EXHIBITION: Studio Remix at the Ontario Crafts Council Gallery (August 4-September 11; Reception: Thursday, August 4, 6-9pm)

tara — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:21:05 +0000

Quilted paper towel as embroidery cloth? Why didn’t I think of that?! Studio Remix, the next show scheduled at the Ontario Crafts Council Gallery, will feature crafty collaborations between current Artists in Residence at Harbourfront Centre. Read on for more details.

Studio Remix

August 4 – September 11
Opening reception:
Thursday, August 4, 6-9 pm

Curated by:
Monica Hayward

Participating artists:
Aneela Dias D’Sousa, Shuyu Lu, Benjamin Kikkert, Rose Angeli Ringor, Lizz Aston, Sylvia Nan Cheng, Micah Adams and Niko
Dimitrijevic.

Ontario Crafts Council Gallery

SPONSOR NEWS: June 2011

jen — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:20:53 +0000

Is it just me or does Spring make you want to make stuff?? Thankfully our stellar sponsors have a full roster of classes, events, and even camps for you to get busy with. For complete listings, head over here. Contact the sponsors directly to sign up for classes or with any questions related to their listings.

pinning up an Amish Bars Quilt at the workroom

NANOPOD: HYBRID STUDIO
www.nanopod.tv
322 Harbord Street
647.780.4478
nanotopia@me.com

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design Summer Professional Development Residency (deadline: April 29, 2011)

tara — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:50 +0000

How would you like to spend July and August creating a new body of work in glorious Halifax, Nova Scotia? I spotted this call for subs for a residency program geared towards emerging craftspeople at the The Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design the other day…looks like a really fantastic opportunity to hunker down and make work in an exciting, new (not to mention beautiful) city. For more details, take a look at the NSCCD’s website.

Photo of NSCCD’s [...]

CRAFTY BIZ: Nanopod on Etsy’s Handmade Portraits

jen — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:46:01 +0000

Amazing! Local metal/glass artist, owner of nanopod: hybrid studio, and longtime TCA sponsor Tosca has been featured in a hauntingly beautiful Handmade Portrait by Etsy. Check out the video which features her incredible work, process, and shots of the deep Toronto winter right here.

EXHIBITION: El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa (until February 27, 2011)

jen — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:34:36 +0000

This is a show that I have been itching to visit since it arrived in Toronto, and I will kick myself forcefully if I miss it. Let this be a public declaration that I will get myself to the ROM before February 27th to see these incredible works by El Anatsui. You should too! p.s. check out this informative piece on Rabble.ca for more background on this artist & his process.

The Institute for Contemporary Culture at the ROM hosts the world premiere of El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Jewel Envy Classes (July)

rosalyn — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:42:52 +0000

Next 8 week jewellery making classes will be starting on:
* Tuesday July 6th, 2010 (Intro/Intermediate Fabrication)

Next 1 day jewellery making workshops will be on:
* Sunday July 4th, 2010 (Ring Workshop)
* Saturday July 10th, 2010 (Goldsmithing for Beader)
* Saturday July 24th, 2010 (Enameling Workshop)

Next 2 day jewellery making workshop will be on:
* Saturday July 17th and Sunday July 18th Mokume Gane Workshop

Jewel Envy
101 Spadina Ave. Suite #214
Toronto On. M5V 2K2
647.436.6709

GET SCHOOLED: Upcoming Jewel Envy Classes (June)

rosalyn — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:54:47 +0000

Our next 8 week jewellery making classes will be starting on:

* Thursday June 10th, 2010 (Intro/Intermediate Fabrication)
* Wednesday June 16th, 2010 (Intro/Intermediate Casting)
* Monday June 7th, 2010 (Intro/Intermed Enameling)
* Tuesday June 29th, 2010 (Intro/Intermediate Fabrication)

Our next 1 day jewellery making workshops will be on:

* Saturday June 12th, 2010 (Ring Workshop)
* Sunday June 13th, 2010 (Chain making Workshop)
* Saturday June 19th, 2010 (Enameling Workshop)
* Sunday June [...]

