Hi Francis, sure hope your recovering quickly, and back at the meetings soon.
We voted to start our meetings at 7:00 sharp.
Our annual general meeting and election of officers is April 6th so please say YES when Eva calls.
Just a reminder about the sale on the 26th.
Eva will open the doors before 8:30, so please help to set up, Jeanette R reports 12 tables spoken for, could have a few more if you know anyone else.
Karen is looking after the Costco goods. Pauline is the chili lady, and Anne if you would like to make another pot that would be nice. All receipts go to Jeannette B at the next meeting for reembursements. Please bring a plate of goodies, that will be sold with the coffee. Please remember items for the door prize baskets. Anne please bring baskets to put the items in. Always a great day with lots of bargains.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Criters and Creatures
Hi folks, Spreading the word, from Victoria Area, Vancouver
Island.
Calling artists who portray animals -- real or imaginary.
Enter yourself or spread the word to friends who might be
interested:
*_Critters and Creatures - _**_June 23 -- July 17, 2011_**__*
*Coast Collective Art Gallery*
This show is dedicated to celebrating Animals -- all our
furry, feathered and scaled friends, real and imaginary.
Each Artist is limited to 4 entries less than 36" in any
dimension, or contact us to discuss possibilities if you
have a special request or unique requirements. This Fine
Art Show will be juried by way of digital images. No work
needs to be delivered to the Gallery prior to acceptance and
no adjudication fees apply. Artwork on display in the Coast
Collective Gift Shop may _not_ be removed to be entered in
Coast Collective Gallery Shows. We will have our outdoor
Acres of Art Festival, which includes the Wet Canvas Show,
Land Art by the Victoria Flower Arrangers' Guild and the
lovely costumed ladies of Heritage Productions plus food and
music and fun, AND the Festival of Animal which will include
displays by local animal rescue groups,on Sunday, July 3,
2011, the middle weekend of this show. Mark your calendar,
tell your friends and plan to come join us for the fun!
Applications for this show can be submitted using the
on-line form linked to the Art Gallery page of our website:
www.coastcollective
>, or copies of the
application form can be downloaded from there and,
accompanied by images of your work, e-mailed, mailed or
delivered. A $5 per piece processing fee will be due for
application images not handled electronically. If you have
trouble using the on-line application form, please send an
e-mail to gallery@coastcollec
and we'll help. Application forms and images must be
received *_no later than June 3, 2011_*. Artists will be
notified by June 13 about what works have been accepted.
Further instructions about the delivery of accepted works
will be provided at that time. A $10 hanging fee per
accepted piece will be charged upon delivery of artwork, and
a 30% Commission will be retained by the Gallery for each
piece sold. Contact us at gallery@coastcollec
have questions or need more information.
**
**
*_Coast Collective Art Gallery_*
*3221 Heatherbell Road, Colwood *
*www.coastcollectiv
Friday, March 4, 2011
Loss of a wonderful tapestry weaving teacher
It is with great sadness that I inform you of James Koehler's passing. James died last night, Thursday, March 3rd. At this time there are no details for a memorial service. James was loved and respected by many, many friends and students.
I had taken two courses from James Koehler and hoped to take more. he was a very patient man. I have a book that was published recently on his interesting life. I'm very sad to hear this. Heather
I had taken two courses from James Koehler and hoped to take more. he was a very patient man. I have a book that was published recently on his interesting life. I'm very sad to hear this. Heather
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Upcoming meeting
Don't forget our meeting tomorrow. Last minute wrap of plans for our Fibre and Equipment sale on Saturday March 26th at St. Paul's Anglican Church. We need to bring goodies for that event. some people are making chili.
I hope I get to the meeting with show and tell. It is supposed to be windy so I hope not as I wont cross the water if it is and I am supposed to be bringing the goodies along with ??
Don't forget the island Retreat April 1-3 At the Grand Hotel in Nanaimo. The vendors market place will be open to non registered participants Saturday from 10-12 and 1-3.
The retreat is a package deal -you must be staying at the hotel to participate in the retreat events.
Northwest Regional Weavers Conference May 29- June 5 Salem.Oregon www.anwg.org
I hope I get to the meeting with show and tell. It is supposed to be windy so I hope not as I wont cross the water if it is and I am supposed to be bringing the goodies along with ??
Don't forget the island Retreat April 1-3 At the Grand Hotel in Nanaimo. The vendors market place will be open to non registered participants Saturday from 10-12 and 1-3.
The retreat is a package deal -you must be staying at the hotel to participate in the retreat events.
Northwest Regional Weavers Conference May 29- June 5 Salem.Oregon www.anwg.org
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Spinning
Hello my dear friends - there is a great deal of activity in the Cowichan Valley to do with textile arts...........the Spin In! at Providence Farm is this Monday from 10 - 2, wool and lunch provided for your volunteer time, spinning the farm's wool for the new Textile program. Bring your spinning wheel and perhaps a niddy noddy and come and spin to your heart's content (it is also Valentine's Day!). Too bad we couldn't 'heart-felt' as well - haha.
And THEN.....
