Ace Camps Travel Company
39-4314 Main Street V0N1B4 Whistler, BC, Canada

"Tompkins once said of her patchworks, 'I think it’s because I love them so much that God let me see all these different colors, I hope they spread a lot of love.' If you are not yet familiar with the brilliant work of Rosie Lee Tompkins, improvisational quilt-maker, story teller and one of the most fascinating artists of the 20th Century, we encourage you to read the in-depth article on her life and legacy written by Chief Art Critic Roberta Smith of the NY Times. ... Read the full story here: https://www.nytimes.com//d/rosie-lee-tompkins-quilts.html "Born Effie Mae Howard in 1936 in Arkansas, the artist later adopted the pseudonym Rosie Lee Tompkins. She learned quilting from her mother as a child but did not begin to practice the craft seriously until the 1980s, when she was living in the Bay Area city of Richmond. Tompkins employed a wide variety of traditional patterns, including half-squares, medallions, and yo-yos, exploring and adapting these approaches through her individual sensibility and integrating such favorite fabrics as velvet, artificial fur, and various types of glittery material." - The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive @bampfa have the largest, most comprehensive exhibition of Rosie Lee Tompkin’s work, fully exploring the depth, dimension, and impact of this extraordinary artist. While the exhibition may be currently closed, it will return when the museum reopens this fall. #rosieleetompkins #bampfa Image credits: UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Eli Leon Bequest; Sharon Risedorph and Ben Blackwell See more

The earth is inspiring and generous. Happy, happy Earth Day.

An uplifting moment that we all need right now. In January, we put a call out to see who could help with Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild ‘s quilt block project in their quest to make quilts for wildfire-affected families within their communities. And our community responded, THANK YOU. Because of your generosity + creative minds we were able to collect and send over a 1000 quilt blocks to Australia. Head over to @wollongongmqg ‘s instagram feed to take a look at some of t...he quilts they have started to make with your blocks. Thank you to each and every one of you who took the time to contribute to this project. Photos c/o @clothandprint + Rural Art Network South Africa Huge thanks to the following people for your help making this happen: Austin Modern Quilt Guild @austinmqg Nelson Stitch Lab @nelson_stitch_lab Tara Glastonbury @stitchandyarn Megan Smith @clothandprint #acecampstravel #bushfireblocks #wollongongmqg #showusyourmqg #treeblocks See more

We hope you are all keeping safe and well. We would like to take a moment to acknowledge and express our gratitude to all front line care workers, nurses, doctors, support staff, cleaning personnel, essential service workers who keep our grocery stores filled, shared spaces sanitized and critical transport + operations running THANK YOU for your tireless work during this exceptional time being experienced all over the world. While most of us are being told to stay home and to practice social distancing, you are front and center, taking care of all of our needs. We can’t say thank you enough for your dedication to helping others through this. Sending you all extra love and support right now. Jessica, Alison, Megan and Angela

In our latest newsletter we profile Basket Weaver + Sculptor Harriet Goodall who explores the intersection of traditional craft with art and design. Incase you missed it read her full Q+A : https://tinyurl.com/yx3xoq9f YOU can join Harriet this October in Luang Prabang, Laos to learn all about contemporary basket weaving techniques. FULL TRIP DETAILS: https://acecampstravel.com/laos2020... October 14-22, 2020 in Luang Prabang Laos #acecampstravel Photos: Harriet Goodall See more

Only 1 spot left for Bhutan! Explore the Elaborate Woven Textiles of Bhutan October 25 - November 2, 2020. Click here: https://acecampstravel.com/bhutan On this Ace Camp you will explore hands-on Weaving workshops, hiking, visit with local makers, Shopping at Craft + Textile Markets, visit to a local school, the incredible Tiger's Nest Monastery, Experience traditional dancing at a local Tsechu + so much more!... A little more... This 9 day Ace Camp will explore the elaborate woven textiles of the kingdom of Bhutan. The production of textiles are woven through the culture and history of this remote country. You will meet with local weavers and try your hand at dyeing and weaving your own textile projects through various hands-on workshops as well as enchanting cultural visits. You will be learning hands on all about weaving at the Royal Textile Academy. Weaving is an integral component of Bhutanese culture and tradition. The Academy is a conservation centre used to restore precious textile artifacts from the country’s monasteries. The Royal Collection holds invaluable antique textile artifacts from Bhutan including crowns, robes, dresses and bedding. The museum has recently partnered with the Smithsonian Centre for Folklife and Cultural Heritage to further the preservation of textile art in Bhutan. See more

