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GET TOGETHER: Create A Collaborative Fabric Sculpture With Amanda Browder For Nuit Blanche! (Sewing Days: September 27th & 28th, 12-5pm)

tara — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:28:08 +0000

Wanna find a way to take part in this year’s Nuit Blanche? Check out this call for fabric and makers to help with Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Browder’s fabric-ky take on the art car. Group sewing days will conveniently take place at The Workroom on the Wednesday and Thursday afternoons before the big (white) night. Find all the details you need below!

Amanda Browder’s Rapunzel courtesy of amandabrowder.com

Be Part of the…Chronomatic Hi-Five!
How to participate in Nuit Blanche? Participate!

Artist Amanda Browder is [...]

GET TOGETHER: The Great TTC Knitalong (July 9, 2011)

jen — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:07:48 +0000

We have all been there, stealing surreptitious glances at a stranger’s knitting across the subway aisle. Or perhaps you have been the one subtly ogled as you crochet hook bobs and weaves its way to your streetcar stop. All coyness goes out the window at the annual TTC Knitalong (KAL), which brings together knitters and hookers (aka crocheters) alike from all over the GTA, Ontario and beyond for a day of yarn related tourism, shopping, and chatting it up with fellow yarnheads. All funds raised [...]

CRAFTY BIZ: Complete a Survey for a New Craft Shop in Hamilton & Win a Gift Certificate (deadline: June 26, 2011)

jen — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:49:29 +0000

:::NOTE: link to survey originally posted is not working & cannot be corrected (long, uninteresting story!). Please head over to the original blog post and follow the link there. Thanks!:::

While I am loving living in Hamilton, one thing I find is missing from the craftscape here is a permanent space to get together and make stuff, procure supplies, get inspired by fabric & yarn, and meet other crafty folk looking to do the same. I was spoiled in Toronto with spaces that fulfilled [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Silkscreening Workshop at Wise Daughters Craft Market (June 1, 2011; 6:30-9:30pm)

tara — Thu, 26 May 2011 23:08:47 +0000

This just in from Mary B., head honcho of The Junction’s craft hub, Wise Daughters: they are hosting a screen printing workshop next Wednesday, lead by artist Christine Pensa. Apparently there are only a few spots left, so if you’re a west end guy or gal and are print curious, book your spot ASAP!

SILKSCREEN WORKSHOP

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
6:30-9:30pm

Screen printing is one of the most versatile, low-tech and easy printing methods available…once you know how. Join artist Christine Pensa to learn to [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Save Japan! Charity Market (Sunday March 20, 2011)

angelune — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:27:29 +0000

Several Japanese friends living in Toronto have organized a sale to raise funds for relief efforts back home. I know most of their relatives have been accounted for, but there are still some missing and many are now without homes and essentials. They have been feeling pretty helpless, so this sale is their way of contributing. There will be some sweet vintage clothes, handmade jewelry and accessories, and even a nail art booth!

The massive earthquake and tsunami that [...]

GET TOGETHER: Post a Letter Social Activity Club

jen — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:46:48 +0000

I remember the days, not too long ago, when I used to sit down on a semi-regular basis and scratch out letters to friends met through travels, or old pals who had moved away for school, love, or just to try something new. Nowadays, despite having so many channels to (supposedly) make communication easier, I find it harder to make time for moments of really personal life-sharing with buds overseas. I also find myself missing those handheld, smudgy, and tactile bits of my friends’ lives more and more.

Enter pal-sac, or the Post [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Classes at Passionknit (May)

rosalyn — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:40:54 +0000

May Classes at Passionknit
3355 Yonge St. 416-322-0688
info@passionknit.ca

For pictures of each project, please check out:
http://fibreperson.blogspot.com

Absolute Beginner Knitting
Wed. May 5, 7 – 9pm
$30 plus materials.

