SPONSOR NEWS: September 2011

jen — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:16:32 +0000

After a long hot summer it’s back2skool for our dedicated TCA sponsors! Check out what is going down at Wise Daughters in September and beyond. Those of you looking to freshen up your stock of craft supplies should definitely take note of the Handmaker Heaven Trunk Sale on Sept. 30 where you’ll find some major deals.

WISE DAUGHTERS CRAFT MARKET
www.wisedaughters.com
3079B Dundas St. W.
416-761-1555
wisedaughters@sympatico.ca

Stitches from the Start – Beginner Knitting
Thurs, Sept 8, 15, 22 from 7:00 – [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Bunny Head Needle Felting Workshop @ bookhou (April 16, 2011)

jen — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:56:23 +0000

This picture kind of kills me with cuteness…I had to post about this bunnyhead felting workshop at bookhou. My kinda easter fun!

needle felting workshop with midori sukurai
the class will be focusing on making a bunny head
it would make a great object or you can sew on a pin back and it can be a brooch.

all materials for the workshop are included
the class is limited to 8 participants.

DATE: Saturday April 16, 2011
TIME: 11:00-1:30pm

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: Classes at the Knit Cafe (May)

rosalyn — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:17:12 +0000

Here at the Knit Cafe we are very excited to be offering the workshop “Introduction to Rug Hooking” for the very first time! Come and try out this amazing craft.

Wednesday May 26, 6:30-9pm
@The Knit Cafe

You can make more then rugs when you learn to rug hook. You can also make rugs and that is pretty neat! Wall art, cushion covers, trivets and coasters are only some of [...]

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: Classes at Passionknit (April)

rosalyn — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:59:26 +0000

April Classes at Passionknit
3355 Yonge St. 416-322-0688
info@passionknit.ca
www.passionknit.ca

For pictures of each project, please check out:
http://fibreperson.blogspot.com

Felting 101 – Slippers Adult/Baby
Thurs. Apr. 8, 7 – 9pm or Wed. Apr. 14, 7 – 9 pm

This class is geared toward those interested in how to felt their knitting. Participants in the class will be working on a pair of slippers or baby booties while the instructor demonstrates and explains the principals of felting knitted items. The pattern for [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Nest & Egg Felting Workshop (March 30)

rosalyn — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:58:00 +0000

Tuesday March 30, 6:30-9pm
Cost: $55.00, all materials included.

Register in advance for this exciting Spring Workshop at Bluebird Handmade. Learn both techniques of wet felting and needle felting. 50% deposit required with booking.

Bluebird Handmade
986 Bathurst Street
416-535-3232
info@bluebirdhandmade.com
www.bluebirdhandmade.com

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

toronto craft alert — 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 [...]

GET SCHOOLED: February workshops at Wise Daughters Craft Market (February 2009)

jen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:36:17 +0000

February workshops at Wise Daughters Craft Market

Please drop in or phone to register as space is limited.

Location: 3079B Dundas St. W. Phone: 416-761-1555

Absolute Beginner Knitting Workshop
Wed, Feb 17, 7:00 – 9:30
Melissa McColl will teach you to cast on, knit and purl.
$55 includes full kit to complete a cozy scarf.

Raucous Resin Workshop
Part One: Sat, Feb 6, 1:00 – 3:00
Part Two: Wed, Feb 10, 6:00 – 7:30

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Billi Jo Cox of bJo Designs will show you [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Upcoming events and workshops at Wise Daughters (January 9-30)

rosalyn — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:44:55 +0000

All events and workshops are held at:
Wise Daughters Craft Market
3079B Dundas St. W.
www.wisedaughters.com

EVENTS:

Opening Reception – Illusions
Saturday, January 9, 4 – 6 pm

Meet Wendo van Essen at the opening of her solo felt, wire and mixed media exhibition of portraits and sculpture.

“We see what we want to see, but sometimes things aren’t quite what they seem”.

Weekly Sit ‘n’ Stitch
Wise Daughters Craft Market weekly Sit ‘n’ Stitch moves to Tues evenings [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Felted Penguin Decoration @ Bluebird Handmade (Dec. 15)

toronto craft alert — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:12:23 +0000

Join us at Bluebird Handmade to felt an adorable Penquin Decoration.
Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00p.m.
$ 40.00 Age 12+
986 Bathurst St.
416 535-3232 (space is limited)

