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Helen McCrindle
Anni Hunt
Babs Perowne
Leslie Barnes
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The pocket is a functional & ubiquitous component of fashion & part of our everyday life. But have you ever wondered why? Delve into the history of the woman’s pocket & how it has changed through history & evolved to what we know today.
Members of the North Shore Needle Arts Guild have studied the history & usage of the women’s pocket through the ages. Artists were encouraged to create traditionally stitched pieces, then allowed their imaginations to explore what a modern pocket might be for them using contemporary materials.
Using as close to original materials as possible, some members have replicated historically accurate pockets, while others have used non-traditional materials & created contemporary versions of the pocket.
In time for Women's History Month, this exhibition of 133 pieces, illustrates the history & usage of the pocket through both beautifully stitched examples & written information to showcase this mostly hidden treasure.
Exhibiting artists: Bonnie Adie, Annemarie Andresen, Leslie Barnes, Margot Calvert, Monique Choptuik, Barbara Conover, Betty Mae Freedman, Margaret Hill, Anni Hunt, Elaine Hunter, Elizabeth Janzen, Melanie Zdan Johnson, Patti Kirch, Helen McCrindle, Louise McDonald, Roberta McLaren, Aileen Molloy, Cheryl Morisseau, Inga Newbury, Gail Nichols, Marina Osby, Babs Perowne, Jean Prescott, Madelyn Prevost, Katie Rainwater, Brigette Red, Pat Ross, Joanne Seagate, Linda Spence, Jill Taylor, Ada VanLeeuwen, Crista Vannierop, Marianne Vleck
The North Shore Needle Arts Guild was formed in 1977 by a group of needlework enthusiasts on the North Shore, & have expanded to include members far & wide. They meet regularly to share ideas, skills & knowledge. The NSNAG's 55 members exhibit individually & as a group, both locally & internationally while also participating in community engagements & initiatives.
Textile Art Demos
Weekends, 1 - 3 pm
Exhibiting artists will demonstrate a variety of textile art forms & techniques in the gallery.
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