Toronto Craft Alert

Image Courtesy of the FEAST Toronto Blog

Most people who know me know that my two favourite things in the whole wide world are art and food. Needless to say these two events/fundraisers caught my eye when perusing the latest Instant Coffee broadcast in my inbox. Micro-funding seems to have become a hot topic in the world of art and design over the past year and a bit, no doubt as a [...]

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Rust in Pieces, Boris Carloff
by the men and women of the Misanthrope Specialty Co.

You may recall this recent post about Becky’s Kickstarter drive to raise funds to embark on her seasonal craft journey across North America.  Well, the deadline is coming up in less than a week, and though she has made some amazing progress ($5474 at time of posting) she still needs your help to reach her $6500 goal by April 27.  [...]

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A still from Becky’s Kickstarter video.  Watch it here!

If you’ve engaged in grassroots craft activity in Toronto (or hell, Bruno, Saskatchewan or Arlington, Virginia), you’ve probably encountered Becky Johnson.  Beyond running the sweetie pie press (her full-time button, zine, crochet neckwarmer, and miscellaneous multiples business) which she tables around town at various shows, Becky has brought you crafty action that includes: The Good Catch Craft Fair series, Trunk Shows at the workroom,  and all manner of activities related to City of Craft – including [...]

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Freedom needs major renovations and space!
Help us purge our basement of all it’s goodies and improve Chi.

May 29th and 30th from 1pm – 7pm.
Everything at least 50% OFF
$5 and under tables
T-shirts $10 – $17
Lots of home décor pieces – pay what you can.
VINTAGE 5-10-15 dollar bins!
higher priced items 40% OFF!

All proceeds will go toward helping renovate Freedom’s [...]

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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 [...]

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Vendors Needed! – for That’s Women’s Work! Craft/ Art/ Fashion Sale

What: We’re looking for Vendors for the Craft/ Art/ Fashion Sale – a fundraising event for That’s Women’s Work!
Vendors can rent various size tables to display their wares. Great table rates!

When: Saturday May 8, 2010 (Saturday before Mother’s Day) from 5:00p.m. -8:00p.m.
Where: 214 Wright Avenue
Emmanuel Howard Park Church Gym
(Corner of Roncesvalles & Wright Ave.)
Notes: Vendors are welcome to set up their tables at 4:30 p.m. and take them down by [...]

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