Okanagan Folk School Hosts Internationally known
POSTPONED
Join us Friday, August 16th at Our Space,
Peachland’s yellow schoolhouse, across from Swim Bay!
Meet natural fibre artist and OKFS
director Annabel Stanley, whose work is well known throughout the Okanagan,
you may have even taken one of her classes! She’ll be our featured artist for
this special event, which starts at 6pm.
Purchase a $5 ticket to the Open House here!
Afterwards, why not stay for the Friday
night BEEPS bat count!
View Annabel Stanley’s Workshops
About Annabel:
Annabel Stanley is a Natural Fibre Artist, living and creating in
the Okanagan Valley, BC.
Annabel was born and brought up in England where she
became a florist in London arranging flowers for high profile
clients such as Estée Lauder, Harrods, Tiffany’s the Jeweller
and the Duke and Duchess of Kent at Buckingham Palace.
After moving to NZ in 1992 she entered into the world of wine
and she worked for Cloudy Bay winery in Marlborough.
Returning to floristry she began to explore weaving baskets,
spheres and sculptures.
She now has over 25 years of experience, sourcing different
materials and experimenting with their flexibility, vibrant
colours and texture for weaving her unique natural baskets.