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September 2024 - Update

September 2024 - Update

Only 1 week left to register for my Fall cross-stitch course! All classes are taught out of my studio at City Centre Artist Lodge, which means classes are 6 students maximum. This way everyone gets plenty of one-on-one time. If you’ve been thinking about it, now is the time to sign up before spaces fill up!

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August 2024 - Update

August 2024 - Update

I’m so excited to be offering a 4 week course this Fall, dedicated to the art and craft of cross-stitch. Lucky for you, you’re getting first access to registration since you’re reading my blog!

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July 2024 - Update

July 2024 - Update

Believe it or not, I took time off in June to decompress and relax! I even spent a long weekend with my best friend in Whistler! We visited the Scandinave spa and spent the rest of our time reading, eating, and walking trails. I didn’t even bring art with me to “casually” work on.

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June 2024 - Update

  • “A Closer Look” - Watch Artist Talk on YouTube

  • Black to Da Roots/Black Music Month Festival - May 31 - June 2

  • First Saturday Open Studios - June 1

  • “Eri Explorations” - Show ends June 16th

  • Westward Music Festival - June 22-23


“A Closer Look” - Artist Talk

Watch on YouTube for an engaging conversation with these talented artists as they share insights into their inspirations, creative processes, take a tour of the exhibition & answer questions from viewers like you live!

Exhibition Dates: May 22 - Jun 30

Kay Meek Arts Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave.

Artists Emily Cowan, Mallory Donen & Joanne Frewer present smaller works that invite viewers to get up close & really explore the themes & techniques of each piece. Exploring a variety of media from painting to embroidery to assemblage, these artists investigate themes of home, women's work, traditional craft & change.


Black to Da Roots - May 31 - June 2

The first music festival of 2024 at City Centre starts this weekend, May 31 - June 2nd!

I’ll be opening my studio for limited hours, that are subject to change.

Please check my Instagram stories/broadcast channel for the most up-to-date hours.

  • Friday, May 31 - 3:30-6:00pm

  • Saturday, June 1 - 12-5pm

  • Sunday, June 2 - TBC

As always, find me in Studio 211, Bay 1 upstairs, at City Centre Artist Lodge (2111 Main St).

For more information on this free event, visit the Facebook Event page.


First Saturday Open Studios - June 1

First Saturday is a public monthly artist-run open-studio event.

Come visit artists where they work at City Centre Artist Lodge.

The following artist studios will be open:

Tracy Anne Northey - Studio # 34
Ilena Lee Cramer - Studio # 109
Elana Sigal - Studio # 110
Lukas Lundberg - Studio # 208
Stephane Savoie - Studio # 123
Mallory Donen - Studio # 211
Devorah Peterson - Studio # 221

Location: 2111 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C6
Date: June 1, 2024
Time: 12pm-5pm  

https://www.firstsaturday.ca/next-open-studios


The group show ”Eri Explorations” is still on view until June 16th, featuring 13 different artists creating an interesting mix of pieces all inspired by the theme of wild “Eri” silk. The exhibit showcases small and large wall hangings, visual art pieces, 3-D work, as well as knitted and woven garments. Come see the diversity that Eri silk has to offer.⁠

Location - Granville Island⁠
The Silk Weaving Studio ⁠
1531 Johnston St⁠
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9⁠


Westward Music Festival - June 22-23

I’ll also be opening my studio during this ticketed music festival at City Centre Artist Lodge!

Please check my Instagram stories/broadcast channel for the most up-to-date hours.

  • Saturday, June 22 - 1-9pm

  • Sunday, June 23 - 1-9pm

Studio 211, Bay 1 upstairs, at City Centre Artist Lodge (2111 Main St).

For more information Visit website for festival day/weekend passes/tickets.

May 2024 - Update

  • Opening Reception for “Eri Explorations” - May 2

  • First Saturday Open Studios - May 4th

  • Eastside Flea Market - May 11-12

  • “A Closer Look” - May 22 - June 30

  • West of Main Art Walk - May 25-26


Opening Reception for “Eri Explorations” - May 2

Below is a detail from my project “Eri Simulation - Failure to Compute”, which was made specifically for the group show “Eri Explorations”. The show is opening tomorrow night, May 2 (6-8pm), it’ll be your first opportunity to see this piece before I’ll be sharing finished photos!

Date & Time⁠
Thursday, May 2 ⁠
6-8pm⁠

Location - Granville Island⁠
The Silk Weaving Studio ⁠
1531 Johnston St⁠
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9⁠

The group show ”Eri Explorations” with be on view from May 2 - June 16th and will feature 13 different artists creating an interesting mix of pieces all inspired by the theme of wild “Eri” silk. The exhibit will showcase small and large wall hangings, visual art pieces, 3-D work, as well as knitted and woven garments. Come see the diversity that Eri silk has to offer.⁠


First Saturday Open Studios - May 4th

First Saturday is a public monthly artist-run open-studio event.

Come visit artists where they work at City Centre Artist Lodge.

The following artist studios will be open:

Tracy Anne Northey - Studio # 34
Ilena Lee Cramer - Studio # 109
Elana Sigal - Studio # 110
Lukas Lundberg - Studio # 208
Stephane Savoie - Studio # 123
Mallory Donen - Studio # 211
Devorah Peterson - Studio # 221

Location: 2111 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C6
Date: May 4th, 2024
Time: 12pm-5pm  

https://www.firstsaturday.ca/next-open-studios


Eastside Flea Market - May 11-12

Find me at Eastside Flea for Mothers’s day weekend, where I’ll be launching the following new products:

1. DIY Glitch X-Stitch Kits.

These kits will include everything you need to make a glitch cross-stitch like the example below!

