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CRAFTY HAPPENING: Miracle Thieves Winter Launch (December 3, 2011; 7pm)

tara — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:02:04 +0000

Miracle Thieves is a itty-bitty little shop with a big heart. Since opening last summer on Crawford Street, they have done a lot of really wonderful things on top of being a shop of handmade wares– a quick peruse of their website shows that they have creative workshops for kids and hold hoppin’ community events, exhibitions and benefits. Tomorrow they are having their winter launch, which– on top of being a fun gathering with music and cupcakes– will definitely be a great place to [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Jenna Rose Anniversary Party @ James Street North Art Crawl, Hamilton (June 10, 2011)

jen — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:43:59 +0000

I will be deep in the wilds of Southern Ontario for this Friday’s James Street North Art Crawl, so please go on my behalf and enjoy the art, craft & good vibes!

One party I’m sad to miss is the 5 year anniversary of local maker Jenna Rose (hosted by White Elephant), who’s lovely printed textiles have been filling our homes since 2006! I’ll need to pick up my Hamilton Tote another time. Hammer Pride!

Jenna Rose Anniversary Party
Friday June 10, 7-11pm
White [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Celebrating 50 Years of Art with Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (June 9, 2011)

jen — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:04:54 +0000

Many people are quite surprised when they hear that the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE) – you know, that huge art show at Nathan Phillips Square in July – has been going strong for 50 years. This is a major milestone for a not for profit arts event that has its roots in a hotel parking lot!

To celebrate the big 5-0, the Board of Directors (of which I am a member) is hosting a cocktail reception on Thursday, June 9th, at First Canadian [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: We Heart Handmade Art at West Elm, hosted by Anabela of Fieldguided (June 4, 2011)

jen — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:39:52 +0000

Anabela of blog & accessories line Fieldguided has been tapped by Etsy & West Elm to curate a show at the Liberty Village store involving local Etsy sellers. She has selected a great group of makers of jewellery, stationary, accessories, and housewares, including this year’s City of Craft designer Deadweight (love this lady’s work!). Check out this post here and here for some visuals. Also heads up that the pre-party involves champagne & [...]

CRAFTY CONTEST: Win tickets to OCC’s Maker Shaker an a subscription to Studio Magazine (deadline to enter: April 28, 2011)

jen — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:50:49 +0000

I had meant to tell you about the Ontario Crafts Council‘s upcoming fundie shinding Maker Shaker anyhow, and when I heard from Kim at Akimbo that they are offering up a chance to win free tickets plus a subscription to Canada’s national craft mag, Studio (totally worth checking out if you are interested in thoughful writing on craft in Canada and beyond, btw) I got the nudge I needed to make this post happen!

Read on for some details about the contest, and hopefully [...]

CRAFTIVISM: Toronto Hearts Japan (March 31 – April 5, 2011; reception: April 1)

jen — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:35:21 +0000

Yet another great looking arts related fundraiser for Japan is coming up this weekend at the Gladstone. Co-hosted by beloved eye-candy purveyors Narwhal Art Projects and with an all-star roster of contributing artists (Sonja Ahlers, Shary Boyle, Nicholas DiGenova, Julie Moon, and Jacob Whibley, to name a few) and stellar raffle prize donors, this one should not be missed!

Narwhal Art Projects, Invisible-Friends and friends are excited to host Toronto Hearts Japan, a fundraiser for our far-away loves.

Our hearts have been broken by news of devastated towns and people separated [...]

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 [...]

VENDOR CALL: Art-oberfest Arts and Crafts Festival (October 9)

rosalyn — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:01:58 +0000

UPDATE (as of July 5, 2010) : hey everyone, just letting you know that there are few spaces available for the show! Applicants are now being considered as applications are submitted, so the sooner the better!

Art-oberfest is looking for artists, crafters and musicians to participate in our upcoming craft fair on October 9th, 2010 at the Tranzac Club. Applications can be downloaded off of our website at trinitypresents.weebly.com.

For further questions or information, please contact

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 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, [...]

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

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

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 [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: OCC Maker Shaker (May 5)

rosalyn — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:29:29 +0000

This is it – the biggest craft party of the year!

It’s all about supporting Ontario’s craft community, and you can get in on the excitement by enjoying delightful drinks and delicious treats while bidding on fabulous one-of-a-kind handcrafted items and gift certificates to the best restaurants and hottest shows in town in our silent auction. Gear up, let loose and celebrate the night away – shake it up with a crafty martini or on the dance floor – either way you’ll help get craft on the map by raising [...]

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 [...]

VENDOR CALL: Craft Cabaret call for Artists (Feb 9, deadline: Jan 19)

jen — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:52:41 +0000

The 2nd annual Craft Cabaret is being held in Waterloo at the fabulous Starlight Club. An evening event with saucy, sweet one-of-a-kind crafts and sexy entertainment. Just in time for valentines day! Event starts at 8pm.

Find the application here: http://www.craftcabaret.ca

Contact: contact@craftcabaret.ca

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 [...]

