GET SCHOOLED: Power Kids: Make a Book Workshop at The Power Plant (Sunday, October 23, 2011; 3 pm)

tara — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:59:22 +0000

I admit to being a little out-to-lunch when it comes to keeping informed about The Power Plant‘s programming. I can’t for the life of me remember where I found out about it, but I came across this neat little bookmaking workshop for kids that will be happening there this weekend. Cheers to The Power Plant for spreading the artists’ book gospel to people of all ages!

POWER KIDS: Make a Book

Taking cues from Derek Sullivan’s interest in books [...]

SPONSOR NEWS: October 2011

jen — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:11:51 +0000

Upcoming October goodies from our sponsors!

TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA
www.textilemuseum.ca
55 Centre Avenue
416-599-5321
info@textilemuseum.ca

For the Love of Cloth: Decorator Fabric Sale
Friday October 14 12:00 – 5:00 pm and Saturday October 15 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Mark your calendars! The dates have been set for our annual boutique-style sale of fabulous designer fabrics generously donated by Primavera. New this year, the sale will feature sample lengths from Robert Allen and Beacon Hill as well as a selection [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Handmade!: A Summer DIY Camp at the Textile Museum (July 18-22 and July 25-29, 2011)

tara — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:15:56 +0000

I think we’re all starting to dream up plans for summer right now as the weather is starting to improve. I came across this listing the other day for kids handmade day camps at the TMC…boy do I wish these existed when I was young! I know from experience that registration for workshops at the Textile Museum start very early and fill relatively fast– if you have a crafty kid, jump on this while you can! [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Design Camps for Kids by the AGO & OCADU (starting July 4, 2011, registration open)

jen — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:28:38 +0000

Wow, it looks like summer camp is a different animal for kids these days – my experiences were more PB & J than sustainable architecture! Kinda wish my parents would register me for these camps run by OCADU and the AGO…

Register your child for OCAD U and AGO Design Camps this summer

Register your child for summer camp at Toronto’s ultimate Design campus! OCAD University, in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ontario, is offering an exciting camp experience for children, ages 8 to 13. Two-week design camps, starting July 4 and [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Beginner Sewing Lessons for Children (July)

rosalyn — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:23:07 +0000

In these classes, children will improve hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills.

They will learn hand sewing techniques from how to thread a needle, sewing on two and four holed buttons and easy basting stitches and more.

They will also learn basic operation of a sewing machine, including threading, needle replacement and bobbin winding.
Projects include:
Bookmark
Needle Book
Soft Toy

For more information on classes, go to sewintoronto.com
Location: Dundas West and Keele
Contact:

SHOP CRAFTY: Fidoodle and Patouche present: Samples Second and Supplies Sale (May 15)

rosalyn — Mon, 10 May 2010 01:25:05 +0000

In addition to great deals on overstock children’s clothing (age 0-6), softies, blocks and other art object, the sale will also feature gorgeous quilting cottons, linens and other textiles at less than wholesale, felted wool sweaters at $5 a pop and silkscreened wooden blocks from 25 cents!

Saturday May 15, 10am-3pm
15 Wyndham Street, corner of Wyndham and Mechanic, behind the fence (map below)

416-660-6462

info@patouche.ca

info@fidoodle.com

www.fidoodle.com | [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Workshops at Poetic Art Studio (May)

rosalyn — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:22:57 +0000

Moms and Kids Mother’s Day Greeting Card Workshop
Saturday, May 8
Time: 1-4:30 pm (two sessions to choose from 1-2:30 or 3-4:30pm)
Cost: $15

Moms can bring their kids to make creative greeting cards for Mother’s Day.

Cartooning for Kids
May 15-16 – 1-4pm
Cost: $60 (materials included)
Participants – ages 6-11

Kids will learn the fundamentals of cartooning.

Poetic Art Studio
511 Mount Pleasant Rd. – 2nd Fl

CRAFT SHOW: The Creators’ Marketplace Show & Sale (TODAY!)

rosalyn — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:36:47 +0000

Looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift? Or just want to find something really different for yourself?

Come check out over 8400 sq. ft. of original and handmade art, jewellery, toys, clothing, food and more at:

The Creators’ Marketplace Show & Sale
Thornhill Community Centre
7755 Bayview Ave., Markham
Saturday May 1, 2010
12-6 pm

FEATURING:
FREE Parking
FREE Kids Activities
FREE Workshops for guests of all ages!
Balloon art, Face Painting
Silent auction with proceeds going to the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

MEET: KURT LEHNER
Animation Artist for Disney, [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Workshops at Wise Daughters Craft Market (May)

rosalyn — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:30:34 +0000

May Workshops at Wise Daughters

Paper Flowers
Sat, May 1, 1 – 4
Make a gorgeous eco-friendly bouquet of flowers out of coffee filters. $30.

Marbling on Paper
Tues, May 4, 7 – 8 pm
Learn to make beautiful patterns on paper. $30 includes supplies for 3 cards.

