EVENING ON GRANVILLE ISLAND

by - Wednesday, September 19, 2018


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.


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.


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.


CLICK HERE for and times.


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