CRAFTY BIZ: Organic Metal Gallery Grand Re-opening (May 29)

rosalyn — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:08:52 +0000

Organic Metal Grand Re-Opening!
Saturday May 29, 4-8:30pm
578 College Street

We have been busy!

Come by on Saturday May 29th 4:00-8:30pm to celebrate our new space with some food and wine!

Come check out our new artists, new work and Beautiful new space! Showcasing the work of Robin Gray and featuring works by Maae Jewelry, Hey Lady Designs and Carmen Tam.

We have a new schedule of Jewellery workshops, [...]

GET SCHOOLED: One Day Intensive Enamelling Workshops at Torched Studio (May)

rosalyn — Sat, 01 May 2010 14:51:05 +0000

You can easily learn as much in one day as most classes teach in a month – or more! This is a great option for people who live outside the city core, no weekly commuting back and forth. After this class you will be completely comfortable enamelling on your own and I can instruct you on how to set up your own home studio.

BEGINNER CLASSES
Dates: May 5th, 12th 19th or 26th. 10am to 3pm.

Learn all the basics of enamelling. Annealing, counter enamel, inclusions, layering, basic stencilling.

ADVANCED CLASSES
Dates: May [...]

EXHIBITION: It’s A Big Deal! at the Ontario Crafts Council (May 6-28, reception: May 6)

rosalyn — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:18:18 +0000

It’s a Big Deal!

May 6 – May 28, 2010
Ontario Crafts Council Gallery
990 Queen Street West, Toronto
Please join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, May 6, 5:30 – 8:30 pm.

Micah Adams
Alisha Marie Boyd
Norah Deacon
Niko Dimitrijevic
Margaret Lim
Shuyu Lu
Amanda McCavour
Adriana McNeely
Rose-Angeli Ringor
Johanna Schmidt
Patrycja Zwierzynska
Curated by Melanie Egan, Head of Craft and
Patrick Macaulay, Head of Visual Arts at Harbourfront Centre

This exhibition strives to communicate new ideas and shape perceptions about contemporary craft. It is about the [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Enamelling Classes at Torched Studio (April-May)

rosalyn — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:22:20 +0000

One day intensive enamelling workshops

I’m offering a discounted price of $100 for the month of April, the price will return to the regular $125 in May. I will be taking a maximum of 3 people per class.

Beginner - learn all the basics of enamelling. Annealing, counter enamel, inclusions, layering. You can easily learn as much in one day as most classes teach in a month – or more! This is a great option for people who live outside the city core, no weekly commuting back and forth. After [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Jewellery Making Classes at Jewel Envy (April)

rosalyn — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:29:57 +0000

Our next 8 week jewellery making classes will be starting on:

* Wednesday April 21st, 2010 (Introductory/Intermediate Fabrication)

Our next 1 day jewellery making workshops will be on:

* Saturday April 10th, 2010 (Incorporating Goldsmithing Techniques into Beaded Work)
* Sunday April 11th, 2010 (Enameling Workshop)
* Saturday April 17th, 2010 (Chain Making)
* Saturday April 24th, 2010 (Ring Workshop)

Jewel Envy
101 Spadina Ave. Suite # 214
Toronto, ON
647-436-6709
www.jewelenvy.ca

GET SCHOOLED: March Jewellery Making Classes at Jewel Envy (March)

rosalyn — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:09:24 +0000

March Class Schedule

8 week jewellery making classes will be starting on:

* Monday March 15th, 2010 (Into/intermed Fabrication)
* Thursday March 25th, 2010 (Inro/Intermed enameling)
* Wednesday March 30th, 2010 (Intro/Intermed Casting)

1 day jewellery making workshops will be on:

