Enterprising Women Making Art - EWMA

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Enterprising Women Making Art - EWMA EWMA Studio & Store Enterprising Women Making Art (EWMA) is a program of Atira Women's Arts Society.

The program encourages women to sell their art and handmade products as an act of personal, community and economic empowerment. Blending art, community and social entrepreneurship, EWMA works with emerging female & female-identified artists in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to participate in a democratic and equitable social enterprise that coordinates the pooling of resources to produce and market women's visual art and handmade products. EWMA's Goals

Improve socio-economic conditions; promote recognition of the strengths and capacities of the DTES low-income community; increase individual self-sufficiency; create sustainable income opportunities for marginalized women; empower the artisans; promote local production and help to create a fair connection between producer and consumer.

A little ceramic. A little sculptural. A little bit cheeky. ✨Meet wearable little works of art.Come take a closer look ...
10/09/2026

A little ceramic. A little sculptural. A little bit cheeky. ✨

Meet wearable little works of art.

Come take a closer look at the EWMA store.

EWMA has some exciting and unique workshops this month, and we'd love to have you join!All of our classes and workshops ...
10/04/2026

EWMA has some exciting and unique workshops this month, and we'd love to have you join!

All of our classes and workshops welcome beginners! If you’re eager to explore something new or start a hobby during these chilly months, these classes are the perfect way to begin!

Exciting News! 🎉 EWMA is participating in the Heart of the City Festival this year! Join us for a creative adventure as ...
10/03/2026

Exciting News! 🎉 EWMA is participating in the Heart of the City Festival this year! Join us for a creative adventure as we kick off our festival lineup with an amazing Cards & Bookmark making session hosted by the talented Penny Lim!

Come on down to our studio October 30th. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the art of card and bookmark creation, where you'll get hands-on experience and the chance to unleash your creativity.

Whether you're a beginner or a crafting pro, this workshop is perfect for everyone! Bring your friends and family, and let’s make some beautiful pieces together that you can take home and cherish.

See you there!

What does it mean to be a good guest?On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Atira’s CEO shares a reflection ...
09/30/2026

What does it mean to be a good guest?

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Atira’s CEO shares a reflection on what it means to listen, learn and be guided by Indigenous communities.

For more than 40 years, Atira has been guided by the lived experiences of Indigenous women, communities and staff. Our commitment to reconciliation continues through Indigenous leadership, meaningful relationships and action.

Today, we invite you to reflect on your own role in reconciliation and what it means to be a good guest on Indigenous lands

Who says balloon animals are just for parties?
09/29/2026

Who says balloon animals are just for parties?

Our artists are excited to connect with you, and we can't wait to see the amazing collages you create! Just 3 days to go...
09/28/2026

Our artists are excited to connect with you, and we can't wait to see the amazing collages you create! Just 3 days to go until BC Culture Days comes to EWMA! Join us Thursday night or Friday during the day to hear our artists share their stories and inspirations while enjoying the fun of collage art! 🎨✨

Thursday Oct.1st 4pm-7:30pm
Friday Oct.2nd 12pm-5pm

Have you checked out the EWMA Store yet? You’ll definitely want to keep an eye out for the amazing pieces created by Dom...
09/24/2026

Have you checked out the EWMA Store yet? You’ll definitely want to keep an eye out for the amazing pieces created by Dominga! She’s been part of our EWMA family for about 3 years, and we can’t wait to see her new creations this season. Stay tuned!

Join us for Culture Days!Create your own unique collage piece, meet our talented artists, listen to their inspiring stor...
09/21/2026

Join us for Culture Days!

Create your own unique collage piece, meet our talented artists, listen to their inspiring stories, and shop their amazing works.

Can’t make it on the evening of October 1st? No worries! Join us the next day October 2nd from 12-5 PM for an afternoon collage workshop and a meet and greet with our artists! 🎨

What does an emotion look like in colour? Recently in the EWMA studio, artist (Rosina) led a Art Therapy exercise explo...
09/19/2026

What does an emotion look like in colour?

Recently in the EWMA studio, artist (Rosina) led a Art Therapy exercise exploring the relationship between colour, shape and emotion, inspired by the work of artist Josef Albers.

Artists in the studio experimented with colour combinations and shapes, creating their own interpretations and seeing where the process took them.

We love these kinds of moments at EWMA, where there is a chance to experiment, explore and see what happens.

Art can be a way of expressing what words can't always say. Thank you to Rosina for sharing her practice with us!

If you're interested in Art Therapy, Rosina has another workshop coming up this Wednesday, Sept.23rd from 12-2pm.

This fall, come hang out with us at our art workshops and events! It’s the perfect chance to get creative and meet other...
09/16/2026

This fall, come hang out with us at our art workshops and events! It’s the perfect chance to get creative and meet other art lovers. No matter if you're just starting out or have been creating for years, we’ve got something for you ☺️

Shoot us a message if you have any questions!

Sept.23rd - Knitting Circle & Expressive Art Therapy Workshops 12pm-2pm
Sept.24th - Somatic Dance Class (beginner friendly!) 1pm-3pm
Oct.1st - BC Culture Days, Meet Artists and Collage Workshop 4pm-7:30pm
Oct. 2nd - BC Culture Days, Meet Artists and Collage Workshop 12pm-5pm
Oct.30th - Heart of the City Festival (Card & Bookmark Making Workshop) 12pm-2pm, (Meaningful Postcard Exchange Workshop) 3pm-5pm
Nov.3rd - Heart of the City Festival (Needle Felt Workshop) 12pm-2pm, (Finger Knitting Workshop) 2pm-4pm

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Vancouver, BC

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+16046858043

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