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They re Crafty And They're Just My Type

Stephanie Or, OP Contributor

SEAMR IPPERS
CRAFT COLLECTIVE

ou know what I miss? I miss art
Y class. ’'m talking about the cut-
and-paste kind of art

class—involving white glue, glitter, scrap
paper, doilies, maybe even a pair of safety
scissors. At Seamrippers, I think I may
have found what I’ve been looking for, and
more!

Seamrippers is a craft collective located
near the Gastown area (436 West Pender).
Just look for the Pepto Bismol-pink doors.
After descending a wooden staircase down
to the studio, you'll find a screen-printing
studio, sewing equipment galore, a craft
library, knitting and needlework supplies,
bookmaking materials, and a large cutting
table. Recently, the collective saved enough
money for a new wall and held a party in its,
honour.

Seamrippers offers more than just a
means to the art of craft. It also offers a
place for you to showcase your art. The
collective describes itself as a,
“studio/resource facility, gallery and host-
ing space,” and they offer a three-level
membership program (more information
available on their website:
Wwww.seamrippers.ca).

There are a variety of unique and enter-
taining opportunities at Seamrippers, like
the knitting socials on Sunday evenings, or
the series of “ESL through craft” classes.

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This late winter/early spring, Seamrippers
is also offering craft workshops ranging
from “Underwear Making” to “D.LY.
Kink” to “Experimental Knitting.’ The
Experimental Knitting class utilizes alter-
native materials like old t-shirts and plastic
bags.

If crafting isn’t your thing—you can
always attend one of their art shows/ par-
ties. The art is unpretentious and
refreshing, and unlike the usual gallery
rules, everything is hands on. So forget the
no-touching rule, at Seamrippers it’s highly
encouraged! At the Se/f Love: Not Just a
Hobby show | attended, there were all kinds
of quirky pieces worth touching—like a
doll stuffed within doll, and a pop-up book
filled with images corresponding to clichéd
“Dear Diary” moments (appropriately
named, “Dear Diary’).

And perhaps most importantly, the
music is fantastic (playing the likes of The
Arcade Fire, Bowie, The Rapture, and even
some not-so-good music 4 la Justin
Timberlake). Hey, there are also free baked
goods, cheap booze, and a room full of
beautiful, friendly people.

Sorry—no safety scissors, though.

Seamrippers will be hosting a Doll Show and
Workshop Calendar Release Party on April 2.

 

 

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FEBRUARY 16/2005