CRAFTY HAPPENING: Events at C1 Art Space (July – September)

rosalyn — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:49:20 +0000

GET SCHOOLED: Summer 2010 Art Classes

::ADULTS::
3 HOUR INTRO WORKSHOPS

These general interest workshops are suited for artists , teachers, or beginners. These one day summer sessions allow you to explore a variety of mediums while remaining flexible to fit any busy summer schedule. Choose between one, three or all eight workshops offered in encaustic, acrylic painting, collage screen printing, brown printing, papier mache and clay ceramics.

Courses are $65 each or $60 each for 3 or more sessions (plus taxes, materials included)
Choose from a 3 hour [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Yard Sale Trunk Show (June 13)

rosalyn — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:07:11 +0000

It’s almost summertime, and the workroom is hosting another fantastic trunk show! The Yard Sale Trunk Show is taking place on Sunday June 13 from 12-5 pm.

More than 15 local crafty vendors will be taking part in this indoor/outdoor yard sale/craft show. Buy local handmade goods and some incredible rummage. Enjoy the workroom’s amazing backyard and have some delicious free snacks. Have your photo taken in our outdoor photo booth by

CRAFT SHOW: Make It Show (June 5)

rosalyn — Mon, 31 May 2010 20:41:36 +0000

The first-ever Make It Show is being held on Saturday June 5, 2010 at Beaver Hall Gallery. Make It is open to the public between 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Beaver Hall Gallery is located at 29 McCaul St., Toronto.

Make It is a one-day showcase that will highlight works for sale by local artists, designers and craftspeople. Proceeds from entrance donations and a raffle of the participants’ work will benefit the Furniture [...]

VENDOR CALL: Appliquez a PUCES POP PRINTEMPS – Apply to SPRING PUCES POP (June 5-6, deadline May 10)

rosalyn — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:54:02 +0000

English message below!

Le soleil est de la partie et le printemps est ici… C’est le temps pour une nouvelle édition de

Puces Pop Printemps!

Marquez vos calendriers et sauvez la date, cette année, la foire se déroule le 5-6 Juin à la Fédération Ukrainienne.
Nous voulons voir ce sur quoi vous avez travaillé cet hiver !

• Envoyez nous 3-5 photos qui représentent clairement votre travail.
• Si vous avez un site Etsy, un groupe facebook, un site internet ou un magasin [...]

VENDOR CALL: The Purple Thumb’s Weekend Craft Show (June-August)

rosalyn — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:12:57 +0000

Due to the popular Christmas craft show The Purple Thumb is proud to host a weekend craft show every Saturday & Sunday during June, July and August plus a very special craft show during the Beaches Jazz StreetFest in July.

Spaces are $25/day!

For more information and to fill out an application please visit our website at www.thepurplethumb.net and click on the click “Weekend Craft Show“.

We are all looking forward to a great summer in the Beach and having you part of it.

~*The Purple Thumb*~
1887 Queen Street East, Toronto [...]

CRAFT SHOW: The Creators’ Marketplace Show & Sale (TODAY!)

rosalyn — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:36:47 +0000

Looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift? Or just want to find something really different for yourself?

Come check out over 8400 sq. ft. of original and handmade art, jewellery, toys, clothing, food and more at:

The Creators’ Marketplace Show & Sale
Thornhill Community Centre
7755 Bayview Ave., Markham
Saturday May 1, 2010
12-6 pm

FEATURING:
FREE Parking
FREE Kids Activities
FREE Workshops for guests of all ages!
Balloon art, Face Painting
Silent auction with proceeds going to the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

MEET: KURT LEHNER
Animation Artist for Disney, [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Stitch ‘n’ Kitsch Spring Show ‘n’ Sale (TODAY!)

rosalyn — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:22:58 +0000

In our efforts to support local, sustainable businesses, the Stitch’n’Kitsch Spring Show and Sale is the perfect opportunity to get to know some of our regional gems. You don’t have to worry about fair-trade practices, carbon footprints or child labor when you purchase from this craft collective. It has one rule – everything is handmade. It is free and runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 1 at First United Church, corner of King and William, Uptown Waterloo.

