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Reminder GET SCHOOLED: The Art of Selling, at Wise Daughters

toronto craft alert — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:05:24 +0000

The Art of Selling – a workshop for crafters
with Mary Breen, owner of Wise Daughters Craft Market

Are you talented with your hands but afraid to “pitch” your product?
Are you at a loss as to how to price your wares?
Do you really know your market?

This workshop is for people who want to break into the retail market, or expand sales.

Prepare yourself for the fall craft show season with new strategies for success.

After 18 months of operating Wise Daughters Craft Market (and constantly [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Plastique Fantastique at nanopod: Hybrid Studio

Toronto Craft Alert — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:55:01 +0000

8 week Plastique Fantastique at nanopod: Hybrid Studio!
Learn how to sculpt, make molds, carve, add pigments, found materials, sand and polish polyurethane resins.
6:30-9:30pm, 8 weeks, 1 evening per week
Starts Monday August 16th, $250pp includes all materials! ($100 deposit to hold space) 8 people max.

Participants will learn how to properly create open-face and two-part molds for casting Polyurethane resins.
How-to properly mix and pour resins, add pigments, embed various materials, different finishing/polishing
techniques and health and safety issues will be covered

Resource lists of local suppliers will be [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Natural Dye Class at the Knit Cafe (July 3-4)

rosalyn — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:46:12 +0000

Natural Dying Workshop
Calling all chemists, chefs, colourists, alchemists, magicians! Learn how to coax colour into your yarns and fibres the old fashioned way! Local and exotic foods and plants can be transformed into beautiful dyes with a wide range of colours. In this class you will learn the myriad of possibilities inherent in the art of “natural dying”. Students will get the opportunity to prepare fibres for dying, and then dye [...]

GET SCHOOLED: The Wonderful World of Wet Felting at Poetic Art Studio (May 30)

rosalyn — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:27:12 +0000

Have you ever heard of wet felting?

Now is your chance to learn this amazing craft.

Explore the wonderful world of wet felting and learn how wool fibers bond together to make unique designs. Your finished product will be a felted flower and a 2-D felted piece of cloth that can be used as a wall hanging or sewn on a cushion.

COST: $55 (including materials)
Sunday, May 30 [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Workshops at KOZO Studio for May + June!

caitlyn — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:46:02 +0000

Workshops at KOZO Studio for May & June 2010!

Introduction to Letterpress (max. 3 participants):

* Sat. May 15
* Sat. June 5
* Sun. June 6
* Sat. June 12

$90.00 + $4.50 GST
(All “Introduction to Letterpress” workshops take place from 9:30 am – 1 pm)

Letterpress 1 (max. 3 participants, must have Introduction to Letterpress or equivalent)

* May 16, 10 – 4:30 pm
* June 13, 10 – 4:30 pm

Covering registration and adding a second colour

Working Washi (max. 4 participants)
Explore the surface treatments of suminagashi (Japanese marbling), orizome (folded style [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Blossom Branch (April 27)

rosalyn — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:55:25 +0000

Join us at BLUEBIRD HANDMADE to felt five blossoms on a branch to brighten your room, or for mom on Mother’s Day.

Tuesday April 27th at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $55

To register, please call 416 535 3232
Bluebird Handmade
986 Bathurst St.
info@bluebirdhandmade.com | www.bluebirdhandmade.com

GET SCHOOLED: Natural Dye Class at the Knit Cafe (April 17 & 18)

rosalyn — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:38:57 +0000

Natural Dye Class @ the knit cafe

2 sessions
Students will also need undyed wool or silk (or other protein fibre yarn) for dying.
Saturday/Sunday April 17/18
10:30-1:00

Calling all chemists, chefs, colourists, alchemists, magicians! Learn how to coax colour into your yarns and fibres the old fashioned way! Local and exotic foods and plants can be transformed into beautiful dyes with a wide range of colours. In this class you will learn the myriad of possibilities inherent in the art of “natural dyeing”. Students will get the opportunity to prepare [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Needle felting classes @ The Knit Cafe (in March)

Tasha — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:55:04 +0000

Felt Making for Beginners (Flat, Nuno, 3D Felting)
WITH GUEST INSTRUCTOR: Janelle Guthrie

What do you get when you mix a bit of water, with a wad of fluff and a little elbow grease? FELT! Neither knitting nor crocheting is required for this class. In this two-day workshop students will design and make their own piece of hand-felted cloth, a decorative bowl, a pouch or pocket (ideal for cell phones, ipods, or eyeglass case) and a 3D felted object.
Students will leave with their [...]

