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CRAFTY HAPPENING: Everything Under the Moon @ Enwave Theatre (February 18-23, 2012)

jen — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:22:19 +0000

This sounds like pretty much the best thing ever. Projection, costumes, puppets. Xylophone, wurlitzer, ukulele, cello, trumpet. Sounds like a recipe for pure magic… act FAST if you want tickets!

A year and a half in the making, Everything Under the Moon is the most ambitious creation to date by celebrated Toronto visual and performance artist Shary Boyle and innovative Winnipeg songwriter and performer Christine Fellows. The pair have enchanted audiences with their daring, moving [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Craftstock 3 in Kensington Market (Friday, October 14, 8:00pm – 2:00am)

becky — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:25:18 +0000

Craftstock 3 Poster design by Selena Wong

This just in from the music-event-producing folks at Goldsoundz – Craftstock 3 is coming up in a couple weeks. Craft fair, indie pop concert, raucous good time – I, personally, am hoping to be transported back to the rock and roll roots of my own craft-making. The full music and craft line up can be found here.

Friday, October 14, 2011
8:00pm-2:00am
Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture
167 Augusta (Kensington Market)
Toronto, ON

GET INSPIRED: Polaris Music Prize Posters via Kid Icarus

jen — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:53:42 +0000

Designers (clockwise): Doublenaut, Edmund Lam, Pat Hamou, and Anouk Pennel/Reek

I am super digging this limited edition series of screen printed posters (printed by Kid Icarus) that celebrate the nominees for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize. The Kids invited 10 different designers to create posters for each nominee – see all of them (and buy one if you fall in love!) in their online shop, and check out the artists up [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Knit Night on the Brain @ SUPERCRAWL in Hamilton (September 10, 2011)

jen — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:42:50 +0000

The Beehive Craft Collective here in Hamilton have been working hard to execute an ambitious and adorable installation plan for SUPERCRAWL, Hamilton’s indie music and art fest going down this Saturday. We are mid-way through the install of this piece and I am so excited to see how the whole thing comes together.

With the help of mums, aunts, friends, and members of the Hamilton area craft community, the Beehive [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Streetfair Market (August 13, 2011)

jen — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:13:15 +0000

Yes, yes, I’ve been blogging about little else lately in the form of vendor profiles, but sometimes it’s easy to miss the forest through the trees! So just a quick ‘mark your calendars’ type note that this very Saturday, the Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Street Fair is coming up, and the market action is NOT TO BE MISSED.

We’ve got several dozen artists and makers offering up prints, ceramics, paper goods, textiles for the home and bod, accessories and jewellery galore, and even [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Zine Dream 4 at the Tranzac (Sunday, August 21, 2011; 12-5pm)

tara — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:03:16 +0000

This will be the first year since it’s inception that I won’t be tabling at Zine Dream– an awesome annual zine fair in the arty and truly underground spirit of Cut ‘N’ Paste– the much-missed and utterly classic zine fair that used to happen at Sneaky Dee’s once upon a time ago. A fun mish mash of art, printed matter, music and performance, Zine Dream never fails to be a great late-summer gathering for print geeks like me. [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Electric Eclectics Festival in Meaford (July 29 – 31, 2011)

jen — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:50:45 +0000

Public Displays of Affection by Hilary Martin, Installation at Electric Eclectics

I have been hearing good things about this festival for awhile now, and it is deffo on my must-do list of fun summertime outings (which seems to be growing daily now that we have wheels and easier access to the highway!).

Electric Eclectics is an avant-garde music festival that takes place on a farm just outside of Meaford. Beyond electronic/experimental/cross-over [...]

VENDOR CALL(S): Resources for Getting Your Vend On via the TCA Facebook Group (plus one Vendor Call for June 11, 2011)

jen — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:37:56 +0000

Though we do post the occassional juicy call for vendors here on TCA, we are by no means a comprehensive resource for ALL opportunities to sell your work at craft shows in the Toronto area. Also, I have heard that organizers get flooded by applicants when we do post about shows here, so sometimes that can lead to shows filling up before you have a chance to apply. Recently, a member of Toronto Craft Alert’s facebook group posed the question: Does anyone know of a website to go [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Broken Pencil 50th Issue Launch Party (March 3, 2011)

becky — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:44:06 +0000

Although not exclusively craft-related, Broken Pencil is a publication that has spent the last 15 years reporting on all things indie culture – especially zines. After fifteen years they have finally hit the milestone of their 50th issue and they are having a big party here in Toronto to celebrate it.

Broken Pencil has definitely been on the forefront of covering indie craft and independent causes in general. With a focus broader than any one independent practice, the [...]

