Toronto Craft Alert

This just in (to me, at least!): Tomorrow night the AGO, the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre will present a screening of Joyce Wieland’s film works in celebration of the launch of her DVD box set.  If you aren’t familiar with her fantastic experimental films, some of you may know of the famous “Reason over Passion” quilted cotton wall hanging which Pierre Trudeau bought and hung on the wall of his home (that being his personal motto).  Even Wieland’s film works are decidedly crafty as she [...]

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We should be hearing more from Lisa post OOAK show (she is consumed by pre-show production as I’m sure a bunch of you are!), but here is a little missive from her seeking vendors for her great classic theatre/craft show mash-up:

Movies & Makers: A Spring Arts and Craft Show at the Fox Theatre Wants You!

When? Saturday May 14, 2011
What? A diverse mix of local makers of fine, cool, funky, sassy art and craft selling their wares at the stunning Fox Theatre in the Beaches. The sale is from 11am [...]

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Sooo excited to see some Megan Whitmarsh (pictured below) live! The rest of the show looks pretty great too….

Narwhal Art Projects is pleased to present Atlas Findings, a group exhibition negotiating new possibilities in modern landscapes. Leon Benn, Jacob Whibley, Megan Whitmarsh, Paul Wackers, Tessar Lo and Peter Mettler offer peripheral views from distant lines, sharing explorations of modern landscapes through painting, collage, embroidery and film. Their constructed environments form six unique visions of the world surrounding us, communicating unique perspectives ranging from joyful optimism, futuristic imaginations, deep introspection, insightful [...]

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GirlCanCreate.com and the Fox Theatre are hosting a local art and craft show on November 21st. From 10am-4pm we will showcase the work of local artisans and at 4:30pm we’ll be screening Handmade Nation, a documentary on the burgeoning craft movement (http://www.handmadenationmovie.com).

The craft show is free and the film is only $6 for member and $8 for non-members.

So come out on November 21st get your Christmas shopping done early, all while supporting the local artisans.

For more details visit the Movies & Makers blog at http://www.movies-and-makers.blogspot.com/

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Movies & Makers:

An Arts and Craft Holiday Show at the Fox Theatre Wants You!

When? November 21, 2009

What? A diverse mix of local makers of fine, cool, funky, sassy art and craft selling their wares at the stunning Fox Theatre in the Beaches. The sale is from 10am to 4pm, followed by Faythe Levine’s Documentary, “Handmade Nation” at 4:30pm.

Fox Theatre together with GirlCanCreate is looking for a variety of makers. Whether you make jewelry, clothes, art, stuffies, zines, buttons…we want you. Please note that we cannot accept [...]

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Discover the magic of animation together!

FALL FOR FALL!
Hands-on animation workshops for families
Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4

It’s that time of year again: the chill in the air means the leaves will start tumbling down. Using 2D clay animation, make them change colours as they fall to the ground. We’ll show you how!

The first full weekend of every month, join us for one of our hands-on family animation workshops, featuring a new theme and technique each time.

Can’t Sit Still workshop for children ages 3 [...]

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