by offering you a special 20% off all regular priced scarves and shawls, both in-store and online.

So much more than just a length of cloth, a shawl or scarf is a field of possibility. Feel the work of master weavers in each thread or delight in the patterning created by a variety of traditional surface design techniques. Wrap up in style this winter.


 Shown: Wool Bandhani Shawl - Black with the Ikat Kimono Coat - Black Geometric


Shown: Deshi Wool Shawl with Pom Poms and the Khadi Kimono Coat


VISIT OUR SCARF AND SHAWL COLLECTION ONLINE


PROMO CODE: WRAPMEUP2019


PLEASE NOTE: Enter the promo code at the CHECKOUT stage. If you are purchasing from a phone or tablet, you will need to click “Show order summary” (in blue text) to be shown the box to enter your promo code.


Shown: Bhujodi Deshi Wool Shawl - Desert 

20% OFF all regular priced scarves & shawls in the MAIWA store on Granville Island and in the MAIWA ONLINE store ends at 11:59pm PST Sunday, December 15th.


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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ARTISANS

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FEATURED GIFTS



VISIT A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS HERE


Favourite things shown: Bhujod Shawl - Desert Traveller, Banjara Embroidery - Black Leather Laptop Case, Ajrakh Wool Shawl - Lac & Indigo, Kachchh Embroidery 24" Cushion Cover, Wood Block - Flower Star, Honest Yarn Linen 5 pack in Natural, Handmade dolls of the Kachchh Desert, Leather Weekend Bag - Red, Kachchh Embroidery Clutch, Organic Kala Cotton Towel, Bengal Patchwork Cushion Cover, Organic Cotton Tablecloth ... and much more!


Visit us at Maiwa on Granville Island in Vancouver
7 days a week between 10am and 7pm
Or online at maiwa.com





Monday, December 09, 2019 No comments


VIEW THE 2019 SPRING WORKSHOPS LINE-UP


The Maiwa School of Textiles is ready for our 2020 Spring Workshops registration day on Monday, December 9th beginning at 10am (PST).

Click the button below to read everything you need to know to have a successful registration day.

2020 is looking great, hope to see you there!


VISIT OUR TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL REGISTRATION





MAIWA SUPPLY
FOR ALL YOUR WORKSHOP NEEDS


YOU SUPPLY THE CREATIVITY, WE SUPPLY THE REST

Visit us in store on Granville Island 7 days a week 10am-7pm
(Winter hours 10am-6pm from January 2 – March 31)
And online at maiwa.com



Wednesday, December 04, 2019 No comments

GIFTED
EMBROIDERY

Monday, December 2nd – Sunday, December 8th

20% OFF
ALL REGULAR PRICED EMBROIDERY

IN STORE  and  ONLINE

VISIT OUR EMBROIDERY COLLECTION ONLINE

PROMO CODE:
NEEDLEANDTHREAD2019
(Use Promo Code at Online Checkout)

Shown: Embroidered Cushions


Shown: Kachchh Embroidery Clutch, Kachchh Embroidery Tote Bag, Banjara Embroidery Laptop Case, Kachchh Embroidery Cushion Cover


We want to make your Holiday Season even brighter by offering you a special 20% off all regular priced embroidery and leather, both in store and online. Find the perfect accent to celebrate the season.

It is often said that embroidery is a language, a system of communicating through colour, pattern, stitch, and embellishment. Each embroidery is a unique expression of the woman who made it. No two are the same. We feature embroidery work done by 8 different groups based in India, all of whom exhibit a signature aesthetic.


GIFTED
ARTISANS


LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EMBROIDERERS




VISIT OUR EMBROIDERY COLLECTION ONLINE


PROMO CODE:
NEEDLEANDTHREAD2019


PLEASE NOTE: Enter the promo code at the CHECKOUT stage. If you are purchasing from a phone or tablet, you will need to click “Show order summary” (in blue text) to be shown the box to enter your promo code.


20% OFF all regular priced embroidery in the main MAIWA store on Granville Island and in the MAIWA ONLINE store ends at 11:59pm PST Sunday, December 8th.