* Saturday March 6th, 2010 (Ring Workshop)
* Saturday March, 13th, 2010 (Enameling Workshop)
* Saturday March 20th, 2010 (Pendant Workshop)
* Sunday March 21th, 2010 (Enameling Workshop)
* Saturday March 27th, 2010 (Incorporating Goldsmithing Techniques into Beaded Work)
* Saturday March 28th, 2010 (Ring Workshop)

For more information, [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Enamelling Workshops at Torched Studio (February)

rosalyn — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:19:36 +0000

One day intensive enamelling workshops

10am to 3pm.
$125.00 – all supplies included.
Save 10% if you book and pay for both the beginner and advanced class together!

Beginner – February 11th, 16th or 17th.

Beginner – learn all the basics of enamelling. Annealing, counter enamel, inclusions, layering. You can easily learn as much in one day as most classes teach in a month – or more! This is a great option for people who live outside the city core, no weekly commuting back and forth. After this class you will [...]

EXHIBITION: What’s Happening at the Ontario Crafts Council (February-March)

rosalyn — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:55:57 +0000

EXHIBITION:
Let Them Eat Cake

February 4 – March 21, 2010 at the Ontario Crafts Council Gallery
Please join us for the opening reception on Thursday, February 4, 5:30 – 8:30 pm

An Exhibition of Fine Sterling Silver Objects to Adorn the Home and Body

Susan Watson Ellis and Todd Jeffrey Ellis together have over 50 years of experience in the metal working field. Jovially named Let Them Eat Cake, the exhibition shows off individual directions in their works as they have evolved since moving from their cramped Toronto Studio [...]

CRAFTY CHAT: Innovators Ideas (I2) series @ Harbourfront (January 29-31)

jen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:55:36 +0000

If you missed the lecture by Cynthia Hathaway and Tobias Wong this past weekend, there are still plenty of interesting lectures and courses taking place as part of Harbourfront’s Innovators Ideas (I2) series.

DORIE MILLERSON
This celebrated textile artist, writer and teacher visits Harbourfront Centre in late January to share her expertise in needle lace-making. Millerson works in a variety of constructed textile techniques and her award-winning artwork is exhibited internationally. She holds an MFA in textiles from the Nova Scotia College of Art & [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Enamelling Workshops at Torched Studio (January)

rosalyn — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:07:08 +0000

Enamelling Workshops

One day intensive enamelling workshops. 10am to 3pm.
$125.00 per workshop, all supplies included.

Beginner – learn all the basics of enamelling. Annealing, counter enamel, inclusions, layering.
January 17th, 19th or 20th

Advanced – learn cloisonne, silver foil, stamping and hammering copper for texture, and raking.
January 24th, 26th or 27th

Contact Yvonne at torchedstudio@hotmail.com to register.

Torched Studio
557 Queen Street West
lower level (inside Boba)
www.wix.com/torched/studio

GET SCHOOLED: Upcoming classes at Jewel Envy (beginning in January)

rosalyn — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:27:02 +0000

I would like to update our January class schedule:
Our next 8 week classes will be starting on:

* Thursday January 7th, 2010 (Introductory Fabrication Class)
* Wednesday January 13th, 2010 (Introductory Casting Class)
* Monday January 18th, 2010 (Intermediate Casting Class)
* Tuesday January 19th, 2010 (Enameling Class)

Our next 1 day workshops will be on:

* Saturday January 9th, 2010 (Ring Workshop)
* Saturday January 16th, 2010 (Incorporating Goldsmithing Techniques into Beaded Work)
* Sunday January 24th, 2010 (Ring Workshop)

Jewel Envy
101 Spadina Ave Suite #214
647.436.6709

EXHIBITION: Shaping Stories @ The Craft Studio (June 27 – Sept. 13)

toronto craft alert — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:43:24 +0000

Shaping Stories – Michael D. Massie

This exhibition will highlight the artist’s work in stone and metal, paying homage to family, the spirit world and histories. The exhibition will be accompanied by working drawings and sketches. Curated by Melanie Egan.

