Create a Cloth Journal
Create a Cloth Journal
February 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2-Day Workshop: Create a One-of-a-Kind Cloth Journal, Feb 21 & 28 , from 10 am – 4 pm.
Join us for a unique workshop where you’ll learn to craft your own personalized cloth journal. Using thread, ribbon, beads, lace, and buttons, you’ll explore the world of slow stitch stories, an artful approach to hand stitching.
During this workshop, you’ll discover Boro, the Japanese art of mending and patching, and Kantha, an ancient quilting tradition from Southeast Asia. These time-honored techniques have been passed down for centuries, transforming worn clothing and household items into layered works of art. Rooted in the necessity to repair and repurpose, these methods infuse warmth, texture, and history into every stitch.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hand stitcher, this workshop welcomes everyone. You’ll immerse yourself in a mindful and meditative practice where creativity is encouraged, and the process is valued over the final product—embracing imperfection along the way.
Instructor: Gloria S. Daly
Canadian textile artist Gloria S. Daly lives and works in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. She studied with City & Guilds, UK in Design & Embroidery and The Embroidery Guild of America. Her contemporary embroidery works have been
exhibited in group shows across Canada, Australia, France, USA, Japan, UK, and Mexico as well as several solo shows. She is affiliated with SAQA, VISDA, and FAN.
Gloria’s work is labour intensive, complex, and beautiful, notable for the amount of hand stitching. The sense of touch and profound sense of observation shows her passion for her subject matter. Slow Stitch allows for mindful and contemplative works of art.
Gloria has taught seminars and workshops across Canada and in Tokyo, Japan, this workshop is your chance to dive into textile art inspired by rich cultural traditions.
Visit Gloria’s Website for more inspiration.
Workshop Fee: $275 CVAC Members/ $295 non Members
DUE TO WEBSITE ISSUES, WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS BY PHONE: 250.746.1633 | EMAIL: education@cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca | IN PERSON AT CVAC