Toronto Craft Alert

Two-Day Workshop: Hand Painted Accessories with Sharon Epstein
Saturday April 10 and Sunday April 11, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Textile Museum of Canada

Create a one-of-a-kind shawl or wrap inspired by the exhibition Fashionably Wrapped: The Influence of Kashmir Shawls. Local artist Sharon Epstein will lead participants in the process of polychromatic silk-screen printing to transfer intricate hand-painted patterns onto cloth. Co-presented with the Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op.

Members $120, Non-members $144, Full-time students $80. Materials $35.
Advance registration is required, class size is limited. To register, call 416-599-5321 x 2221.

Textile Museum of Canada

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Interview by Jen Anisef
Photos of student work by Andrei Gravelle

This past weekend, when attending Quilt Sunday at the workroom, I was lucky enough to spy on the tail end of the Ukrainian Easter Egg (Psanky (or Pysanky or Pysanka)) workshop.  Having always had a hankering to learn more about Psanky, I caught up with the instructor Andrei after the class and asked him for the lowdown on the craft and how he got in to it.

(p.s. I found this great Flickr group if anyone is interested in exploring the world of Psanky further…)

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::ADULT CLASSES::

CERAMICS: WHEEL THROWING
Learn the basics in wheel throwing techniques to produce cylinders with various functions. A range of decorating methods will be covered. Suitable for all levels of experience these focused workshops are limited to five students at a time.
Tuesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 from 7 to 9:30pm
$150 (materials included) 4 sessions

CERAMICS: HANDBUILDING AND WHEEL THROWING
This course is for those who want to sample hand building but learn some wheel throwing as well. Mix it up! Learn various hand building techniques including [...]

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Jason McLean, Nothings Going to Change Me World 2008. Acrylic Ink and collage.

Since 2005, the gallery has included Jason McLean’s work in two group exhibitions. Jessica Bradley Art + Projects is now pleased to present McLean’s first solo exhibition in Toronto.

Jason McLean’s diverse practice encompasses drawing, sculpture, installation and sound, as well as various collaborative projects and performances. He is also well known in the international zine and underground comic book community and has participated in Paul Butler’s renowned Collage Party. McLean developed his practice in Vancouver where [...]

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The SpeakEasy Craft Shows are notorious for bringing Crafters, Artists and Designers together in a unique venue to share their creations with the community. Our vendors are chosen for their unique style, quality and originality of design. Jump on down to the Gladstone this April for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Featured Artists:

Alex Russel, Wood Jewellery
Apa Design, Handmade Jewellery
DearMsTanushka, Handcrafted Jewelry
deedeebird, Eco-friendly Jewellery & Accessories
Erin Green, Beaded Jewellery
Irina Pertseva, Wire Wrapped Jewelry
Urban Fusions – Handmade Fused Glass Jewellery and Belt Buckles

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Sooo excited to see some Megan Whitmarsh (pictured below) live! The rest of the show looks pretty great too….

Narwhal Art Projects is pleased to present Atlas Findings, a group exhibition negotiating new possibilities in modern landscapes. Leon Benn, Jacob Whibley, Megan Whitmarsh, Paul Wackers, Tessar Lo and Peter Mettler offer peripheral views from distant lines, sharing explorations of modern landscapes through painting, collage, embroidery and film. Their constructed environments form six unique visions of the world surrounding us, communicating unique perspectives ranging from joyful optimism, futuristic imaginations, deep introspection, insightful [...]

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