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GET SCHOOLED: Valentine’s Craft Workshops at the Design Exchange (February 1st, 2012; 6:30-8:30pm and February 11th, 2012; 12-3pm)

tara — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:46:47 +0000

Lots of fantastic things have been happening at the Design Exchange as of late. Last week, I attended a screening there, where I learned about these great little Valentine’s-oriented workshops happening within the next few weeks, held in partnership with awesome locals Preloved and The Japanese Paper Place. Click the links below to save your spot…

Valentine’s Day at the DX  !

Share the Love with Preloved
February 1, 2012
6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street, Toronto
$85 / person
$75 [...]

FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Holiday Wind Down

jen — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:06:33 +0000

Trimming our insane tree (filled to the gills with handmade love – thanks friends!)

Hi guys,

Well, I have been rooting around for something to post about and I have to admit, I think the focus part of my brain has already left for vacation. Recent days have been filled with holiday baking and candy making, trying to ready our very unfinished (and apocalyptically messy) house for hosting a big Christmas Eve family dinner, and getting a room ready for a first visit to our first [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Bohemian Wrapsody @ City of Craft 2011 (December 10, 2011)

jen — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:17 +0000

I mentioned this workshop briefly earlier this week, but thought I’d let you all know in more detail what myself & my pal Day will be going over in our DIY gift wrapping workshop at City of Craft tomorrow (!).

Bohemian Wrapsody
With Jen and Day
Saturday December 10th, 2011 – 4:00pm-6:00pm
At City of Craft 2011
The Theatre Centre , 1087 Queen Street West

Found some amazing, made-by-hand gifts for your special someones at City of Craft? Don’t dull your giftly treasures [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Crafternoon Tea (November 26, 2011)

jen — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:27:09 +0000

Soy candles by Amy’s Place

Crafternoon Tea was the very first craft show I sold at in Toronto, and as someone who loves tea, tea-related treats, and customers with a geniune appreciation for handmade works, it was a great experience for me. Now in its 7th year, CT is still bringing sweet treats and handmade holiday goodness to the east end. Read on for details, and check out the poster at the bottom for a primer on independent holiday shows happening all over [...]

SPONSOR NEWS: November 2011

jen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:54:29 +0000

Holy moly, I can’t believe it’s November already….which for many of us means time to start crafting for the holidays (or putting together our handmade gift lists). The sponsor listings below present some possibilities for both approaches.

Needlefelted fox, Lesley-Anne Green Collectables (available at the 2011 One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale)

2011 One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale
www.oneofakindshow.com/toronto
Direct Energy Centre
100 Princes’ Boulevard
416-960-3680

We’ve turned up the STAR POWER at the 2011 [...]

VENDOR CALL: Frost Bite, The Bazaar of the Bizarre (deadline: October 31st, 2011; show: December 11)

jen — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:14:41 +0000

This call for vendors caught my eye in the forum on this first sub-zero morning with its crunchy grass, frosty rooftops, and visual breath. Frostbite feels like a very real possibility all of a sudden. If you make stuff with a dark or slightly off kilter sensibility, hustle and get your vendor app in by Halloween!

Dear Artist,

Plastik Wrap have decided to organize a winter edition of our popular event: The Bazaar of the Bizarre. As you might now, this popular event [...]

VENDOR CALL: Niagara Holiday Market (November 25, 2011 – January 1, 2012; application deadline: October 28)

jen — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:04:00 +0000

Growing up as a non-Christmas celebrator, I’ll admit to harbouring a certain amount of cranky attitude about the holiday for much of my youth. A month and a half of tacky tinsel, red and green everything, jammed malls, non-stop Christmas-themed sitcoms, friends being stressed about present-buying (not to mention getting huge presents!) did not inspire holiday cheer for someone watching from the sidelines. My icy Scrooge-like heart experienced a serious meltdown however when I found myself in Prague’s main [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Pysanky @ the workroom (March 20 & April 11, 2011)

jen — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:10:59 +0000

Photo credit: Rosalyn Faustino

I can’t believe it’s almost pysanky time of year again! As some of you may recall, I did an interview with Andrei, pysanky instructor, last year about the Ukranian craft of egg dying. I just happened to be in the workroom while the class was taking place and was pretty bummed to have missed out on it. Roz - who participated in the workshop - was kind enough to show me the ropes in our own little workshop and I made the egg pictured above. [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Of Love and Rummage by Celine Kim

Toronto Craft Alert — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:29:40 +0000

Celine took some lovely snaps of the 3rd annual Love and Rummage Trunk Show at the workroom this past Sunday, peeking in to makers’ trunks and catching some sweet moments. Stay tuned for more beautiful images from Celine on TCA. So happy to have this talented lady sharing her vision with us!

