Gibsons
Landing, BC - May 10, 2002
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3rd Annual Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival Registration Underway
Register before June 15 and receive Early Bird Discount.
Festival Dates: August 16 - 18, 2002. Workshops start August 14.
Friendly atmosphere, breathtaking mountain-to-sea scenery, workshops, demos,
juried exhibits, studio tours and more. Batik, shibori, basketry,
woodworking, quilting, spinning, and weaving ... all just 40 minutes
from Vancouver BC. For more information, visit the Festival's official
website www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com
or telephone 604-740-1229.
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Gibsons Landing, British Columbia - Friday, May 10th, 2002
Fibre Arts Festival & Workshops - Register Now for Early Bird Bonus
While August may be several months away, now's the time to register for the
annual Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival Workshops, Seminars, and
other events.
Just a forty-minute scenic ferry ride from Vancouver, the Festival is offering
the its largest selection of one and multi-day workshops ever, including
quilting, basketry, weaving, felting, batik, needle arts and more.
Also new, an
extensive lineup of woodworking workshops and seminars, the result of a
unique partnership with the South Coast Value Added Co-operative, and a
clear recognition that wood is fibre, too. It's a natural connection,
and one that makes the Festival's Presenting Sponsor, Howe Sound Pulp
& Paper, very happy.
The Festival
takes place in various venues throughout Gibsons Landing, August 16, 17,
18, 2002. As detailed in the recently launched 2002 Festival brochure,
the 3rd Annual Festival offers much to see and do: workshops - over 40
(weaving, quilting, woodworking, basketry, batik, needle arts, and
more), seminars, demos and displays, juried sale, merchant mall, guilds,
gatherings, studio tours and other attractions.
Workshop registration is open now, with an early bird bonus for registrations
received before June 15. Registration brochures and information are
available in various Vancouver locations, including Granville Island, or
on the Festival's official website: www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com.
Telephone 604-740-1229.
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high-resolution images suitable for media use, visit the MEDIA page on
www.gibsonsced.com.
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Gibsons Landing, British Columbia - Thursday, April 25, 2002
3rd Annual Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival & Workshops Launched
While August may be several months away, now's the time to register for the
annual Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival Workshops, Seminars, and
other events.
This year, the Festival is offering the largest selection of one and multi-day
workshops ever, including quilting, basketry, weaving, felting, batik,
needle arts and more.
Also new, an
extensive lineup of woodworking workshops and seminars, the result of a
unique partnership with the South Coast Value Added Co-operative, and a
clear recognition that wood is fibre, too.
"The 2002 "wood is fibre, too" theme makes our Presenting
Sponsorship of the Festival a natural match for Howe Sound Pulp and
Paper," says Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Community Relations Officer,
Elfie Hofmann. "We're in the business of producing quality fibre
products, so we think it's important to support and promote the quality
and diversity of our community's fibre artists, our community's cultural
resources."
The Festival
is also receiving significant sponsorship from Sunshine Coast Credit
Union, Mountain FM, and many other businesses, both on and off the
Sunshine Coast.
According to
Dale Eichar, Sunshine Coast Credit Union's Chief Executive Officer,
being involved in the community, and especially local arts and culture
is an important focus for the credit union. "This Festival
demonstrates how much the arts contribute not only to the local economy,
but also to the Sunshine Coast's enviable quality of life."
Based on last
year's success, the festival anticipates that attendees will come from
the local communities, as well as from off-coast. Susan Knight,
Promotions Director at Mountain FM, explains "with the well-known
instructors, friendly atmosphere, and Gibsons Landing's scenic harbour
setting, it's a pretty unique learning experience, and one we're pleased
to be part of."
The Festival
takes place in various venues throughout Gibsons Landing, August 16, 17,
18, 2002. As detailed in the recently launched 2002 Festival brochure,
the 3rd Annual Festival offers much to see and do: workshops - over 40
(weaving, quilting, woodworking, basketry, batik, needle arts, and
more), seminars, demos and displays, juried sale, merchant mall, guilds,
gatherings, studio tours and other attractions.
Workshop
registration is open now. Remember, great classes are sometimes
cancelled due to initial low numbers - so register early! Plus there's
an early bird bonus for registrations received before June 15.
Registration brochures and information are available in local stores or
on the official website: www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com.
