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  • photograph of pieces of tanned and dyed fish leather.

    Speaker Series :: Susan Purney Mark ::  Iceland – a Textile Narrative

    Zoom Webinar

    Isn’t it amazing how one experience can lead to new ideas and opportunities that unfold into creative and unexpected explorations? A month-long art residency allowed Susan to dive deeply into textile books and scroll-making with paints, dyes, stitches and more. She will take us to Iceland, introduce us to the residency concept and share her journey in the Land of Fire and Ice. Members, sign in to My EAC/Mon ACB to register for Susan Purney Mark’s engaging presentation on Saturday, February 17, 2024. 4:30 Newfoundland Time 4 pm Atlantic Time 3 pm Eastern Time 2 pm Central Time 1 pm Mountain Time noon Pacific Time Award-winning textile artist Susan Purney Mark lives on Pender Island, BC, the traditional lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Tsawout peoples. She has been creating both contemporary wall and dimensional work since the early 1990s. She is known for her extensive experience in a wide range of surface design, dyeing, screen printing and wax-resist techniques. She has trained with the London City and Guilds programme, the Ontario School of Art and Design, and the Vancouver Island School of Art. Tide Charts by Susan Purney Mark Susan’s recent focus has involved an exploration of the industrial shoreline, drawing her ideas from her coastal travels. This work has involved mark making, text and narrative, and she is working with a controlled colour palette, a movement towards abstraction with layers of cloth and paper, including recycled and “found” surfaces. She will often add layers of paint and dyes into her pieces and dense stitching both by hand and machine. Susan is also exploring dimensional body/vessel forms. She is an active member of the fibre arts community in British Columbia and is a member of national/international fibre and surface design associations. You can learn more on Susan's website. Little House Under the Rocks

  • Photo of silk cocoons, threads and fabric.

    Speaker Series :: Wild Silk: Tasar (Tussah), Muga and Eri :: Karen Selk

    Zoom Webinar

    Karen Selk will be presenting her story of learning about wild silk and the people who rear and care for the silkworms and make the silk. This event is free for EAC/ACB members. Karen was born in Wisconsin in a farming community and studied Chinese language and literature at university. She immigrated to western Canada in the early 1970s and has made her home on Salt Spring Island since 2000. She and her husband, Terry Nelson, founded Treenway Silks, a silk fibre and yarn import/export company, in 1978.  As managing director of Treenway Silks for over 30 years, she wrote an educational newsletter, produced an award-winning video, published an educational poster explaining the lifecycle of the silkworm, and designed and developed new yarns, fibre kits, and colour palettes. She used all their products to create projects to inspire their customers. Karen's quest to understand all aspects of silk, her desire to better serve Treenway's customers, and her curiosity took her on the first of many journeys to Asia starting in 1986.  With a camera and journal, each expedition was focused on researching the rich history and heritage of silk production and traditions.  A deep respect for the land and people who make the textiles and prodding from her friend in India inspired Karen to lead many textile tours through India and Laos. She began teaching weaving classes in yarn shops in Victoria, BC. She developed several workshops which led her further afield throughout Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and India, sharing her knowledge of weaving and silk. With this focused yet varied background, Karen has written over 40 articles about weaving, silk fusion, the production of traditional textiles in Asian villages, the raising of silkworms and embellishing styles. The business has been passed on, so semi-retirement sees Karen dividing her time between the studio and their partially self-sufficient garden.  Her deep connection to the natural world, her organic garden and her vast knowledge of world textiles inform her work. Karen is currently represented by Gallery 8 on Salt Spring Island and continues to participate in group shows through the Surface Design Association, Textile Society of America, Island Textile Artists, the Studio Art Quilts Association and Salt Spring Island Weavers and Spinners. You can find Karen at her website, www.karenselk.com.

  • Stitch & Chat with the Board

    Zoom Meeting

    Join EAC/ACB President Terri Briggs for this virtual, relaxed, informal gathering focused on stitching!

  • Quinte Needlearts Guild: Stitching Plus Specialty & Fine Fabric Sale

    Belleville Salvation Army Citadel 290 Bridge St W, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

    Quinte Needlearts Guild invites you to come stitch with us and attend a specialty and fine fabric sale on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Salvation Army Citadel, 290 Bridge Street West, Belleville Items for sale (at least 1/2 price) Embroidery fabric Linen (16- to 30-count) Aida fabric (various colours; 11- to 22-count) Lugana (25 and 28-count) Jubilee Mono canvas (14- and 18-count) Assorted needles Fabric can be cut to suit your needs Please bring cash or a cheque. Please bring your lunch; refreshments will be provided.

  • Photo of an embroidery with a variety of motifs and rows stitched on evenweave fabric.

    Stitch & Chat with the Board

    Online

    Join EAC/ACB President Terri Briggs and other board members on Sunday, December 1, to stitch and share.

