Toronto Craft Alert

Barbara Di Lella will be exhibiting from October 29 – November 22 2009 at the bookhou shop as part of our featured artist series.

Artist Statement
Since almost forever I have been drawn to the process of aging: from the weathered and layered flaking paint on old wood to the faded and yellowed pages of time-worn books. I am intrigued by the past, the secrets of history and the hidden stories within people and objects that have lived before I was born.

The images, colours and textures I choose are derived from the part of [...]

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One of Toronto’s hippest independent galleries, The Cryptic Canvas, is set to unveil its first annual CRAFT Off The Lot exhibition next month in one of the city’s hottest venues. Artisans from across Canada will take over the vacant Chrysler building at 1030 King Street West (also home to LG Fashion Week) from November 12-15th in an event celebrating local talent. Unlike other exhibitions around this time of year, CRAFT Off The Lot provides a less commercial and more artist-centered alternative…clothing, jewelry, games, pillows, glasswork, kids toys, [...]

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JUICY BEAD LADIES UPCOMING EVENTS

Toronto Bead Society Fair – This weekend!

Saturday October 31, from 10am-5pm
Sunday November 1, from 11am-5pm

New location:
CNIB located at 1929 Bayview at Kilgour (map)

By Car: less than 5 minute drive north from Eglinton and 10 minutes south of 401
By Transit: Get off at Davisville subway station, transfer to #11 bus
(bus runs frequently, about a 7 minute ride)
Easy access to CNIB with a pedestrian walkway

Please check out other vendors and workshops [...]

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one day screen printing workshop

Spend an afternoon screen printing your designs on paper and fabric using photo emulsion. All printing supplies will be provided – all you will need to bring is your own designs – blank cards, notebooks, t-shirts, tote bags, fabric etc. No experience required.
Class limited to three people

Class dates:
Saturday November 14, 11-3pm
Saturday November 21, 11-3pm
Saturday December 12, 11-3pm
Sunday December 13, 11-3pm

Price: $95
a non-refundable 50% deposit is required to secure your spot

please email me if you have any [...]

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This 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Show is still accepting a few vendors of homemade goods!

Event Info:
November 21st from 9-4
at Thomas Street Middle School (map)
2640 Thomas Street
Mississauga L5M5G8
905-812-33725

Please contact: Mai-Liis at mailiis.tou@peelsb.com for more information!

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Join us for our on-going Sunday morning workshops using mixed media at The Centre For Art & Soul (ages 4 yrs +). Starting Nov. 1st – Intro to Art History series: Matisse, Chagall, Seurat, Pop Art and more…

For more information, visit http://centreforartandsoul.com/

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