Toronto Craft Alert

Image courtesy of Chuckman’s Other Collection (Toronto Postcards) Volume 5

Having pen pals and being one was such a huge part of my life as a teenager who made zines– a practice that was, in the [...]

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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), [...]

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When packing up to move to Hamilton I uncovered a stack of  craft related zinery amongst the sewing machine manuals, old copies of Selvedge, and Japanese craft books.  I promptly (ok, maybe not so proptly, sorry Leah) shipped these off for inclusion in installment 3 of the Wunderkabinet project: Reading Raum.  Here are a few of the golden oldies I sent, snapped by Leah on location in Berlin.  I remember very distinctly my heart swelling as I read these zines for the first [...]

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Call for Vendors
Movies & Makers:
An Arts and Craft Show at the Fox Theatre Wants You!

When? Saturday July 17, 2010
What? A diverse mix of local makers of fine, cool, funky, sassy art and craft selling their wares at the stunning Fox Theatre in the Beaches. The sale is from 11am to 6pm.
Fox Theatre together with GirlCanCreate is looking for a variety of makers. Whether you make jewelry, clothes, art, [...]

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On Saturday, December 5, 2009, the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) holds its 25th annual Book Arts Fair, where, in time for the holiday season, visitors can browse and purchase hand-printed and bound books, prints, artist multiples, handmade paper and cards, buttons, totes, letterpress posters and much more.

Fifty to sixty book artists, printmakers, very small publishers, ‘zine’ makers, OCAD students, professional artists, letterpress printers, papermaking and printmaking suppliers, and cooperative print shops will all [...]

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Hello! It’s that time again and we’ve got some special news. Amy has taken a few months off to explore beautiful Iceland (lucky!!!!) and we’ve asked a few lovely individuals to share their Top Picks while she’s away.

Anabela from fieldguided is our first guest picker! Thanks for being a part of this! These picks are super delicious – enjoy!

Anabela says:

(image from Backyard Bill)

1. The Moldy Doily

“In search of unraveling perfection and precious left-overs.” This blog is written by the LA artist Kime [...]

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