CRAFTIVISM: Z’s by the C – a radical crafting + napping project (July 17-18)

rosalyn — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:09:42 +0000

Come decorate a sleeping mask before catching some Z’s in downtown Toronto!

The residents of Toronto are invited to come personalize a sleeping mask using simple crafting techniques before covering their eyes and dozing off in the city. By creating a safe sleeping zone on the site of a proposed park in the Queen West neighbourhood, Eric Moschopedis and Mia Rushton seek to legitimize public napping under the aegis of art – just sweet public dreams!

MORE INFO: www.theatrecentre.org /

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Brampton Arts & Crafts Festival EXTRAVAGANZA! (July 17)

rosalyn — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:01:30 +0000

Join us July 17 from 9-5 at The Rose Theatre in Brampton for a day of art, craft and entertainment! Admission and underground parking are FREE. It’s a community showcase of artists, artisans, creative crafters, musicians, performers and more. Visit our website for more details and to view our surprise headline act! See you there!

Need to contact us? Email info@bramptonartfair.com | http://www.bramptonartfair.com

GET TOGETHER: TTC Knitalong (July 10)

rosalyn — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:57:56 +0000

TTC Knitalong

The TTC Knitalong is back for 2010! We’re exploring some new features and a few changes to the routes, but basically the goals stay the same: TTC, knit, shop!

So save the date Saturday, July 10 2010 and get your pointy sticks and TTC passes ready to go.

To register please check the blog for details or email ttcknitalong@gmail.com

So what is the TTC Knitalong?

3 teams meet at different yarn stores around the city. Travelling by streetcar, subway and bus [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Screening of Handmade Nation – (June 12)

angelune — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:05:56 +0000

In celebration of Worldwide Knit in Public Day, treat yourself to a free screening of Handmade Nation. Following the film, artist, knitter and community activist Sue Sturdy will reflect upon her relationship with craft, community, the KNIT camBRIDGE Project, and her preparations to break the Guinness World Record for simultaneous knitting. Presented in collaboration by the OCC and the Cambridge Centre for the Arts.

Free screening of Handmade Nation and CraftTalk with Sue Sturdy
Saturday, June 12 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Princess Twin Cinema, 46 [...]

GET TOGETHER: Worldwide Knit in Public Day – Guinness World Record Attempt (June 12)

rosalyn — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:02:56 +0000

Saturday, June 12, 1:00 – 4:00
Junction Square, 2945 Dundas at Pacific

The 2nd Sunday in June is Worldwide Knit in Public Day (WWKIP Day for those in the know). The celebration started in Europe in 2005, and is rapidly gaining popularity, thanks to the rise of knitting (and other traditional needle crafts) among a whole new generation of hipsters who dig handmade.

June 12, three organizations are [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: PIN UP, PARTY DOWN (May 28)

rosalyn — Fri, 21 May 2010 04:33:32 +0000

PIN UP, PARTY DOWN

WORN Fashion Journal Issue 10 Launch Party and Art-on-Pins Exhibit
Limited edition buttons for sale – a buck a button
Sixties songs for dancing

Friday, May 28th 2010
9pm-2am

CINECYCLE – down the lane behind 129 Spadina Ave.
$7 cover. $5 if you wear a pin.
Free Issue 10 with cover

www.wornjournal.com

GET TOGETHER: World Wide Knit in Public Day (June 19)

rosalyn — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:55:24 +0000

Saturday, June 19 – 8am-12noon
Did you know June 12-20 is World Wide Knit in Public Week in 2010? Public knitting events will be held around the world.

To participate and celebrate the close connection knitting has to the industrial heritage of the area Cambridge Centre for the Arts Artist-in-Residence Sue Sturdy invites you to join hundreds of other knitters in an attempt to set a new world record for the most people knitting simultaneously!

Where and When?

Civic Square in [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Made by a SAM-urai’s art unveiling (May 19)

rosalyn — Sun, 16 May 2010 12:56:23 +0000

made by a SAM-urai’s art unveiling @ DISTRICT: Origami Art by Samantha Dizon

Join us for a night of art and stimulating conversation. Each Japanese-inspired artwork is one-of-a-kind and various chiyogami and washi paper used is straight from Tokyo!

