FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Hiatus Hookups

jen — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:43:43 +0000

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 & [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Wunderkabinet (deadline: July 23, launches: August 28)

jen — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:46:48 +0000

Our dear friend Leah of Toronto Church of Craft and City of Craft is currently living/making cool stuff happen in Berlin. She’d very much like to create some links between the craft worlds here and there – please see her call for your submissions to her latest project below.

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.* [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Got Zoori?! (June 27)

rosalyn — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:34:39 +0000

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 [...]

VENDOR CALL: Meadowvale Village P.S. Fall Fair (September 25)

rosalyn — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:50:20 +0000

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

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 [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Yard Sale Trunk Show (June 13)

rosalyn — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:07:11 +0000

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

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: From the Great Lakes (August-September, deadline: June 9)

rosalyn — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:03:15 +0000

De La Cason Arte Contemporanea is a brand new exhibition space in Venice, Italy and one of the very few in the city that exhibits works by emerging artists.

“From the Great Lakes” will be an exhibition showcasing work by emerging Canadian artists to an international community, curated by Michelle Galletta, an OCAD grad who now lives and works in Venice. This is an open invitation to artists who live in or are from Ontario and are making [...]

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 SCHOOLED: Workshops at Wise Daughters (June)

rosalyn — Sun, 23 May 2010 15:53:31 +0000

Wise Daughters Craft Market
3079B Dundas St. W.
416-761-1555
www.wisedaughters.com

Summertime Vision Board Workshop
Sun, June 6, 1:00 – 5:00
Join life coach Ruth Tamari for this half day workshop where you will create a visual representation of your summertime desires. You will leave with a powerful tool that will continue to motivate you towards achieving your dreams. $60 ($50 each for 2).
Light refreshments will be [...]

VENDOR CALL: Art in the Park 2010 – Call for Entry (deadline: May 21)

rosalyn — Wed, 19 May 2010 04:08:13 +0000

Art in the Park 2010 – Call for Entry

ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER- Entry Deadline: Friday, May 21, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

Annual Outdoor Art Show & Sale

Art in the Park is an annual juried one-day outdoor community arts festival that is held in the parkland surrounding the Scarborough Arts Council. Artists will have the opportunity to connect with the community, sell their work and discuss ideas [...]

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 [...]

CRAFT SHOW: The Creators’ Marketplace Show & Sale (TODAY!)

rosalyn — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:36:47 +0000

Looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift? Or just want to find something really different for yourself?

Come check out over 8400 sq. ft. of original and handmade art, jewellery, toys, clothing, food and more at:

The Creators’ Marketplace Show & Sale
Thornhill Community Centre
7755 Bayview Ave., Markham
Saturday May 1, 2010
12-6 pm

FEATURING:
FREE Parking
FREE Kids Activities
FREE Workshops for guests of all ages!
Balloon art, Face Painting
Silent auction with proceeds going to the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

MEET: KURT LEHNER
Animation Artist for Disney, [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Stitch ‘n’ Kitsch Spring Show ‘n’ Sale (TODAY!)

rosalyn — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:22:58 +0000

In our efforts to support local, sustainable businesses, the Stitch’n’Kitsch Spring Show and Sale is the perfect opportunity to get to know some of our regional gems. You don’t have to worry about fair-trade practices, carbon footprints or child labor when you purchase from this craft collective. It has one rule – everything is handmade. It is free and runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 1 at First United Church, corner of King and William, Uptown Waterloo.

The Stitch’n’Kitsch collective began in 2004 as part of [...]

VENDOR CALL: Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale (September 10-12, deadline May 28)

rosalyn — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:11:52 +0000

Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale dates & hours:
Friday, September 10, 2010, 1.00 – 6.00 p.m.
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Sunday, September 12, 2010, 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.

The Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale is held in downtown Toronto on the same weekend as the Cabbagetown Festival—the weekend after Labour Day. The correct name for the area is Don Vale, but the name Cabbagetown, popularized by the Hugh Garner novel, refers to the habit of its poor residents to grow [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: DIY Natural Cleaning and Craft Fair in Support of That’s Women’s Work (May 8)

rosalyn — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:32:33 +0000

DIY Natural Cleaning Workshop and Craft Fair in support of That’s Women’s Work

Join Tracy of Anarres Health for DIY Natural Cleaning Workshops at a west end craft fair.

