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Exhibitions, Workshops and Demos
EXHIBITS & WORKSHOPS
Opening
Receptions are Free and EVERYONE is invited to browse, purchase
and meet the exhibiting artists!!
March
2-12, 2010
"10 Women~10 Nations"
Well-known and highly celebrated First Nations women in
the arts,
Hollie Bear Bartlett (Haisla), Danielle Hendry
(Haida), Anastasia Hendry (Haida), Mary Jane Joe
(Ntle'kepmx-Interior Salish), Carrie Matilpi, Laara Mixon
(Haida), Christine MacKenzie (Kwakiutl Nation), Shelley
MacDonald's Girlz group, Bernice Thompson (MicMac),
Chrystal Sparrow (Musqueam Nation) and Tracy Williams
(Squamish Nation) from diverse artistic disciplines share
a common interest in culture, art, community and the advancement
of Indigenous peoples. They exhibit their beautiful works
of jewelry, wood carvings, leather works, copper, clothing,
button blankets, drums, rattles, and wall art.
Opening Reception: TUESDAY March 2nd from 6-8 pm
Everyone is Welcome!!
NORTHWEST
COAST POUCH WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 6, 2010 ~ 1 pm-4
pm
Since ancient times people have worn or carried amulets
in pouches for protection, courage, blessing, or guidance.
This piece enhances a connection to the ancestors, be they
genetic, intellectual, or spiritual. Join well-known Haida
artist Anastasia Hendry as she teaches a special
workshop making a Northwest Coast pouch made of felt with
beads and appliqué. This class is designed for children
and adults of all ages. All materials will be provided.
Anastasia has worked for over ten years with many BC school
districts. Working with children brings joy to Anastasia
as she endeavours to share her culture and craft while breaking
down stereotypes and misconceptions about First Nations
and their art.
FEE: $30 per participant
Includes parent & young child as one participant
INCLUDES ALL SUPPLIES
EVERYONE WELCOME
MUST REGISTER!!
CALL 604-925-7292
March
23-April 4, 2010
"Canadian Tapestry"
Masako Araki's pastels fill us all with so much wonderful
richness and texture, capturing all the exquisite colours
of the seasons. Pastel artwork is created by stroking the
sticks of dry pigment across an abrasive ground, embedding
the color in the "tooth" of the paper, sandboard,
and/or canvas. Pastel paintings reflect light like a prism.
No other medium has the same color power. Masako has enriched
the art world with this beautiful medium.
Opening Reception: TUESDAY March 23rd from 6-8 pm
UKRAINIAN
EASTER EGG WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 27, 2010~11 am-4
pm
Workshop fee: $20 per student
Material fee: $30 per student
(this includes the cost of the dyes, wax, writing styluses,
eggs, paper towels, cleaning wires, jars, etc )
Time: 11 am-4 pm (please bring a lunch)
Class size: Min. 12/ Max. 25
This
one day workshop will focus on the traditional Ukrainian
art of "writing" pysanky (decorating eggs using
beeswax and dyes). Instructor Oksana Szulhan is a
pysanky artist of Ukrainian heritage. She will explain the
culture and history of pysanky and demonstrate the technique.
Oksana also provides students with step-by-step instructions
on how to design the eggs using the appropriate tools. Her
workshops explore art through culture and history to promote
cross-cultural understanding & self-exploration.
This
one-day workshop is ideal for those who are beginners as
well as those who are relatively new to the craft and may
want to refresh their skills. Each participant will be able
to decorate 4 eggs!
FEE: $50 per participant
4 eggs per participant
INCLUDES ALL SUPPLIES
EVERYONE WELCOME
MUST REGISTER!!
CALL 604-925-7292
DESIGNED
FOR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS & CHILDREN!!
March
23-April 4, 2010
"Canadian Tapestry"
Masako Araki's pastels fill us all with so much wonderful
richness and texture, capturing all the exquisite colours
of the seasons. Pastel artwork is created by stroking the
sticks of dry pigment across an abrasive ground, embedding
the color in the "tooth" of the paper, sandboard,
and/or canvas. Pastel paintings reflect light like a prism.
No other medium has the same color power. Masako has enriched
the art world with this beautiful medium.
Opening Reception: TUESDAY March 23rd from 6-8 pm
Everyone is Welcome!!
April 6-18, 2010
"Oh La La!: French Exhibit"
The world's most romantic country, France has welcomed lovers
and patrons of the arts for centuries. France offers everything
you need to indulge your passions and at the Silk Purse
we are capitalizing on those passions with a unique exhibition
of all things France including paintings, clay art and photography
by 12 Lower Mainland artists. Opening reception to follow-with
all things French!
Opening Reception:TUESDAY
April 6th from 6-8pm
Everyone is Welcome!!
April
20-May 2, 2010
"In House Creations"
Kicking off Arts & Culture Week and National Volunteer
Week and celebrating over 42 years, the West Van Arts Council
at the Silk Purse will host a very special exhibition honouring
the long-time volunteers that have made the Silk Purse such
a special place. This exhibit represents the creativity
and talent of our dedicated volunteers and is a unique way
to draw attention to the major contributions volunteers
make in our community each
and every day!
Opening Reception: TUESDAY
April 20th from 3-7pm
Everyone is Welcome!!
May 4-16, 2010
"You're the Song in my Art"
The closest bond in the family is the one that is shared
by a mother and her daughter. Theirs is a bittersweet relationship,
which goes through numerous ups and downs in life and in
the end, still turns out to be the most intimate of all
the other relations. Join us as we celebrate a special exhibition
during Mother's Day, by mother and daughter artists Elodie
Ellingsen acrylic artist from London, England and her
mother long-time West Van artist Vange Brossard.
They have both exhibited throughout Canada, the US, Mexico,
Ireland and the UK.
Opening Reception: TUESDAY
May 4th from 6-8pm
Everyone is Welcome!!
May
18-30, 2010
"The Last Picture Show:Floral & Fantasy"
"This is my last hurrah - I won't do any more"
says the graceful octogenarian and long time West Van artist
Ruth Coxon Lewis. She started painting when her children
were grown working mainly with oils, later discovering more
joy and flexibility in watercolours. She has been juried
into many prestigious galleries throughout the Pacific Northwest
and is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and
the North Shore Artist's Guild. Join her as she celebrates
her 85th birthday with her latest artistic creations!
Opening Reception: TUESDAY
May 18th - 6-8pm -Everyone Welcome
June
1-13, 2010
Unforgettable Northern England
Japanese-Canadian artist Bob Yoshisuke Araki has
been fascinated by the countryside of Ireland, Scotland
and the United Kingdom since his arrival in Canada. Let
him fire your imagination and refresh your spirit with his
new collection in oils, of the unforgettable scenery of
North East England! Explore the great heritage cities of
York and Chester and the Lake District. Relive the drama
of Hadrian's Wall and the lofty castles and humble fishing
villages of the Heritage Coastline. Slip into the Northern
way of art-English style!
Opening Reception: TUESDAY
June 1st - 6-8pm -Everyone Welcome
June
15-27, 2010
"All That Jazz"
Join artist Lori Bagneres for her first solo show
at the Silk Purse. She graduated from L'Ecole Nationale
des Beaux Arts de Grenoble, France in 1993. Her contemporary
music-related works are influenced by the modernist tradition
of European and American Abstraction. Her compositions reveal
texture, fragmented words, partial images and frayed geometric
forms that achieve contrast and atmospheric depth.
Opening Reception: TUESDAY
June 15th - 6-8pm -Everyone Welcome
For more information,
contact the WVCAC at (604) 925-7292
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