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: The Makings of a Teapot Pincushion (April-May)

rosalyn — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:20:16 +0000

Atelier Gwendolyne presents “The Makings of a Teapot Pincushion”
Cut and sew with felt to make your own!

This course takes place over 6 consequent Thursdays ~
April 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Held in my Atelier at the 401 Richmond St West building ~ Studio 433
Classes begin promptly at 6:30 and end at 8:30 pm
Instruction Fee is $240 plus GST
Material fee is $25 incl. tax.

Enrollment is limited.
To reserve [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Learn to Crochet in 3 Hours at the Knit Café (February 11)

rosalyn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:34:57 +0000

Learn to Crochet in 3 Hours
Thursday, February 11, 6-9pm

Crochet Crash Course

In 3 hours, learn the basics of how to crochet: chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, crochet in the round. By the end of the class, you’ll have the basics to continue on your own. You’ll also leave with some basic patterns for a granny square and a crochet flower. Bring a 5mm hook or larger, and some yarn to match (you can buy what you need at the Knit Café).
Cost: $35 (materials not included)

Call the [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Jewellery classes @ Jewel Envy (February)

Tasha — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:31:04 +0000

Our next 8 week classes will be starting on:

Wednesday February 17th, 2010 (Intro and Intermediate Casting Class)
Monday February 22nd, 2010 (Into Fabrication)

Our next 1 day workshops will be on:

Saturday February 6th, 2010 (Ring Workshop)
Sunday February 7th, 2010 (Incorporating Goldsmithing Techniques into Beaded Work)
Sunday February 14th, 2010 (Special Valentines Day Class- give your sweetheart your heart…the one you will be making in class!)
Sunday February 21st, 2010 (Chain Making)
Saturday February 27th, 2010 (Ring Workshop)

Jewel Envy
101 Spadina Ave. Suite #214
Toronto On. M5V 2K2

647.436.6709

GET SCHOOLED: Sewing classes @ The Make Den (Feb/March)

Tasha — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:42:13 +0000

The Make Den’s Winter/Spring sewing class schedule is out now! We’re located at 1207 Bloor St. W, at 69 Vintage Collective! Classes are for absolute beginners and intermediate sewers who want to learn to make their own clothes. We also have a March Break camp for kids who want to learn how to sew.
Happy Crafting!

GET SCHOOLED: Mixed Media Classes with Sharon Epstein (January 14-February 18)

rosalyn — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:51:40 +0000

THE UNCONVENTIONAL SKETCHBOOK
Mixed Media Classes With Sharon Epstein
January 14th 2010 to February 18th 2010,
Thursdays 9:30-12:30
$235 + $65 Material Fee

At the Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op
401 Richmond St. W, Studio 109
www.textilestudio.ca

This course will enable you to make the most out of using a sketchbook practice, develop images, observe and experiment with materials and ideas. Students will be encouraged to use drawing; print-making, resists, transfers and collage. The course will look at the purpose of the [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Make a peasant dress from a man’s shirt (December 3)

rosalyn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:26:51 +0000

Make a Peasant Dress from a Men’s Shirt

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Scadding Court Community Centre
707 Dundas St. W. (at the corner of Dundas and Bathurst), Room 4
Cost: $30
The pattern is included for this lesson.

Scadding Court Community Centre is offering a class where students will learn how to recycle a man’s shirt into a girl’s peasant dress.

In this class you will:

* Learn to join seams using a flat seam.
* Learn to sew a French seam.
* Cut and sew a Raglan [...]

GET SCHOOLED: 3-hour Crochet Crash Course (November 26)

rosalyn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:23:38 +0000

Learn to crochet in 3 hours at the Knit Café!

Bring a 5mm hook or larger, and some yarn to match (you can buy what you need at the Knit Café).

Call the Knit Café to register.

There are still a few spots [...]

