Fibre Content at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre

If you didn't make it to the Fibre Content Exhibition at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, you can take a virtual tour PLUS watch interview snippets with some of the exhibitors on youtube. Just click on the following links:

http://youtu.be/xICHha9-lY4

http://youtu.be/obTeoPF92sg

http://youtu.be/z84JUEV7kIM

With Tove Rees and Maggie Vanderweit in front of Maggie's exquisite quilt "Bedolina Threads".
And yes, it was a very rainy day.....
Photo by Bev White

Fibre Content Exhibition

I am thrilled to be one of the fibre artists in the upcoming 
Fibre Content Exhibition at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre

in Burlington, Ontario  Oct. 27 and 28. 

For detailed information please visit http://www.fibrations.org/

"Texture No. 18" - One of my small quilts in the exhibition

Textures of Manitoulan Island

First week of September on Manitoulan Island in Lake Huron.

Ancient cracks and textures in the rocks

Textures everywhere in the rocks - South shore of Manitoulan Island.

WHAT I DID THIS SUMMER

What an amazing summer this has been!

The Beginning: Teaching at the CQA conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
What an inspiring conference!

My workshops were located at the new NSCAD portland campus with a fantastic view of the harbour.

View of Halifax harbour from the floor to ceiling windows in my workshops

After the conference I visited Laurie Swim in her studio/gallery in Lunenburg, attended a very tasty pot luck dinner and meeting at the Quilt Guild in Mahone Bay, and had great adventures with my friend Jane, who lives near Shelburne and LOVES colour.

Laurie Swim at her studio
Link to Laurie Swim: http://www.artquiltpublishing.com/

Lunenburg

Later in June I visited friends and relatives in Sweden, where I spent midsummer and got to once again experience the amazing Swedish white nights! 

Midsummer at Annica and Bjorn's house in Mortebo.

Anja celebrating Canada Day in Mortebo, Sweden.

The archipelago of St. Anna, Sweden

Niki de Saint Phalle sculptures in front of the Moderna Museet

My cousin Annica and I had a wonderful time on our trip to Prague in the Czech Republic.  

Annica had been there 30 years earlier and she really noticed the differences: the affluence, the brightly coloured buildings, not to mention the Bohemian Food and Beer, which we thoroughly enjoyed!

Prague Castle

Hidden archway at Prague Castle.

Prague: restored artwork on building.

After a lot of searching we found some traditional Czech indigo fabrics.http://www.arimo-modrotisk.cz/modrotisk_eng.htm


Back in Canada: I taught my Irresistible Resists workshop in Haliburton.

Student work

Took a workshop with Suzie Dwor, also in Haliburton. It was a nice change to be a student instead of teacher!

My desk in Suzie's workshop

With my Colour Vie pigments I took part in The Hastings Fibre Festival, where there were also displays of spinners, weavers, knitters and quilters as well as some very cute alpaccas. Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa organized an exhibition of Moolas: Art of the Kuna women. Her presentation was magnificent. 

Moola
http://www.emcnorthwest.ca/20120823/News/Fibre+Festival+tells+story+of+identity

Last week I visited Pam Woodward at her new place in Owen Sound, Ontario. And of course there was indigo dyeing happening in the garden!

Unveiling a stitch resisted table cloth in Pam's garden


And summer is not even over!

Irresistible Resists and Awesome Screen Prints on Fabric

Some pictures from my most recent workshops 
using Colour Vie.

Sylvia's screen print

More great screen prints

Painted pole wraps

Elizabeth applying soy wax

Pole wrap and soy wax resist

Flour Resist

 

Photos from recent Colour Vie workshops

We have had some wonderful workshops in the Colour Vie studio. 
Take a look below at pictures from some of the workshops.

screen printing

 This coming week end, April 28 - 29, 2012, I will be teaching 

“Intensive Screen Printing on Fabric”

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  here in the Colour Vie studio. 

(some spaces are still left) 

Beaded fabric

On May 5 and 6 Pam will repeat her fabulous 

"World of Indigo Workshop" 

(just give me a call at 416-532-7435 to sign up for 

some blue awesomeness).

On June 12 and 13 Pam will teach "Beaded Embellishment"

(some spots still available)

Irresistible Resist

And on June 12 I will teach the "Irresistible Resists" workshop

(we still have availability in this workshop)

Call 416-532-7435 for more information or
e-mail us at colorvie@istar.ca
                                                                                       

Pictures from some of the Colour Vie workshops:

Pam Woodward teaching The World of Indigo

Indigo fabrics drying

Photographic Imagery on Fabric workshop

Images emerging - Gel Transfer

More gorgeous photographs transferred onto fabric

More Fabulous Workshops in the Colour Vie Studio

Date Changes AND More workshops in the Colour Vie Studio

“PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES ON FABRIC” with Gunnel Hag       FULL
March 31, 2012: 10 a.m. to 4. p.m.