  • Stitch & Chat with the Board

    Online

    Join EAC/ACB President Terri Briggs and other board members on Sunday, February 23, to stitch and share. Members, log in to My EAC/Mon ACB to register for this virtual, relaxed, informal gathering focused on stitching! See you on Sunday, February 23, at 4:30 Newfoundland, 4 p.m. Atlantic, 3 p.m. Eastern, 2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Central, and noon Pacific. Designer Jennie Wolter, CGFNA, has generously provided the instructions for the blue hexagon ornament. You can find them in My EAC/Mon ACB.

  • Details of the embroidery on the bodice and leaves of a green cosplay dress. Photo © Don Dolce Photography.

    Speaker Series :: Embroidery in Cosplay :: Maral Agnerian

    Zoom Webinar

    Cosplay is a creative hobby that has rapidly grown in popularity. Recently, more and more cosplayers are adding advanced embroidery techniques to their skill sets. Maral (aka Sarcasm-himé Cosplay) will give an overview of how embroidery is used in the cosplay world. Sunday, March 2 via Zoom 4:30 pm Newfoundland Time :: 4 pm Atlantic Time :: 3 pm Eastern Time :: 2 pm Central Time :: 1 pm Mountain Time :: noon Pacific Time Members, log in to My EAC/Mon ACB to register for Maral's presentation without charge. The Speaker Series events are free for members! Not a member yet? You can purchase a seat for this Zoom webinar to learn more about the world of cosplay's use of embroidery to elevate their personas. Please note that in order to provide registrants with the webinar information, sales for this webinar end on Friday, February 28, at noon Eastern time.  

  • 2026 EAC/ACB Members’ Exhibition & Boutiques Day 1

    Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada

    8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time See beautiful embroidery and have the chance to purchase needlework supplies at the "boutiques." The EAC/ACB Members' Exhibition features embroidered artwork created by association members. All visitors are invited to cast a ballot to help select the Viewers' Choice and Leonida Leatherdale Awards. Additionally, some projects we offer, as well as coursework from the Technical Studies Program, will be on display. The class projects for the Seminar 2027 in St. John's, NL, will also be showcased. Needlework shops The Stitcher’s Muse, Cindy’s Thread Works and Silkworm Studio - Betty Caskey Textile Artist will join us onsite with a wide range of wares suitable for many types of embroidery.

  • 2026 EAC/ACB Members’ Exhibition & Boutiques Day 2

    Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada

    8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and & 7 to 9 p.m. local time See beautiful embroidery and have the chance to purchase needlework supplies at the "boutiques." The EAC/ACB Members' Exhibition features embroidered artwork created by association members. All visitors are invited to cast a ballot to help select the Viewers' Choice and Leonida Leatherdale Awards. Additionally, some projects we offer, as well as coursework from the Technical Studies Program, will be on display. The class projects for the Seminar 2027 in St. John's, NL, will also be showcased. Needlework shops The Stitcher’s Muse, Cindy’s Thread Works and Silkworm Studio - Betty Caskey Textile Artist will join us onsite with a wide range of wares suitable for many types of embroidery.

  • Large group of people gathering around displays and talking.

    2026 Market Night

    Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada

    7 to 9 p.m. local time || free for all Join us at this highly-anticipated event. The Seminar 2026 team has invited vendors to offer their wares at Market Night. You'll find embroidery kits, embroidery threads, felting materials, needlework equipment, jewelry, ceramic buttons, scarves and shawls, and much more during this one-night-only extravaganza. Everyone is invited; you don't need to be an attendee or a member to come!

  • 2026 EAC/ACB Members’ Exhibition & Boutiques Day 3

    Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada

    8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time See beautiful embroidery and have the chance to purchase needlework supplies at the "boutiques." The EAC/ACB Members' Exhibition features embroidered artwork created by association members. All visitors are invited to cast a ballot to help select the Viewers' Choice and Leonida Leatherdale Awards. Additionally, some projects we offer, as well as coursework from the Technical Studies Program, will be on display. The class projects for the Seminar 2027 in St. John's, NL, will also be showcased. Needlework shops The Stitcher’s Muse, Cindy’s Thread Works and Silkworm Studio - Betty Caskey Textile Artist will join us onsite with a wide range of wares suitable for many types of embroidery.

  • 2026 EAC/ACB Members’ Exhibition & Boutiques Day 4

    Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada

    8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time See beautiful embroidery and have the chance to purchase needlework supplies at the "boutiques." The EAC/ACB Members' Exhibition features embroidered artwork created by association members. All visitors are invited to cast a ballot to help select the Viewers' Choice and Leonida Leatherdale Awards. Additionally, some projects we offer, as well as coursework from the Technical Studies Program, will be on display. The class projects for the Seminar 2027 in St. John's, NL, will also be showcased. Needlework shops The Stitcher’s Muse, Cindy’s Thread Works and Silkworm Studio - Betty Caskey Textile Artist will join us onsite with a wide range of wares suitable for many types of embroidery.