Friday, Sept. 21; 5:45 pm – 9:30 pm
In the early 1900s, Granville Island was home to factories and sawmills. Rejuvenated in the 1970s, it has been touted as a model for urban planners and is now one of the Vancouver’s most important cultural districts. During the symposium, Granville Island will be the home of many textile-related events for both viewing and participation. This evening, studios and galleries welcome TSA attendees for a celebration of textiles. The Silk Weaving Studio, Craft Council of BC, and Circle Craft Cooperative will all host special exhibitions. Fibre Art Studio, Maiwa Handprints and Maiwa Supply invite lovers of textiles to visit. Many other businesses will present mini-shows of work by local fiber artists. Award-winning environmental and performance artist Nicole Dextras will present one of her amazing costumes, made expressly for this event, and celebration and installation artist Marina Szijarto will oversee a large-scale public weaving project using local and recycled materials. Enjoy dinner at the Public Market, food trucks, or restaurants.
There is a shuttle bus available that will travel from the hotel to Granville Island. Bus pickup at hotel 5:45 pm, timed loops for return, last trip at 9:30 pm. Those who wish to take the bus must pre-register and pay a $15 fee upon symposium registration. Other options include public transit, walk + passenger ferry, taxi, private vehicle.
Granville Island is wheelchair accessible. Dinner on your own at the Public Market, food trucks or restaurants.
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