If you are interested in learning the basics of knitting this is the class for you!
This class is for those of you who have never knit before and want to get started.
We will learn how to cast on, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. We will talk about different ways of knitting as well [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Workshops at Wise Daughters Craft Market (May)

rosalyn — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:30:34 +0000

May Workshops at Wise Daughters

Paper Flowers
Sat, May 1, 1 – 4
Make a gorgeous eco-friendly bouquet of flowers out of coffee filters. $30.

Marbling on Paper
Tues, May 4, 7 – 8 pm
Learn to make beautiful patterns on paper. $30 includes supplies for 3 cards.

Baby Picasso for Infants and Parents
4 Thursdays, May 6 – 27, 10 – 11 am
Enjoy the benefits of early art stimulation as your baby explores using edible paint. For infants [...]

GET SCHOOLED: March classes at Passionknit (March)

rosalyn — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:41:53 +0000

March Classes at Passionknit
3355 Yonge St. 416-322-0688
info@passionknit.ca | passionknit.ca

For pictures of each project, please check out:
http://fibreperson.blogspot.com

Sock Knitting!
Wed. March 10th AND Wed. March 24th, 7 – 9pm

This is a two-part class where students will learn the basics of sock knitting. We will be working on four needles from the cuff down. Please know how to work on 4 needles, read a pattern, cast on/off and be available for both classes. (Pinchy)

CRAFTY BIZ: Creative Women in Business the search goes on (February 28)

rosalyn — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:28:52 +0000

Dear crafties,
I’ve opened up a meetup group for women entrepreneurs in Toronto who make all or some of what we sell.

We are jewellers, painters, knitters, soapmakers, toymakers, potters, and more, interested in meeting other creative women in business.

It’s so easy to become isolated working in our studios and on our websites. The purpose of this group is to get out, meet up, compare notes, stay motivated, develop our businesses and be inspired.

The inaugural meetup is scheduled for Sunday Feb 28th. Interested? You can join as well as RSVP for [...]

GET TOGETHER: The Modern Quilt Guild T.O.

jen — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:19:41 +0000

I recently learnt about the Modern Quilt Guild concept from Karyn and felt that it would be of serious interest to loads of TCA readers. While traditional guilds can be fantastic for skill development and professional support, I have often heard complaints about high membership fees, feeling excluded by established members if your approach to the craft differs, and feelings of aesthetic alienation. From all appearances, it seems like the MQG concept seeks to offer an alternative for those quilting outside the lines.

That said, I was really happy to see on the Modern [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Upcoming classes at Passionknit (December-January)

rosalyn — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:17:06 +0000

All classes held at:
Passionknit
3355 Yonge Street
Email: info@passionknit.ca
Phone: 416-322-0688
www.passionknit.ca

DECEMBER CLASS:

Jaquard Crochet Class
Date: Tuesday December 29, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Jaquard Crochet Class with Special guest teacher Danielle Kassner. Danielle Kassner will be joining us to teach her amazing jacquard crochet technique. We will be working on a 2-colour cowl with a roving lining that Danielle has specially designed just for this course! We [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Upcoming events and workshops at Wise Daughters (January 9-30)

rosalyn — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:44:55 +0000

All events and workshops are held at:
Wise Daughters Craft Market
3079B Dundas St. W.
www.wisedaughters.com

EVENTS:

Opening Reception – Illusions
Saturday, January 9, 4 – 6 pm

Meet Wendo van Essen at the opening of her solo felt, wire and mixed media exhibition of portraits and sculpture.

“We see what we want to see, but sometimes things aren’t quite what they seem”.

Weekly Sit ‘n’ Stitch
Wise Daughters Craft Market weekly Sit ‘n’ Stitch moves to Tues evenings [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Upcoming Workshops & Events at Wise Daughters (November-December)

rosalyn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:51:41 +0000

Paper Poinsettia Workshop

Wednesday December 2, 7-9pm
with Laurie Stein, $40

Make gorgeous poinsettias out of coffee filters and other household objects.

