May 16 – June 8, 2013 
Opening reception: Thursday, May 16, 7-9 pm 

CityScape Community Art Space
335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver 

This graduating class of students from the Textile Arts Program at Capilano University explore a range of approaches and techniques to textile arts. Included are art pieces on the wall, installations, garments meant to be worn or objects used in the home. They express a variety of positions of personal social and ecological concerns. This year our focus is on works that are transformative or tell personal stories visually or in abstract/symbolic ways.

Some pieces are more influenced by traditional works that are made by hand, while others explore 21st century technologies aided by computers, such as use of computer assisted Jacquard weaving or digital printing. Increasingly Textile Arts is gaining popularity with a younger generation through various DIY movements and various Internet communities. While some works explore new materials and approaches, others show true dedication to mastering traditional techniques. The works in the exhibition range from silk-screening, printing and various surface treatments with dyes and stitched designs, to woven, felted and knitted pieces. 

An online catalogue designed by students will be provide information on each graduating students: grad2013.textileartscapu.com

Community involvement in various situations is part of the Textile Arts Program; so you will see students involved in various events, including the Circle craft market, a selection from the grad show will be shown at the West Vancouver Library in June, among others. A team of students will be competing at the one-day ‘Sheep to Shawl’ competition, Saturday May 11, between 11am-4pm at the Surrey Museum, 17710 - 56A Avenue, Surrey or visit us at the Maker Faire at PNE Forum, June 1-2.

Anyone interested in Textile Arts or in learning more about the Textile Arts Program at Capilano College is invited to attend the artist talk on May 18 and meet with students and faculty. Portfolio interviews can be arranged by contacting coordinator mtrinkwo@capilanou.ca , or phone 604.986-1911 ext. 2008:

Check out our blog http://textileartscapu.com/ or for more general info about the Textile Arts Program at Capilano University visit our website at: capilanou.ca/programs/textile-arts.

Artist Talk: Saturday, May 18, 2pm 

Artists will be at the gallery to discuss the works in the exhibition and the ideas that created them, and also discuss more experimental works that are not in the exhibition as well as techniques.

Exhibition info: Jo Dunlop, North Vancouver Community Arts Council 604.988.6844 exhibitions@nvartscouncil.ca
Capilano University Textile Arts Program 604.986-1911 ext. 2008
Ruth Scheuing, Faculty rscheuin@capilanou.ca / / Marylou Trinkwon, Coordinator mtrinkwo@capilanou.ca