VISIT A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS HERE

We've hand selected some of our very favourite treasures as well as gift ideas that we love. The work of skilled artisans speaks through weave, stitch, pattern and colour — and adds a sense of purpose and meaning that lasts for years to come.

From one of a kind hand embroidered bags, to handwoven shawls, to the gift of giving a pink bike to a girl in India; making it easy for girls to get to school safely.



Favourite things shown: Bhujod Shawl - Desert Traveller, Banjara Embroidery - Black Leather Laptop Case, Organic Khadi Cotton - Hand Stitched Shawl, Kachchh Embroidery 24" Cushion Cover, Wood Block - Flower Star, Honest Yarn Linen 5 pack in Natural, Handmade dolls of the Kachchh Desert, Leather Weekend Bag - Red, Kachchh Embroidery Clutch, Organic Kala Cotton Towel, Bengal Patchwork Cushion Cover, Organic Cotton Tablecloth ... and much more!



Visit us at Maiwa on Granville Island in Vancouver
7 days a week between 10am and 7pm
Or online at maiwa.com





Monday, December 02, 2019 No comments

Shown: Shimoga Dress - Forest


GIFTED CLOTHING
GIFTED ARTISANS

Monday, November 25th – Sunday, December 1st


20% OFF
ALL REGULAR PRICED CLOTHING

IN STORE  and  ONLINE

Shown: Khadi Kimono Coat - Cutch, Studio Jacket - Grey, Jai Pant - Charcoal, Jai Pant - Grey, Shimoga Shirt - Grey Stripe, Shimoga Shirt - Taupe Stripe, Liberty Tank - Natural


VISIT OUR CLOTHING COLLECTION ONLINE

PROMO CODE:  SLOWCLOTHES2019
(Use Promo Code at Online Checkout)

Shown: Ikat Kimono Coat - Ivory Tulips, Khadi Kimono Coat - Cutch, Deshi Wool Shawl with Pom Poms, Organic Khadi Cotton Hand-Stitched Shawl


We want to make your Holiday Season even brighter by offering you a special 20% off all regular priced clothing, both in store and online. Find the perfect outfit to celebrate the season. Give the gift of slow clothes. 

We are committed to exquisite, timeless, artisan-made clothing. Gifted artisans hold the threads of each step of production — from the farmers of natural dyes and fibres to the spinners, weavers, dyers, and block printers. 

There is so much passion poured into every design; every weave, every pattern, and process, that we can’t hide our excitement. Gifted clothing made by gifted artisans.

Shown: Tulsi Pant - Black, Banyan Dress - Black


Shown: Jai Pant - Charcoal, Srinagar Jacket - Maroon


VISIT OUR CLOTHING COLLECTION ONLINE

PROMO CODE: SLOWCLOTHES2019

PLEASE NOTE: Enter the promo code at the CHECKOUT stage. If you are purchasing from a phone or tablet, you will need to click “Show order summary” (in blue text) to be shown the box to enter your promo code.

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GIFTED
ARTISANS

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ARTISANS

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20% OFF all regular priced clothing in the MAIWA store on Granville Island and in
the MAIWA ONLINE store ends at 11:59pm PST Sunday, December 1st.

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FEATURED GIFTS



MAIWA'S KITS

You supply the creativity we supply the rest. These kits have everything that you, or someone on your list needs to start that next project.

From beginners to established makers, our kits are designed to encourage play and give you confidence in your craft.

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Visit us at Maiwa on Granville Island in Vancouver
7 days a week between 10am and 7pm
Or online at maiwa.com






Monday, November 25, 2019 No comments

GIFTED
LEATHERWORK

Monday, November 18th – Sunday, November 24th


20% OFF
ALL REGULAR PRICED LEATHER

IN STORE  and  ONLINE


VISIT OUR LEATHER COLLECTION ONLINE

PROMO CODE:
LEATHERWORK2019
(Use Promo Code at Online Checkout)

We want to make your Holiday Season even brighter by offering you a special 20% off all regular priced leather, both in store and online. Find the perfect accent to celebrate the season.