CRAFT SHOW/EXHIBITION: The Artist Project Toronto (March 4 – 7, 2010)

jen — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:27:36 +0000

The Artist Project Toronto is the art show with “soul” and one that celebrates and showcases the talents of Canadian and International independent artists. Now in its third year, the show returns to Toronto at a new location, the modernist styled, Queen Elizabeth Building at Toronto’s Exhibition Place.

The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, collectors and art enthusiasts. View and purchase original art from over 175 carefully juried contemporary artists and enjoy an eclectic program of talks, special features and art installations. First time buyers and seasoned collectors will find [...]

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 [...]

EXHIBITION: Home & Away (& in between) – also a party for City of Craft 2009 (December 4)

jen — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:17:05 +0000

Our Installations co-ordinator Tara Bursey has outdone even herself with this fantastic looking group show she has curated as an extension of City of Craft 2009 programming (on top of the 14 (!) installations she has planned for the weekend of the show). The opening reception doubles-up as a pre-craft show party. Come out and celebrate craft in the city!

A thematic group exhibition brought to you by City of Craft

Opening Reception:
Friday, December 4th. 7-10pm
Exhibition runs December 3-13, 2009.
City of Craft takes [...]

QUESTIONS FOR CRAFTERS: Worn Fashion Journal (Comment to be entered to win FREE TICKETS to their Hallowe’en Slowdance on Oct. 31!)

jen — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:43:28 +0000

***GIVEAWAY EXTENDED TO OCT 27 – COMMENT AWAY!***

Worn Fashion Journal is throwing another Slowdance, and this one is gonna be deadly!! Read on for an interview with Wornette Alexandra and comment on the post by October 26th with your favourite Hallowe’en costume of all time (could be one you’ve worn or one you’ve seen) to be entered to win a pair of tickets to the dance.

Interview by Amy Borkwood

For those who don’t know too much about WORN, can you tell me a bit about the concept of the magazine, and [...]

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 [...]

*Weather Update* GET TOGETHER: TCA in the park (August 30)

angelune — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:19:01 +0000

SURE THE WEATHER IS SKETCHY, BUT WE’RE GONNA THROW CAUTION TO THE WIND AND HOPE THAT THE RAIN GOD GODS CO-OPERATE AND HOLD OFF. SEE BELOW FOR RAIN PLANS….

*Update* Rain Plans: Tequila Bookworm, 512 Queen Street West, indoors, upstairs. Look for the TCA banner. Same time (2-5 pm), same day (August 30th).
Bring crafts, but no snacks.
If the weather happens to work out, then we’ll still meet in the park.

Our July version was a great time, with dozens of peeps turning up with crafts, snacks & picnic spirits. For those [...]

GET TOGETHER: TCA in the park (August 30)

jen — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:34:59 +0000

Celebrate the driest late August ever (positive visualization, people) at another sunny TCA in the park!

Our July version was a great time, with dozens of peeps turning up with crafts, snacks & picnic spirits. For those of you who missed it or are hungry for more, we’d love to see you on Sunday August 30th from 2-5pm at the south end of Trinity Bellwoods park. Like last time we’ll have our banner flying in the soft summer breeze so look out for that or follow the crafty buzz.

Check out a handful of [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Clothing Swap Anniversary Party (August 15)

rosalyn — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:26:42 +0000

Congratulations to Swap Don’t Shop for their upcoming One Year Anniversary!
Come and celebrate with them!

Swap-tacular Swap-iversary Clothing Swap Party

Saturday, August 15
St. Stephen-in-the-Fields Church
103 Bellevue Ave. (at College)
12pm-4pm
Admission (with at least 5 swap items)
Women $8
Men free

Refresh your fall wardrobe and help us celebrate a year of Swap – Don’t Shop events! Just show up with your unwanted (but clean & good quality) clothes, and leave with a revamped wardrobe!
There [...]

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, [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: 33rd Annual Cabbagetown Festival (September 11-13)

rosalyn — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:26:39 +0000

33rd Annual Cabbagetown Festival!

Now in its 33rd year, the Cabbagetown BIA is proud to host another successful event! It’s the best Fall Festival in downtown Toronto! Where else in the core of the city will you find a parade, street entertainers, wine tasting, corn roasts, pancake breakfasts, square dancing, arts and crafts, running side-by-side with sophisticated house tours, an independent film festival, fun runs, theatre and dance…and lots more!

The festival runs all weekend from Friday September 11th to
Sunday September 13th, 2009, 11:00 [...]

GET TOGETHER: TCA in the park (July 5) – TODAY!

jen — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:35:04 +0000

Well…we were rained out last Sunday but this up and coming Sunday looks to be all about sunshine. So we’re trying again! Hope a bunch of you can make it out for TCA in the Park: the dry version.

Summer is here and it’s time to get out from behind the computer screen, get together & get crafty! We’d love to meet you guys for a hangout in the park on Sunday July 5th from 2-5pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet some new peeps and reconnect with [...]