Up and running since early March, North Pocket Studio (5926 Hillside Avenue) is the working studio of three textile-based artists: Joanna Close, Keeley McLean and Rilla Marshall. McLean is a screen-printer and stitcher, while Close and Marshall are both handweavers. Set up in their shared working space are two floor looms, an industrial sewing machine and serger sewing machine. All three artists are active members of Halifax Crafters and graduates of NSCAD textiles department. Drop by to see how a loom works, peruse scarves, hats, fanny packs, and blankets for sale, and meet the artists. The studio is located at deep in the North End off Robie Street, above Satisfaction Feast. Over the spring and summer, the studio will keep regular hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1pm-5:30pm, when the sandwich board makes an appearance on the sidewalk, or by appointment (email: rilla13@yahoo.com). For more info visit marshallarts79.blogspot.com.
This article appears in Apr 8-14, 2010.