Cloth-O Festival II returns this September—an intergenerational, community-led celebration of cultural textile traditions. We’re inviting artists, makers, and enthusiasts of all ages to contribute to a collaborative installation artwork through embroidery, stitchery, and storytelling.

Irene has lived in six of Canada’s provinces and travelled in all. Kelowna is her permanent home. She loves it.

Her formal education includes degrees from several universities: McGill – BA; UNB- LLB; Loma Linda -MSc. She paints in both acrylic and oil. She is an Exhibiting Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. A number of her paintings hang in private collections.

Nearest and dearest to her heart are her children and grandchildren. Some of her most enjoyed activities include travelling, camping, canoeing, hiking, skiing and art.

I have a great love of nature in its various forms: pristine wilderness, mountains, forests, oceans, lakes, rivers, wildlife and vegetation. In nature we can lose our busy selves, to find our true selves, and rejuvenate our spirits.

In my art I seek to capture some of the essence of nature so that it can be cherished and re-experienced, even as civilization encroaches and threatens our natural world. I trust my paintings will provide a rest for the soul. That they will inspire others to cherish and nurture nature, as nature nurtures our minds, bodies and spirits.

Workshops include : Roger Arndt: Kit Bell: Andrew McDermott: Perry Haddock: Gaye Adams , Ann Willsie, Doug Swinton, Dominique Walker ,and more.