IT CAME FROM THE FORUM: Vendor call for Craftstock Festival hosted by Gold Soundz (show: March 4, act fast!)

jen — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:56:24 +0000

I am always stoked when people from different communities reach out to crafters via TCA – it’s nice to mix things up sometimes with diverse audiences and programming. No-fee shows are also generally a great time – the pressure is off to sell to make your vendor fee back, and the vibe tends to be really relaxed – hearkening back to the earlier days of craft shows where you made your stock the night before and were happy just to chat it up with other crafters!

I saw the following listing on the [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Brampton Arts & Crafts Festival EXTRAVAGANZA! (July 17)

rosalyn — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:01:30 +0000

Join us July 17 from 9-5 at The Rose Theatre in Brampton for a day of art, craft and entertainment! Admission and underground parking are FREE. It’s a community showcase of artists, artisans, creative crafters, musicians, performers and more. Visit our website for more details and to view our surprise headline act! See you there!

Need to contact us? Email info@bramptonartfair.com | http://www.bramptonartfair.com

CRAFT SHOW: Yard Sale Trunk Show (June 13)

rosalyn — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:07:11 +0000

It’s almost summertime, and the workroom is hosting another fantastic trunk show! The Yard Sale Trunk Show is taking place on Sunday June 13 from 12-5 pm.

More than 15 local crafty vendors will be taking part in this indoor/outdoor yard sale/craft show. Buy local handmade goods and some incredible rummage. Enjoy the workroom’s amazing backyard and have some delicious free snacks. Have your photo taken in our outdoor photo booth by

CRAFT SHOW: Make It Show (June 5)

rosalyn — Mon, 31 May 2010 20:41:36 +0000

The first-ever Make It Show is being held on Saturday June 5, 2010 at Beaver Hall Gallery. Make It is open to the public between 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Beaver Hall Gallery is located at 29 McCaul St., Toronto.

Make It is a one-day showcase that will highlight works for sale by local artists, designers and craftspeople. Proceeds from entrance donations and a raffle of the participants’ work will benefit the Furniture [...]

EXHIBITION: Hey Come Inside: Project 165 Open House Weekend (May 28-30)

rosalyn — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:34:08 +0000

Project 165 is pleased as punch to announce Hey Come Inside: a weekend-long open studio art event featuring drawing, painting, installation, video, performance, photography and other work by Project 165’s studio artists, volunteers and other friends.

This is a unique opportunity to gain special insight into the vibrant culture of one of Toronto’s most unique artist-run spaces and to consider that, as art writer Sarah Thornton put it, the studio “isn’t just a place where artists make art but [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: PIN UP, PARTY DOWN (May 28)

rosalyn — Fri, 21 May 2010 04:33:32 +0000

PIN UP, PARTY DOWN

WORN Fashion Journal Issue 10 Launch Party and Art-on-Pins Exhibit
Limited edition buttons for sale – a buck a button
Sixties songs for dancing

Friday, May 28th 2010
9pm-2am

CINECYCLE – down the lane behind 129 Spadina Ave.
$7 cover. $5 if you wear a pin.
Free Issue 10 with cover

www.wornjournal.com

VENDOR CALL: WychCraft Outdoor Market (May-September)

rosalyn — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:10:42 +0000

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, [...]

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 HAPPENING: The Bazaar of the Bizarre Spring Edition (April 25)

rosalyn — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:17:16 +0000

Plastik Wrap would like to invite you to a third edition of our successful marketplace The Bazaar of the Bizarre – Spring Edition.

April 25th, from 11 am- 7.00 pm
at Pia Bowman ballet school. 6 Nobel st.
Child friendly event, free to get in.

This event is circus theme based…expect some fun performances, great music and a big variety of interesting vendors. Ranging from arts, crafts, to avant garde clothing and handmade vegan shoes.
Check out the vendor list at www.thebazaarofthebizarre.org

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.

CRAFTY HAPPENING: WORN presents Heartbreak Karaoke (Feb. 14)

toronto craft alert — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:38:30 +0000

Was is the son of a preacher man? A devil in a blue dress? Or just that guitar picker your daddy told you not to marry… (You know they ain’t no good and
your babies will probably grow up to be cowboys, too.)

You obviously don’t listen – but now everyone else will, dammit.

WORN FASHION JOURNAL
proudly presents the 3rd Annual
VALENTINE’S DAY
HEARTBREAK KARAOKE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2010
don’t just feel the pain, spread it around.

We’ve got a microphone, sad, sad songs and enough bitter tears and sweet liquor [...]

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 [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Winter Fling…A Craft Thing (December 5)

jen — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:59:32 +0000

Winter Fling…A Craft Thing
Saturday, December 5, 2009
11 a.m.- 6p.m. St. Stephen-in-the-Fields

Another craft show? Yes, but this one is different. We swear! Winter Fling…A Craft Thing, led by a group of avid Toronto craftspeople, will host 20+ makers at a new indie holiday arts & crafts show. Partnering with BUST magazine, Sublime Stitching, Glitter Pie Art Studio, Canvas Media and more, we know that community awareness will help this event thrive. Buy local. Buy handmade. Skip the middleman and support your neighbour.