City Palace in Jaipur, India is a beautiful blend of Rajasthani + Mughal architecture. Gorgeous hand painted rooms, intricate detailing on the walls, gold and mirrored glass work fill each level. The palace was built in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of the city of Jaipur. The quietness of Chhavi Nivas, better known as the "blue room" might just be one of our favourite places within. You'll have time during our October Ace Camp to explore the palace... for yourself. October 15-23. PLUS learn all about the traditional art of wood block printing, dabu mud resist, and explore print + pattern with bookhou Interested? https://acecampstravel.com/jaipur2020

Now open for Registration! A second Bali Indigo + Natural Dyeing Workshop as our first workshop SOLD OUT! New Dates are OCTOBER 12 - 20, 2020 All the trip Details are here: https://acecampstravel.com/bali... Join Ace Camps in Ubud, Bali, a city that has grown into into a showcase of sustainable design, mindfulness and culinary inventiveness, for a textile focused workshop all about Indigo + Natural Dyeing led by local botanists and dyers. Working hands-on you will learn about the harvest of indigo plants and making indigo paste and powder from fresh Strobilanthes cusia leaf (local to the region). Ace Camps is partnering with a fair trade organization that works with artisans across Indonesia who teach traditional dyeing techniques. Any questions? Please email [email protected]

NEW TRIP! The Patterns of Lisbon, Portugal with Elizabeth Olwen Surface Design is Now Open for Registration! September 28 - October 3. FULL TRIP DETAILS: https://acecampstravel.com/portugal Join us as we explore the world of tiles and patterns of Lisbon, Portugal with Print + Pattern Designer Elizabeth Olwen. Elizabeth will be teaching a Pattern Design Workshop, we will explore the incredible tiles of the city by means of walking tours and a tile painting workshop. Enjoy ...fresh seafood, port wine and so much more! Elizabeth Olwen is a Canadian print and pattern designer living in Portugal. She prides herself on creating highly considered patterns and illustrations that are lovingly assembled, piece by piece, into something special. Inspired by the world around herfrom the beautiful forests of Ontario, to the pastel colours and tiles of Lisbon, to her cherished and plentiful travels abroad, and her own journey of self exploration toward wholeheartednessElizabeth’s work is driven by the desire to leave something beautiful behind with every step she takes. You can find her work around the globe, on products from decor to paper to fabric to bedding for clients like Cloud9 Fabrics, Crate + Kids, Tokyu Hands Japan, Mixbook and many more. See more

NEW TRIP! Bhutan is Open for Registration. Explore the Elaborate Woven Textiles of Bhutan October 25 - November 2, 2020 FULL TRIP DETAILS: https://acecampstravel.com/bhutan On this Ace Camp you will explore hands-on weaving workshops, hiking, visit with local makers, shopping at Craft + Textile Markets, visit to a local school, the incredible Tiger's Nest Monastery, experience traditional dancing at a local Tsechu + so much more!

NEW TRIP! Painting Workshop with @hchontos in Italy is OPEN FOR REGISTRATION. MAY 18 - 23, 2020 ALL THE TRIP DETAILS https://acecampstravel.com/italy2020 Stay in a 5-STAR HOTEL, enjoy a private tour of Alto Adige's Wine Road, visit the incredible modern museums of the region + more!... - This workshop will be held in the northern part of Italy in the South Tyrol. It is a land of contrasts with modern architecture, valleys, vineyards, orchards and the stunning scenery of the Dolomites. We will spend 5 nights near Bolzano - South Tyrols’s capital - in an historic art laden 5-Star accommodation. Bolzano offers an incredible cultural mix of Italian and Germanic influences, delicious and varied food with world leading produce, beautiful architecture, and the highlightabsolutely stupendous natural scenery. While most of Europe is over-flooded with tourists, Bolzano remains obscure. A small corner of the world not yet revealed to all. This 3 day workshop with Heather Chontos is designed to dive deep into mark making process - automatism and intuition will guide you. Multiple layers of colours, expressive marks, and even scratching, to reveal parts of the underlying layer, are part of her unique practice. Join us! https://acecampstravel.com/italy2020

Lonely Planet has just named eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) one of the top 5 countries to visit in 2020. Come with us and see why! Only 1 Spot left on our April 24 - May 5 Ace Camp to eSwatini . We will explore the art of Batik Wax Printing, Natural Fibre Weaving, Markets, Textiles, Baskets and Safari in Kruger National Park + more! ALL THE TRIP DETAILS: https://acecampstravel.com/swaziland2020 Any questions let us know