Toronto Craft Alert

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 [...]

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This stunner came through from TCA contributor Amy, who is currently finishing up a 3 month trip to South America, where she spent the majority of her time learning Spanish and farming around Quito, Ecuador. Right now she’s in Bolivia checking out the textile markets and working on her Spanish. Look out for another update from Bolivia about the witchcraft markets in La Paz!

Textile market in south-east Peru, a few hours from the Bolivian border.

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The Art of Selling – a workshop for crafters
with Mary Breen, owner of Wise Daughters Craft Market

• Are you talented with your hands but afraid to “pitch” your product?
• Are you at a loss as to how to price your wares?
• Do you really know your market?

This workshop is for people who want to break into the retail market, or expand sales.

Prepare [...]

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PLEDC would like to introduce the first in a series of outdoor markets.

The Parkdale Bazaar will focus on vintage and handmade items. Locals will be given an outlet for showcase and sales to promote craft, recycled and homegrown merchandise.

The first Bazaar will take place on Saturday, July 17th from 11:00am until 5:00pm in the Parkdale Town Square.

Table registration is only $10 and will include a 72” x 30” table and chairs. Please register at www.parkdaleliberty.com

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13TH ANNUAL KNITTER’S FROLIC
Saturday & Sunday, May 8-9, 2010.

Marketplace: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Workshops: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario
(near DVP & Eglinton)

Getting there: TTC access via 100 Flemington bus from Eglinton or Broadview subway station. For out of towners, HWY 401 to the Don Valley Parkway, south on the parkway to the Wynford Drive exit, west on Wynford to Garamond [...]

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The WychCraft Outdoor Market: Bringing Toronto’s Saturday shoppers music, tasty treats,
and an ever-changing mix of Artists and Artisans offering distinct hand-crafted items.

Time and Location:
Saturdays, 11am-4:30 pm, last weekend in May to the last in September.
611 St Clair Ave., West, at Wychwood Ave., on the lawn of St. Michael & All Angels Church.

About WychCraft Outdoor Artisans Market:

Experience a Fresh mix of Artisans every Saturday! The WychCraft Outdoor Market is a weekly, quality Art and Craft Show. We bring Toronto’s Saturday shoppers live music, tasty treats, [...]

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