Eden studios was born from a desire to bring people together to collaborate artistically, share knowledge, and activate the land.
Residencies:
The Self-Structured Residency is for artists, writers, researchers, and creative professionals that to spend time within the context of Eden Studios and focus on their project independently. This residency program is ideal for those seeking a tranquil place outside of their studio or home to dedicate quality time to their practice and dig deep into themselves. Residents live in the house with the host, Mima. Residents have their own bedroom, bathroom and access to all studios and the 9 acre property.
The Textile Residency is for artists that want instruction or guidance specifically with weaving or textile design and process. Residents may be first time weavers or are seeking guidance to advance their skills and learn new techniques. There is one resident per session. Residents live in the house with the host, Mima. Residents have their own bedroom, bathroom and access to all studios and the 9 acre property.
Residency Cost:
Self Structured: $550/wk
Textile Residency: $900/wk
Please read the SELF STRUCTURED AND TEXTILE pages for residency details.
Mima received her BFA from Emily Carr University of Art & Design with a major in Sculpture and Expanded Practices in 2003. She completed an MA in Psychology with a major in Art Therapy from Athabasca University in 2009. Further textile specific study includes a Diploma in Fashion Design & Technology from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and an Advanced Certificate in Textile Production from Capilano University.
Mima has exhibited nationally and internationally and been awarded grants and scholarships from the BC Arts Council, The Canadian Craft Center and attended artist residencies at Penland School of Craft, Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Township 10, Kootney School of Art, A-Z Living Cabins, and Chases Garage.
Founder and Host: Mima Eden
Mima is an interdisciplinary artist with a deep interest in process, labour, and repetition. Her guiding principle being, making is life and life is making.
Currently, her studio practice is rooted in traditional and contemporary textile practices. These include floor loom weaving, large scale knitting, hand work, and sewing to create sculptural installations and wall pieces. Her work explores the use of unconventional soft materials, aiming to reimagine traditional textile patterns while experimenting with scale and texture.