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Study of The Plymouth Tapestry
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. The results of that research were presented by two members of our ABC Team; Bonnie and Catherine respectively. Bonnie has been enamoured of this tapestry…
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Boutis Specialist in Our Midst
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 of France and France Boutis have granted her the right and privilege to attach the official Intangible Heritage Emblem logo to her work. She is…
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A Day at The Silk Purse
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 on our Calendar. You can find out more by clicking here. On Sunday, April 7, 2024 two of our members Bonnie Adie and Linda Spence…
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April Stitch In – Stitching With Wool
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 stitchers while working on your project or a group project. This month’s activity Stitching with Wool – A Sampler. The activity is approached as ongoing…
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Spring has sprung: It’s Cherry Blossom Time
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 annual event showcases the artistry of regional textile artists’ interpretation of the colours excitement and fascination of Cherry Blossom Festival. The opening for this exhibit…
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An Experiment with Dendrites
So what’s a dendrite and why would a needle arts group be interested? Well…let’s start at the beginning with a definition. What exactly is a dendrite? According to the dictionary it is a branched extension of a neuron that receives signals from other neurons and transmits those signals to the cell body. Wow!! that’s scientific!!!…