 “IRRESISTIBLE RESISTS” with Gunnel Hag              

(A Few Spaces Left)
April 14, 2012: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Experiment with the use of soy wax to create a wide range of patterns and textures on fabric. Learn how to mix pigment colours as well as a variety of  techniques for hand painting/dyeing and making simple stamps and stencils to create gorgeous resist printed fabrics with exquisite colour and complexity. Workshop includes Colour Vie pigments and wax used in class.Truly irresistible!
$89 (+HST)

“PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES ON FABRIC” with Gunnel Hag   

(New - Added Workshop)
April 21, 2012: 10 a.m. to 4. p.m.
Photographs on cloth present a huge range of possibilities. Explore 3 different techniques for creating photographic pieces that can stand alone or be incorporated into a mixed media piece.
Materials included.
$99 (+HST)

“INTENSIVE SCREEN PRINTING ON FABRIC” 

with Gunnel Hag 

(A Few Spaces Left)
April 28 - 29, 2012: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Interested in home decorating, quilting or fashion? Do you want a specific colour combination and imagery on your fabric? Learn how to create simple motifs as well as prints with fine and detailed imagery, which can be repeated over and over to create your own unique yardage.
This intensive screen printing workshop will take you from the basics to photo emulsion in two inspiring days.
You will explore a variety of techniques for creating artwork on acetate, which you will then use to make a permanent photo emulsion screen. Wash and reuse your screen, and create prints in countless colour combinations. Workshop includes Colour Vie pigments, acetates and emulsion used in class, and one silk screen - yours to take home after the workshop.
$210 (+HST)

 “THE WORLD OF INDIGO” (with Pam Woodward)

(A Few Spaces Left)
May 5 - 6, 2012: 10 a.m. to 4. p.m.
Indigo dyes have been used around the world for centuries. It's no surprise that the mysteries and magic of indigo have held a special fascination for dyers, no matter their level of experience. Spend a weekend "getting blue" using a variety of techniques on assorted fabrics. You will be amazed.

$150 (+HST)    (Material Fee: $15)

"BEADED EMBELLISHMENT WORKSHOP"  

(with Pam Woodward)  

NEW DATE!  (Spaces Left)
May 12 - 13, 2012: 10 a.m. to 4. p.m.
Who can resist beading on fabric? Beading can add colour, texture, light and 3D to your textile projects. Three basic stitches plus edgings and fringes will be covered in this 2 day workshop. Imagine combining beading with your other embellishment techniques.
                                                $150 (+HST)

For more information and pictures of workshops please visit www.colourvie.com

What to bring to Gunnel’s Workshops (unless there is a specific supply list):
- Up to 5 yards of pre-washed 100% cotton fabric for printing (rayon or silk optional)
- Cotton T-shirt, place mats etc. (optional)
- Apron and Rubber Gloves
- Empty containers with lids (e.g. small yogurt containers or other inexpensive containers)
- Lunch (we have a fridge and a microwave oven)
- Enthusiasm

What to bring to Pam’s Workshops:
Pam will e-mail a supply list for each of her workshops.

               Workshops will be held at the Colour Vie Studio
                              222 Symington Ave., Toronto

           Call us early to reserve your space: 416-532-7435 (local calls)
                                 or 1-877-425-8379 (toll free)
                                 or e-mail to colorvie@istar.ca

                      We accept Visa, MasterCard, Cash or Cheques

Cancellation policy:
If the workshop is cancelled (insufficient attendance) you will receive a full refund or a credit towards another workshop. If you must cancel for personal reasons, refunds or credits are given only if you contact us by phone or in writing 7 days before the date of the workshop.

About Owner and Instructor: Gunnel Hag...
Gunnel Hag is an enthusiastic, innovative and creative teacher.
She studied Textiles at Stockholm University, Sweden and the Royal College of Art, London, England.
For over thirty years she has owned and operated Trees Textile Designers and Printers in Toronto, currently producing printed and dyed fabrics for film and theatre companies in Canada and the United States.
Her clothing and interior fabrics have been represented at International Design exhibitions. She has received many grants and awards for her work, including OAC grants and a Ministry of Industry and Trade Award.
Gunnel was a professor in the Textile Studio at Sheridan College, School of Craft and Design in Oakville, Ontario for twelve years. In 2002 she was a visiting lecturer at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, India.
Gunnel has published two books: ‘Creating Texture’ and ‘Creating Texture: Soft Textures.
Her concern with health and safety, both in her studio and in the classroom, has led Gunnel to actively promote the water based Colour Vie Pigment System for the past twenty years.

About Pam Woodward...
Pam Woodward is a Toronto based textile artist who has worked in theatre, film, and television costuming for over 40 years.
She has specialized in surface design techniques including dyeing, painting, embellishments, and fabric manipulation.
She has taught breakdown, the ageing and distressing of costumes, as part of Seneca College’s post diploma Film Wardrobe program.