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w: rAVING - AN INTRIATE ARTFORM A portrait on Nortli Siiore weaver MARY BENTLEY by Andrea Winterbottom Enter the studio of North Shore weaver M a r y Bentley where you w i l l be greeted by a mixture of bold and soft coloured spools o f y a m which decorate halt of one wall. Next to the floor to ceiling windows, which overlook the privacy and tranquility of M a r y ' s backyard, stands the most prominent piece of equipment: a Canadian-made wooden floor-loom. M a r y sits on a bench behind this enormous instrument and explains the function of each of the l o o m ' s components. Watching this soft-spoken weaver pressing down the treadles with her foot and rhythmically moving the shuttle behind the threads creates the image of a piano player's solo at the symphony. During this demonstration, finishes the top of a blue and beige diamond shaped pattern made of silk and cotton. M a r y buys her yarns and cloths (silks) wholesale and in orderto achieve the colour which corresponds with her creative mind, dyes a lot of the yams herself in her basement. M a r y , who enjoys creating one of a kind well designed pieces, has developed and woven a number o f garments and wallhangings in w o o l , linen and silk. Her favourite y a m is silk and o f all the weaving techniques, she prefers to practise what is known as inlay, a procedure during which a separate piece o f thread is put on top on the existing pattern, enhancing the original design. M a r y is a native British C o l u m b i a n who holds a B . A . in Education, has taught music in Elementary School and is now teaching weaving at beginners and intermediate levels at various i n stitutions in the L o w e r M a i n l a n d . She is i n volved with a number of professional associations, holding positions with the Greater V a n couver Weavers' & Spinners' G u i l d and on the A d v i s o r y Board of the Capilano C l a y and T e x tile Department. She feels that the general public neglects to recognize the complexity of weaving and textiles and wishes more credit would be given to this intricate art form. Three of her scarfs w i l l be exhibited in the Canada-wide competition which will come to C R A F T H O U S E on Granville Island on January 3, 1991. The exhibition has previously been in New Zealand and features silk scarfs and shawls. Other North Shore representatives are Gaye Hansen and Elizabeth H a l l . M a r y and her husband T e d are the authors o f a book based on their discovery of various petroglyphs on Gabriola Island and M a r y ' s fascination for this Native Indian rock art is reflected in many of her woven creations. GREATER VANCOUVER WEAVERS' & S P I N N E R ' S G U I L D - A n n u a l Sale and Showcase to be held on Friday, November 16 from 1-9 and Saturday. November 17 from 10-5 at Aberthau, West Point Grey C o m m u n i t y Centre, 4397 West 2nd A v e nue, Vancouver. During this event, which features a multitude of high quality garments, accessories, and household items, the art o f weaving and spinning w i l l be demonstrated. B AKERYê/J^NDITORH GERMAN & CANADIAN BAKING CATERING TO HOTELS & RESTAURANTS Heidi Holmer Edgemont Interiors R E S I D E m i A L & COMMERCLAL DESIGN 1468 MARINE DRIVE WEST VANCOUVER. B.C. V7T 137 TELEPHONE (604) 922-3813 3