Jean-Paul Picard is the creator, author, researcher and web designer of this site. He has extensive experience in graphic design, photography and web design.

http://www.picardvision.com

The Association of Quebec Weavers (AQW)

L'Association des
Tisserands du Québec (ATQ)

Is a not for profit organization founded in 1980 by and for weavers, both professionals and beginners, sharing a common interest in weaving.

www.lestisserandsduquebec.com/

Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles

Centre des textiles contemporains de Montreal

Website about this textile center dedicated to developing textile creations in Québec through providing top rate services in education, training, consulting, research, production, rental, exhibition and sales. The have a jacard loom used by their artist. For class and other information visit.

http://www.textiles-mtl.com/

Manitoba Weavers & Fibre Artrtist, formerly called The Guild of Canadian Weavers, Manitoba Branch.

Website about there organization and schedule of meetings and events open to the public. Also a very good history on weaving in the region. A must click for any weaving enthuses!

http://www.mbweavers.ca/

The Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc., (EGA) is a national non-profit educational organization offering study and preservation of the heritage and art of embroidery. EGA a Museum and Resource Center, located in Louisville, KY.

Picard received a research grant for research to learn more about Oscar Beraiu’s work.

http://www.egausa.org/

Musee de la Civilisation is in Quebec City. May Exhibits are about the Quebec Culture. In their archive a collection of textile of the Ministère de l’agriculture.

http://www.mcq.org/