The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre is located at 235 Queens Quay West. Hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6pm. For details, the public can call 416-973-4963 or visit harbourfrontcentre.com.

GET SCHOOLED: Enamelling for Beginners at the Devils Workshop (June 6-7)

rosalyn — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:04:00 +0000

Enamelling for Beginners

Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th
Each day 10am to 5pm (with a 1hr break for lunch)
Total in-class time: 12 hours

We are very pleased to offer you our new Enamelling Workshop. In this beginners class you will learn 3 techniques – Sifting & Stenciling, Underglazes & Painting and Cloisonné. Each student will complete up to 3 finished pieces in this 12hr workshop. Our instructor Catherine Crowe has been showing her wares and sharing her very special art with eager students for over 25 years and [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Enamelling for Beginners (June 6-7)

rosalyn — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:44:28 +0000

Enamelling for Beginners

Dates: Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th
Each day 10am – 5pm (with a 1hr break for lunch)
Total in-class time: 12 hours
Cost: 285.00 per person

Location: The Devil’s Workshop 955 Queen Street West / Unit 112
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3X5 (map)
Contact: (416) 855-4321
Class is limited to 6 students – BOOK NOW!
Book On-Line: http://www.thedevilsworkshop.ca/booking.asp?workshop=10
www.thedevilsworkshop.ca

This 2 Day Intensive course is designed for the absolute beginner – someone who has never done enamelling [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Fun Jewellery Workshops at nanopod (Spring 2009)

jen — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:12:38 +0000

Do It Yourself!
Many a Toronto based Etsy seller has taken a workshop or course at nanopod: Hybrid Studio only to go on to fame and fortune! Well, at least a little fame* :)
It is never to late to start off a new career designing and creating your own goods to sell!

Plastique Fantastique! with Jacques Fortier ( 2 spaces are available for the April 6th course!)

Starting Monday, June 8, 2009, 8wks., 6:30-9:30pm
Participants will learn how to make their own open face and two-part molds using a variety of [...]

EXHIBITION: still @ Harbourfront Centre (March 14 to May 3)

jen — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:25:58 +0000

As part of a series of eight new free art exhibitions running from March 14 to May 3, 2009, York Quay Centre Visual Arts (at Harbourfront Centre) presents still by Amanda McCavour + Margaret Lim (2009)

A collaboration between two Craft Studio artists-in residence working in textile and metal focusing on everyday situations. The artists chose to represent these everyday situations in isolation, like a film still, in order to give value and greater meaning to [...]

EXHIBITION: Connection at Zilberschmuck Art-Jewellery (April 19-May 30, reception: April 23)

rosalyn — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:02:28 +0000

“CONNECTION”

5th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Canadian Fine Jewellery and Metalwork
Organized by Zilberschmuck Art – Jewellery, Toronto
April 19th to May 30th, 2009

Opening Reception Thursday, April 23rd, 7 PM to 10 PM

Zilberschmuck Art-Jewellery, Toronto, is proud to present “Connection” a juried exhibition of jewellery and metal arts on exhibit from April 19th to May 30th, 2009 at Shao Design in Toronto’s Distillery District, 55 Mill Street, Building 9, Suite 101. In conjunction with “Connection”, also on display will be [...]

ASK CRAFTY: needle felting, market stall, custom notebooks & labels, woven wool fabric, glass&metal necklace, memory boxes, eco friendly ‘cello’ bags

jen — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:54:00 +0000

Felted Flower, originally uploaded by Okaggi.

You guys know the drill: Check out the latest ask crafty questions & comment on the post with your responses. And always feel free to get in touch with your own crafty queries!

x Can anyone recommend a source for needle felting supplies in toronto? Specifically, the wool? – Sarah

x I’m getting married in August and will be doing a Candy table at [...]

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