GET SCHOOLED: Mother’s Day Glam Tees Workshop (April 21 & May 1)

rosalyn — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:37:30 +0000

Mother’s Day Glam Tees Workshop

Saturday – April 24 &
Saturday – May 1st

Central Eglinton Community Centre
160 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4P 3B5
Tel: (416) 392-0511
Register in person, by phone or email: info@centraleglinton.com

The Mother’s Day Glam Tees Workshop is all about getting together to decorate Tees for Mom. This is a full day workshop jammed packed with great activities to unleash your creativity! You will learn a variety of techniques such as: fabric painting, photo transfer techniques, fabric glittering & stencilled, trendy [...]

QUESTIONS FOR CRAFTERS: Andrei Gravelle on Psanky

jen — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:21:59 +0000

Interview by Jen Anisef
Photos of student work by Andrei Gravelle

This past weekend, when attending Quilt Sunday at the workroom, I was lucky enough to spy on the tail end of the Ukrainian Easter Egg (Psanky (or Pysanky or Pysanka)) workshop. Having always had a hankering to learn more about Psanky, I caught up with the instructor Andrei after the class and asked him for the lowdown on the craft and how he got in to it.

(p.s. I found this great Flickr group if anyone is interested in exploring the world of Psanky further…)

GET SCHOOLED: Pysanky-Ukrainian easter egg workshop/orphanage fundraiser (March 28)

jen — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:56:23 +0000

This workshop is open to everyone who wants to learn how to make pysanky- traditional Ukrainian easter eggs. Instruction will begin around 2pm with explanation of techniques and a step by step run through of how to make a pysanka. Then everyone will have the opportunity to slowly work on their own pysanka with assistance. Making a pysanka for the first time takes a lot of time- be patient :) Give yourself 1.5-2 hours to make your first one. After that it’s up to you if you want to stay longer and keep [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Spring Class Schedule at the workroom (March-May)

rosalyn — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:25:18 +0000

the workroom‘s spring class calendar is filled with fun projects to inspire you.

Just in time for Easter, the workroom will be offering a Pysanky or Ukrainian Easter egg decorating workshop. Learn all about this traditional craft, while being guided through the process of designing your own pysanka egg. Students will also receive a tool kit to take home to make more pysanky on their own. This special class will be offered just twice before Easter weekend, space is limited.

Our brand new quilting class [...]

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

jen — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:23:26 +0000

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.

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

jen — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:48:24 +0000

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 [...]

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

rosalyn — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:17:42 +0000

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

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 [...]

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

rosalyn — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:05:10 +0000

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

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

jen — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:52:41 +0000

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

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

jen — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:54:08 +0000

*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!!!

SHOP CRAFTY: The Rage Hot Chocolate Weekend (December 19-20)

rosalyn — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:12:00 +0000

If you weren’t able to catch this today, check it out tomorrow!!!
keep yourselves warm with some sweet hot chocolate and holiday gift shopping! amazing!

The Rage in Kensington Market will have tons of beautifully made items under $35 for gifts, we’re always posting new pics on our Facebook (search Rage Store).

Hope everyone is well, stop in for chocolate if you’re in the area!

Rage Toronto
2 Kensington Avenue
Saturday December 19, 11 to 7pm
Sunday December 20, 12 to 6pm

SHOP CRAFTY: 2nd Annual Holiday Show at Shop 103 (December 9)

rosalyn — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:02:11 +0000

2nd Annual Holiday Show at Shop 103

Wednesday December 9th, 5-9pm.
267 Brock Ave., South of Dundas West

Art and Crafts meet to celebrate the Holidays at Shop 103.

Vote for best in show.
Buy a $2 raffle ticket to win one of a kind jewellery, crafts, paintings and other wonderful things.

This years Shop 103 Holiday show will include:

Jewellery by:
Marina Babic
Hannah Cowan

2D work by:
Erica Beyea
David Brown
Victoria [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: 2009 Book Arts Fair at the Ontario Collage of Art and Design (December 5)

rosalyn — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:49:58 +0000

On Saturday, December 5, 2009, the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) holds its 25th annual Book Arts Fair, where, in time for the holiday season, visitors can browse and purchase hand-printed and bound books, prints, artist multiples, handmade paper and cards, buttons, totes, letterpress posters and much more.

