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We will be amongst indie yarn dyers, local yarn stores, fibre farmers, knitwear designers,
and more at Cantada's Premiere Fibre Arts Festival showcasing our Linen Honest Yarns.

HOURS
Saturday September 29th 9am-6pm
Sunday September 30th 9am-3pm

LOCATION
PNE Forum  at 2901 East Hastings Street in Vancouver.


TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR KNIT CITY SPECIAL AND
RECEIVE  10%  OFF YOUR HONEST YARN PURCHASE AT THE SHOW!


CLICK HERE FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION


MAIWA'S LINEN HONEST YARN
IN FOUR WEIGHTS:
Cobweb, Lace, Fingering, Sport


VISIT MAIWA'S HONEST YARN COLLECTION HERE


After years of working with artisan weavers and knitters, Maiwa has developed its own line of yarns. These yarns are everything we have been looking for in a spun fibre. Our Linen Honest Yarn shows the raw beauty of Belgian flax, spun in Bengal. It offers a wonderful buttery hand and the exceptional weight and presence that only linen can give. Linen is one of the more challenging fibres to dye naturally, especially to dye well. But we feel we've nailed it. Beautiful rich jewel-like tones that are both deep and even. Lighter colours that are consistent, level, and delicate without being weak. Colours that are as satisfying to work with as the act of creating.

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DON'T MISS THEM!
Only a few spaces left in two lectures.

THE POETICS OF TEXTILES
Tim Mclaughlin

STRIPPED BARE
DECONSTRUCTING TEXTILES & THE ARTISTIC PROCESS
Rachel Meginnes

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 No comments
A behind the scenes peek into some of our past workshops. Have you ever wondered what goes on in a Maiwa classroom? Here is a hint.

The Spring 2019 session goes up at schooloftextiles.com in November.

PAST WORKSHOPS: THE NATURAL DYE STUDIO WITH
CHARLLOTTE & SOPHENA KWON


PAST WORKSHOPS: WITH INDIA FLINT


Clockwise from left:
PAST WORKSHOPS: 

BASKETS WITH JOAN CARRIGAN
ISLAMIC GEOMETRIC DESIGN WITH ERIC BROUG
SKINS AND SKELETONS WITH MO KELMAN
HUMAN MARKS WITH DOROTHY CALDWELL


PAST STITCH RESIST MASTERCLASS WITH JANE CALLENDER


PAST INDIGO WORKSHOPS: WITH DANIELLE BUSH & SOPHENA KWON


Clockwise from left:
PAST WORKSHOPS: 

KUMIHIMO WITH MAKIKO TADA 
MARLINESPIKE ROPEWORK WITH TIM WHITTEN
SEWING WORKSHOPS WITH SHEILA WONG
SOAPMAKING WITH NATURAL DYES WITH VENNIE CHOU


PAST WORKSHOP:
ENTWINED LINES - EXPLORATORY TAPESTRY WITH LUCY POSKITT


PAST WORKSHOP: PRINT & PAINT WITH NATURAL DYES
WITH DANIELLE BUSH & SOPHENA KWON

Thursday, September 20, 2018 No comments

The Textile Society of America
is in Vancouver right now.

THE TEXTILE WORLD COMES TO VANCOUVER!

Not to be missed — textile events happening on Granville Island in conjunction with the Textile Society of America Conference in Vancouver.

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EVENING ON GRANVILLE ISLAND
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Nicole Dextras Demo 6 - 6:30pm & 8:30 - 9pm
Nicole Dextras Performer 6:30 - 7:30pm
Public engagement weaving with Marina Szijarto 6 - 9pm
Indigo Dyeing with Sophena Kwon 7:30 - 8:30pm




TEXTILE WALKING TOUR
GRANVILLE ISLAND
SEPT 17-30, 2018

A self guided walking tour highlighting 24 locations on Granville Island will be displaying a full range of creative textiles being made in our backyard. Many pieces have been produced to pair thematically with the businesses and studios hosting them.

The Main Maiwa Store will have a special in-store exhibition.


