The Keiskamma Tapestry
Continuing on with our study of tapestries, at our virtual meeting in April, member Catherine Nicholls presented her research related to the Keiskamma Tapestry. What follows is the result of […]
Continuing on with our study of tapestries, at our virtual meeting in April, member Catherine Nicholls presented her research related to the Keiskamma Tapestry. What follows is the result of […]
As previously mentioned here, one of the mandates of our Guild is to reach out to our community through displays of our members’ work. This quarter’s display at Lions Gate
With our group spending time studying tapestries, we realized that our group historically has done several group projects that one could describe as tapestries. Yes, yes, we know that these
Our recent “Virtual Wednesday” meet up brought some enlightening information about two tapestries we previously mentioned here. The two tapestries (the Plymouth Tapestry and the Keiskama Tapestry) were well researched.
In the spring of 2023 member of the guild studied the history of pockets. As part of that study, members were encouraged to make and embellish pockets. Since then a
Congratulations to Elizabeth Janzen, one of our members for receiving a remarkable honour. In recognition of her work in safeguarding “Boutis” as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of France, the Government
During the Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation exhibit, there are demonstrations of various textile techniques every Saturday and Sunday during the tenure of the exhibit. You can view the schedule
If you haven’t already done so, why not come by for our Thursday Stitch-In held the second Thursday of every month from September to June. Enjoy the camaraderie of other
The sun is shining and the blossoms are starting to show!! It’s that time of year again when the Silk Purse Art Centre hosts Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation. This