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EXHIBITION: A Homespun Web at the Living Arts Centre (January 28th-March 11, 2012, Reception: February 9th, 7-9pm)

tara — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:30:48 +0000

Here’s a fantastic looking three-person exhibition happening at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga which is crafty in both form and content. The show features some brand new work by Heather Goodchild, and you can preview some of exhibitor Tazeen Qayyum’s work at the Textile Museum right now in the show Veiled, which is up until February 12th.

A Homespun Web installation photo courtesy of The Living Arts Centre

A HOMESPUN WEB
Heather Goodchild, Noelle Hamlyn and Tazeen Qayyum

January 28 – March 11, [...]

EXHIBITION: Three Knocks: Katy Horan, Adrienne Kammerer and Jamiyla Lowe at Narwhal Art Projects (November 11-December 5, 2011)

tara — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:49:22 +0000

Image: Katy Horan, Spinster; courtesy of Narwhal Art Projects.

I came across this latest exhibition of eye candy taking place at Narwhal Art Projects about a week ago, and I have no idea why it has taken me this long to post about it. The reception was last week, but you still have a couple of weeks to check it out! I particularly love the mixed media work of Katy Horan, whose figures look as if they’re being smothered in [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Free Craft Fun at Culture Days (September 30 – October 2, 2011)

jen — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:31:49 +0000

The Love Lettering Project by Lindsay Zier-Vogel @ Annette Library

This is one busy weekend for arts and culture in Toronto with both Nuit Blanche AND Culture Days going down. For those looking to roll up their sleeves and make stuff (sometimes the best way to fight that feeling of overwhelm that this time of year can bring), [...]

EXHIBITION: Specimens by Carly Waito at Narwhal Art Projects (September 8 – October 2, 2011)

jen — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:11:44 +0000

If you, like me, are totally feeling this mystical-magic-witchy-crystal craze, you need to get yourself to this stunning oil painting show by Carly Waito, opening tomorrow night at Narwhal Art Projects. Can’t wait to see these gems in person!

Specimens, an exhibition of new oil paintings by Carly Waito, opens at Narwhal Art Projects on Sept 8, 2011. In these works, diminutive specimens of semi-precious gems and minerals are rendered in meticulous detail, exposing the beauty and logic of their structural minutiae. Yet, beyond simple imitation, Waito’s reproductions imbue further worth to [...]

EXHIBITION: Maya Hayuk and Jen Stark at Show & Tell Gallery (May 12-June 12, 2011; Opening: May 12, 7-11pm)

tara — Tue, 10 May 2011 23:01:01 +0000

Jen Stark, Sunken Sediment, 31″ x 42″ x 38″, hand-cut paper & foam core, light, 2010. Image Courtesy of www.jenstark.com

After spotting the following listing for Double Double Rainbow earlier today on Instant Coffee, I checked out the work of both Maya Hayuk and Jen Stark to see if it would be “suitable” for posting here. I was totally blown away by the work of Jen Stark in particular, whose elaborate and eye-poppingly beautiful geometric paper constructions will [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Paint Rocks! OCADU Paint Program Fundraiser w/ bands (March 25, 2011)

jen — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:36:33 +0000

Music and making…one can totally inspire the other if the mood is right. I’ve known crafters who do the finest work to some pretty heavy stuff, which somehow makes me respect their work even more. You will not be expected to achieve any such feats at this OCAD program fundraiser – just rock out to local bands and if so inspired, buy modestly priced work by faculty and students in support of the painting program.

Paint Rocks!
Friday, March 25
Doors: 6 p.m.

Bands:

Audio Legion (with original members of the Diodes)
The [...]

SPONSOR NEWS: March 2011

jen — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:27:09 +0000

image courtesy of nanopod: hybrid studio

As the keenly observant may have noticed, some of the sponsors listed on the right sidebar have been with us for a very long time – keeping our fees paid for and our website free for all. We really couldn’t have made it this far without them, and we have invited these crafty heroes to share their monthly happenings with you guys. Here are a few highlights for March – the full listings can be found on our Sponsor News page which we will [...]