The Stitch’n’Kitsch collective began in 2004 as part of [...]

VENDOR CALL: Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale (September 10-12, deadline May 28)

rosalyn — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:11:52 +0000

Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale dates & hours:
Friday, September 10, 2010, 1.00 – 6.00 p.m.
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Sunday, September 12, 2010, 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.

The Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale is held in downtown Toronto on the same weekend as the Cabbagetown Festival—the weekend after Labour Day. The correct name for the area is Don Vale, but the name Cabbagetown, popularized by the Hugh Garner novel, refers to the habit of its poor residents to grow [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: DIY Natural Cleaning and Craft Fair in Support of That’s Women’s Work (May 8)

rosalyn — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:32:33 +0000

DIY Natural Cleaning Workshop and Craft Fair in support of That’s Women’s Work

Join Tracy of Anarres Health for DIY Natural Cleaning Workshops at a west end craft fair.

Participants will go home with samples of each of 3 products made, with the volunteer demonstrator coming home with a full container of the product s/he demonstrated making.

By donation to That’s Women’s Work, and $1 per participant for materials.

Please bring your own REUSED not new spray bottles and containers. I’ll have [...]

VENDOR CALL: Queen West Art Crawl (September 18-19, deadline: April 30 & June 4)

rosalyn — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:32:30 +0000

Queen West Art Crawl is currently accepting submissions from artists, artisans and craftspeople who wish to participate in the Trinity Bellwoods Outdoor Art Show & Sale as part of the eighth annual Queen West Art Crawl.

WHEN-Saturday, September 18th and Sunday, September 19th, 2010, 11:00am to 6:00pm

WHERE- Trinity Bellwoods Park, 790 Queen Street West @ Strachan Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

*Participation Fee:*
$175.00 + $8.75 GST = *$183.75* if received by the Early Bird Deadline – April 30th, 2010 at 4pm
$225.00 = $29.25 HST = *$254.25* if received by the [...]

VENDOR CALL: Indie Craft Fair (April 10)

rosalyn — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:53:20 +0000

Ransack the Universe presents
Indie Craft Fair
April 10th
12-5pm
At The Garrison, 1197 Dundas West
Free admission

Table fee is 40$.
(Note tables are approximately 3ft x 3ft and are already on the premises)
Set up and take down times are 11am-6pm on the Saturday!
It’s indoors so it’s rain or shine!

Please send photos, link and a brief description of your work to:
indiecraftfair@gmail.com | www.ransacktheuniverse.com

CRAFT SHOW: Canadian Doll Artists Association conference (April 29 – May 2)

Tasha — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:31:27 +0000

UPDATE: This event has been postponed to 2011

It’s Canadian Doll Artists Association Conference time again! Figurative artists will converge on Mississauga, Ontario from the US, Australia, Europe and all over Canada to participate!

The CDAA is an active international organization of enthusiastic artists creating figurative art in a variety of media – cloth, polymer, wool needle-felting, papier-mâché and paperclay.
You are invited to join us!
Canadian Doll Artists Association
“Celebration”! 11th Annual Conference & Competition

29 April – 2 May 2010

At the Meadowvale Four [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Juicy Bead Ladies at The Bead Oasis show (March 12-14)

rosalyn — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:48:53 +0000

The Oasis Show this weekend!!!!

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building (Front Street)
Friday March 12: noon-8pm
Saturday March 13: 10am-6pm
Sunday March 14: 11am-5pm

We’d love to see you at the show
There are new solid black flowers and leaves for those who can never get enough

If you weren’t at the open house, then you haven’t seen the metal coated puffy hearts.

We also did a bulk buy on some antiqued “ivory” in assorted shapes and sizes.
There [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Huttonville Craft & Antique Show (March 27-28)

rosalyn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:47:55 +0000

54th Annual

HUTTONVILLE CRAFT & ANTIQUE SHOW

Saturday March 27 & Sunday March 28, 2010
10am – 4:30pm

Huttonville Community School
2322 Embleton Road
(just west of Mississauga Road)
Brampton, ON

Admission – $4.00/adult

Featuring 120 Jury Selected Ontario Artisans and Antique Dealers
Find that unique one-of-a-kind item perfect for Mothers Day and Father’s Day!

