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It's 2013: Start Something New

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Returning to the Guide to Natural Dyes

In 2013 we will be returning to our natural dyeing blog posts. We left off at the close of 2010 just before we were ...

So here's to Christmas ...

From all of us to all of you  Yuletide greetings  and warm winter wishes, Cherish the ones you love. Enjoy. ...

Needle felted animals

Needle felting is right up there with knitting as a hand-held craft that can be done (provided you're careful) almost ...

Looms in Bloom - Oaxaca

If you happen to be south of the US boarder this winter, visiting Oaxaca City perhaps, there is an exceptional ...

Masterworks in Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot

We are proud to announce that the summer issue of Shuttle Spindle and Dyepot features one of the works from the ...

Maiwa Related - Photography Exhibition

We are pleased to announce a joint exhibition by two Maiwa staff: Sophena Kwon & Tim McLaughlin November 22 - December ...

Experience NET LOFT NIGHT November 22nd

On November 22nd from 2-8pm the shops of the Net Loft on Granville Island will be joining together to create a special ...

Northern Lights, Natural Colours

This week Maiwa founder and natural dye instructor Charllotte Kwon is "up North." How far? Yellowknife. The far side ...

Reviews: Banjara Event, Joan Morris, Wrap Party

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2012 WRAP PARTY + LIVE AUCTION

the MAIWA WRAP PARTY includes LIVE AUCTION  with 27 AUCTION LOTS (100% of final bid goes to the MAIWA FOUNDATION) ...

An Exhibit Twelve Years in the Making

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Reviews: Sibella Court, Barbara Shapiro, Blue Alchemy

Stylist Sibella Court fields question at the "Still Life with Stylist" Lecture Last night the Net Loft was sold out as ...

The Banjara Come to Vancouver

Maiwa Textile Symposium presents:  an exhibition of the best contemporary Banjara embroidery being done today. BANJARA ...

Featured Lecture: Change is Good

On Monday October 15 we welcome Barbara Shapiro to take the podium as the 6th presenter in our lecture series. Barbara ...

Indigo on the Big Screen - Blue Alchemy

Maiwa Textile Symposium  presents:  a special premier of the documentary film BLUE ALCHEMY with director  MARY LANCE ...

Maiwa Related - Photography Exhibition Opening

One of the many talented staff at Maiwa is Tim McLaughlin who does much of our graphic design and contributes to our ...

Featured Workshop: Filming the World

Do you have an urge to document textiles, fibers, craft techniques, or even your own projects? Are you curious how ...

Review - Crossing a Line

Last night Daniella Woolf took the audience through a tour of her work and creative journey. The fourth lecture in the ...

Featured Lecture - Crossing a Line

Maiwa continues its tradition of bringing established artists from around the world to challenge and inspire. This ...

Review - The Photographic Stitch

Last night Carol Shinn delivered her lecture "The Photographic Stitch" to an enthusiastic audience that came primed ...

Review - A Life in Weaving

"I wanted to weave a fabric that was like the morning fog."  This was only one of the evocative comments made by Misao ...

Featured Lecture - The Photographic Stitch

Using her sewing machine to create detailed photo-realistic imagery, Carol Shinn pushes the limits of what thread can ...