VENDOR CALL: Dia De Los Muertos Craft Fair (show: October 23, deadline: May 28)

by Toronto Craft Alert

Feb 17th, 2010

Wicked all day Craft Show with live performances and music @ The El Mocambo

We’re looking for any vendors ( or performers ) that consider their work “unusual”. The festival has a Day of the dead theme & will feature burlesque, and sideshow acts as well as live music from rock, rockabilly & industrial bands.
Vendor Applications will be accepted until May 28th.

For application information email Erin or join our Facebook Group.

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SHOP CRAFTY: Valentine’s at the Distillery District’s Case Goods Warehouse (February 13)

by Toronto Craft Alert

Feb 12th, 2010

The Perfect Handmade Gift for Valentine’s at the Distillery District’s Case Goods Warehouse!

Enjoy sweet treats while you shop our diverse collection of gifts available at the Case Goods Warehouse. Let us guide you in choosing the perfect something special for your sweetheart this year.

Shop with your heart and buy locally handmade!

Featuring: jewellery, clothing, leather goods, handbags, fine art, photographs, furniture, home decor and printmaking!

The Case Goods Warehouse
Building 74, The Distillery DIstrict
55 Mill St., Toronto
www.casegoodswarehouse.com

Note: At Tank Jewelry & Beads, they’ll be offering 20% off all [...]

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CRAFT SHOW: Love & Rummage Trunk Show 2 (February 7)

by rosalyn

Feb 3rd, 2010

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City of Craft and the workroom present…

The Love & Rummage Trunk Show 2
…and afternoon of locally made crafts and vintage wares with a Valentine’s focus

Sunday, February 7, 2010
NOON-5:00pm
the workroom
1340 Queen Street West

FREE Admission (& free snacks)
http://www.cityofcraft.com/2010/loveandrummage2/index.html

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Shop for your sweetie from local handmade wares and crafty rummage items. Started in 2009 out of a respect for quality, local goods and an appreciation for recessionary budgets, the Love and Rummage Trunk [...]

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GET SCHOOLED: Sunday Painting, Drawing & Handwork Classes (February-March)

by rosalyn

Jan 23rd, 2010

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Sunday Painting, Drawing & Handwork Classes

February 14 – March 7th, 10:00- 11:00
Ages 5-7
(4-weeks –$100 includes materials)

Valentine Bead Workshop for Adults
February 14, 11:30 – 2:00
$45

to register …
www.handworkstudio.ca

PDF Instructions for Felt Valentine Beads…
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38570779

416-304-0647
Harbour Square
M5J 2G2

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VENDOR CALL: Craft Cabaret call for Artists (Feb 9, deadline: Jan 19)

by Toronto Craft Alert

Jan 4th, 2010

The 2nd annual Craft Cabaret is being held in Waterloo at the fabulous Starlight Club. An evening event with saucy, sweet one-of-a-kind crafts and sexy entertainment. Just in time for valentines day! Event starts at 8pm.

Find the application here:  http://www.craftcabaret.ca

Contact: contact@craftcabaret.ca

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FROM THE DESK OF TCA: A belated happy 20-dime!*

by Toronto Craft Alert

Jan 3rd, 2010

*expression courtesy of intern Caitlyn

Unlike these amazing holiday jumpers knit by Welsh Nan Norma Bousfield (centre), we’ve been a little quiet here at TCA, recovering from an intensely crafty December and getting our house in order for 2010.  But fear not, we’ll be back posting & bringing news to your inbox in full effect very shortly.

We hope you all had a super awesome holiday and wish you peace, love, and crafts for 2010!!!


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