GET SCHOOLED: One Day Screen Printing Workshops (November-December)

rosalyn — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:17:50 +0000

one day screen printing workshop

Spend an afternoon screen printing your designs on paper and fabric using photo emulsion. All printing supplies will be provided – all you will need to bring is your own designs – blank cards, notebooks, t-shirts, tote bags, fabric etc. No experience required.
Class limited to three people

Class dates:
Saturday November 14, 11-3pm
Saturday November 21, 11-3pm
Saturday December 12, 11-3pm
Sunday December 13, 11-3pm

Price: $95
a non-refundable 50% deposit is required to secure your spot

please email me if you have any [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Metal + Glass Fall class (October 14)

rosalyn — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:21:55 +0000

Form, Fabricate, Flamework & More!

Metal + Glass at nanopod: Hybrid Studio.

This class covers a range of techniques necessary to get started creating great designs with metal.
Some basics you will learn: working with an oxy/propane torch, forming, soldering, stone-setting, piercing, sawing, lo-tech casting, lost wax (carving/casting), plus mandrel wound glass beads and sculptures! (flameworking). If you are unsure about tools, techniques and materials this is a great way to get started!

Projects include: Copper/enameled pendant, sterling silver ring band, sterling or brass lost wax casting, recycled metal casting, bezel-set stone (ring, [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Felt making workshop @ Shopgirls (Sept. 19 & 20)

Tasha — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:08:04 +0000

By the end of this two-day workshop, you will learn the basics of Wet Felting including Flat Felting, Nuno Felting, and 3D Felting. Each student will also design and make their own piece of hand felted cloth, a decorative felt bowl, a pouch or pocket (ideal for cell phones, iPods, or even an eyeglasses case), and a 3D felted object. This workshop takes place over two days with three hours of felting techniques taught on each day.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20
Time: 1-4 pm
Cost: [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Amigurumi @ the Knit Cafe (October 1)

Tasha — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:16:07 +0000

Crochet cute and cuddly creatures! Amigurumi is a Japanese style of crocheting stuffed animals and anthropomorphic toys.

Learn crochet shaping and modeling techniques to create 3D forms. Students will work stitch a wee owl, but gain the chops to allow their imagination to run amok and invent their own cuddly creatures.

1 session $30, materials not included.
October 1st 6:30-9pm

www.torontoknitcafe.com

GET SCHOOLED: make a lined tote bag @ Scadding Court Community Centre (Aug. 12)

Tasha — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:21:32 +0000

Students will make and take home a lined tote bag.

This workshop is suitable for crafters with some basic sewing experience.

Date and time: Wednesday, August 12, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Class fee: $30
Location: Scadding Court Community Centre
707 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, ON M5T 2W6
(at the corner of Dundas and Bathurst, across the street from Toronto Western Hospital)

Required materials will be forwarded to students upon registration.

To register:
email sawitri@scaddingcourt.org
OR
call 416-392-0335
OR
register in-person at the front desk of Scadding Court Community Centre

GET SCHOOLED: Recycle a shirt AND learn to sew (Aug. 5)

Tasha — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:21:07 +0000

Students will recycle a men’s shirt and go home with at least one drawstring shoe bag, and a pouch. Suitable for beginners with very little sewing experience or experts looking for creative recycling ideas.

•Learn and practice cutting fabric
•Practice sewing seams
•Learn how to sew a French seam
•Learn to topstitch
•Learn how to finish a seam with zig zag stitch

Required materials: men’s shirt, matching thread (optional).

Wednesday, August 5, 6 pm – 9 pm $30

at Scadding Court Community Centre
707 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, ON [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Weaving and Craft Camp @ Wise Daughters (August 2009)

Tasha — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:37:23 +0000

Weaving Made Easy
Monday, August 10, 6:30 – 9:30
Make your own loom and explore the ancient tradition of cloth making. You’ll learn basic weaving skills you can build on to create your own textile designs.
$60 includes all materials.

Arts & Crafts Camp – Crafting with a Twist
August 10 – 14, 10:00 – 12:00 daily
Hands-on, creative crafts for ages 8 – 14. Sewing, stamping, altered books and paper craft, bead-making, multi-media trading cards and more.
Only $100 per week, including all materials.

Wise Daughters Craft Market

Local [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Animation workshops @ NFB Mediatheque (July & August)

Tasha — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:49:55 +0000

Beginnner Animation Workshop for Adults

July 23, 6pm to 9pm, $5

Co-presented by the NFB Mediatheque and the Toronto Animated Image Society.

Ever want to crash a kid’s workshop? Now’s your chance! Experiment with classical animation techniques to bring your ideas to the big screen.

For adults 18 years of age or older.

