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Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation 2025

  • Wednesday, April 09, 2025
  • Sunday, May 04, 2025
  • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

Terry Aske

'Blossoms Squared'

Linda Coe

'Under the Cherry Moon'

Doreen Marlor, Robin Reid,
Maureen Tenpest

'Selfies to Celebrate!'

Janet Harper

'Spring Breeze'



Spring is here with the return of Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation, the 16th annual exhibition of textile art inspired by the cherry blossom.

Marvel at the over 30 beautiful & intricate works of art in a variety of mediums & techniques including quilting, embroidery, dying, felting, sculpture, appliqué, weaving & more.

The talented artists on display explore diverse interpretations & mediations on the cherry blossom's meaning & beauty through contemporary & traditional approaches & styles.

Exhibiting artists: Sharon Allman, Terry Aske, Leslie Barnes, Margot Calvert, Marilyn Cleven, Linda Coe, Judy Cruikshank, R. Leslie Forbes, Janet Harper, Margaret Hill, Anni Hunt, Margaret Inkster, Elizabeth Janzen, Isabelle Jenkins, Kathy Kinsella, Patti Kirch, Edwina Mackinnon, Doreen Marlor, Valerie Marus, Karen Munro, Catherine Nicholls, Jean Prescott, Robin Reid, Linda Spence, Martha Tatman, Jill Taylor, Maureen Tempest, Judy Villett, Anne Warden, Joanne Waters, Deborah Zibrik.

Textile Art Demos

Weekends, 1 - 3 pm

Exhibiting artists demonstrate a variety of textile art forms & techniques in the gallery. Check out the incredible work they're doing while learning about their process. These artists are happy to share tips & information. More info.

Co-produced by The Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts & FibreEssence.


Sponsored by


West Vancouver Community Arts Council
Located at
The Silk Purse Arts Centre
1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC  V7V 1A1

Phone: 604-925-7292

E-mail: info.westvanartscouncil.ca

Silk Purse Gallery & Art Box Shop Hours:

Wednesday - Saturday 12 - 5 pm, Sunday 12 - 4 pm

Winter Hours

Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 4 pm


The West Vancouver Community Arts Council acknowledges that the lands on which we gather are the traditional ancestral and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. It is our privilege to celebrate arts and culture alongside them.


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