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Friday, September 30, 2016

Port Coquitlam Artist Residency

Tomorrow is my first official day as "Artist in Residence" at Leigh Square Community Arts Village in Port Coquitlam. In October and November, I'll be there on Wednesdays and Thursdays working on my weaving and other community projects. On Wednesday mornings (10:30-12:30), I'll be hosting textile based open studios. Bring a project to work on (weaving, spinning, knitting, stitching etc - anything as long as it isn't too terribly messy) and come and hang out.

Earlier this week, I spent some time setting up their floor loom. I'll be working with people to create a woven banner that celebrates "The Gifts of Community". Everyone is most welcome to come by and add a bit of weaving to the banner. We'll be starting the banner on October 1st during Culture Days. I'll be there with the loom from noon - 3pm in the Workroom. Stop by if you are in the area.


I'll have some of my wearable art pieces there as well including these wrist cuffs.


Thursday, September 22, 2016

Fall Schedule

I have a busy fall season coming up. Lots of weaving, lots of art and other stuff as well. Here are some of the places you'll find me:


Artist Residency at Leigh Square in Port Coquitlam

Culture Days
October 1 noon-3. I'll  have a loom set up for people to contribute some weaving to a community banner project (no experience necessary).

Regular hours:
October 5 - December 1, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30-3:30. Stop by the "Outlet" and see what I'm doing

Opening reception
Wednesday October 19, 7-9 pm. I hear there will be snacks.

Textile open studio:
Wednesdays 10:30-12:30. Free if you bring your own stuff to work on, I'll have a small project each week for people to try as well.

Here's the schedule for October:
October 5 - weaving on CDs (for a community project)
October 12 - felt beads*
October 19 - weaving without a loom*
October 26 - making a woven pouch*
*$5 charge for materials and supplies.


Weave Yourself, Freestyle weaving on a rigid heddle loom

Full day workshops:
Maplewood House, North Vancouver, October 15, 9:30-4, $95 (this is a really good deal!). Register
Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam: November 17, 9:30-3:30,  $135. Registration details coming soon
Learn to prepare the loom and have plenty of time to "weave yourself". All materials and supplies provided.

Weaving in the evening:
North Burnaby, November 17, 24 and December 1, 7-9pm, $50/per session, or $120/all three. Contact me to register: ko.misti@gmail.com
Come and give weaving a try. The looms will be set up and ready for you to "just weave". You'll be able to take your weaving home at the end of the night. If you sign up for all three sessions, you will have time to learn to set up the loom and weave a larger project over the three weeks if you like. All materials and supplies are provided.

Community Events

Living Room Art in the Heights, October 15 5-9 pm. 4115 Yale Street, Burnaby. Lovely neighbourhood event. I'll be doing an interactive weaving activity. (Yes it is a private residence).

Positive Affirmations Art Journaling at the Library. October 11, November 15, December 13, 6:30-8:30 pm. Vancouver Public Library, Hastings Branch. Free. Inspired by Betsy Greer's "You are so very beautiful" craftivism project, we'll be making artsy little affirmations. Not weaving, but it's a fun way to spend the evening.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Weaving on Salish Looms

Here are some photos from the Young Maker Show and Tell event (Textile and Crafting Circle) at River Market last Sunday. We took some of the mini Salish looms that I'm borrowing from Katzie First Nation and let people try weaving on them. Lots of great creativity from the kids at the event.