Presented by:
Huttonville Lions Club
www.huttonvillelions.ca

CRAFT SHOW: The Artist Project (March 4-7)

rosalyn — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:47:33 +0000

SAVE THE DATE: THE ARTIST PROJECT TORONTO IS ALMOST HERE!

March 4-7, 2010 | Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place

•   Meet & buy from 175 juried contemporary artists
•   Explore Installation Alley presented by Heineken
•   Tour the Video ArtBox curated by Median Contemporary
•   See 18 of the country’s best emerging Untapped Artists
•   Enjoy free lectures & docent-led art tours

Tickets On Sale Now!
Opening Night Party $25
Adult Admission (Fri-Sun) $12
Seniors/Students (Fri-Sun) $8

Visit www.theartistprojecttoronto.com for special ticket offers and more information.

CRAFT SHOW: Fourth Annual Erotic Arts & Craft Fair (February 13)

rosalyn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:23:07 +0000

Fourth annual Toronto Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair
hosted by Come As You Are

Event Info:
Date: Saturday February 13
Time: Noon to 8pm
Ticket Prices: FREE Admission
Venue: Gladstone Hotel, Second Floor Public Spaces
1214 Queen Street West (wheelchair accessible)
www.eroticartsandcrafts.com

Lovers of erotic objects and the curious alike can bypass candy and flowers, and head straight for the Toronto Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Love & Rummage Trunk Show 2 (February 7)

rosalyn — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:17:42 +0000

City of Craft and the workroom present…

The Love & Rummage Trunk Show 2
…and afternoon of locally made crafts and vintage wares with a Valentine’s focus

Sunday, February 7, 2010
NOON-5:00pm
the workroom
1340 Queen Street West

FREE Admission (& free snacks)
http://www.cityofcraft.com/2010/loveandrummage2/index.html

Shop for your sweetie from local handmade wares and crafty rummage items. Started in 2009 out of a respect for quality, local goods and an appreciation for recessionary budgets, the Love and Rummage Trunk [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Winter Fashion Bazaar by Tomorrow Never Knows (January 30)

rosalyn — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:15:20 +0000

COME BEAT THOSE WINTER BLUES!

Tomorrow Never Knows curates a cozy handmade & vintage extravaganza.

This one day fashion event is curated by Tomorrow Never Knows (Eva Bowering) and will be held at 289 College St. (above Glossy Collective) on Saturday Jan 30th.

She’s featuring Worn Fashion Journal, a fine array of vintage fashion (Tomorrow Never Knows, Lena Chun, and Jessica Gordon), and handmade jewelery designers (Mai Noto and Clockwork Fantastica).

This is a Free event with complimentary hot coco, tea, and coffee!

Hours for this event is 12:00pm – 10:00pm

Designers include:

Mai Noto:

With an [...]

TCA’s Design Week Diary, part 2: 2010 Interior Design Show

jen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:28:05 +0000

Here is the second installment of our coverage of the Toronto International Design Festival. After enjoying MADE’s Radiant Dark show, photographer Danijela Pruginic and writer Adam Gorley checked out the 2010 Interior Design Show, Canada’s largest contemporary design event which features 300 exhibitors, quite a different design animal. Those of you who missed the show will appreciate these visual highlights by Danijela (more in the flickr set) and be sure to scroll down for a review by Adam. Click on the photos for designer info.

CRAFT SHOW: For the Love of Craft in Kingston (Feb. 7)

Tasha — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:43:20 +0000

Made 4 You, Kingston’s artisan co-op, is presenting “For The Love of Craft!” a pre-valentine show and sale. The show will take place on Sunday February 7th at The Wellington Street Theatre Gallery in downtown Kingston, Ontario. There will be local food, a d.j. and crafty activities for kids along with edgy, eco-friendly, fun handcrafted items and clothing from over 30 local and out of town vendors.

Its just 2 blocks from Market Square, free and goes from 11 till 5. Hope to see you there!

