SeamRippers Craft Collective
SeamRippers Craft Collective is a new Vancouver-based collective focusing on contemporary craft.

We have recently opened a community space serving as a studio facility for an array of craft media, a gallery for contemporary craft, and a hosting space for a variety of workshops and events.

Integrating elements of art, craft, fashion, pop culture and contemporary design, we are a new breed of craft. With this broadened definition in mind, we are focused on addressing the current lack of exhibition space and studio resource available in Vancouver.

We are committed to breaking down the barriers of traditionally exclusive practices to create an inclusive community environment for working and learning.

To find out about membership options, upcoming events, workshops, knitting nights etc. contact us at: seam_ripper@excite.com or call 604.812.1674.

436 w. pender (downstairs, not wheelchair accessible)

The SeamRippers studio is a community oriented space intended to allow access to as many people as possible. Due to space limitations this means that private studio space will not be offered.

Different levels of membership will allow varying degrees of access to the studio and other resources provided by the space.

CROW Membership: $25/month

free admission to seam rippers events
access to studios during open hours
opportunity to book equipment
access to booking specific studio hours
access to lockers
discounted work shop fees
free craft tables at craft fairs in seamrippers space
opportunity to sell at our table at other craft fairs
can apply to become eagle (board) members

CHICKADEE Membership: $10/month

free admission to seamrippers events
access to studios during open hours

DROP-IN Fee: $5

Long-term membership at a discounted rate is negotiable.

Financial accessibility is a priority, talk to a board member about negotiating alternative forms of payment.


The SeamRippers studio is in the process of being set up so there is an opportunity for us to adapt. The following is a list of workshops that we have considered but there is room for suggestion.

bookbinding
papermaking
felting
quilting
screenprinting (posters, surface design, t-shirts)
embroidery
zine making
leatherwork
stenciling
block printing
weaving
dyeing
crocheting
sewing (specific projects and techniques)
leatherworking

We also want the studio to be accessible for specific events.

seasonal card making (valentines, x-mas, easter...)
halloween costumes
lantern making
signs and banner making
costume making before costume parties
burlesque costume making
themed craft nights before specific shows

--stolen from hellatobi's journal--