Once again,
the Festival is being promoted with a poster and brochure featuring a
new, specially commissioned painting by Sunshine Coast artist, Greta
Grunow Guzek. Official 2002 Festival merchandise, including T-shirts and
tote bags, is available at The Landing General Store in Gibsons Landing.
For more
information about the Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival, visit www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com
or telephone 604-740-1229.
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Gibsons Landing, British Columbia - Wednesday, August 22, 2001
Second Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival a Success
Following three days of
festivities and a week of fibre arts-related workshops, the Gibsons
Landing Fibre Arts Festival came to a close under sunny skies on
Sunday, August 19, 2001.
"It was a year for
firsts for the festival, and we're very pleased with the
results," explained Sue Bailey, Festival Chair. "It's our
first year of formal corporate sponsorship, and we're very grateful to
our presenting sponsor, Howe Sound Pulp and Paper, and of course, our
many other sponsors, too. We also saw a first in our official festival
poster and related merchandise, a tradition we plan to continue. Other
firsts included the expanded number of workshops (18, almost double
the previous year's count), and our many special events, including the
Wearable Art Fashion Show, Patchwork in the Park, and the guided
studio tours."
One of the biggest firsts,
quite literally, was the Festival Big Tent, a large venue set up in
Holland Park just for the occasion. Based on last year's guest
feedback, the Festival consolidated various events into the one
central location. Approximately 2500 guests visited the Festival Big
Tent to view displays, visit the guilds, and shop at the craft and
merchant booths.
One of the Festival's
ongoing goals is to make a significant positive contribution to
community-based economic development, largely by attracting visitors
who want to experience the arts, culture and natural beauty of the
Sunshine Coast. This year, attendees came from Greater Vancouver,
Vancouver Island, the Interior, Alberta, Washington and even further
afield, and local businesses have reported noticeably
better-than-average sales.
"I think I can speak
on behalf of all the organizers when I say that the greatest reward
for all our work has been meeting the people: our guests, sponsors,
volunteers, artists, instructors, merchants, crafters, and friends -
it's been tremendously inspiring," said Bailey.
The 3rd Annual Gibsons
Landing Fibre Arts Festival is scheduled for August 16, 17, and 18,
2002, and will feature a Pacific Rim theme. Final details are
currently being established, however, there will be workshops and
other events similar to the 2001 program. The official festival poster
is expected to be unveiled in early 2002.
For more information about
the Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival, including photos of the 2001
event, raffle results, an instructor application form, and more, visit
www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com.
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The Gibsons Landing Fibre
Arts Festival is an annual event held in mid-August in various venues
surrounding historic Gibsons harbour. The festival takes place in
Gibsons Landing, British Columbia, just a forty-minute scenic ferry
ride from Vancouver.
NOTE: The Big Tent total
guest count of 2500 is based on admission fees taken in over the
three-day period (August 17, 18, 19) PLUS an estimated 350, which
accounts for those guests who entered the "Big Tent" free of
charge (children under 12, workshop students).
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Gibsons Landing, British Columbia - Monday, May 28th, 2001
Sign-up now for Fibre Arts Festival workshops and craft fair
It's time to
sign-up for the annual Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival summer workshops.
For one week starting August 13, there will be 30 one- and
multi-day classes and events featuring spinning, weaving, quilting,
basketry, rug hooking, beading, and batik, and more.
Louise Hume, Festival Workshops Director, urges fibre artists of
all levels to make the most of this opportunity to hone their skills
and display their craft. "The Festival has well-known instructors
and excellent classes, including a traditional indigo vat with Anne
Babchuck from Maiwa Handprints, cedar bark basketry with Squamish band
member Anna Billy, spinning with Dianne Cross, and much more. There
are beginner and advanced levels, and you don't have to go far to take
advantage of this - it's happening right here in Gibsons
Landing."
In addition to the workshops, the Festival is hosting a juried
craft sale on August 17, 18, and 19, and local artisans are invited to
participate. The Festival also wants to hear from people who have new
and antique quilts and other fabric pieces that they're willing to
loan for display.
To register for workshops, pick-up a Festival brochure at local
outlets, including the Landing General Store in Gibsons and Sew Easy
in Sechelt. Registration forms are also available online at
www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com. Deadline is July 01.
Complete information is also available on the Festival's new
website, www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com.
