GALLERY HIGHLIGHT
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SENTINAL8" x 12"
SOLD This is created with machine needle felting, 3D fused appliqué and hand painting. |
Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation
Virtual Opening 2022
'Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation 2022' on display at the Silk Purse Arts Centre Gallery Apr. 6 - May. 1, 2022. Co-produced by the Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts & FibreEssence. Spring is here with the return of our popular exhibition, Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation. This is the 13th annual exhibition at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, of textile art inspired by the cherry blossom. Marvel at the beautiful & intricate works of art in a variety of mediums including quilting, embroidery, felting, fashion, sculpture, & more. These works by 27 artists, explore diverse interpretations & mediations on the cherry blossom's meaning and beauty.
Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts: www.vgfa.org
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vancouverfi... WVCAC: westvanartscouncil.ca |
UPCOMING EVENTS
![]() Braid St Studios POP UP Art Show April 22 - 24, 2022 Queen's Park Gallery Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park New Westminster, BC Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 2pm |
Art Gallery In The Park
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Queen's Park - Petting Zoo
Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park
New Westminster, BC
11am to 5pm (one day only)
Make an artist your pet and visit this outdoor exhibition.
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Queen's Park - Petting Zoo
Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park
New Westminster, BC
11am to 5pm (one day only)
Make an artist your pet and visit this outdoor exhibition.

Cherry Blossom:
A Textile Translation
April 6 to May 1, 2022
The Silk Purse Art Centre
1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1
604-925-7292
westvanartscouncil@shaw.ca
Winter Hours: 12-4pm Wednesday-Sunday
FibreEssence and the Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts are pleased to co-sponsor the 13th exhibition based on a cherry blossom theme. This has become an annual spring celebration in conjunction with the City of Vancouver's Cherry Blossom Festival.
The cherry blossom theme will be explored in a variety of textile techniques, from functional objects to wall art and sculpture.
A Textile Translation
April 6 to May 1, 2022
The Silk Purse Art Centre
1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1
604-925-7292
westvanartscouncil@shaw.ca
Winter Hours: 12-4pm Wednesday-Sunday
FibreEssence and the Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts are pleased to co-sponsor the 13th exhibition based on a cherry blossom theme. This has become an annual spring celebration in conjunction with the City of Vancouver's Cherry Blossom Festival.
The cherry blossom theme will be explored in a variety of textile techniques, from functional objects to wall art and sculpture.

Save the date for the annual CQA/ACC Virtual Quilt Conference and National Juried Show
June 15 - 18, 2022
I will be presenting a lecture...
"From Prairies to Pacific:
How Place Influences Design".
Friday, June 17th, 3pm
For more information, click here
June 15 - 18, 2022
I will be presenting a lecture...
"From Prairies to Pacific:
How Place Influences Design".
Friday, June 17th, 3pm
For more information, click here
Welcome to my home studio space
New Westminster, BC, Canada.
Call or email me for a tour and a visit.
WELCOME TO MY WORLD
A world of textiles, patterns and colours comes to life
My fabric art is complex, layered and textured. This website showcases some of my artwork, Exhibitions and Lectures. To purchase the artwork you see here, or to make enquiries, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Shown here:
Night Blooming Cherry Tree, 5" x 7" x 1", SOLD ( Click for more info on this piece )
Night Blooming Cherry Tree, 5" x 7" x 1", SOLD ( Click for more info on this piece )
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FEATURED ART
CHERRY BLOSSOM SUITE
Hanging in a series from Movement #1 to Movement #6,
depicts the full range of springtime in Vancouver.
Sizes: 33" x 54" ea.
depicts the full range of springtime in Vancouver.
Sizes: 33" x 54" ea.
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OUT AND ABOUT
MY TEACHING HISTORY
Between 1972 through 2019 I was fortunate to have been able to teach eager adult learners about art and creativity in textiles.
Some of this teaching involved travelling to exciting new places.
Here are few highlights...
Some of this teaching involved travelling to exciting new places.
Here are few highlights...