Toronto Craft Alert

Filled kiln.  Photo by Charles Haynes.
(note: not photo of Marco’s kiln)

My friend Marco asked me if I know anyone who would be interested in a kiln and pottery wheel.  The thing is,  they’ve been outside for awhile and he is unsure whether they work or not.

He invites anyone interested to get in touch with him and arrange to check them out, location near Old Weston Rd. and Rogers.   

This coming weekend would be a good time if anyone wants [...]

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TORONTO SCULPTURE GARDEN
115 King Street East, Toronto

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Next Deadline: Submissions received by May 15, 2010

The Toronto Sculpture Garden has been a leader in Canada in the commissioning of contemporary sculpture since it opened in 1981. Located in an urban park in the downtown core, it serves as a testing ground for artists to explore public space and to address issues of urban context, materials and scale.

BACKGROUND:

The TSG is a non-collecting institution that is unique in its partnership between the City of Toronto, which owns and operates the [...]

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Felt Making for Beginners (Flat, Nuno, 3D Felting)
WITH GUEST INSTRUCTOR: Janelle Guthrie

What do you get when you mix a bit of water, with a wad of fluff and a little elbow grease? FELT! Neither knitting nor crocheting is required for this class. In this two-day workshop students will design and make their own piece of hand-felted cloth, a decorative bowl, a pouch or pocket (ideal for cell phones, ipods, or eyeglass case) and a 3D felted object.
Students will leave with their [...]

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QUESTIONS FOR CRAFTERS: Genevieve Jodouin

Interview and photos by Sara Titanic

Describe the process of creating your work. What is involved for you to make one of your pieces?
Once I’ve come up with my initial idea for the piece, I take many photos that will act as reference for my drawings. I’ll then draw all the figures in the piece, as well as the decorative and background elements.   I draw everything on tracing paper so that all the layers fit together. Once the drawings are done I’ll move [...]

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This contest is open to ALL elementary, high school and college/university students!

Here is what you need to do:
*Draw a prom dress, featuring fabric with a print designed by YOU. Your print can include drawings, found images, whatever! Or a combination of these things.

*Mail or email your submission to Peach Berserk to arrive by Thursday April 15th, along with proof of current school attendance.

*Winners announced Thursday April 22nd.

Prizes:

A custom made Peach Berserk silk party dress made with YOUR Dress design and YOUR fabric print, OR a Peach Berserk [...]

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Learn to sew while making your dream dress!

Classes run from March 15th – 20th
from 10-4pm

Design, Cut and Sew your very own Prom Dress just the way you want it this March Break! Beginners welcome, no sewing experience required! Basic sewing skills, simple pattern alterations and cutting techniques are all taught.

The Make Den
1207 Bloor St. West
www.themakeden.blogspot.com | irenestickney@hotmail.com

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