Toronto Craft Alert

Between the earthquake and the hurricane (!), I was able to take in some amazing eye candy at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. Lots of wonderful things on the material arts-side of the spectrum, like this eye popping beaded Alfred E. Neuman headboard by Patty Kuzbida and the cheery Smile Dress by Danielle Jacqui below. Looking forward to checking out the massive textile collection at the BMA next, followed by a tasty bag of pretzels. They’re better here!

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UPCOMING CLASSES & MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL

We have the following two workshops that are perfect for mothers day and there is a promotion to give the daughter a chance to hang out with her mom and make something cool.

We also have new dates for other jewelry making classes and sewing classes, please visit www.sewbeitstudio.com

Pearl Knotting – Create Your Own Pearl Necklace

Date: May 9, Sunday
Time: 10am – 1pm
**MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL – 25% OFF!!**
Cost: $45.00 + GST
(Students will need to purchase a kit from instructor. The [...]

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JOHN BEAD OUTLET SPRING SALE

1,000s of products up to 50% off everyday Prices!
•Beads •Jewelry •Stringing Materials •Trim •Notions •Bridal Supplies •Craft Supplies

***UPDATE: Sale Until May 1st!!!***

John Bead Corporation
20 Bertrand Avenue
Toronto, ON, M1L 2P4
Tel:416 757-3287 ext. 256
www.JohnBeadOutlet.com

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Sunday March 28, 2-4:30pm
Cost: $65 (including all materials and your own supply kit)
Instructor: Caroline Andrews

Learn how to make wonderful wire jewelry! In this workshop you will use wire and beads to create unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more

Open to participants aged 16 & up

Your designs will stand out from the crowd!

Space is limited. Register today!

Poetic Art Studio
511 Mount Pleasant Rd. 2nd Floor
647-340-7411
info@poeticart.ca
www.poeticartgallery.com

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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.
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Is it that time already? Yes, it sure is and we’re so excited!

THE 2010 SPRING PREVIEW OF NEW INVENTORY FROM THE JUICY BEAD LADIES

Date: Saturday February 26, 10:30am – 3:30pm
Location: That Bead Lady, 390 Davis Drive in Newmarket

You don’t think we were resting on our laurels all winter, now do you?
We scoured dusty warehouses, dug around in damp basements, and racked up the kilometres searching the vault for vintage lucite beads

OK, so they’re not really in vaults, but sometimes they [...]

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