Winter Fling welcomes shoppers to an embraceable school dance-themed afternoon filled [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: A Christmas Market (November 14)

rosalyn — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:45:15 +0000

A Christmas Market
at The Anglican Church of the Incarnation
1240 Old Abby Lane, Oakville (map)
NW corner of Dorval Drive and Old Abbey Lane (north of the QEW)
Saturday November 14 2009
10am to 2pm
no admission charge

Large selection of quality art & craft items, home baking, attic treasures, jewellery, children’s corner, tea room and charity silent auction. Live entertainment by Janice Moro

VENDOR CALL: Call Out for Midnight Market (October-December)

rosalyn — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:09:12 +0000

There are 3 dates to apply to the Midnight Market:

Show: October 18, deadline: October 4
Show: November 15, deadline: November 1
Show: December 13, deadline: December 1

The Midnight Market provides a space for artists to make connections, socialize, build community, sell and exhibit their work and have FUN! This is a dance art party….

The night is filled with performances, DJs and hosts up to 20 varied art makers from craft and design to photography and painting.

If you wish to participate in the event either as a [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Baby Steinberg at Parkdale Festival (September 19)

rosalyn — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:57:35 +0000

As part of the Parkdale Youth Festival, we hope you were able to join Baby Steinberg and her jewellery making workshop between 2-4pm today! There are still other festivities happening until 8pm today. Check it out!

The fifth annual Parkdale Youth Festival happens on Saturday September 19th, 2009 around the Parkdale Town Square (Queen Street and Cowan Avenue) from 12pm to 8pm. The focus for 2009 is to “Initiate and Educate” the youth of Parkdale, and the surrounding communities within Toronto, by providing workshops, performances, [...]

CRAFT HAPPENING: Danforth East Arts Fair (September 19-20)

rosalyn — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:48:49 +0000

Danforth East Arts Fair – THIS WEEKEND!

On Sept. 19 & 20, East Lynn Park will host the first annual Danforth East Arts Fair. More than 35 artisans from our own neighbourhood — Wolverleigh, Lumsden and Moberly, to name a few of their streets— will pitch tents and sell you their finest goods.

They will be joined by exhibitors coming all the way from Brampton, Cambridge, Peterborough and beyond.

The fair will feature stained glass, hand-crafted beadwork, watercolours, stunning photography, fresh soaps, one-of-a-kind [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Book Movie Music Swap Meet (Sept. 26)

toronto craft alert — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:07:11 +0000

Looking to update your books, movies and music libraries while being easy on the environment and your wallet? The Book-Movie-Music Swap Meet event on September 26th is the perfect opportunity to recycle, de-clutter and get value out of the books, movies and CDs you’re tired with. Bring your unwanted books, CDs and DVDs and have tons of fun swapping with other media lovers. You will be sure to leave with new entertainment gems!

We invite you to bring at least one to three books, CDs or DVDs you [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Zine Dream 2 @ Tranzac (Aug. 30)

toronto craft alert — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:15:08 +0000

ZINE DREAM 2
SUNDAY AUGUST 30th 2009 @ TRANZAC (292 Brunswick Ave.)
12 – 6 PM, PWYC

Zine Dream is a small press art fair with over 50 vendors of hand made arts and crafts, zines, prints, and more!

It will also feature:

Toronto Zine Library Open House/Collaborative Zine Making Workshop!

A Bake Sale!!

Performances by:

Nick Flanagan
Anna May Henry
Zeesy Powers

Music by:

Carl Didur
Andre Charles Theriault
James Anderson
Braintrust (electronic duo of Peter Thompson and James Kirkpatrick!!)

&

Wes Allen
Boner Dragon
and Body Beautiful will [...]

CRAFT SHOW: Midnight Market @ the Augusta House (Aug. 16)

toronto craft alert — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:53:34 +0000

The Alt is hosting another fabulous Midnight Market at the Augusta House.

Packed full of tantalizing performers and 20 local toronto Art Makers selling and exhibiting their work this is one night you don’t want to miss.

DJ ReaRaw will be spinning tunes all night long so bring your dancing shoes

TIME: 7pm-2am
Cost: $5 or PWYC
Place:The Augusta Huose: 152 Augusta Ave
WHEN:Sun 16th Aug

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Kleenex – The Drake Underground (August 5)

rosalyn — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:35:08 +0000

Come out tonight and check this out!!

Dara Alter, a visual artist, will be filling the Drake Underground with ambient kleenex sculptures in response to the music as the night progresses. She will also be leading the audience in contributing to create these sculptures.
Some preliminary sculptures photographed below.

Radiocreek Productions Present:

Kleenex

An Inventory of Contemporary Ambient, Experimental, Beats, Mash-Makers and Performance

Wednesday Aug. 5th

The Drake Underground
1150 Queen St W, [...]