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Gibsons Landing, British Columbia - Wednesday, April 18th, 2001
In celebration of British Columbia Arts and Culture Week, April
23rd through 29th, Sunshine Coast Credit Union has announced its
sponsorship of the Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival.
"We believe in being involved in the communities we serve, and
local arts and culture is an important focus for us," explains Dale
Eichar, Sunshine Coast Credit Union's Chief Executive Officer. "This Festival
demonstrates how much the arts contribute not only to the local economy, but also
to the Sunshine Coast's enviable quality of life. As it happens, this is also
the key message of BC Arts and Culture Week."
Based on last year's success, the festival anticipates that attendees
will come from the local communities, as well as from off-coast. As Sue
Bailey, Festival Chair, points out, "with our well-known instructors,
friendly atmosphere, and Gibsons Landing's scenic harbour setting, it's a
pretty unique learning experience!"
Participants are urged to register now for the Festival's 30 workshops
and other activities. Courses range from one to several days, and include
a wide variety of fibre arts - quilting, spinning, weaving, felting,
basketry, traditional rug hooking, beading, batik and more.
The 2001 line-up also includes the Festival Big Tent at Holland Park,
featuring a juried craft fair, merchant mall, guilds, and displays;
Patchwork in the Park, a medley of fibre arts activities on August 18;
and a Welcome Dinner and Wearable Art Fashion Show on August 17.
This year, the festival is being promoted with a new-look poster and
brochure featuring a specially commissioned painting by Greta Grunow
Guzek. Exclusive fundraising merchandise, including t-shirts and tote
bags, has also been launched this year.
For more information about the Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival,
visit www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com.
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For more information about the Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival,
visit: www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com.
For more information about the Sunshine Coast Credit Union, visit
www.sunshineccu.com or
telephone (604) 886-2122.
British Columbia Arts and Culture Week, April 23 - 29, 2001, is an
initiative of the BC Arts Council. For more information, visit www.bcartscouncil.gov.bc.ca.
Downloadable graphics are also available on the site.
This year's theme is "creative seeds, future forests", and is
as appropriate on the Sunshine Coast as it is everywhere in British Columbia.
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Gibsons Landing, British Columbia - Wednesday, March 14, 2001
Howe Sound Pulp and
Paper announces sponsorship of 2nd Annual Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts
Festival
A Port Mellon, BC pulp and paper mill weaves together industry, arts,
and culture in the local community.
One might think that a pulp and paper mill
and an arts festival don't have much in common. But Howe Sound Pulp and
Paper saw the connection, and has just announced that it is the official
Presenting Sponsor for the Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival to be
held August 17 through 19, 2001.
It's a pretty unique partnership, and one that makes good sense. After all, the
term "fibre" includes wood, hemp, and other plant-based
resources that have been used over the millennia in making paper and
textiles for both utilitarian and fine arts purposes.
As Pam Kaatz,
Howe Sound's Community Relations representative points out, "our
mill is in the business of producing quality fibre products, so it seems
natural for us to promote the quality and diversity of our local fibre
artists and textile craftspeople - our community's cultural
resources."
From Howe Sound Pulp and Paper's perspective, the festival is an
opportunity to be involved in the local community. The pulp and paper
mill stands on its own in mountainous Howe Sound, approximately 18
kilometres (11 miles) northeast of Gibsons, BC, but its connections with
the nearby Sunshine Coast communities are strong, something the company
values and works to maintain. The fact that the festival involves fibre
makes it all the more appropriate.
The August festival takes place in the historic Gibsons Landing
harbour area, and is being promoted this year with a new-look poster and
brochure featuring a specially commissioned painting by Greta Grunow
Guzek. Exclusive fundraising merchandise, including t-shirts and tote
bags, has also been launched this year.
The 2001 festival line-up includes Workshops All Week, with over 30
courses (registration starts March 31); the Festival Big Tent at Holland
Park, featuring a juried craft fair, merchant mall, guilds, and
displays; Patchwork in the Park, a medley of fibre arts activities on
August 18; and a Welcome Dinner and Wearable Art Fashion Show on August
17. For more information about the 2nd Annual Gibsons Landing Fibre
Arts Festival, visit www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com.
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For more information about
the Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival, visit:
www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com.
For more information about
Howe Sound Pulp and Paper, visit www.howesoundpp.com.
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