Weaving Stories Premiere at Whitemud Crossing Theatre (Free, limited space)

Weaving on the big screen! You are invited to join us for the premiere screening of Weaving Stories. 

Through interviews with local weavers, Weaving Stories shares the joy, resourcefulness, resilience, and creativity of the weaving community in Edmonton. These stories explore how weaving connects Edmontonians to each other, to our varied cultural heritage, and to the tradition of the craft.

Weaving Stories is a project of Jamie Hurlburt and Kim McCollum

Date: February 14
Time: 4-6pm

Location: Whitemud Library Theatre 

145 Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre, 4211 - 106 Street, Edmonton

There is free parking on the west and north side of the building, with a ramp to access to the room.

Description:

The weavers we talked to represent the diverse and vibrant handweaving community in Edmonton. Some have woven for two years, others for sixty. Their weaving is grounded in community, from Ukranian, Métis, and Filippina cultural traditions to the shared learning done in guilds and groups. These weavers contribute to our city’s craft landscape by making, teaching, building businesses, and volunteering. 

We hope that these interviews shine a light on the incredible work and passion of Edmonton’s weavers, and that they provide inspiration for current and future weavers to contribute their own unique voices to the ongoing story of weaving.

Featured Weavers:

Elizabeth Holinaty, Métis Sash Weavers within Alberta, Edmonton Weavers' Guild, Pam Cypher, Shannon Nelson

Many thanks to the Edmonton Heritage Council for supporting this project!