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The following is a list of local resources of interest to Textile Artists.
The list includes on-line resources, as well shops, galleries, and artists studios
that are open to the public with set times all year.
Click on the name for a location map


Shops, Studios, and Galleries

Vancouver & area

Circle Craft
1-1666 Johnson Street
Net Loft, Granville Island
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
604-669-8021
www.circlecraft.net

Funk Shui
1375 Railspur Alley
Granville Island
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
604-684-5327
www.propagatelove.com

Gabbeh Contemporary Textile Art Gallery
88 Pender Street
Tinseltown, 2nd level
Vancouver, BC
604-929-3438
www.gabbeh.ca

Orange Wire Art Studio
Workshops, "sculpting with fabric," and retailer of Paverpol natural fiber hardener
5735 Shawnigan Drive
Chilliwack, BC, V2R 0A8
604-701-7793
www.orangewireart.ca

Silk Weaving Studio
a working studio and retail shop selling hand-dyed silk garments and accessories
#15-1531 Johnston Street
Granville Island
Vancouver BC V6H 3R9
604-687-7455
www.silkweavingstudio.com

The Silk Project
A gallery of one of a kind and limited edition artwear and accessories
1541 West 6th Avenue
Vancouver BC V6J 1R1
604-472-3314
www.joannastaniszkis.com/silk_boutique.asp

Textile ContexT Studio
1420 Old Bridge Street
Granville Island, Vancouver BC
Open Wed - Sun 11 - 18

U R B A N I T Y
207 Abbott Street
Gastown, Vancouver B6B 2K7
604-801-6262
www.urbanity.ca

Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast

Ulrieke Benner Studio and Gallery
Art You Wear : in felt and silk
142 Richard Flack Road
Salt Spring Island, V8K 1N4
250-537-1723
www.ulriekebenner.com

FibreWorks Studio & Gallery
12887-12889 Sunshine Coast Hwy
Madeira Park, BC
604-883-2380
www.gunboatbaylodge.com

The Three Fates Studio and Gallery
one-of-a-kind fibre art and mixed media pieces for sale
3708 Keel Crescent
Pender Island, BC V0N 2M2
Open by appointment only
250-629-3550
www.pendercreatives.com/joanna

Organizations

Craft Council of BC
1386 Cartwright Street
Granville Island
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
604-687-6511
www.craftcouncilbc.ca

Surface Design Association
P.O. Box 360
Sebastopol, CA, 95473-0360
707-829-3110
email: surfacedesign@mail.com
www.surfacedesign.org

 

Materials and Supplies

Vancouver & area

Angel of Vancouver
Fabric Paints and Fabric Dyes
2 Powell Street
Gastown, Vancouver V6A 1E7
www.angelpaint.com

Big Dog Rugs
On-line shop for rug-hooking: Tools, materials, and workshops.
www.bigdogrugs.com

Button Button
318 Homer Street, mezz
Vancouver, BC V6B 2V2
604-687-0067
www.buttonbutton.ca

Maiwa Handprints
Dyes, books, yarns, fabrics etc.
Net Loft
6-1666 Johnston Street
Granville Island
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
604-669-3939
www.maiwa.com

Paverpol
natural fiber hardener
5735 Shawnigan Drive
Chilliwack, B.C.
www.paverpol.ca

Opulence Silks and Dyes
1428 Roxbury Road
North Vancouver, BC V7G 1X7
604-929-4440
toll-free: 1-800-288-9597
www.opulencesilksanddyes.com

SweetGeorgia Yarns:::studio
Hand dyed yarns and work space
#401 - 228 East 4th Avenue, Buzz 32
Vancouver BC V5T 1G5
604-618-9652
www.sweetgeorgiayarns.com

Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast

Jane Stafford Textiles
Weaving supplies and books
142 Richard Flack Road
Salt Spring Island
250-537-9468
www.janestaffordtextiles.com

Knotty Threads
Artisan Gallery and Textile Studio
111 Morningside Road
Fulford Harbour
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1X1
250-653-4137
www.janemackenziedesigns.com

SAORI Salt Spring
Saori weaving supplies
201 North View Drive
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1A9
250-537-8813
toll-free: 1-866-576-3667
www.saltspringweaving.com

Stitches: Supplies for the Fibre Artist
A complete resource for fibre art and mixed media supplies
127 Rainbow Road
Gangles
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5
250-537-8985
www.stitchesfibreartsupplies.ca