Baby Picasso for Infants and Parents
4 Thursdays, May 6 – 27, 10 – 11 am
Enjoy the benefits of early art stimulation as your baby explores using edible paint. For infants [...]

CRAFTY BIZ: News from Fresh Collective

rosalyn — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 03:43:43 +0000

Looking to sell your wares?

Fresh Baked Goods and Fresh Collective, Toronto’s best collectively run designer boutiques have openings for new members! We offer retail space to designers of clothing, jewellery, accessories, gifts and kids stuff.

The arrangement is simple- pay an affordable monthly rent and work one day a week in the shop- but the benefits are huge! You get not only an awesome, established, well-respected store to sell your stuff, you get so much more.

This is a great chance to really grow your business! We offer [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Children’s March Break Mask Making (March 13 & 20)

rosalyn — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:03:15 +0000

The Centre for Art & Soul has an exciting guest joining them on the Saturday before March Break (March 13th) demonstrating how to make some crazy-awesome masks. The following Saturday (March 20th) the children will return to paint and decorate them. The price for the double workshop is $44. Full details can been seen on our website at http://centreforartandsoul.com

the Centre for Art & Soul
345 Sorauren Ave., Studio #6
416-565-3712
info@centreforartandsoul.com
centreforartandsoul.com

GET SCHOOLED: Make Your Own Prom Dress This March Break! (March 15-20)

rosalyn — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:36:11 +0000

Learn to sew while making your dream dress!

Classes run from March 15th – 20th
from 10-4pm

Design, Cut and Sew your very own Prom Dress just the way you want it this March Break! Beginners welcome, no sewing experience required! Basic sewing skills, simple pattern alterations and cutting techniques are all taught.

The Make Den
1207 Bloor St. West
www.themakeden.blogspot.com | irenestickney@hotmail.com

GET SCHOOLED: Free March Break Workshop (March 18)

rosalyn — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:21:44 +0000

Poetry & Art Workshop – FREE
Thursday March 18

Kids will have fun creating unique art and inspiring poetry on fabric.

This is a free March Break Workshop that will give youth a chance to be creative while improving their literacy skills.

Ages 9-12

Location:
Poetic Art Studio – 511 Mount Pleasant Rd.
2nd floor

www.poeticart.ca to register or call 647-340-7411

GET SCHOOLED: Classes at Spark Box Studio (March-April)

rosalyn — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:18:47 +0000

March Workshops

ETCHING
Learn one of the oldest forms of printmaking and become part of this rich history with our introduction to the intaglio printmaking. This course will take you from a blank piece of copper to a rich black and white print. Learn all steps of this printmaking practice from plate preparation, the use of different grounds for drawing and the final printing.

4 week workshop, March 9, 16, 23 & 30
6:00 – 8:30 PM
$220.00 a person, max 6 people
Materials included

MOLD MAKING
Create a rubber mold for casting [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Classes at Poetic Art Studio (February-March)

rosalyn — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:33:12 +0000

Poetic Art Workshop
February 27-28, 1-4pm
Cost: $80 (materials included)
Instructor: Roxanne Tracey

Creative expression through art and poetry. Use wax and dyes to create your own Poetic art burlap and bamboo wall hanging. Open to participants ages 12 and up

Modern Batik Art – Beginners
March 13 & 14, 1-5pm
Cost: $170 (materials included)
Instructor: Gabrielle Lasporte

Learn the basics of Modern Batik Art. Incorporate dyes and wax to produce your very own work of art. Open to [...]

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

CRAFT SHOW: The Merry Little Trunk Show (December 17)

jen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:45:19 +0000

Taking place TONIGHT at Lil Bean and Green

GET SCHOOLED: Organic Glycerine Soap Workshop for Kids & Caregivers (December 6)

rosalyn — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:31:48 +0000

Organic Glycerine Soap Workshop for Kids & Caregivers

When: Sunday, December 6, 3 to 5pm

Where: Anarres Natural Health, 12 Ossington CRESCENT
Cost: $25 plus $5 materials per kid ages 3 to 12 yrs
Register here: http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/271
for more info, call me at 416 535 9620 or email anarreshealth@gmail.com

Love to use or give those beautiful clear glycerine soaps with flowers, or toy spiders, photos, or secret messages inside?

The vast majority of melt and pour soaps have preservatives and sodium laurel sulphates in them, but Anarres serves up [...]

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 [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Turn a men’s shirt into a girl’s jumper (Nov. 19)

toronto craft alert — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:56:37 +0000

Scadding Court Community Centre is offering a beginner’s sewing class on how to recycle a man’s shirt into a girl’s jumper.

In this class, you will learn to:

Cut the simple dress from a pattern
Sew a simple machine hem
Sew a French seam
Attach an elastic casing
Make and attach double fold bias tape
Make and attach a facing using bias tape
Sew a hem by hand

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $30

For those who would like to brush up on sewing machine basics, we are also offering an introduction [...]