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 [...]

VENDOR CALL: Art in the Park 2010 – Call for Entry (deadline: May 21)

rosalyn — Wed, 19 May 2010 04:08:13 +0000

Art in the Park 2010 – Call for Entry

ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER- Entry Deadline: Friday, May 21, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

Annual Outdoor Art Show & Sale

Art in the Park is an annual juried one-day outdoor community arts festival that is held in the parkland surrounding the Scarborough Arts Council. Artists will have the opportunity to connect with the community, sell their work and discuss ideas [...]

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 [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Artist Call Out at Shopgirls Gallery Boutique (June-December)

rosalyn — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:03:30 +0000

Shopgirls Gallery Boutique – Seeking proposals for summer/fall 2010 exhibitions

We are interested in showing work from emerging artists in all mediums, but especially drawing, painting, photography, mixed media. Group or solo exhibition proposals are welcome. Shopgirls charges no rental fee, but will retain a portion of sales, so there is no initial risk to the artist.

Shopgirls Gallery Boutique is an 1800-square-foot creative retail space that features unique pieces by exclusively Canadian artists and designers.

Available dates:
June 1 – 22
June 23 – July 13

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Revelry V (April 27)

rosalyn — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:50:10 +0000

REVELRY V: WHERE ARTISTS AND EMERGING COLLECTORS MEET

THE FIFTH ANNUAL ART AUCTION IN SUPPORT OF GALLERY 1313

Gallery 1313 presents Revelry V, its fifth annual art auction and fundraiser.

Attention emerging collectors: This year’s art auction offers you the opportunity to bid on the work of almost 30 artists working in a variety of mediums (sculpture, painting and photography).

We want you first time art buyers, those who have never experienced a live art auction and those who want to add to their collection to join us [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Toronto School of Art Spring/Summer courses (April-August)

rosalyn — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:57:39 +0000

Toronto School of Art
Spring and Summer Registration 2010

Register by April 5th for Spring Term and receive $20 discount per course!

Spring Term: April 19 – June 26, 2010
Summer Term: July 5 – August 28, 2010

8 & 10 week courses I 1 week intensives I 3 day workshops

SAMPLE OF COURSES OFFERED:

1063 – Painting 2 – Mandala Painting on Yupo Paper, May 15 – 16, 2010
Various spiritual traditions employed mandalas for focusing attention, for establishing a sacred space and as an aid to meditation and trance induction. This workshop will [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Spring Art Classes at C1 Art Space (April-May)

rosalyn — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:34:09 +0000

::ADULT CLASSES::

CERAMICS: WHEEL THROWING
Learn the basics in wheel throwing techniques to produce cylinders with various functions. A range of decorating methods will be covered. Suitable for all levels of experience these focused workshops are limited to five students at a time.
Tuesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 from 7 to 9:30pm
$150 (materials included) 4 sessions

CERAMICS: HANDBUILDING AND WHEEL THROWING
This course is for those who want to sample hand building but learn some wheel throwing as well. Mix it up! Learn various hand building techniques including [...]

EXHIBITION: Jason McLean at Jessica Bradley Art + Projects (March 20-April 17)

rosalyn — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:20:43 +0000

Jason McLean, Nothings Going to Change Me World 2008. Acrylic Ink and collage.

Since 2005, the gallery has included Jason McLean’s work in two group exhibitions. Jessica Bradley Art + Projects is now pleased to present McLean’s first solo exhibition in Toronto.

Jason McLean’s diverse practice encompasses drawing, sculpture, installation and sound, as well as various collaborative projects and performances. He is also well known in the international zine and underground comic book community and has participated in Paul Butler’s renowned Collage Party. McLean developed his practice in Vancouver where [...]