CLICK HERE to see the walking tour map and view the participants.

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NICOLE DEXTRAS
at Ocean Art Works
1531 JOHNSTON STREET, GRANVILLE ISLAND
SEPT 21-23

Award winning environmental and performance artist Nicole Dextras will be featuring one of her innovative costumes made specifically for this event from yucca bark and other sustainable materials. A performer will also demonstrate how to process yucca fibres and other aspects of her practice.

nicoledextras.com

CLICK HERE for dates and times.

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SOPHENA KWON
at Ocean Art Works
1531 JOHNSTON STREET, GRANVILLE ISLAND
SEPT 21-23

Sophena Kwon of Maiwa Handprints will demonstrate the fascinating process of dyeing with indigo.

sophenakwon.com

CLICK HERE for dates and times.

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MARINA SZIJARTO
at Ocean Art Works
1531 JOHNSTON STREET, GRANVILLE ISLAND
SEPT 21-23

Celebration and Fibre artist Marina Szijarto will be inviting the public to participate in a hands-on community tapestry weaving event. Using found objects, recycled fabric, plant materials and our words of gratitude written on paper, we will weave together an Autumn Equinox/Harvest full moon tapestry on looms made from local driftwood and fishing net twine.

marinaszijarto.com

CLICK HERE for and times.


Wednesday, September 19, 2018 No comments

On Tuesday September 11th Catharine Ellis and Joy Boutrup presented: Between Science and Art: Collaboration in Textiles. The sold out lecture kicked off the 2018 season for the Maiwa School of Textiles.

The audience were treated to a wide ranging talk that included fibre engineering, weaving, dyeing, shaped resist and fibre art. Both Joy and Catharine are well established figures in the textile community it was a delight to have both of them on the stage at the same time. The subjects bounced back and forth between both speakers often with equal quantities of humour and insight. The audience were left with a beautiful contrast between two vital approaches to working with textiles.

The lecture was introduced by Tim McLaughlin:


We all love textiles - we love making them, finding them, using them.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that we feel close to our favourites. We spend a great deal of time with them. When we can’ find a favourite we get anxious. They are like children to us -  they need us to look after them and we need them to feel that warm intimate sense of satisfaction.

Let us agree for a moment that it is almost as if they are alive. Let us say that when we make them we give them birth, and then as we use them they live out their life. … But after that what happens?

Following my analogy, what happens to some fortunate ones is they get an afterlife. The afterlife is to reside in heaven - a museum, a textile collection, or an institution which can restore and conserve them.

As someone who studies textiles I have tremendous respect for conservation departments. They are often the source of detailed research into dyes, fibres, techniques and history. And because they are often associated with public institutions the results of that research often flows quite freely down to people like myself, who have an a deep interest in all these things.

Tonight we have two gifted individuals from each side of the life of textiles. We have Joy Boutrup who has a background in textile engineering, has spent considerable time in conservation departments and who is a specialist in textile chemistry. Her services have benefited textile and fashion designers at two design schools in Denmark and she has taught at the school of conservation in Copenhagen. She is a consultant, lecturer, teacher and as we will see tonight, a collaborator.

Catherine Ellis, is a weaver, dyer, author and artist who has spent most of her life giving birth to textiles and encouraging others to do the same. She is a kind of textile midwife.

Catherine has taught at the Penland School, at Haywood Community College, she has exhibited throughout America, and is preparing an exhibition for Australia, she is actively involved in the Surface Design Association, the World Shibori Network, and she is a founding member of the Southeastern Fiber Educators Association. 

Catherine is the author of Woven Shibori first published in 2005 (a revised updated edition was published in 2016). Catherine and Joy are also co-authors in a soon to be released book titled:

 The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: Principles, Experiments and Results.

Please join me in welcoming Joy and Catherine





See all REVIEWS on the Maiwa Blog.


Thursday, September 13, 2018 No comments

A MAIWA SHAWL — THE DEFINITIVE CLOTH 
Linen. Silk-Cotton. Wool.
Ajrakh Block Print. Dabu Block Print. Bhujodi Weave.