Raucous Resin!

Part One – December 12, 1-3pm
Part Two – December 16, 6-7:30pm
with Billi Jo Cox from bJo Designs, $65 includes all materials

Learn to embed almost anything to resin to create jewellery that makes a statement.

Please don’t forget:

Art Cards to Make and Trade

Monday, November 30, 7-9:30pm
with Lisa Pijuan-Nomura, PWYC

*All classes and events held at:
Wise [...]

GET TOGETHER/GET SCHOOLED: Craft Night @ Hart House (Screenprinting workshop: Nov. 17)

jen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:04:05 +0000

Join us for a free flowing, relaxed evening of crafting every Tuesday from 6:00 pm-9:00pm. Curl up in a big comfy chair, sprawl your stuff out on an oversized table, catch up with old friends and meet new ones over all things crafty.

We can inspire one another with all things DIY

Craft Night
Every Tuesday, 6:00-9:00pm
Hart House Reading Room

Screen Printing Workshop- Holiday Cards – Nov 17th, 6pm – 9pm
Where: Reading Room
Cost: $15/participant
Register Online or by calling 416 974 2452 (Registration is mandatory)

* Create your own screen printed [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Fool Festival (October 22-25)

rosalyn — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:11:44 +0000

FOOL – Festival of Oral Literatures
A four day of aural arts, spoken words and stories shared

FOOL – festival of oral literatures is a place where listeners and performers can explore the art of making mind-movies with voice, music, body, and story. We believe storytelling is an ancient and an avant-garde art, with branches in dance, puppetry, spoken word, dub, recitation, hip hop, and theatre. Intimate and direct, the storyteller conjures reverie by giving voice to our collective dreads, dilemmas, and dreams. Thank you for joining [...]

*Weather Update* GET TOGETHER: TCA in the park (August 30)

angelune — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:19:01 +0000

SURE THE WEATHER IS SKETCHY, BUT WE’RE GONNA THROW CAUTION TO THE WIND AND HOPE THAT THE RAIN GOD GODS CO-OPERATE AND HOLD OFF. SEE BELOW FOR RAIN PLANS….

*Update* Rain Plans: Tequila Bookworm, 512 Queen Street West, indoors, upstairs. Look for the TCA banner. Same time (2-5 pm), same day (August 30th).
Bring crafts, but no snacks.
If the weather happens to work out, then we’ll still meet in the park.

Our July version was a great time, with dozens of peeps turning up with crafts, snacks & picnic spirits. For those [...]

GET TOGETHER: TCA in the park (August 30)

jen — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:34:59 +0000

Celebrate the driest late August ever (positive visualization, people) at another sunny TCA in the park!

Our July version was a great time, with dozens of peeps turning up with crafts, snacks & picnic spirits. For those of you who missed it or are hungry for more, we’d love to see you on Sunday August 30th from 2-5pm at the south end of Trinity Bellwoods park. Like last time we’ll have our banner flying in the soft summer breeze so look out for that or follow the crafty buzz.

Check out a handful of [...]

CRAFTY BIZ: Crafter looking for booth buddy for Danforth East Arts Fair (application deadline: July 31; show: Sept. 19)

jen — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:36:55 +0000

Does anyone want to share a booth with me in Sept?

Hi guys, I’m making a quick application to the Danforth East Arts Fair happening on the weekend of Sept. 19, 20th.

I’m a bit concerned about the quantity of items I will have ready for this fair, so I’m hoping to share my booth with someone. If you want to submit a joint application with me by this Friday, (the deadline is July 31st) send me an email at olafumilayo@gmail.com and let’s talk about it.

Our work would need to be complimentary [...]

GET TOGETHER: Art Strollers outings and workshops for moms

jen — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:57:04 +0000

Art Strollers makes it easy for mothers in the Toronto area to enjoy a cultural outing with their little ones. We offer a vast selection of museum tours, gallery visits and workshops offering moms and tots the opportunity to create their own artworkds. All our events are set in a child-friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Painting workshops for children 5-12 and painting in the Distillery workshops with artist Elsha Leventis are also available.