EXHIBITION: Atlas Findings @ Narwhal Art Projects (reception: April 1, show runs April 1-May 2)

jen — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:33:55 +0000

Sooo excited to see some Megan Whitmarsh (pictured below) live! The rest of the show looks pretty great too….

Narwhal Art Projects is pleased to present Atlas Findings, a group exhibition negotiating new possibilities in modern landscapes. Leon Benn, Jacob Whibley, Megan Whitmarsh, Paul Wackers, Tessar Lo and Peter Mettler offer peripheral views from distant lines, sharing explorations of modern landscapes through painting, collage, embroidery and film. Their constructed environments form six unique visions of the world surrounding us, communicating unique perspectives ranging from joyful optimism, futuristic imaginations, deep introspection, insightful [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Adult Art Classes at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre (March-July)

rosalyn — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:09:25 +0000

Cedar Ridge Creative Centre is a vibrant arts and cultural hub housed in a historic mansion. Built as a family home in 1912, Cedar Ridge is surrounded by lush gardens and scenic woods with a variety of walking trails. The centre is home to the Cedar Ridge Gallery, which is programmed with a diverse roster of exhibitions from September to June.

Cedar Ridge offers a variety of adult and children’s art programs, and inter-generational art programs where the whole family can learn together. Youth and children’s programs include [...]

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 [...]

EXHIBITION: Winter 2010 Visual Arts @ Harbourfront Centre (January 23 – April 4)

jen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:45:12 +0000

Micah Adams, Plain Jane Monument: She’s Had This Burden for Many Years, 2009, brass, 6cm x 4 cm x 2cm.
Photo: Tom Bilenkey

VISUAL ARTS at York Quay Centre
Winter 2010 Exhibitions

Saturday, January 23 – Sunday, April 4, 2010
Main Gallery Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday: noon–6pm; Wednesday: noon–8pm;
closed Monday (except for civic holidays).

235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
416.973.4600
www.harbourfrontcentre.com/visualarts/yorkquaycentreYQC10_1.cfm

IT’S A BIG DEAL!
Micah Adams, Alisha Marie Boyd, Norah Deacon, Niko Dimitrijevic, Margaret Lim, Shuyu Lu, Amanda McCavour, Adriana McNeely, Rose Angeli [...]

GET SCHOOLED: C1 Winter Art Classes (January-March)

rosalyn — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:00:50 +0000

Winter Art Classes at C1 art space
::ADULT WINTER 2010 ART CLASSES::

Small class sizes with a maximum 6 students per class
$150 (plus tax, basic materials included)

CERAMICS: WHEEL THROWING

Level 1
Learn the basics in wheel throwing techniques to produce cylinders with various functions. A range of decorating methods will be covered. Suitable for all levels of experience these focused workshops are limited to five students at a time.
Mondays, January 18, 25, February 1, 8 from 6:30 to [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Drypoint Workshop at Cedar Ridge (January 24 & 31)

rosalyn — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:06:34 +0000

Drypoint Workshop

Sunday, January 24 & 31 from 10 am to 4 pm
Cost: $65 + supply fee of $40
Location: Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Drive, Scarborough
Instructor: Liz Menard

Drypoint – This two-day 12 hour workshop is designed as an introduction to drypoint. In drypoint, a plate is scratched, gouged and scraped in order to hold ink and then printed on to dampened paper. Dry point lines are known for their soft, velvety appearance. The process is popular due to [...]

EXHIBITION: From Me To You @ Show & Tell Gallery (Until January 29, 2010)

jen — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:43:50 +0000

Show & Tell Gallery is proud to present “From Me To You” a holiday group show featuring a selection of unique paintings, prints, and sculptures. This international exhibition will showcase over 20 artists that span the globe from North and South America, Europe, and Japan, many of which have not had the opportunity to show their art in Canada before.

