Mar 11, 2010 Posted by Kim Werker

Handmade Nation at the Museum of Vancouver

March 19, 20107:00 pmto10:00 pmI’ve been invited to speak alongside Rob of Lotus Events and Got Craft?, and Erin of Collage Collage when the Museum of Vancouver screens Handmade Nation next week. I’m so excited! If you’re unfamiliar with the film, it’s a documentary by Faythe Levine about the resurgence of craft. The people she interviewed are in the U.S., but the scene is pretty... read more

Jan 13, 2010 Posted by Kim Werker

What All Went Down in ‘09

photo credit Môsieur J. (version 3.0b) I thought a couple weeks into 2010 I’d do a little wrap-up of 2009. It was, after all, a fairly unusual year for me. Also, I’ve neglected my pal the bulleted list and I feel I owe him a big one. (Wee note: I’ve gone and put a new theme on the blog, so poke your head in for a peek, hey? I hope you like it.) My far-and-away favourite part of 2009 was... read more

Jul 10, 2009 Posted by Kim Werker

A Very Crafty Birthday, Indeed

For the second day in a row, I woke up this morning to discover I’m 33 years old. Yesterday, my first day at 33, I woke up at 6AM like a kid on Christmas morning if that kid happens to celebrate Christmas and also happens to be really jacked up about what the day might hold. Handmade Nation and crafts showcase at the Rio Theatre I won’t recount the whole day, but I’ll sum up by saying I... read more

Jun 22, 2009 Posted by Kim Werker

Handmade Nation in Vancouver Next Month!

On 9th July I’m turning 33. Many decades will pass before my Roman and binary age will again both be palindromes. Also, Handmade Nation will be screening in Vancouver that night, and filmmaker Faythe Levine will be here for her only Canadian appearance! So, like, what are you doing that night? Perhaps you might consider attending what’s sure to be a wicked event for not only is the film... read more