Lecture: The Making of a Designer Couture Dress with Stephanie Bonneau,
Chester, United Kingdom
Join us to hear from Stephanie Bonneau as she shares the process of creating designer dresses. From inspiration to sketch, toile, and embroidery swatch, all the way to the final garments, Stephanie will discuss the countdown—the 72 hours leading up to the fashion show, starting with the garment fitting with the models and culminating in the final night before the show.
Discover the various people and skills involved as Stephanie reflects on her 15 years of experience in the fashion industry.
Location: TBA ≈ Time: 7 p.m. ≈ Tickets: $5 per person (Please purchase your tickets during pre-registration so we have a seat for you!)
T1-01 ≈ Granville Island and False Creek
Created in 1979 on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Musqueam and Squamish peoples, Granville Island is one of the most popular destinations for Vancouverites and visitors.
In the Net Loft, you can browse shops such as Maiwa Design, Paper-Ya, Fibre Arts Studio, Beadworks and Circle Craft. The Public Market building has food stalls and a food court. Take a ramble around the Island to find the Silk Weaving Studio, Alarte Silks, the Cloth Shop (quilting fabrics), galleries, restaurants, and much more. If it’s a nice day, pick a patio, order your favourite libation and soak in the view.
During the bus ride, a local EAC/ACB member will give a short talk, hand out a market map and indicate venues to visit.
Venues have ramps or an elevator for easy access. Please dress warmly, wear appropriate footwear and bring an umbrella, just in case.
Departure from hotel: 9:30 a.m. ≈ Departure from Granville Island: 2 p.m. ≈ Tour: $80 per person; lunch not included ≈ Website: Granville Island
T1-02 ≈ Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people and in the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples. Its collection is housed in an award-winning structure designed by Canadian architect Arthur Erickson. The MOA houses nearly 50,000 works from almost every part of the world and is known for its sizable Northwest Coast collections, including the finest collection of works by Bill Reid. Its collection of world textiles is the largest in Western Canada.
During the bus ride, a local EAC/ACB volunteer will briefly discuss the sites along the way, UBC, and MOA.
MOA has ramps for easy access. Purses and cameras are allowed; coats, umbrellas, and large bags must be left in a secure locker (25¢). The Cedar Café and the MOA Shop will be open.
Departure from hotel: 9:30 a.m. ≈ Departure from MOA: 2 p.m. ≈ Tour: $100 per person; entrance fee included; lunch not included ≈ Website: Museum of Anthropology
On Your Own: Explore Vancouver and Surrounding Areas
For those who like to create their own adventure, we’ll be sharing up-to-date information on activities and venues in and around the Lower Mainland that can be reached by car or transit, such as the bus to Steveston, the Skytrain to downtown and the SeaBus to the Lonsdale Quay.