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Fashion in the Sky (July 9)

rosalyn — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:54:39 +0000

My friend recently sent me this info and I think it’s soo awesome,
so awesome I think you all should know about it too!

Come to Trinity Bellwoods Park tomorrow night (Thursday July 9th) for
Fashion in the Sky!!!

Gendai Gallery Presents:

FASHION IN THE SKY – Kite Making and Flying Workshop
- Part of the Kite Flying with Local People by Yoshinori Niwa (Japan)

TIME: July 9th, 7pm till DARK @ Trinity Bellwoods Park
(Queen Street side and the [...]

GET TOGETHER: TCA in the park (July 5) – TODAY!

jen — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:35:04 +0000

Well…we were rained out last Sunday but this up and coming Sunday looks to be all about sunshine. So we’re trying again! Hope a bunch of you can make it out for TCA in the Park: the dry version.

Summer is here and it’s time to get out from behind the computer screen, get together & get crafty! We’d love to meet you guys for a hangout in the park on Sunday July 5th from 2-5pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet some new peeps and reconnect with [...]

GET TOGETHER, GET SCHOOLED & SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: crafty action at the workroom

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:47:00 +0000

Alison’s version of Drunkard’s Path from the Quilt Sampler Class

Karyn from the workroom wrote to share news about all of the quilt and fabric related action upcoming at her space. I can personally attest to the awesomeness of the quilt sampler class – I am at week five and loving the relaxed vibe, great instruction, tea on tap, and of course access to the best fabric bolts in town….

Quilt-love is [...]

weston craft society

admin — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:09:00 +0000

If you live in the Weston area, are hot on needlecraft, and are looking for people to craft with and learn from, the Weston Craft Society invites you to come on by. Here are the deets, courtesy of the Society’s president, Sandra Fioroni:

who: weston craft society
when: monthly meetings (3rd sat of the month, 10am-12pm)
where: Weston Lions Arena, meeting room
why: needlecrafters get together to trade supplies & patterns, help one another with projects, spread the news about shows & sales
what else: along with meetings we take part in events like the Weston Farmers Market and [...]

call for easter bunnies

admin — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:24:00 +0000

This from newmindspace, who are all about turning our city into a playground for grown-ups:

Dear easter bunnies,

This Easter, we invite you to join us in the hiding and the hunt for 5,000 easter eggs in the street! Bring colour and wonder to the streets of Toronto this Easter.

Easter is quickly hopping upon us (April 16th) and we need to be ready! We especially need three things: messages, eggs and easter bunnies!

* Write Messages! *
We have a mission for you [...]

team canada monthly knitting meetup

admin — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 20:44:00 +0000

This from Amy of the fabulous (and local) Knitty magazine:

“We just finished the crazed Knitting Olympics, and Team Canada had so much fun, we’ve decided to meet monthly for knitting, beverage consumption and taunting of Beerman Dave at the Duke.

Full details are here.

Those not formerly in Team Canada are welcome to join us — thereby becoming teammates — as long as they can tolerate public displays of knitting and potentially unknitterly behaviour. We’re nice, but we do hoot. Loud.”

First post-olympic meeting: Friday, March 10, 5:30-onwards

craft attack!

admin — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 20:10:00 +0000

Found out about Art Attack! “an evening of music, art-making and public space beautification” through the Toronto Public Space Committee mailing list.

“We will transform a local venue into an Art Factory complete with paper, art supplies, live music. Later in the evening we will move outdoors and place our fresh artwork over commercial advertising space.”

The public (that’s you!) are invited to the planning meeting on Tuesday March 21st, 6:30-8:30 Metro Hall, rm. 302 (King & John). Contact kristin@publicspace.ca [...]