GET SCHOOLED: Got Zoori?! (June 27)

by rosalyn

Jun 22nd, 2010

got zoori?!

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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CRAFT SHOW: Yard Sale Trunk Show (June 13)

by rosalyn

Jun 11th, 2010

yard sale trunk show

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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EXHIBITION & GET SCHOOLED: Learn about Tenugui (May 26 – July 30)

by angelune

May 28th, 2010

Hey all you japanophiles (I know you’re out there!) go check out the tenugui exhibition at the Japan foundation, and maybe even check out the talk about tenugui design next Thursday.

Kamawanu Shop - Tenugui Exhibition - Japan Foundation

Exhibition Talk: Design Miracle on 3:1 and Joyful Uses of Tenugui
by Kazuhiro Kato, Vice-President, Kamawanu Co. Ltd., Tenugui Distributor, Tokyo

Date: June 3, 2010 (Thursday), 6:30-8:30 P.M. (Doors open at 6:00)
Address: The Japan Foundation, Toronto, 131 Bloor St. W., 2nd floor of the Colonnade Building
Admission: Free
Language: [...]

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SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: More Than Just a Yardage Sale (May 28-29)

by rosalyn

May 18th, 2010

more than just a yardage sale

More Than Just a Yardage Sale

Friday May 28, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday May 29, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


Bargain-hunting fibre addicts will descend on the TMC for the annual More Than Just A Yardage Sale. Created and run by the Museum’s volunteers, the sale is a bonanza for textile aficionados and a major fundraiser for the Museum. Shoppers will [...]

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CRAFTY CHAT: Lecture: Mangoes on Fabric with Sartaj Kaur (May 19)

by rosalyn

May 16th, 2010

Lecture: Mangoes on Fabric with Sartaj Kaur
Wednesday May 19, 6:30 pm

Sartaj Kaur will give a talk on the unique textile art of Kashmir and why it has always been a luxury item. She will discuss history, technique, style, the contemporary market, and how to identify an authentic Kashmir shawl. Sartaj Kaur is the owner of and designer for Kinna Sohna, one of Toronto’s leading boutiques of fine handcrafted textiles.

Free for TMC Members and Full-time students, Non-members $12. Advance tickets may be purchased [...]

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GET SCHOOLED: Workshops at Wise Daughters Craft Market (May)

by rosalyn

Apr 24th, 2010

May Workshops at Wise Daughters


Paper Flowers
Sat, May 1, 1 – 4
Make a gorgeous eco-friendly bouquet of flowers out of coffee filters. $30.

Marbling on Paper
Tues, May 4, 7 – 8 pm
Learn to make beautiful patterns on paper. $30 includes supplies for 3 cards.

Baby Picasso for Infants and Parents
4 Thursdays, May 6 – 27, 10 – 11 am
Enjoy the benefits of early art stimulation as your baby explores using edible paint. For infants [...]

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