16 — Sunday, May 2, 1999 - North Shore News north shore news FASHION Cap students exhibit textile art NEWS photo Paul McGrath Style in store THE Bay, Park Royal, held a show of fashions by Raiph Lauren last weekend. The Hudson’s Bay Company cel- ebrates its 329th year with a cake cutting today. CAPILANO College textile arts students will tell their stories in cloth. A. selection of student works will go on display Tuesday at the Community Arts Council of Vancouver showease, 837 Davie St. in Vancouver’s West End. The exhibition continues to May The show, called Stories in Cloth, explores the telling of stories through textiles. Some of the works use images or words, while oth- ers use more invisible means in which textiles communi- cate. Several works follow a narrative or a sequence and others imply their meaning through more abstract means with textiles forming part of the content. The works range from functional garments to non- functional wall pieces and also include sculptural works. The role textiles play in peoples’ lives is explored here to tell personal stories using 2 medium that we all have experienced individually — a The Petite Professionals” “Petite FASHIONS 1845 Marine Dr, W. Yan 913-2488 TWO-YEAR FULL-TIME DIPLOMA ONE-YEAR ADVANCED CERTIFICATE Capilano College's Textile Arts program encourages experimentation and an awareness of contemporary and historical textiles. Projects can be directed towards fine art, clothing or interior design. Information Meeting Thursday, May 13 . 6:30 pm Community Arts Council of Vancouver 837 Davie St, Vancouver _ Applications are now being accepted. Interviews will be held in May and, depending on available spaces, August. For more information: call 984-4911 e-mail: arts@capc vilege.bc.ca ‘Gam Capilano- Cem .College * handkerchief, for instance. A range of media in textile or related arcas are included such as weaving, printing and dying, felt making, hand- made paper, the use of trans- fer processes, basketry tech: niques and various chensical surface treatments. Many of these techniques have very long and= estab- lished tradition, which form part of the underlying con- Just like the old song this new Store at Lonsdale Quay has love on its mind. And so does the store owner. Sarah opened the shop a few months ago in the hopes of offering a comfortable Place for people to purchase sensual gifts. 1tis in fact a tasteful, dassy lave Shop with wonderfull gift ideas to “Keep the tust in your love” as Sarah likes to say. Its also Sr text: for this exhibitien. At the same ume, students are encouraged to use and com- bine techniques freely and adapt them to. suit. their intentions. There will be an opening reception 7 oo p.m. on ‘Thursday, Mav 6. Faculty and students will discuss the works in the exhi- bition on Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. as well as talk become a favorite spot toshop for bridal shower gifts and fun treats for that all impor- tant stagette. Our Home Party demonstrations make _tenific Slagelies. You can even cus- tomize your own ‘lave basket’. You can also find the exquisite Kama Sutra line that has both sensual and _ practical applications. As you enter the store you'll find scented candies and exquisite handmade Soups called Primal Elements. They come in big blocks and are cut and sold by weight. These ull natural soups are .@ true party for the senses with wild scents like with every purchase * about the textile arts” pro- gram at Capilano College to members of the public and those interested in a career in textile arts. Exhibition hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, Wednesdays to Fridays, noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 to 5 pam. For additional informa- tion, contact the arts council at 683-4358. Tahitian vanilla and Gingerfish to name but w few. Toys for lovers and books on sensuality and erotica are also a big hit along with real Belgian chocolate _face and body paint that you can brush on and lick off If you're looking for something unusual ask Sarah about sen- sual photography or for the truly adventurous, how about “Stripping for Your Lover" class- es given by an established exot- ic dancer. When you're looking for treats to please your partner, this is the shop to do it in. Take the stairs ur the elevator to the second floor and eniay. ac ome eterno (A Eathbombl expires May Z1199 with this Ad In The Mood Lonsdale Quay Market 990-0580 West Vancouver AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE These awards are presented annually to successful nominees who exemplify the spirit of Free Enterprise and have contributed to the quality of life in West Vancouver. West Vancouver Citizen of the Year West Vancouver's highest citation for personal community service West Vancouver Business of the Year 2 Awards: Must be member of the Chamber of Commerce New Business - established 1 - 7 years West Vancouver Community Service Awards - _ Established Business - established over 7 years Recipient will be a member of West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Nonsinations close: May 17/99