CANCELED – CRAFT SHOW: Under 30 Crafts Market (June 5, 2010)

jen — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:39:57 +0000

Please note that this event has been canceled.

Find unique handcrafted items, meet artisans, and win collections of handcrafted treasures!

Under 30 Crafts Market brings together talented people whose craftsmanship is admirable, yet accessible. No item costs more than $30! Whether seeking a refreshingly distinctive gift for another or oneself, the Under 30 Crafts Market is sure to delight those who like well-crafted handmade goods.

June 5, 2010, 300 Bloor St. West (Bloor St. United Church), 12 – 5 pm

This event is wheelchair-accessible.

http://under30crafts.ning.com/

CRAFT SHOW/EXHIBITION: The Artist Project Toronto (March 4 – 7, 2010)

jen — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:27:36 +0000

The Artist Project Toronto is the art show with “soul” and one that celebrates and showcases the talents of Canadian and International independent artists. Now in its third year, the show returns to Toronto at a new location, the modernist styled, Queen Elizabeth Building at Toronto’s Exhibition Place.

The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, collectors and art enthusiasts. View and purchase original art from over 175 carefully juried contemporary artists and enjoy an eclectic program of talks, special features and art installations. First time buyers and seasoned collectors will find [...]

CRAFT SHOW: 3rd annual G(ift)hunting @INDEXG (December 2009)

jen — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:12:26 +0000

Give a Gift of Art this holiday season. INDEXG is hosting its 3rd annual G(ift)hunting until Dec 24. This year we have special highlight events happening each Sunday. Affordable goodies at our artshop for art lovers, special discounts on Sundays.

Admission is free, complimentary coffee and cookies (coffee sponsored by Mrs Beans, the founder of Roast Art).

Week 1 Dec 8 through 24
BUTTONMANIA
Featuring over 20 artists, it garnered a rich variety of expressions. Buttons range from original, one-of-a-kind creations to multiples of drawings, etchings and photography. You will also find pins made [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Heartbeat960 Winter Trunk Fair (December 20)

jen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:53:41 +0000

Heartbeat960 Winter Trunk Fair
Sunday December 20th
4pm to 8pm

at Heartbeat 960 Queen Street West

FREE to attend

Local artisans, vintage finds and zines.

Lots of great solutions for last minute presents!

http://www.heartbeat960.com

CRAFT SHOW: The Merry Little Trunk Show (December 17)

jen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:45:19 +0000

Taking place TONIGHT at Lil Bean and Green

CRAFT SHOW: City of Craft 2009 (December 12 & 13)

jen — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:54:40 +0000

Speaking of City of Craft….

It’s this weekend!!!

Some links to get you (even more) excited:

Vendors

Installations

FREE Workshops

Swag Bags (for first 100 visitors on Saturday)

Win your gift of choice courtesy of TCA

We’ll see you in one (or two) sleeps!!!

GET SCHOOLED: Eco gift wrapping ideas from City of Craft vendors

jen — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:44:55 +0000

photo by MICHAEL STUPARYK / TORONTO STAR

We’ve been getting some great press for City of Craft 2009, and so far my favourite piece has been this article and video piece* about gift wrap, history and waste by Toronto Star (and City of Craft alumni!) Chantal Braganza. Chantal invited our vendors to demo some eco-DIY approaches to wrapping holiday gifts, and Tanya Roberts (Snap & Tumble), Reva Quam (Mr. Skona), and Becky Johnson (sweetie pie press) delivered. Check it out!

*Becky somehow magically removed the commercial from [...]

CRAFT SHOW: The Artists of the Case Goods Warehouse Present 2009 Holiday Show (December 12)

jen — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:44:36 +0000

This in from ceramic artist Susan Card:

Seasons Greetings! This weekend my studio will be one of 40 studios in the Distillery’s Case Goods Warehouse open to the public Saturday from 10am-7pm. The building will be filled with festive sights and smells and gift giving ideas. I’m hoping you can join us Saturday to see the newest works from my recent kiln firing, plus spectacular wall pieces by 6 ceramic artists on display in the hallway gallery.

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