firstsaturdayopenstudios

December 2024 - Update

  • Shop in person for 15% off discount

  • First Saturday Open Studios - Dec. 7

  • Make It Show @ the PNE - Dec 12-15

  • Registration Open for Winter Course - Jan 14 - Feb 6

  • Shop my art/merch at Retail


Shop in person for 15% off discount

With Canada Post on strike, shipping options are limited and expensive this holiday season.
Please consider shopping locally or in person, whenever you can.

If you stop by my studio during next First Saturday (Dec 7)
OR
at my booth during Make It Vancouver (Dec 12-15)

You can get 15% off your entire purchase.

Show me the coupon code below for a discount:

Code: 15HOLIDAY24


First Saturday Open Studios - Dec. 7

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
Mallory Donen – Studio # 211
Stephane Savoie - Studio # 123
Devorah Peterson - Studio # 221

Location: 2111 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C6
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 12pm-5pm

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


Make It Show @ the PNE - Dec 12-15

I’m so excited to be a Makie at Make It Vancouver happening Dec 12-15 at the PNE Forum! The show will feature 250 amazing local brands and makers. This is an awesome spot to get all your holiday shopping done while supporting creative entrepreneurs. There will also be food trucks, a lively festive atmosphere, and holiday fun to be had by all. Make sure to follow @makeitshow for a chance to win prizes leading up to the show. Can’t wait to see you there! makeitshow.ca/vancouver

Show hours:
Thursday, December 12, 5pm-9pm
Friday, December 13, 11am-9pm
Saturday, December 14, 10am-6pm
Sunday, December 15, 11am-5pm


Registration Open for Winter Course - Jan 14 - Feb 6

Learn the basics of cross-stitch with me in this 4 week introductory course! Or you can register as a part-time student by registering for 1 week of your choosing.

Over the course of 4 weeks, I will review cross-stitch materials, techniques, basic pattern making and how to finish your embroidery projects in several ways!

This is a small course taught from my artist studio at the City Centre Artist Lodge, so spaces are limited to 4 full-time students and 2 part-time students per week (part-time students select 1 week of the course to attend).

Registration Fees:
$300 - Full time student (4 weeks)
$110 - Part time student (1 week only)

Schedule: All classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm (January 14 - February 6).

Location:Studio# 211, 2111 Main Street, City Centre Artist Lodge

Supplies: Students are provided with all necessary supplies including Aida cloth, needle, threads, and hoops.

Refunds are only available 7 days prior to the start of the course, students will be charged a $20 refund fee. To request a refund, email mmdonen@gmail.com.

Refunds will not be accepted once classes begin.

*No prior experience required, all classes are beginner level.


Shop my art/merch at Retail

Here’s an updated list of retail locations you can shop my art/merch this holiday season.

Craft Council of BC
1386 Cartwright St
Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6H 3R8
Shop hours: Tues - Sun | 10a - 5:30p

Pressure Point
A shop celebrating local emerging artists
2111 Main St, Studio #108
Vancouver BC, Canada, V5T 3C6

Rath Art Supplies
2412 Main St
Vancouver, BC, V5T 3E2

Silk Purse
1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver BC  V7V 1A1

Slice of Life
1636 Venables St
Vancouver, BC V5L 2H2
Shop hours: 10am - 8pm, 7 days a week

October 2024 - Update

  • NEW Available Works B&W Static Glitch 02-03

  • October Studio Sale & Uni Design World Pop Up/Free Workshop - Oct 5

  • First Saturday Open Studios - Oct 5

  • Upcoming Fall/Winter Events


NEW Available Works B&W Static Glitch 02-03

Last month I showed a new series of black & white glitch inspired cross-stitch pieces as part of the First Saturday exhibition. I had all three works professionally framed at my go-to framer (Kent Picture Framing) and surprise, Kent (the owner), bought one of them!

SOLD - Static Glitch – B&W 01⁠, Cotton embroidery, 14ct Aida cloth⁠, 10 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches framed, 2024

The other two works from the series are still available for purchase through my website.

Black and white framed cross-stitch artwork.

Static Glitch – B&W 02, Cotton embroidery, 14ct Aida cloth⁠, 10 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches framed, 2024

Black and white cross-stitch framed artwork.

Static Glitch – B&W 03⁠, Cotton embroidery, 14ct Aida cloth⁠, 10 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches framed, 2024


October Studio Sale & Uni Design World Pop Up/Free Workshop - Oct 5

I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be sharing my studio space with Maya the owner of Uni Design World this First Saturday, October 5th! Her sustainable fashion brand uses a unique style of patchwork design; every piece is meticulously crafted and is truly one-of-a-kind!

We’re partnering for this open studio to offer you a unique textile and fiber experience! Come play/interact with us at our FREE workshop to see how we improvise and create different colour combinations and turn scraps of fabric/threads into something new.

During the open studio we’ll both be offering end of season/end of line discounts. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this (I’ve never offered discounts this high before)!

Help me clear out some old inventory, I’m running out of space in the studio.

Hope to see you there!


First Saturday Open Studios - Oct 5

As always, there will be other studios at City Centre opening for First Saturday, so there will be plenty to explore!

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
Mallory Donen – Studio # 211
Stephane Savoie - Studio # 123
Devorah Peterson - Studio # 221 

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

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


Upcoming Fall/Winter Events