Toronto Craft Alert

Those of you reading from outside of Toronto will be excited to learn that the workroom has launched an online pop up shop.  Karyn has put together a collection of the most requested items, plus some special things special for the shop, like the adorable bauble purse frames pictured above. Hop on over to the webshop to check out thier great selection of Japanese Dress books, sewing patterns, embroidery floss, and even workroom-made [...]

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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 [...]

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Sequined antlers by Cassandra Smith for Printshop Forever. Photo by Mike Goelzer.

I recently caught wind of Printshop Forever (thank you, Faythe), a Milwaukee-based web project that aims to connect work from the art/craft world with budding young collectors. Under the curation and administration of maker, writer, curator and thinker, Cortney Heimerl, this website and shop work together to fill a void she felt in the art/craft divide. At this point in [...]

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If you haven’t already, you may want to consider traveling a bit further a-field to participate in (or even attend) craft shows happening in other parts of Canada, the U.S., and yes, even the UK!  It is more of a financial investment, yes, but it can be a great excuse to check out a new craft community, visit a place you’ve never been before, and also connect with fellow makers & customers that you may never have reached otherwise.  I was lucky enough to have participated in the first Renegade Craft show in [...]

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One of the things that came up in our last reader survey was the fact that many of  you are looking for more small business resources.  When I came across this craft-centric social bookmarking site via Sister Diane, my sight zeroed in on the Crafty Biz tag and I thought I would share in case there are any good links there to help you in starting or running your biz.

Those of you crafting for pleasure will also find plenty of links of interest on [...]

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If you haven’t already begun to, head over to Poppytalk to cast your votes for The Poppies, Poppytalk’s virtual awards event celebrating the Handmade Community.  Toronto is seriously representin’ in most categories (I would list them here, but I don’t want to miss anyone and risk denying them your vote!) – so head on over and vote local!  Note: some categories have closed or close today so don’t dawdle if you want your say.

I am totally honoured to have been asked to sit on the jury in the company of some [...]

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