DISTRICT
806 Queen St. E. (closest intersection: Queen & Broadview)

Never before seen art pieces will be unveiled!!

Hope to see you there~

-Sam
sam.origami@gmail.com
made-by-a-samurai.blogspot.com

CRAFTY HAPPENING: 69 Vintage Collective presents: Holy Frock! (May 8)

rosalyn — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:00:55 +0000

Imagine all your favourite things in one place for a glorious evening of cocktails, cropped tops, pretty frocks, and a old fashioned ice cream parlour! It’s for real!

Holy Frock!
69 Vintage Collective
Saturday May 8, 2010
7-11pm
1207 Bloor St W

Join us as we welcome the newest members of the collective on the 2nd storey, Tomorrow Never Knows and Electric Eel, and celebrate the blessed season that is practically upon us: summer. Mmmm.

69 Vintage Collective wants to make sure you have a vinta-licious spring so each [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: 13th Annual Knitter’s Frolic (May 8-9)

rosalyn — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:04:00 +0000

13TH ANNUAL KNITTER’S FROLIC
Saturday & Sunday, May 8-9, 2010.

Marketplace: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Workshops: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario
(near DVP & Eglinton)

Getting there: TTC access via 100 Flemington bus from Eglinton or Broadview subway station. For out of towners, HWY 401 to the Don Valley Parkway, south on the parkway to the Wynford Drive exit, west on Wynford to Garamond [...]

CRAFTY LIT: Sword of My Mouth Book Launch (May 6)

jen — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:14:00 +0000

Those of you on Facebook may have been noticing that a lot of your friends or friends-of-friends profile images are starting to look….awesome. This is because Shannon Gerard, illustrator and crocheter of sturdy plants, fuzzy foods & facial hair, is promoting her new book by offering portraits for facebook profile pics. The line up is huge, but last I heard the deal is open until May 4th. Read on for deets on the book and launch party.

Jim Munroe and Shannon Gerard have a new graphic novel [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Urban Masquerade (May 6)

rosalyn — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:45:41 +0000

Call for Donations: Handcrafted / Independent Art for Silent Auction to Benefit Local Community Advocates

On May 6, UrbanEx will be hosting its first ever Urban Masquerade fundraiser. The evening will be filled with live entertainment from local musicians, artists and poets, a silent auction of hand-crafted and independent artworks and great food and drinks!

UrbanEx is a non-profit organization founded and directed by Em Johnson and Alan Waugh. Bringing awareness and advocacy for those at risk on our streets and in our communities, [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: 17th Annual Beach Studio Tour (April 30-May 2)

rosalyn — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:25:08 +0000

An amazing TORONTO neighbourhood event!!!

Each spring and fall (since 1994) Toronto Beach Studio Tour artists have welcomed the public into their homes and studios to view and buy original works of art and design.

A self guided tour to see & buy original art & hand-made designs from 24 local artists at 12 studios in beautiful Toronto Beach area

This year, take a walk on the wildlife side with the Beach Studio Tour as we fundraise for Toronto Wildlife Centre to help their bird rescue activities. Artists will focus their creative [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: 2010 Arts Open House & Crafts Sale @ Sheridan College, Oakville (May 1)

rosalyn — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:04:22 +0000

SHERIDAN ARTS FESTIVAL SHOWCASES UP AND COMING ARTISTS

The School of Animation, Arts and Design opens its doors to the public again this spring for visitors to view some of the finest arts facilities on the continent, speak with student representatives and program faculty and find out why every year 4,000 students choose to attend Sheridan’s 28 programs in animation, arts and design.

See work by students in various programs including Art Fundamentals, Visual and Creative Arts, Crafts and Design: Glass, Ceramics, Textiles, Furniture.

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Fundraiser Sale (May 2)

rosalyn — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:26:31 +0000

We are having a Fundraising Sale to raise money for orphans in Kenya, as we plan to travel there in June. The sale is in Etobicoke, on May 2nd from 12-5pm. We have space for 4 more vendors, and would love to see crafters of any sort!

