Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts
Profile & History

Visit the archive to see photos from our 26 years.

The Guild is a non-profit society that was formed in October 1970.

The Guild's principle goals are to:

Encourage and foster fibre art learning initiatives.

Provide a structure for the purpose of advanced study of all aspects of textile arts.

Promote and raise awareness of fabric art among the general public.

Advance excellence in original, high quality art and design.

Sharmini Wirasekara Puebla Collar beading

Starting with a membership of just eleven, the Guild has grown in number and scope to a total membership of over 200 fibre artists with wide-ranging interests and experience from quilting and beading to surface design and doll making.

The Guild co-ordinates an active workshop programme delivered by knowledgeable tutors from home and abroad. Public under-standing and appreciation of fibre art is promoted through invited lectures and semi-annual Guild exhibitions.

Robin Reid silk fusion, embellishment

An innovation in 1975 was the formation of special interest groups (SIG). These groups meet in members' homes, usually once a month, to discuss new fibre art techniques, share ideas and most importantly to delight in a common interest.

Ros Aylmer Water, image transfer

The Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts is affiliated with local, provincial, national and international arts and crafts organizations, thus enabling members to network and keep updated in current trends, techniques and products in the world of fabric and fibre art.

Visit the archive to see photos from our 26 years.

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