Fifty to sixty book artists, printmakers, very small publishers, ‘zine’ makers, OCAD students, professional artists, letterpress printers, papermaking and printmaking suppliers, and cooperative print shops will all [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Crafty Holiday Workshops at the Pantry (December 2009)

jen — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:56:24 +0000

Click image to enlarge

COOKIE ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
Kids will get to decorate a beautiful cookie ornament
that they can hang on their tree!
DATES: Saturday Dec 19th at 2pm-4pm

HOLIDAY COOKIE WORKSHOP
Decorate giant holiday cookies in fun shapes!
Learn different techniques. Bring home your cookie
to enjoy with your family!
DATES: Saturday Dec 19th: 12:30pm- 1:30pm

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP
Make your very own gingerbread house!
We’ll supply all the decorations, just bring your
creativity!
DATES: Tuesday Dec 22nd: 1:00pm- 2:00pm

HANDMADE CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Create a stocking to hang on your fireplace or in your

CRAFT SHOW: Winter Craft Fair @ Dufferin Grove Park (Dec. 13)

toronto craft alert — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:13:20 +0000

Enjoy handmade, local and affordable crafts by local artisans on Sunday, December 13 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm at Dufferin Grove Park.

Featuring:

Hot drinks and food available through vendors and the snack bar in the rink house.

Essential oils, burners, pendants and fair trade candles

Lotions, potions and creams

Holiday gifts from $3 through $30

CRAFT SHOW: Holiday Marketplace @ 401 Richmond (Dec. 10-13)

toronto craft alert — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:00:41 +0000

It’s the 17th annual Holiday Marketplace at 401 Richmond Street West.
Come celebrate gift-giving this season with a shopping experience you’ll remember. Discover an award- winning creative community right in the heart of our city. You’ll find unique gifts and meet the creative minds behind them. Let your gifts be full of joy and spirit!

Visit: www.401richmond.net to see all the fantastic people who make the Holiday Marketplace a not to be missed event this holiday season.

Thursday – Saturday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Craftzilla ’09 (Dec. 5)

toronto craft alert — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:16:16 +0000

CRAFTZILLA 09

An afternoon of crafty mayhem brought to you by the Stone Soup Collective.

Invite your friends an enemies for
ONE STOP X-MAS SHOPPING
at our 1ST annual punk rock indie craft show.

The bar will be open and the vendors will be eager to sell their handcrafted wares.

Sit on zombie Santa’s lap for an interesting Xmas photo! (If you survive…)

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Kathedral
Address: 651 Queen Street West
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122240362578

CRAFT SHOW: Mistletoe Christmas Show (Dec. 12)

toronto craft alert — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:10:17 +0000

THE MISTLETOE CHRISTMAS SHOW
Saturday December 12, 2009
2:00pm – 8:00pm
Milton Sports Centre
605 Santa Maria Boulevard
(Derry Road/Santa Maria Boulevard)
just west of Regional Road 25
Milton, Ontario

A variety of Vendors; Free Gift to first 100 people; Kids craft area; gingerbread house contest; coloring contest; and mistletoe sales benefiting the Make a Wish Foundation.

For more information visit:
http://www.lumakevents.ca/

CRAFT SHOW: Art Market 2009 @ 918 Bathurst (Dec. 5 & 6)

toronto craft alert — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:49:18 +0000

A holiday art market and sale featuring local artists and artisans at 918 Bathurst Saturday and Sunday, December 5 & 6 from 11-5pm. Free admission! All price ranges!

Featuring one-of-a-kind:

pottery/ornaments/glasswork

illustrations/paintings/sculptures

jewellery &accessories

clothing/fibre arts

photography/prints-hand-printed items (shirts, bags,etc.)

and more…!

For a full list of vendors and more information, please visit our website at www.918bathurst.com/artmarket

SHOP CRAFTY: Holiday Studio Sale in Parkdale (December 5-6)

rosalyn — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:53:23 +0000

Artisan Sale in Parkdale

A two-day sale featuring art and handmade goods by local artisans. New vendors each day. Conveniently located at 1380 Queen St by Brock Ave. Please stop by!

www.hellolunch.com

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