Please contact melissajohari@hotmail.com for more details!

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Celebrate Earth Day and help the monsters help the environment! (Today!)

rosalyn — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:15:19 +0000

Today is the last day to celebrate earth day with monsters!!
Amazing – Check it out!!!

In an effort to help the planet and to combat climate change, the Monster Factory is launching an environmental campaign to celebrate Earth Day. During the week leading up to Earth Day (April 22), Monster Factory will plant a tree for every plush monster purchased online at www.monsterfactory.net.

The Monster Factory is a character toy brand based in Toronto, Canada. The team designs and creates engaging plush monster characters who live in [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Caftcad’s Movie Wardrobe Sale (May 1)

rosalyn — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:14:10 +0000

Thank you for your on going support year after year.

The CAFTCAD‘s Movies Wardrobe Sale is back again on MAY 1, 2010.We are delighted to have over 40 vendors including members and industry types who will be selling comptemporary and vintage clothing and accessories used by local film and television productions, fabric and notions, handcrafted goods, deadstock, samples, wardrobe supplies and more!!

9am-5pm
Cinespace Studios
721 Eastern Avenue

$3 Admission
Parking is FREE
Entrance fee goes towards supporting CAFTCAD intiatives.
Members, Children and Seniors enter Free.

Interested [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: The Bazaar of the Bizarre Spring Edition (April 25)

rosalyn — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:17:16 +0000

Plastik Wrap would like to invite you to a third edition of our successful marketplace The Bazaar of the Bizarre – Spring Edition.

April 25th, from 11 am- 7.00 pm
at Pia Bowman ballet school. 6 Nobel st.
Child friendly event, free to get in.

This event is circus theme based…expect some fun performances, great music and a big variety of interesting vendors. Ranging from arts, crafts, to avant garde clothing and handmade vegan shoes.
Check out the vendor list at www.thebazaarofthebizarre.org

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Swap It Up (April 24)

rosalyn — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:08:44 +0000

Did you know that the average North American throws away 68lbs of clothing and textiles each year? Swap it up instead!!

April 24, 2-6pm
Entry: $5 and a bag of used clothes
Freedom Clothing Collective
939 Bloor Street West

Swappers get a 20% off coupon for Freedom Clothing Collective
Details at www.ladyfesttoronto.com

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Bathurst Annex Art Tour (May 14-16)

rosalyn — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:08:21 +0000

May 14, 5-8pm
May 15, 11am-6pm
May 16, 12-5pm

The former Studio tour has morphed into an Art Tour this year and will include many new artists and locations. Bluebird Handmade will feature workshops and Nanopod: Hybrid Studio will feature demos. Admission is free and some locations will have ballots drawn for door prizes. Image by Tosca Teran at Nanopod.

Please visit http://sites.google.com/site/bathurstannexarttour/ for more information

CRAFTY HAPPENING: SewFest West 2010 (April 30 & May 1)

rosalyn — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:06:24 +0000

SewFest West 2010
An exciting new sewing and needlework event!

The biggest and best sewing and needlework show in Southern Ontario this spring! Over 35 exhibitors, free seminars, make and take it! and classes.

Bingemans Conference Centre
425 Bingemans Centre Dr
Kitchener, ON N2B 3X7

Fri, Apr 30: 12noon to 8pm
Sat, May 1: 10am to 6pm

Admission $5 per day

Wheelchair accessible, snack bar, free parking, ATM on site

Contact address:
Joanne’s Creative Notions
P.O. Box 20071
8965 Chinguacousy Rd.
Brampton, ON L6Y 0L9
Toll Free: 1. 800.811.6611

Keynote [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Revelry V (April 27)

rosalyn — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:50:10 +0000

REVELRY V: WHERE ARTISTS AND EMERGING COLLECTORS MEET

THE FIFTH ANNUAL ART AUCTION IN SUPPORT OF GALLERY 1313

Gallery 1313 presents Revelry V, its fifth annual art auction and fundraiser.