Exhibiting artists include:

Rey Ortega
Ryan Bubnis
Andrew Pommier
Shen Plum
Alena Skarina
Tara Lees Azzopardi
Nick Fox
Rosemary Travale
Anthony Gerace
Le Merde
Alexei Vella
Deth P Sun
Anna Chambers
Elicser
Fernando Chamerelli

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Upcoming events and workshops at Wise Daughters (January 9-30)

rosalyn — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:44:55 +0000

All events and workshops are held at:
Wise Daughters Craft Market
3079B Dundas St. W.
www.wisedaughters.com

EVENTS:

Opening Reception – Illusions
Saturday, January 9, 4 – 6 pm

Meet Wendo van Essen at the opening of her solo felt, wire and mixed media exhibition of portraits and sculpture.

“We see what we want to see, but sometimes things aren’t quite what they seem”.

Weekly Sit ‘n’ Stitch
Wise Daughters Craft Market weekly Sit ‘n’ Stitch moves to Tues evenings [...]

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: Holiday Workshops for Adults (November 28-29)

rosalyn — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:40:30 +0000

Holiday Workshops for Adults (Painting & Felting)

Holiday Watercolour Cards Workshop
Saturday November 28th
1:00 – 2:30
$30 includes material

Holiday Gnome/Doll Felting Workshop
Saturday November 29th
10:00 – 4:00
$95 includes material

to register, please visit: www.handworkstudio.ca
or call Kathie Young at 416-304-0647

GET SCHOOLED: Encaustic Workshops with Leah Gold (October)

rosalyn — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:43:19 +0000

There’s all kinds of exciting encaustic action happening in Leah’s studio this October. Learn to paint and collage with molten wax- no experience necessary.

5 week course in Encaustic Painting
This course gives students the time to delve into the layering process that makes encaustic painting so exciting. We will use transparent glazes of wax, thick impastos, carving, scraping, and melting.

Daytime: 12-2pm, Thursdays, October 8 through November 10
Evening: 7-9pm, Wednesdays, October 7 through November 9
$175, plus some materials

Full Day Workshop in Encaustic Collage
The [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Toronto Animated Image Society workshops (Fall 2009)

jen — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:04:35 +0000

STOP-MOTION ANIMATION WORKSHOP with Mike Weiss
Puppet building, puppet animation fundamentals, and a “How To” intro to independent Stop Motion.
Date: October 3
Time: 10 am – 5 pm Location: TAIS Studio, 60 Atlantic Ave
$35 members, $50 non-members
All skill levels welcome

PAINT-ON-GLASS WORKSHOP with Patrick Jenkins
A five hour hands-on workshop exploring paint-on-glass animation techniques with Patrick Jenkins, in conjunction with the “Eleven in Motion: Abstract Expressions in Animation” program.
Date: November 14, 2009
Time: 12 pm – 5 pm
Location: TAIS Studio, 60 Atlantic Ave
$35 members, $50 non-members
All skill [...]

HOW-TO: Furniture painting tutorial

jen — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:31:32 +0000

Attention dumpster divers & curbside scavengers: Jelena of Poppyseed Creative Living has shared a furniture painting tutorial with us, perfect for those pieces that have a great shape but are not in such great shape.

Re-painted sideboard table by Poppyseed Creative Living

::::Furniture painting tutorial::::

No matter how easy a job may seem, if you want to do it right you will need to put some effort into it. The same goes for painting. The secret lies in good preparation. Make sure that you work with quality tools, starting with paint, [...]

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 [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Class Listings at Wise Daughters (September-October)

rosalyn — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:32:37 +0000

For grown-ups:

Art Cards to Make and Trade
Sun, Sept 27, 1:00 – 3:30
with Lisa Pijuan-Nomura

Pay-what-you-can

Cartooning (for people who don’t think they can draw)
Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 – 4:00
With Cathy Thorne of Everyday People
Make a cartoon you can print, email or use as an avatar.

$50

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

$65

Bookbinding
Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 – 9:30
With Amy Borkwood [...]