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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

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

November 2023 - Update

  • Holiday Product Feature

  • Where to buy my art locally: Retail & Other

  • November Markets

  • Studio Hours

  • December Markets


Holiday Product Feature

It’s been a busy month getting ready for the peak holiday season of selling at markets! In preparation, I’ve been creating specific holiday products including cross-stitch holiday cards & ornaments, which are perfect for decorating your homes and meaningful gifts for family or friends. See below for a sneak peak!

Throughout November & December, I’ll also being offering gift bags & bundle deals!


Where to buy my art locally: Retail & Other


Find me at these local markets or schedule a private studio visit this holiday season by emailing me directly!

November Markets

NOV 4: FIRST SATURDAY OPEN STUDIOS
City Centre Artist Lodge, 2111 Main St, Studio 211, 12-5pm⁠

NOV 5: STA CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR⁠
541 W Keith Rd, North Van⁠

NOV 12: HOLIDAY BAZAAR⁠
1448 West Broadway⁠, 1-7pm

NOV 25-26: PORTOBELLO WEST⁠ HOLIDAY MARKET
181 Roundhouse Mews, Yaletown⁠

NOV-DEC STUDIO HOURS:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5pm or by appointment
2111 Main St, Studio 211

December Markets

DEC 2-3: CITY CENTRE ARTIST LODGE⁠ HOLIDAY MARKET
Studio 211 - 2111 Main Street⁠

DEC 7-10: MAKE IT⁠
PNE Forum⁠

Dec 16-17: EASTSIDE FLEA⁠
1101 Union St⁠


Please consider shopping local & handmade this holiday season.

See you soon!