February 26th and 27th marks the second annual Unfinished Project Project - UPP for creativity anyone??? 10 - 3. This year we are having it at Whippletree Junction in the courtyard, right behind the Loom and near Leola's Studio. There is an empty store and the landlady has graciously offered it to us to use. So same format as last year except over two days - that gives everyone an opportunity to join in. Bring your projects with you to trade, finish or give away, start a new project, join in a few unfinished cooperative efforts, or just come and enjoy the company. Bring a mug, your lunch, some fibre to trade, and perhaps a pillow for the chairs. Rumour has it we might have a massage therapist on site to ease our hardworking muscles. There will be a silent auction as well and all proceeds go to the Somenos Transition House in Duncan - we are people helping women and children. Last year we made almost $600 which went to a children's art activity area in the shelter. All textile artists or artists seeking out a new medium are welcome, weavers, knitters, crocheters, quilters, spinners etc. Tell all your friends. And if you have something to donate to the Silent Auction please let me know - Be UPP for inspiration, exhilaration and creation!!! My phone number is 250 701-7340 or at the Loom 250 746-5250
Although not up-to-date, I managed to work on my blog this early early morning - so if there are errors (I couldn't seem to edit it after I posted it...I will try later) please forgive me.
Hope to see you at the above events and if not there in the studio. Thanks so much for being so supportive - my life and studio are richer for your support.
UPP - Unfinished Project Project
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| Photo by Leola from her studio. See her blog for more |
February 26th and 27th marks the second annual Unfinished Project Project - UPP for creativity anyone??? 10 - 3. This year we are having it at Whippletree Junction in the courtyard, right behind the Loom and near Leola's Studio. There is an empty store and the landlady has graciously offered it to us to use. So same format as last year except over two days - that gives everyone an opportunity to join in. Bring your projects with you to trade, finish or give away, start a new project, join in a few unfinished cooperative efforts, or just come and enjoy the company. Bring a mug, your lunch, some fibre to trade, and perhaps a pillow for the chairs. Rumour has it we might have a massage therapist on site to ease our hardworking muscles. There will be a silent auction as well and all proceeds go to the Somenos Transition House in Duncan - we are people helping women and children. Last year we made almost $600 which went to a children's art activity area in the shelter. All textile artists or artists seeking out a new medium are welcome, weavers, knitters, crocheters, quilters, spinners etc. Tell all your friends. And if you have something to donate to the Silent Auction please let me know - Be UPP for inspiration, exhilaration and creation!!! My phone number is 250 701-7340 or at the Loom 250 746-5250
Although not up-to-date, I managed to work on my blog this early early morning - so if there are errors (I couldn't seem to edit it after I posted it...I will try later) please forgive me.
Hope to see you at the above events and if not there in the studio. Thanks so much for being so supportive - my life and studio are richer for your support.
Leola
Saturday, February 5, 2011
new workshops
I will be teaching two workshops this spring in the new Meeting Room at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds (Exhibition Park at the Mays Road/Trans Canada intersection just north of North Cowichan's Municipal Hall). Below are the descriptions of the workshops (attached are pictures of the two techniques). If you'd like to take one or both sessions or if you have questions about either class, please get in touch with me. Note the registration deadlines for each workshop.
Alison
(250) 746-6330
EIGHT 'N' EIGHT KUMIHIMO - Saturday, April 9, 2011Eight light threads and eight dark threads. Discover why this pairing is the perfect combination for so many great geometric patterns for the 'Kongo Gumi' braid -- that's the beautiful round braid most people think of when they see the word 'Kumihimo'. To begin with, I'll walk you through the basic 'up, down, turn' braiding motion with just eight threads. When another eight are added and you're introduced to my Diamond Grid system, you'll understand why there might be no end to the number of designs you can create when you put 8 and 8 together!
Length of class: 1 day (9:30 to 4:30 with an hour break for lunch)
Date of class: Saturday, April 9, 2011
Location: Meeting room at the new Cowichan Exhibition grounds (at Mays Road intersection on Trans Canada Highway)
Cost of class: $40. This includes a braiding kit (braiding card, cotton yarns, and braiding weight) plus handouts.Registration deadline: Friday, March 4, 2011. A cheque made out to 'Alison Irwin' can be sent to me at 383 Arbutus Avenue, Duncan, BC V9L 5X6. Please include your name, mailing address, and contact information.
INKLE LOOM LESSON - Saturday, May 7, 2011Do you have an inkle loom but don't know how to use it? Learn how in this great class for beginners. Discover how to tie heddles for it, how to put on a warp, and how to weave and finish a narrow band. What can you weave on these great little looms? Hat bands, ribbons, bookmarks, shoe laces, straps for bags, trim for clothing...these are just a few of the projects possible!
Come to class with a naked inkle loom (make sure all of its pegs are smooth and secure) OR borrow one of mine. All of the linen and variegated cotton yarns for this class are supplied.
Length of class: 1 day (9:30 to 4:30 with an hour break for lunch)
Date of class: Saturday, May 7, 2011
Location: Meeting room at the new Cowichan Exhibition grounds
Cost of class: $40. This includes the heddle yarns, warp and weft yarns, plus handouts.Registration deadline: Friday, April 1, 2011. A cheque made out to 'Alison Irwin' can be sent to me at 383 Arbutus Avenue, Duncan, BC V9L 5X6. Please include your name, mailing address, contact information, and if you wish to borrow a loom.
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