FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Howdy.
by jen
Hello! by Major Clanger, on Flickr
It’s a funny thing about TCA, even though there are thousands reading, we don’t get many comments on posts, unless they involve big announcements or juicy giveaways. I don’t have a post prepared for today and I thought I’d check in with you guys, casual styles, and invite you to say hello right back!
So if you’re reading this, don’t be shy…say hey in the comments – and if you feel like it let us know a bit about yourself… what you like making, what you are thinking about these days, what’s really floating your boat in Toronto craft or beyond. And if you’re ever inspired by a post you see here and have a thoughts to share (even “this sounds awesome!”), please know that it really charges our batteries to hear from you, for reals.
love + crafts
xjenx
Filed under: From the Desk of TCA
1 sloeginfizz // Apr 21, 2011 at 7:40 am
Heeeelllllooooo! right back atcha.
2 jen // Apr 21, 2011 at 7:42 am
yoooo sloeginfizz – thanks for kicking things off!
3 Kate // Apr 21, 2011 at 8:04 am
Hi. I read because I want to know about craft sales and exhibits. Personally, I do some needlecrafts, sew and paint for pleasure. I’m glad you’re back BTW
4 NatDraz // Apr 21, 2011 at 10:56 am
I’m a printmaker and I avidly read TCA! I’m glad you guys started it up again! But no, I never comment. Why, I don’t know. Insert some kind of Canadian stereotype here?
5 Amie // Apr 21, 2011 at 11:07 am
Hey girls. I read your blog regularly, looking for calls for submission and various crafty sales and happenings around Toronto. As for myself, I am a textile artist who enjoys making clothing and quilts (both professionally and for fun), and I like to post fashion tutorials on my blog. Also happy to have you guys back!
6 Ele // Apr 21, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Hi there,
I’m a printmaker too (and I do other visual art and sew as well). I’m also ‘Captain’ of the Toronto Etsy Street Team and want to keep our team up to date about vender calls and the like. I’ve been known to comment sometimes. I think the TCA is awesome. Keep up the good work!
Best,
Ele (aka minouette)
7 Carmen // Apr 21, 2011 at 1:35 pm
hello there, i’m an illustrator and greeting card designer. your site is great and resourceful, i do enjoy checking it everyday. keep up your hard job~ thanks and apprecitated!!! =)
8 Elizabeth // Apr 21, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Hello! I love to check your site each day; it’s a wonderful window to so many interesting artisans, their work and much more.
I envy all of the talent that I find here. I may never match it, but it’s still an inspiration!
Thanks for putting so much energy and love into the site.
9 Gillian // Apr 22, 2011 at 3:24 am
Hi!
Sorry I’m so shy about replies. I’m shy in real life too, but check the site all the time for your great posts, show announcements, etc!
10 Jane // Apr 22, 2011 at 7:34 am
Hey! Thanks for keeping us all updated on cool stuff that happens! :D
11 TM // Apr 23, 2011 at 1:09 am
Hey All! Love reading this blog! It keeps me up to date on everything crafty happening in the area which is super duper helpful!
Currently I’m working on clothing, bags and jewellery and an upcoming show I’m doing… its keeping me busy! You are all invited BTW! Love to have you come out! Here are the links:
Info: http://www.shopcats.ca/ShopCats.html
Vendors: http://www.shopcats.ca/TESTy.html
12 Jessica C. // Apr 25, 2011 at 1:09 am
Hi back! I like checking out your site for Toronto happenings, to learn about new artists and calls for submission. I do a lot of photography and have started with zines and crochet in the last little bit. I’ve really been into Emma Lamb’s crocheted garlands (http://www.emmallamb.blogspot.com) lately. I’ve always been a bit fan of the photography of Sandra Juto (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cloudberryterrier) and Brian Ferry (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bferry).
13 amanda // Apr 26, 2011 at 10:05 pm
I love checking your site, I was super happy when you came back from hiatus!
Everything about toronto is inspiring me these days!
14 Tanya // Apr 28, 2011 at 5:53 pm
Hi There! Yes you are right, i am a lurker on this blog and I think i have only commented once! sorry about that! I have a blog too and I know how nice it is to get comments. I am in Oakville and love having a resource to go to for local art & craft stuff, so thanks!
15 jen // May 2, 2011 at 9:32 am
no need to apologize for being quiet in the past, but it is really great to hear from you guys – and to hear you are getting inspired and motivated to get involved via TCA. that’s why we do this thing. and ele – we totally appreciate your ongoing comments & support via TEST – keep it comin’!