GET SCHOOLED: Felting Workshops with Kathie Young (December 5-20)

rosalyn — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:36:19 +0000

Pillbox Hat Felting Workshop

Saturday December 5th
12:30-5:30
$95 includes material
www.etsy.com/shop/poupees

Sunday Felting Classes for Children

December 6, 13, 20
11:00-12:30
Ages 9 – 12
($30 per class/includes materials)
Holiday Ornament Workshop…
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17263857

to register…..
www.handworkstudio.ca
or call
Kathie Young
416-304-0647
Harbour Squareto register
www.handworkstudio.ca

416-304-0647

GET SCHOOLED: Holiday Workshops for Adults (November 28-29)

rosalyn — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:40:30 +0000

Holiday Workshops for Adults (Painting & Felting)

Holiday Watercolour Cards Workshop
Saturday November 28th
1:00 – 2:30
$30 includes material

Holiday Gnome/Doll Felting Workshop
Saturday November 29th
10:00 – 4:00
$95 includes material

to register, please visit: www.handworkstudio.ca
or call Kathie Young at 416-304-0647

GET SCHOOLED: November classes @ Cedar Ridge Creative Centre

toronto craft alert — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:32:50 +0000

Relief Printmaking

This two-day 12 hour workshop is designed as an introduction to relief printmaking. Participants will explore and experiment and have the opportunity to learn different techniques through a number of demonstrations and hands on experimentation. There will also be the opportunity to look at the work of other printmakers. Each participant will create a black and white print plus a multi-coloured reduction print. Printing will be done using water based and oil based inks. All prints will be hand printed. There will be a [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Felting Class with Kathie Young (October-November)

rosalyn — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:13:15 +0000

Little Purse Workshop @ Handwork Studio
October 21, 2009, 1:00-4:00

$45 includes materials

Felt Baby Angel / Baby Gnome Workshop @ Handwork Studio
November 1, 2009, 1:00-4:00

Take some time out to relax for a few hours overlooking the waterfront. Come join our intimate group of felters at 33 Harbour Square. These soft, warm, natural baby angels/gnome are approximately 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches tall. They make a delicate toy or ornament.
$45 includes materials
To register click here

Felt Soft Sculpture Workshop [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Knitted & felted doll workshops at Bluebird Handmade (October 6 & 8)

jen — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:00:25 +0000

Felting a Pea Pod Baby

Beginner and more experienced felters are invited to learn step by step wet and needlefelting techniques to make a sweet pea pod baby.

Tuesday October 6th
7:00-9:00p.m.

$35.00 Materials Included

Knitted Root Children

Join us at Bluebird Handmade to make little root children dolls. Beginner and more experienced knitters are welcome.

Thursday October 8th
7:00-9:00p.m.

$15.00 for instruction only
Materials sold seperatly.

To register, contact:

BLUEBIRD HANDMADE
986 Bathurst St
416 535 3232
info@bluebirdhandmade.com
http://www.bluebirdhandmade.com

EXHIBITION: World of Threads Festival – International Fibre Art (September 18 – October 4)

rosalyn — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:19:04 +0000

World of Threads Festival
September 18 – October 4, 2009

We invite you to Oakville’s biennial celebration of international contemporary and traditional fibre arts. This year we have 14 exhibitions with 90+ artists from 12 countries and 8 provinces.

The Common Thread International Juried Exhibition is the flagship event of the Festival. This year we had 215 entries from sixteen countries and eight provinces. The jurors had difficult decisions to make on jury day. Due to the quality of the pieces received, a decision was made to expand the Common Thread into [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Felt baby angel workshop @ the harbourfront (Sept. 6)

toronto craft alert — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:44:45 +0000

Sunday September 6, 2009, 1:00-4:00
Take some time out to relax for few hours down by the waterfront. Come join our intimate group of felters at 33 Harbour Square. These soft, warm, natural baby angels are approximately 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches tall. They make a delicate toy or ornament.
$45 includes materials

To register please call or go to…
www.handworkstudio.ca

Kathie Young
416-304-0647

GET SCHOOLED: Felt Poupee Workshop @ Handwork Studio (July 15, August 15)

toronto craft alert — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:31:36 +0000

The soft felted material of felt poupee creates a warm surface for displaying hats, and allows milliners to pin their creation to the head.

Felt Poupee Workshop
Wednesday July 15th, 2009

Saturday August 15th, 2009
10:00-4:00
$115 per class/includes materials
Kits available

To register please call or go to…

www.handworkstudio.ca

Kathie Young

416-304-0647
33 Harbour Square

GET SCHOOLED: Tea Cozy Felting Workshop @ Handworks Studio (July 6)

toronto craft alert — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:42:30 +0000

Felted Tea Cozy

Monday July 6th, 2009
10:00-2:30
$75 per class/includes materials

To register please go to…

Toronto Craft Alert » Felting