Toronto Craft Alert

It’s official: We’re on a six month hiatus from posting on the site, to return in January 2011.

While we’re off, here are some ways to stay in the crafty loop & continue to spread your own news:

TCA FORUM:  We’ve added all of our usual posting categories (e.g. Vendor Calls, Get Schooled) and have kept some of the more social categories up as well (e.g. Crafting Advice, Crushes and Inspiration).  We really encourage y’all to use this community tool to connect, inspire & [...]

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Located inside the incredible bastel lounge that is La Bastellerie in Berlin’s Kreuzberg neighbourhood, The Wunderkabinet will house a very special collection of handmade curiosities from parts near and very far.* [...]

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Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010  Time: 2-5pm
Materials: Please bring 3 L-size T-shirts and scissors
Cost: $30 (Includes Zoori making instruction) 10 seats available!
Please sign up at theknitcafe@hotmail.com or 416-533-5648

ZOORI is our original interpretation of the traditional Japanese “zouri”, simply means “cloth sandals”. These are worn by traditional Japanese more than 200 years ago. However, recently they have gained back the popularity in Japan, but this time round, the sandals are all made with variety of fabrics such as [...]

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September 25, 2010, 11:00am to 3:00pm
Meadowvale Village Public School, 890 Old Derry Road W., Mississauga, ON seeks vendors for its annual Community Fun Fair.

Registration fee is $45 for one 8 ft. table plus a donation to the school’s silent auction. Applications will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach capacity at 30 tables. You must submit application with payment.

For more information and application, contact Leanne Hamaguchi at lhamaguchi@hotmail.com

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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 [...]

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It’s almost summertime, and the workroom is hosting another fantastic trunk show! The Yard Sale Trunk Show is taking place on Sunday June 13 from 12-5 pm. 

 
More than 15 local crafty vendors will be taking part in this indoor/outdoor yard sale/craft show. Buy local handmade goods and some incredible rummage. Enjoy the workroom’s amazing backyard and have some delicious free snacks. Have your photo taken in our outdoor photo booth by

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