Shown: Leather Walkabout Bag - Large

Leatherwork from the Artisans Alliance of Jawaja. These pieces are completely hand-worked by skilled craftspeople from the stitched details to the burnished finish on the leather. Jawaja makes some of the most enduring items we have ever seen. Time adds subtlety, deepens personality, and bestows a heroic character on Jawaja leatherwork.


Shown: Leather Luminous Bag, Banjara Embroidery Clutch, Black Leather Wallet, Leather Computer Case


GIFTED
ARTISANS

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JAWAJA LEATHER WORKERS



VISIT OUR LEATHER COLLECTION ONLINE


PROMO CODE:
LEATHERWORK2019

PLEASE NOTE: Enter the promo code at the CHECKOUT stage. If you are purchasing from a phone or tablet, you will need to click “Show order summary” (in blue text) to be shown the box to enter your promo code.


20% OFF all regular priced leatherwork in the main MAIWA store on Granville Island and in the MAIWA ONLINE store ends at 11:59pm PST Sunday, November 24th.


FEATURED GIFTS



SEE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS


We've hand selected some of our very favourite treasures as well as gift ideas that we love. The work of skilled artisans speaks through weave, stitch, pattern and colour — and adds a sense of purpose and meaning that lasts for years to come.

From one of a kind hand embroidered bags, to handwoven shawls, to the gift of giving a pink bike to a girl in India; making it easy for girls to get to school safely.



Favourite things shown: Bhujod Shawl - Desert Traveller, Banjara Embroidery - Tan Leather Laptop Case, Organic Khadi Cotton - Hand Stitched Shawl, Kachchh Embroidery 24" Cushion Cover, Wood Block - Flower Bouquet, Honest Yarn Linen 5 pack in Natural, Handmade dolls of the Kachchh Desert, Leather Weekend Bag - Red, Kachchh Embroidery Clutch, Organic Kala Cotton Towel, Bengal Patchwork Cushion Cover, Organic Cotton Tablecloth ... and much more!



Visit us at Maiwa on Granville Island in Vancouver
7 days a week between 10am and 7pm
Or online at maiwa.com



Monday, November 18, 2019 No comments
Shown: Wool Bandhani Shawl - Black, Studio Jacket - Grey Linen. 


WARM SHAWLS
WRAP YOURSELF UP - IN STYLE & GRACE


Shown: Wool Bandhani Shawl - Black, Ikat Kimono Coat - Black Geometric, Banyan Dress - Merino 
Wool - Bandhani Black



VISIT OUR SHAWL COLLECTION HERE



Shown: Wool Bandhani Shawl - Black


Wool Bandhani Shawl - Black Double Dot

Wool Bandhani Shawl - Maroon

Wool Bandhani Shawl - Blue



WOOL CLOTHING
HANDWOVEN MERINO — PATTERNED WITH BANDHANI

This handwoven wool gives exceptional drape and feel. Light and open, yet with the warmth of wool. Each dot on the cloth has been hand-tied by a bandhani artisan to create a tied resist. We love the way these garments can reflect different moods — understated elegance, bold, or playful. 



Shown: Srinagar Jacket - Merino Wool - Bandhani Maroon with the Jai Pant - Charcoal


Shown: Srinagar Jacket - Merino Wool - Black with the Jai Pant - Charcoal


Shown:  Srinagar Jacket - Merino Wool - Blue with the Jai Pant - Charcoal


Shown: Banyan Dress - Merino Wool - Bandhani Black with the Tulsi Pant - Black


Shown: Banyan Dress - Merino Wool - Bandhani Maroon with the Jai Pant - Charcoal


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Maiwa - Granville Island, Vancouver 7 days a week 10am-7pm
Online - maiwa.com
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HANDWOVEN CLOTH

With tones from slate to silver to charcoal — nothing can match the elegance of this selection of handwoven cloth. Pair it with your favourite jewellery and embrace the November light.


Shown left: Ikat Kimono Coat - Black Geometric, 
Shown centre: Gaadi Coat - Grey Linen, Organic Khadi Cotton Shawl - Simple Stitch,  
Shown right: Wool Bandhani Shawl - Black, Studio Jacket - Grey Linen. 



Wednesday, November 13, 2019 No comments
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