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La Presse : La courtepointe, toujours à la mode
« Rendre la courtepointe commerciale, c’est un peu une façon militante de la voir comme un art en soi qui est aussi valable qu’une peinture »
La Presse : Les autres cantons
À la porte à côté, c’est l’atelier-boutique de Marilyn Armand. L’artiste décline ses courtepointes en manteaux, en coussins et en accessoires plus petits comme des sous-plats et des cache-pots. Elle vend également des objets d’artisans coup de cœur, dont plusieurs céramistes.
Ornamentum : Marilyn Armand, Le Point Visible (Web exclusive)
All of my work is made entirely from reclaimed textiles, the majority of which are sourced from post-industrial textile waste. I see these materials not only as resources, but as carriers of stories and memories.
Camellia Sinensis: Marilyn Armand’s Favorites
Marilyn Armand is a contemporary quilt artist and founder of Point Visible, a studio where traditional quilting techniques become a personal language.
7 DAYS: 5 foodie experiences to discover in the Eastern Townships this summer
Why stop at just one destination? The new Cantons à contre-courant route brings together eight businesses between Stanbridge East and Bedford for a getaway where gastronomy, craft beverages, and local expertise take turns.
LE DEVOIR: The Cantons Against the Current, a New Route to Discover
"We would like to show that there is more to do in the Eastern Townships than stopping in the better-known, more conventional towns. We all love the area where we are based and aim to help people discover it."
RADIO CANADA: No two mornings are alike (audio): Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 2026
I have several ways of finding inspiration. One of them is creating custom pieces with clients. I listen to their story, and for me, it’s really important to know a little about who they are.
SUNDAY INFO: The Armand-Vaillancourt Cultural Centre launches its summer season with an exhibition
The exhibition highlights the expertise of designer-makers and artisans who work on a human scale, while also prompting reflection on our relationship with materials, production, and consumption.
ESTRIE CULTURAL COUNCIL: The 2025 winners of the arts and culture awards!
Through their initiatives, works, and collective projects, this year’s award recipients demonstrate the cultural vitality of the Eastern Townships (...)
La Presse + Ambiance Maison
Apparition dans La Presse + Ambiance Maison publié en décembre 2025
ESTRIE CULTURAL COUNCIL: The 2025 finalists for the Estrie arts and culture awards!
Her collaborative, upcycled creations connect memory, place, and artisanal expertise.
RADIO CANADA: Circuit-Court Segment (audio): Marilyn Armand, founder of Le point visible
"I’m trying to modernize our approach to quilting (...) to translate other things than what we’re accustomed to"