Shown Ajrakh - Silk Cotton Shawl - Indigo Star
A handwoven cotton-silk shawl with a border of gold "zari" lines on each end. The central field is block printed in traditional ajrakh patterns by the Khatri family who are specialists in natural dyes.


VISIT THE SHAWL COLLECTION HERE


 Shown Bhujodi - Wool Shawl - Indigo Star
Woven on traditional handlooms in the village of Bhujodi. Naturally dyed with indigo. Embellished with hand embroidered motifs and shisha mirrors. Made from a lightweight wool with an elegant, responsive hand.


Shown Ajrakh - Linen Shawl - Madder & Black
These linen shawls are block printed with traditional ajrakh designs. Printing on linen requires special skills and keen attention to the natural dye print process. The results are masterful examples of the ajrakh art made by the Khatri family of the Kachchh Desert.


Shown Ajrakh - Wool Shawl - Dusk Madder
As with linen, block printing on wool takes special skill and a deep knowledge of natural dyes. The Khatri family of the Kachchh Desert has achieved remarkable results with a balanced palette of rich natural colour and pattern.


Shown Dabu - Silk Cotton Shawl - Madder & Dot
The Dabu mud resist technique of block printing often lends itself to graphic playfulness and bold statements. When worked in natural dyes the results sing in saturated yet harmonious tones.


Shown Dabu - Silk Cotton Shawl - Desert Sand
Dabu mud resist printing on silk cotton. Naturally dyed.


VISIT THE SHAWL COLLECTION HERE


AVAILABLE IN-STORE AND ONLINE
Maiwa - Granville Island, Vancouver 7 days a week 10am-7pm
Online at maiwa.com





Wednesday, September 12, 2018 No comments

MEET THE MAKERS
USING MAIWA SHAWLS, SCARVES, & YARDAGE

LINEN • SILK • COTTON • HANDWOVEN

Meet the Makers — where we shine a light on how artisans are using Maiwa Supplies. In this feature we call out four makers who are using our blank shawls, scarves and yardage to create their own exceptional work. These are makers who are bringing a thoughtful, creative approach to textile art. Each one of them rewards a longer visit to their website or instagram feed.

SHOP MAIWA BLANKS

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CHERYL LAWRENCE
An inspired maker and masterful katazome artist, Cheryl Lawrence uses Maiwa's gauziest shawls and scarves (her instagram feed shows her using these with Japanese indigo). Cheryl also makes good use of Maiwa's yardage to complete larger projects, including the katazome patterned dress shown here.

cheryllawrenceart.com
@katazomegirl

Cheryl's dress is made with our handwoven cloth overdyed with indigo.

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DIANE RUDGE
Diane Rudge is well-known for her weaving, macrame, and work with natural dyes. Her fantastic large-scale sculptures derive from a love of raw untamed elements and the fibre itself. Diane has also used Maiwa's silk shawls to showcase the beauty of natural dyes. 

diane-rudge.com
@dianerudge

Diane uses our silk and cotton mull shawls.

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NADE
MAGGIE PATE

Author, instructor, and slow-craft advocate Maggie Pate has founded a studio that is 100% sustainable and eco-friendly. Among her many offerings in NADE studio are hand-dyed scarves that begin with Maiwa's cotton blanks. 

nade-studio.com
@maggie_pate

Maggie uses our cotton pom pom scarves.

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MATANGI
DALLAS ERESMAN

Dallas Eresman is bringing natural colour to a range of fibre types in her West Coast mountainside studio. Pictured here, Maiwa's linen shawls and a wild silk (tussar) shawl dyed with natural indigo. 

matangimaa.com
@peacematangi

Dallas uses our linen blanks and is shown here with a tussar wild silk shawl dyed in indigo.

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Our Blanks are available at:
Maiwa East: 1310 Odlum Drive Vancouver, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm 
and  
Maiwa Supply on Granville Island 7 days a week between 10am and 7pm
and
Online at maiwa.com




Tuesday, September 04, 2018 No comments
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