Attention emerging collectors: This year’s art auction offers you the opportunity to bid on the work of almost 30 artists working in a variety of mediums (sculpture, painting and photography).

We want you first time art buyers, those who have never experienced a live art auction and those who want to add to their collection to join us [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: OCC Maker Shaker (May 5)

rosalyn — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:29:29 +0000

This is it – the biggest craft party of the year!

It’s all about supporting Ontario’s craft community, and you can get in on the excitement by enjoying delightful drinks and delicious treats while bidding on fabulous one-of-a-kind handcrafted items and gift certificates to the best restaurants and hottest shows in town in our silent auction. Gear up, let loose and celebrate the night away – shake it up with a crafty martini or on the dance floor – either way you’ll help get craft on the map by raising [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Event & Workshop at Open Door Designs (April 10 & May 30)

rosalyn — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 03:32:33 +0000

Ludek Bogner Marionettes Exhibition at Open Door Designs

On view in the window at Open Door Designs
1597 Dupont Street until the end of April
Beautiful hand carved marionettes by Ludek Bogner
MEET THE ARTIST: Saturday April 10, 2010, 1-4pm

Papier Mache Puppet Workshop with Kelly Kirkham

Interested in puppets? Kelly Kirkham will be giving her third workshop at Open Door Designs on Sunday, May 30, 2010. 10:00am – 4:00pm

Participants will first learn how to design and construct a puppet’s head from [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Bring Your Questions and Brought To You @ XPACE (Mar. 19 & 20)

Tasha — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:22:14 +0000

BRING YOUR QUESTIONS: What’s Next? A Panel Discussion
Friday, 19 March 2010 at 6 PM

Come out to this panel discussion to gain insight and ask questions about the current art environment and how to start out as an artist or designer in the city.

Artists/Designers Xenia Benivolski, Jesjit Gill and Wil Kucey will speak about their approaches to art & design practice in Toronto!

BROUGHT TO YOU
Saturday, 20 March 2010 12- 4 PM

Stop in to this meet n’ greet and get to know your local arts organizations!

Representatives from the [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Intl. Women’s Day Bonanza at Nathalie-Roze & Co. (March 6-7)

rosalyn — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:36:00 +0000

International WOMEN’s DAY Weekend Bonanza…

greetings!

We’re gearing up for our 3rd annual Women’s Day Sale, which is scheduled for this weekend: March 6th & 7th…Intl. Women’s Day actually falls on Monday (when we’re closed).

This year everything in the shop will be marked down by 10% on both Saturday and Sunday – incl. sale items, and shoppers will snag an additional 10% off (20% off total), when/if they bring a donation of toiletries for the Red Door Shelter.

Please see wish list below:

*** All discounted purchases are final sale.

Bonus: Expect [...]

GET SCHOOLED: March Classes and Event at Wise Daughters (March)

rosalyn — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:44:16 +0000

MARCH WORKSHOPS AT WISE DAUGHTERS

Streetknit
Tues, March 9, 7 – 9 pm

Drop in to the first of these monthly knit nights to support Streetknit, a voluntary organization which supplies warm woolies to Toronto’s homeless population.

Raucous Resin
Part one, March 3, 7 – 9 pm
Part two, March 10, 7 – 8:30 pm

Billi Jo Cox will show you how to embed almost anything in resin to create jewellery that really makes a personal statement! $65 includes all materials.

Encaustic Mixed Media Collage
Level 1, March 27, 10 – 5
Level [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: WORN presents Heartbreak Karaoke (Feb. 14)

Tasha — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:38:30 +0000

Was is the son of a preacher man? A devil in a blue dress? Or just that guitar picker your daddy told you not to marry… (You know they ain’t no good and
your babies will probably grow up to be cowboys, too.)

You obviously don’t listen – but now everyone else will, dammit.

WORN FASHION JOURNAL
proudly presents the 3rd Annual
VALENTINE’S DAY
HEARTBREAK KARAOKE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2010
don’t just feel the pain, spread it around.

We’ve got a microphone, sad, sad songs and enough bitter tears and sweet liquor [...]

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