CRAFT SHOW: 17th Annual Harvest of Treasures Arts & Crafts Sale (Nov. 7 & 8)

toronto craft alert — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:45:49 +0000

North Park Secondary School presents the
17th Annual Harvest of Treasures Arts & Craft Sale

Saturday, November 7, 2009 (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and

Sunday, November 8, 2009 (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

North Park Secondary School

10 North Park Drive in Brampton

(just one block east of Hwy # 410 @ Williams Parkway & North Park Drive)

Admission: $2.00 and kids under 12 free

More Details

Please inquire with the school (905) 456-1906 for vendor spot availability.

GET SCHOOLED: Kids’ mixed media workshops @ The Centre for Art and Soul (Sunday mornings)

toronto craft alert — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:30:55 +0000

Join us for our on-going Sunday morning workshops using mixed media at The Centre For Art & Soul (ages 4 yrs +). Starting Nov. 1st – Intro to Art History series: Matisse, Chagall, Seurat, Pop Art and more…

For more information, visit http://centreforartandsoul.com/

GET SCHOOLED: Dry Mache Rod Puppets for kids with Naomi Kates (Oct. 25)

toronto craft alert — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:22:59 +0000

AGE GROUP: Kids: 5 and up/Parents of any age
Children over 9 years of age may be unaccompanied
DATE: Sunday, October 25th
TIMES: Morning Workshop: 10 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Workshop: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
COST: $35 per Parent/Child (Limit of 2 children/$5 extra for second child)
$30 for Children over 9 years (may be unaccompanied)

LOCATION: Open Door Designs, 1597 Dupont Street, Toronto ON M6P 3S8
INFORMATION: (416) 531-1290
info@opendoordesigns.ca
www.opendoordesign.ca

DRY MÂCHÉ ROD PUPPETS: NAOMI KATES

Here is a way of making [...]

HELP WANTED: Wrap Up Baby & Mom

rosalyn — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:45:49 +0000

The June Callwood Centre for Women and Families, formerly Jessie’s Centre for Teenagers, is looking for some volunteers to help make baby wraps. Baby wraps are a length of fabric parents use to keep their baby close, so they can travel comfortably by public transportation.

The June Callwood Centre is multi-resource centre located in downtown Toronto and has been serving pregnant and parenting teens for the past 25 years.

If you think you’d be interested in helping out young parents by crafting up a baby wrap, [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Mondo Bazaar @ the Gladstone Hotel (Nov. 28)

toronto craft alert — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:37:49 +0000

Saturday November 28, 10:00 – 5:00
Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen Street West – Free admission

Showcasing local artisans and entrepreneurs, multiple spaces will overflow with art, pottery, edibles, bags, knits, jewellery, kids stuff, clothing, fair trade handicrafts and more. Free kids craft area from 1:00 – 3:00. Prize draws too! Join the devoted shoppers who mark this date on their calendar a year in advance. Hang out all day and enjoy breakfast in the café or a cocktail in the Melody Bar.

www.mondobazaar.ca

GET SCHOOLED: Wise Daughers Class Listings (October-December)

rosalyn — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:04:47 +0000

For grown-ups:

Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 – 4:00
Handmade Holiday Gifts
With Anna Redish
Make 3 different easy and economical gifts – beeswax candles, lavender sachet, appliqué tea towel – plus gift bags and tags.
$65

Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 – 9:30
Bookbinding
With Amy Borkwood of Nightjar Books
Learn the ancient Coptic stitch as you make a gorgeous recycled journal.
$35

Sun, Oct 25, 11:30 – 3:30
Encaustic Cards
With Supria Karmakar
Learn the art of encaustic as you make several 5 x 5 designs.
$85

Tues, Oct 27, [...]

GET SCHOOLED: New classes at Sew Be It Studio (October-November)

rosalyn — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:44:54 +0000

Sew Be It Studio‘s new list of classes for October & November!

Fashion Design 101
This is the first level in our four part design series. It is designed for adults who have a busy lives and want to dive into the fashion design world.  In this first level we start with skirts. Students will have the opportunity to begin their design portfolio with a skirt collection. We will cover fashion  illustration, various construction techniques such as pockets, waistband, [...]

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 [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Animation workshops for families (Oct. 3 & 4)

toronto craft alert — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:38:04 +0000

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 [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Holiday Workshops at Glitter Pie for Adults and Kids (November 16- December 18)du

jen — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:29:12 +0000

The snow hasn’t fallen YET…but we are ready for the holidays already and can’t wait to share them with you!

Join us this holiday season for any of our workshops and create your own holiday cards, homemade gifts & decorations , wrap all your presents with our one of a kind wrappings or design your own delicious sugar cookies!

Check out www.glitterpie.ca for our HOLIDAY WORKSHOP schedule and get a head start on your holiday checklist. Book before October 31st and get your workshop TAX FREE! Space is [...]

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