Pre-registration required. To register, call Merrill Matthews at 416.973.7114 or email m.matthews@NFB.ca

Week-long Animation Camps ages 8-16

During our Summer Day Dreams animation camps, participants learn about the filmmaking process and work in teams to create their very own [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Adult Summer Art Classes @ C1 Artspace (various dates in July and August; first class July 20)

Tasha — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:14:40 +0000

Get creative at C1 art space!

ADULT SUMMER ART CLASSES

3 HOUR INTRO WORKSHOPS

$60 each or $50 each for 3 or more sessions (taxes and materials included)

ENCAUSTIC
Wed, July 22 from 6:30 to 9:30pm or Sun. Aug. 9 from 2:30 to 5:30pm

ACRYLIC EXPLORATION
Mon., July 20 from 6:30 to 9:30pm or Sat., Aug. 22 from 2:30 to 5:30pm

COLLAGE
Tues., Aug. 25 from 6:30 to 9:30pm

SILK SCREENING

DRAWING FLUID & STENCIL

Thurs., Aug. 6 from 6:30 to 9:30pm or Sun., Aug. 16 from 2:30 to 5:30pm

PHOTO EMULSION
Mon., Aug.10 from 6:30 to 9:30 [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Summer Art Camp @ Handworkstudio (July 21, 22, 23)

Tasha — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:29:52 +0000

Summer Art Camp – July 21, 22, 23

10:00-12:00
Ages 4-8
$115 includes materials
Summer is a great time for kids to have fun learning new skills that are both artistic and practical. In this three-day workshops students will create paintings, drawings and learn to felt.

12:30-2:30
Ages 9-13 (Adults Welcome)
$115 includes materials
We will sew a needle book, felt a pin cushion and complete two paintings.

Class size is limited to five students… don”t miss out!
To register please call or go to…
www.handworkstudio.ca

Kathie Young [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Sewing classes @ Sew Be It Studio (various dates in July & August)

Tasha — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:15:11 +0000

Beginner Sewing

If you have never sewn before, never thread a needle or held a thimble, this is the class for you.
Master your fear of machines! In this course, you’ll learn the fundamental stitches and the uses of needles, work on small projects to increase your level of comfort with the sewing machine and serger. Students will also learn different types of hand stitching and seam finishing. You will also learn how to use commercial patterns, how to take a full set of measurements, and about [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Summer Art Classes, Studio Spaces & Jobs at Toronto School of Art

jen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:58:20 +0000

Toronto School of Art
www.tsa-art.ca

Ryoichi Nakamura, a participant in the Independent Summer Residency, at work in his studio.

Register NOW for SUMMER courses:

8 week term: http://www.tsa-art.ca/Courses/Calendar/98

One week Intensives: http://www.tsa-art.ca/Courses/Calendar/94

New this year – Summer 3 day workshops

July 6 – 8, 613 Powdered Graphite and Acrylic Glazes with Brian Burnett
July 13 – 15, 617 Chinese Brush Painting with Norman Choo
July 20 – 22, 618 Colour Mixing with Martha Eleen
July 27 – 29, Life Drawing 2 – Structural Bodies with [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Summer craft classes @ Wise Daughters (July, various dates)

Tasha — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:07:25 +0000

Arts & Crafts Camp with a Twist

July 6 – 10 and 13 – 17 from 10 – 12.
Ages 10 – 16.
$100 per week.
Sewing, stamping, bead making, papercraft and much more.

Please register 416-761-1555

Christmas in July, Part One

July 11, 1 – 5 pm
Get an early start on holiday gift-making – economical, personal and fun! Learn to make beeswax candles, applique tea towel, lavender sachet, gift tags and bags. $65 (parts 1 & 2 for $120)

Please register 416-761-1555

Christmas in July, Part Two

July 25, 1 – 5 pm

GET SCHOOLED: Enameling for Beginners @ The Devil’s Workshop (Sept. 5 & 6)

Tasha — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:53:50 +0000

Saturday, Sept 5th & Sunday, Sept 6th
Each day 10am to 5pm (with a 1hr break for lunch)
Total in-class time: 12 hours

We are very pleased to offer you our new Enameling Workshop. In this beginners class you will learn 3 techniques – Sifting & Stenciling, Underglazes & Painting and Cloisonné. Each student will complete up to 3 finished pieces in this 12hr workshop. Our instructor Catherine Crowe has been showing her wares and sharing her very special art with eager students for over 25 years [...]