2. Boho X-Stitch Hangings

Hand-stitched with Eri Silk yarn, small and easy to hang in any space!

3. Glitch X-Stitch Patches

These come with thread, so that you can easily stitch to any item of your choosing!

4. No Smoking Stickers (Green)

This is the third variation of my cross-stitch sticker design of a “no smoking”" symbol.


“A Closer Look” - May 22 - June 30


West of Main Art Walk - May 25-26

May 25-26! One weekend only! Catch Vancouver’s longest running art studio tour & sale featuring over 70 participating artists! Visit artists in their studios and at satellite locations across Vancouver’s west side neighbourhoods. Open daily 11-5pm. FREE event / all ages. Both a printed and Google interactive map are available. Download your event map, preview artists and plan your weekend at www.artistsinourmidst.com

What can you expect? From internationally recognized artists to some of the city’s emerging talent, this is a unique opportunity to explore art, engage with artists and learn the stories behind their work. From Point Grey to Main Street, and from Granville Island to 41st Avenue, there's so much to explore!

January 2024 - Update

  • Cross-Stitch Workshop - January 20

  • First Saturday - January 6

  • 2023 Year in Review - Highlights

  • 2023 Labour Report


Cross-Stitch Workshop - January 20th

Learn basic cross-stitch skills & the freedom of stitching without a pattern in this meditative workshop.⁠

The workshop will begin with an introduction to basic cross-stitch skills, techniques, and tips. Students are encouraged to stitch at their own pace and stitch whatever their heart desires! This workshop does not include a cross-stitch pattern, as it is meant to be expressive and meditative in nature.⁠

All supplies will be provided, including: a small hoop, Aida cloth, a needle, and embroidery thread.⁠

Saturday, January 20th⁠
12:00-3:00pm⁠
2111 Main Street⁠
Studio 211⁠
$75⁠


First Saturday - January 6

First Saturday is a public monthly artist-run open-studio event.

Come visit artists where they work at City Centre Artist Lodge.

The following artist studios will be open:

Maxine Woogman - Studio # 32

Five Cat Collective - Studio # 31

Tracy Anne Northey - Studio # 34

Niki Brown  - Studio # 103

Pressure Point - Studio # 108

Ilena Lee Cramer - Studio # 109

Elana Sigal - Studio # 110

Shelley Saltzman - Studio # 130

Lukas Lundberg - Studio # 208

Stephane Savoie - Studio # 123

Mallory Donen - Studio # 211

Denise Coles - Studio # 221

Paulo OConnor - Studio # 225

Devorah Peterson - Studio # 221

Zandi Dandizette - Studio # 235

Location: 2111 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C6

Date: January 6, 2024

Time: 12pm-5pm

 https://www.firstsaturday.ca/next-open-studios


2023 Year in Review - Highlights

It’s been another whirlwind year, read on below for some of my 2023 highlights!

January 

  • Vancouver Cityscape, first quilt project

  • City Centre Motor Hotel Sign

February 

  • Womanmade: Crafting Architecture and the Mundane, first exhibition in the USA

  • Reel goes viral, 14 million views, 40k followers

March

  • Proofs of Labour, conceptual project completed for solo exhibition in April

April-May

  • travelled to Indiana to install my show

  • The Art of Slowing Down: Women’s Labour & Craft, second solo exhibition in the USA

June

  • First cross-stitch portrait commission 

July

  • City Centre Neon sign

August

  • Vancouver Mural Festival, biggest sales weekend in history of my art career 🥰

September

  • Monochrome series for First Saturday group exhibition 

  • Started selling at Slice of Life Giftshop 

  • Returned as an artist at Pacific Arts Market 

October - November

  • Event planning 

  • First markets of the holiday season

  • Started selling at Artisan Avenue

December

  • CCAL Holiday Market

  • Make It Show Vancouver 

  • Eastside Flea


2023 Labour Report

January 2019 - Update

  • Art on Demand 4.4 - Documentation

  • Judy Chicago

  • Art to Dine For


Art on Demand 4.4 - Documentation


This is the last week to check out my solo exhibition at the Reach Gallery in Abbotsford (ends January 6, 2018). I’m sad to be taking it down on the weekend, but I’m looking forward to new projects and future exhibitions in the coming year. Below are documentation photos of the exhibition.


Judy Chicago

I powered through my cross-stitched portrait of Judy Chicago this past month. Now that I have a series of three completed for my artist portraits, I’m excited to submit these for exhibition. I’ll be taking a break from the portraits to work on Glitch Series 03 which is also coming along nicely (stay tuned).




Art to Dine For

Save the date! My friends and I from We Are Pie Art Collective will be hosting an art market on Friday, February 8, from 5pm-8pm, at Art to Dine For, a fundraising event for the Abbotsford Art Council. Tickets for the event are $35, there will also be a Silent Auction, Mucho Burrito Bar and live music! Art to Dine For will take place at Highstreet Shopping Centre in Abbotsford, follow this link to purchase tickets ahead of time: www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com

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