Toronto Craft Alert

If you’ve never done this show, perhaps it’s something to chew on over the holidays. Huge crowds, engagement with a diverse public alongside a bunch of great artists, and being part of something that has a deep (51!) year history in Toronto’s art scene while still keeping it relevant. And for those who had already decided to apply – here is a little nudge. Hoorah!

2012 APPLICATION FORM NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Now in its 51st year, the Toronto Outdoor Art [...]

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Trimming our insane tree (filled to the gills with handmade love – thanks friends!)

Hi guys,

Well, I have been rooting around for something to post about and I have to admit, I think the focus part of my brain has already left for vacation.  Recent days have been filled with holiday baking and candy making, trying to ready our very unfinished (and apocalyptically messy) house for hosting a big Christmas Eve family dinner,  and getting a room ready for a first visit to our first [...]

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Finding handmade stuff for men is an ongoing challenge, even in this crafty mecca we call Toronto. So kudos to The Make Den for putting together this series of workshops to create objects that will warm your dude (or leather loving lady)’s heart on Valentine’s Day.

Make (Den) it for your Mate with Cat Essieambre

Rock your own adorable and totally matching DIY accessory kit – or give the BEST handmade Valentines Day gift ever!

This winter, The Make Den is your one stop [...]

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For those of you looking for meaningful employment in the Arts, look no further!  Artscape is hiring for 3 juicy positions – one interim and two permanent. Click the links below to learn all about them, and get cracking on your applications as they close fairly soon!

Interim Director of Tenant Services> Closes January 13, 2012

Program & Events Coordinator: Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre> Closes December 23, 2011

Marketing & Outreach Coordinator: Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre> Closes December 23, 2011

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Poster by Peter Thompson

I just caught wind of this wonderful looking zine fair happening tonight in London. On top of a killer line-up of artists I have long been a fan of (Diana Tamblyn, Lido Pimienta, Peter Thompson, Marc Bell), the evening also boasts, projections, workshops and bands to follow. I am sure all the zinesters I don’t know are just as great, too. You can peruse thewhole line-up with links

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The Junction is absolutely jammed with exciting design & craft shops and creative celebrations of late, so it was more of an ‘awesome, of course’ than an ‘no, really??’ when Amanda alerted me to to the fact that a ARTiculations, a cute new art supply store/workshop space/exhibition venue has opened there.

You can catch Amanda’s window installation and gallery show in the space until January 20th, check out the ARTiculations blog for upcoming workshops , and pop in to the [...]

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