Participants will go home with samples of each of 3 products made, with the volunteer demonstrator coming home with a full container of the product s/he demonstrated making.

By donation to That’s Women’s Work, and $1 per participant for materials.

Please bring your own REUSED not new spray bottles and containers. I’ll have [...]

VENDOR CALL: WychCraft Outdoor Market (May-September)

rosalyn — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:10:42 +0000

The WychCraft Outdoor Market: Bringing Toronto’s Saturday shoppers music, tasty treats, and an ever-changing mix of Artists and Artisans offering distinct hand-crafted items.

Time and Location:
Saturdays, 11am-4:30 pm, last weekend in May to the last in September.
611 St Clair Ave., West, at Wychwood Ave., on the lawn of St. Michael & All Angels Church.

About WychCraft Outdoor Artisans Market:

Experience a Fresh mix of Artisans every Saturday! The WychCraft Outdoor Market is a weekly, quality Art and Craft Show. We bring Toronto’s Saturday shoppers live music, tasty treats, [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Celebrate Earth Day and help the monsters help the environment! (Today!)

rosalyn — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:15:19 +0000

Today is the last day to celebrate earth day with monsters!!
Amazing – Check it out!!!

In an effort to help the planet and to combat climate change, the Monster Factory is launching an environmental campaign to celebrate Earth Day. During the week leading up to Earth Day (April 22), Monster Factory will plant a tree for every plush monster purchased online at www.monsterfactory.net.

The Monster Factory is a character toy brand based in Toronto, Canada. The team designs and creates engaging plush monster characters who live in [...]

VENDOR CALL: Queen West Art Crawl (September 18-19, deadline: April 30 & June 4)

rosalyn — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:32:30 +0000

Queen West Art Crawl is currently accepting submissions from artists, artisans and craftspeople who wish to participate in the Trinity Bellwoods Outdoor Art Show & Sale as part of the eighth annual Queen West Art Crawl.

WHEN-Saturday, September 18th and Sunday, September 19th, 2010, 11:00am to 6:00pm

WHERE- Trinity Bellwoods Park, 790 Queen Street West @ Strachan Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

*Participation Fee:*
$175.00 + $8.75 GST = *$183.75* if received by the Early Bird Deadline – April 30th, 2010 at 4pm
$225.00 = $29.25 HST = *$254.25* if received by the [...]

VENDOR CALL: Leslieville Tree Festival (May 15)

rosalyn — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:21:29 +0000

Calling all crafty people to host a table at the Leslieville Tree Festival in beautiful Leslie Grove Park, May 15. Eco-friendliness is the theme of the day, so bring your handmade wares and share your artsy-eco-vision with the world! The event is organized by Councillor Paula Fletcher and LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciaton of Forests).

May 15, 12-4pm
Located in Leslie Grove Park, at Queen St East and Jones Ave

For more information and to register visit www.leaftoronto.org/leslieville-tree-festival.

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Revelry V (April 27)

rosalyn — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:50:10 +0000

REVELRY V: WHERE ARTISTS AND EMERGING COLLECTORS MEET

THE FIFTH ANNUAL ART AUCTION IN SUPPORT OF GALLERY 1313

Gallery 1313 presents Revelry V, its fifth annual art auction and fundraiser.

Attention emerging collectors: This year’s art auction offers you the opportunity to bid on the work of almost 30 artists working in a variety of mediums (sculpture, painting and photography).

We want you first time art buyers, those who have never experienced a live art auction and those who want to add to their collection to join us [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: OCC Maker Shaker (May 5)

rosalyn — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:29:29 +0000

This is it – the biggest craft party of the year!

It’s all about supporting Ontario’s craft community, and you can get in on the excitement by enjoying delightful drinks and delicious treats while bidding on fabulous one-of-a-kind handcrafted items and gift certificates to the best restaurants and hottest shows in town in our silent auction. Gear up, let loose and celebrate the night away – shake it up with a crafty martini or on the dance floor – either way you’ll help get craft on the map by raising [...]

VENDOR CALL: Boutique Night (April 29)

rosalyn — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:24:02 +0000

Temple Sinai Preschool is hosting their 8th annual Boutique Night! Looking for vendors of handmade goods in all categories except jewelry.

April 29th, 4-9 pm at Temple Sinai, 210 Wilson Avenue.

