July Arrivals at Maiwa East

A collection of cabinets and wonderful objects. All hardwoods are old or reclaimed. These are just a sample of the things that have arrived. Handmade wooden boxes. Inbox? Outbox? You decide. $39.95 - $69.95. Small coffee table made from an old door. Aprox 2.5 x 3.5 feet. An...

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Featured Workshops Part 2 - 2013 Symposium

      The Shortlist - Part 2       Spaces are available in these featured workshops         Workshops run September, October,  and November 2013 DIARY PAINTINGS ON CLOTHSusan Shie Students were so astounded last time Susan Shie was here that we worked very...

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We're setting up at the Vancouver Folk Festival ...

We have two booths. One with an amazing collection of summer things from the Maiwa store. A second booth has a great selection of items from Maiwa Supply. Our staff will be there for the festival and will be running hands-on demos. This is the place to get...

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Natural Dyes - Safflower

The Maiwa Guide to Natural Dyes What they are and how to use them SAFFLOWER- carthamus tinctorious, is an annual thistle. This plant is most known for the oil that can be derived from it’s seeds, however, the petals are a most magical dyestuff. Yellows, surprisingly sharp pinks,...

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Featured Workshops - 2013 Symposium

      The Shortlist       Spaces are available in these featured workshops         Workshops run September, October,  and November 2013 DIARY PAINTINGS ON CLOTHSusan Shie Students were so astounded last time Susan Shie was here that we worked very hard to get...

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