Toronto Craft Alert

This month we have another stellar line up of workshops for crafters and crafty biz people (including a cool new demo series) from Wise Daughters, and a unique opportunity to own some incredible rugs like the ones pictured above from Afghanistan. Read on for February news from our darling sponsors!

Please contact sponsors directly to sign up for classes or with any questions related to their listings.

Textile Museum of Canada
www.textilemuseum.ca
55 Centre Ave
Toronto, ON M5G 2H5
news@textilemuseum.ca

The Textile Museum of [...]

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With everything that goes on in this city for culture vultures and art/craft fiends, it’s easy to take things for granted. Take craft workshops at Harbourfront Centre, for example– there are an amazing variety of them taught by incredible local craftspeople, yet I often find myself forgetting about them and then having these eureka moments of rediscovery. The city is full of fantastic workshops like these that happen seasonally…lets take advantage of them to ensure that they always [...]

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image courtesy of nanopod: hybrid studio

As the keenly observant may have noticed, some of the sponsors listed on the right sidebar have been with us for a very long time – keeping our fees paid for and our website free for all.  We really couldn’t have made it this far without them, and we have invited these crafty heroes to share their monthly happenings with you guys.  Here are a few highlights for March – the full listings can be found on our Sponsor News page which we will [...]

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In these classes, children will improve hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills.

They will learn hand sewing techniques from how to thread a needle, sewing on two and four holed buttons and easy basting stitches and more.

They will also learn basic operation of a sewing machine, including threading, needle replacement and bobbin winding.
Projects include:
Bookmark
Needle Book
Soft Toy

For more information on classes, go to sewintoronto.com
Location: Dundas West and Keele
Contact:

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Learn to sew and brush up on your sewing skills this summer at Scadding Court Community Centre (707 Dundas Street West)

The following classes are great for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on their sewing skills. All classes are $30 each.

Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Thursday, June 24, 6-9pm
Learn the basics and make a cutlery holder.

Basic Alterations
Thursday, July 8, 2010, 6-9pm
Save some cash by learning to hem your clothes and [...]

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New summer classes at Sew Be It Studio
call: 416-481-7784

Tailoring 101 – Tailoring is a craft that requires precision and attention to detail. In seven weeks, students will learn the fine art of tailoring to create the perfect jacket. Learn the tricks of the trade from a professional tailor!

This course will cover how to achieve the proper jacket fit, methods for inserting the set- in sleeves, shaping the collar, shoulder pads application, pad stitching, welt pocket, and properly attaching the [...]

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