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CRAFTY HAPPENING: CrEATe and FEAST Art and Design Micro-Funding Projects (June 8 and June 15, 2011)

tara — Sat, 28 May 2011 01:03:50 +0000

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 [...]

FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Last days of Becky’s kickstarter campaign DONATE by April 27!

jen — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:46:05 +0000

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. [...]

FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Kickstart Becky back into crafty action! (deadline to donate: April 27, 2011)

jen — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:36:31 +0000

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 [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Vintage + Yard Sale (May 29-30)

rosalyn — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:26:48 +0000

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 [...]

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 [...]

VENDOR CALL: Women’s Work Art/Craft/Fashion Sale (May 8

rosalyn — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:02:44 +0000

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 [...]

CRAFTIVISM: fundraise for canadian-nurse delegation to haiti (March 6-7)

rosalyn — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:17:27 +0000

hello!

as a lot of you know, there are some massive mother earth happenings around the world we may or may not know about – most recent – earthquakes in Haiti and now Chile!

My sister and two other colleagues are heading to Haiti for 2 weeks to help volunteer their time and skills to help! They have the opportunity to join a medical team that is being hosted by ACTS. ACTS is partnered with Operation Hope for Haiti’s Children. For more information, please visit

CRAFTY HAPPENING: SHOP for the CAUSE: The Sequel (Tonight! January 29)

rosalyn — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:44:20 +0000

Please join us this Friday night for a discount shopping party & silent auction to benefit the Red Cross’ HAITI Earthquake Fund.

SHOP for the CAUSE: The Sequel is a showcase of all the leftover lovelies from our Shop for the Cause fundraiser on Saturday (which raised over $13.5K!). Lots of fab goodies left…

We’re selling off the remaining loot from local designers and shops as well as some swish silent auction items & services this Friday night to bump up our total donation. Tons under $40!

Refreshments will be served [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Swarovski’s Stars for Wishes Workshops (November-December)

rosalyn — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:12:50 +0000

For the fifth consecutive year, Swarovski will be hosting the Stars for Wishes Workshops at the Toronto Eaton Centre from 10:00am to 12:00pm starting Saturday, November 21st and running each Saturday until December 12th. These workshops are a great spot for families to get into the holiday spirit, have a little fun and give something back this holiday season!

At the workshop, you and your family can create your own personalized ornaments under the light of the Swarovski Crystal Wish Tree. For $20, children receive a kit [...]

VENDOR CALL: Norman Ingram’s Holiday Show and Sale (November 26)

rosalyn — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:26:44 +0000

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009
Time: 5:00-9:00pm
Booth cost: $50 for a 5′ X 8′ space and a skirted 2′ X 6′ table
Location: Norman Ingram Public School
50 Duncairn Rd (map)
North York, Ontario

Norman Ingram Public School first held this event two years ago and it was a wonderful success. We attracted many people from our community in addition to those from our school.

This year the total number of vendors will be 23. A seasonal tea room will also be [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Gargantuan Garage Sale & Open Art Studio Show (May 31)

rosalyn — Fri, 29 May 2009 02:54:16 +0000

Methinks Presents’ 2nd annual GARGANTUAN Garage Sale BBQ Corn Roast series slams into Project 165‘s next Open Studio Peekaboo and spills into Kensington Market’s Car Free Sunday for an amazing day of art and insane bargains! – Wha?!

Proceeds of this event help fund Project 165 operations and Methinks Presents’ next traveling art project – Collective Action Expedition 09 and We Made a Deal with the Devil show – which tours across Central and Eastern Canada for the month of August.

Gargantuan [...]

VENDOR CALL: Where Did You Get That? Craft Show (October 25)

rosalyn — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Show Date: Sunday October 25, 2009
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: 323 Moore Street, Cambridge ON (map)
Admission: $2.00

This show is being sponsored by the Cambridge Alzheimer Society with proceeds going towards their causes.

Interested in being a part of the show?
Please contact CH Candle Making for more information: info@chcandlemaking.ca | www.chcandlemaking.ca

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Valentines Day with Worn Fashion Journal (♥ February 14 ♥)

rosalyn — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:12:51 +0000

Got nothing planned tonight with your loves and/or
your homegirls and homeboys??
You definitely can’t go wrong with some sweet karaoke!!!! sing your heart out!!

WORN FASHION JOURNAL
you to sing your heart out at
HEARTBREAK KARAOKE

Join WORN FASHION JOURNAL on

♥ VALENTINE’S DAY ♥
and exorcise your heartache in the most dignified way possible…

BY SINGING IN FRONT OF STRANGERS.

You, too, can experience this transformative power.

And if sharing a microphone
with a hundred other people isn’t enough

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Propeller’s annual Valentine’s Show fundraiser (February 4-15, reception: February 5)

jen — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:50:00 +0000

SWEET TALK

Dates: February 4 – 15, 2009
Reception: Thursday February 5, 7-10pm
Delivery of artwork: Saturday, January 31, 12noon-6pm
Location: 984 Queen Street West, Toronto ON, M6L 1H1

Call for submissions for Propeller’s annual Valentine’s Show fundraiser. Artwork created based on the inspiration of the traditional Valentine candies as in our illustration. Work should reflect any of; the colour, shape or sayings that can be found on these candies. Candies [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: Propeller Centre Recession-Proof Art Show (December 3-21, Reception: Dec. 5)

jen — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:33:00 +0000

OPENS TONIGHT!