For more information, email Naomi (naomi777 AT rogers DOT com)

GET SCHOOLED: Mother’s Day Glam Tees Workshop (April 21 & May 1)

rosalyn — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:37:30 +0000

Mother’s Day Glam Tees Workshop

Saturday – April 24 &
Saturday – May 1st

Central Eglinton Community Centre
160 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4P 3B5
Tel: (416) 392-0511
Register in person, by phone or email: info@centraleglinton.com

The Mother’s Day Glam Tees Workshop is all about getting together to decorate Tees for Mom. This is a full day workshop jammed packed with great activities to unleash your creativity! You will learn a variety of techniques such as: fabric painting, photo transfer techniques, fabric glittering & stencilled, trendy [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Danforth East Arts Fair (September 18-19, early deadline: April 30)

rosalyn — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:10:55 +0000

The Danforth East Community Association (DECA) invites artisans to participate in the second annual Danforth East Arts Fair, to be held Sept. 18 & 19, 2010. This outdoor arts and crafts fair is held in East Lynn Park, a bustling community hub located on Toronto’s Danforth Avenue between Coxwell and Woodbine.

The show provides artists with a unique opportunity to showcase and sell their work. Our vibrant community is filled with new families, established homeowners and creative folks who are eager to support local artists.

To apply, download [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Bring Your Questions and Brought To You @ XPACE (Mar. 19 & 20)

Tasha — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:22:14 +0000

BRING YOUR QUESTIONS: What’s Next? A Panel Discussion
Friday, 19 March 2010 at 6 PM

Come out to this panel discussion to gain insight and ask questions about the current art environment and how to start out as an artist or designer in the city.

Artists/Designers Xenia Benivolski, Jesjit Gill and Wil Kucey will speak about their approaches to art & design practice in Toronto!

BROUGHT TO YOU
Saturday, 20 March 2010 12- 4 PM

Stop in to this meet n’ greet and get to know your local arts organizations!

Representatives from the [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Huttonville Craft & Antique Show (March 27-28)

rosalyn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:47:55 +0000

54th Annual

HUTTONVILLE CRAFT & ANTIQUE SHOW

Saturday March 27 & Sunday March 28, 2010
10am – 4:30pm

Huttonville Community School
2322 Embleton Road
(just west of Mississauga Road)
Brampton, ON

Admission – $4.00/adult

Featuring 120 Jury Selected Ontario Artisans and Antique Dealers
Find that unique one-of-a-kind item perfect for Mothers Day and Father’s Day!

Presented by:
Huttonville Lions Club
www.huttonvillelions.ca

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 [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Love & Rummage Trunk Show 2 (February 7)

rosalyn — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:17:42 +0000

City of Craft and the workroom present…

The Love & Rummage Trunk Show 2
…and afternoon of locally made crafts and vintage wares with a Valentine’s focus

Sunday, February 7, 2010
NOON-5:00pm
the workroom
1340 Queen Street West

FREE Admission (& free snacks)
http://www.cityofcraft.com/2010/loveandrummage2/index.html

Shop for your sweetie from local handmade wares and crafty rummage items. Started in 2009 out of a respect for quality, local goods and an appreciation for recessionary budgets, the Love and Rummage Trunk [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Quilters’ Week at the Canadian Stage Company (March 1-6)

rosalyn — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:03:26 +0000

Quilters’ Week at the Canadian Stage Company

Celebrate the history of this great art form while contributing to a local charity and seeing some professional theatre. March 1-6 is Quilters’ Week at The Canadian Stage Company’s production of Intimate Apparel—a love story about a gifted seamstress in 1905 New York who sews he savings into a crazy quilt for safekeeping. Bring a square* to contribute to our community crazy quilts at any show during this week and you are able to purchase tickets for prime seats for [...]

FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Vote NOW for the Poppies (last category closes January 30)

jen — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:20:15 +0000

If you haven’t already begun to, head over to Poppytalk to cast your votes for The Poppies, Poppytalk’s virtual awards event celebrating the Handmade Community. Toronto is seriously representin’ in most categories (I would list them here, but I don’t want to miss anyone and risk denying them your vote!) – so head on over and vote local! Note: some categories have closed or close today so don’t dawdle if you want your say.

I am totally honoured to have been asked to sit on the jury in the company of some [...]

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