Wednesday, November 19, 2008

CROSS COUNTRY CRAFT CHECKUP: Montreal Winter Action

Artistri Atelier-Boutique


Our Montreal Correspondent Pamela Grimaud has send along a bunch of great crafty stuff to keep you Montrealers (or visitors to la belle provence) busy this winter.

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2008 Arts & Crafts Fair at Villa Maria
This is Villa Maria's 8th Annual Craft Fair in support of the school's Bursary Fund. Over 40 professional artists and artisans come together, including Sandra Tatsuko Kadowaki (recently featured on TCA), Annie Legroulx' hand-painted bicycle bells, and Genia Chep's (delightful) winter accessories made from recycled woolens.

The fair takes place on Friday, November 28 from 3-9 pm, and Saturday the 24th from 10 am to 4 pm. Villa Maria High School is located at 4245 Decarie Boulevard, right next to Villa Maria Metro. Admission is free; for more information call (514) 484-4950 or visit the website, where you can pull up the official Craft Fair program.

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I Want to Tell You Everything - Andrea Vander Kooij
Montreal-based artist Andrea Vander Kooij's exhibition I Want to Tell You Everything is on view at Diagonale, Centre des arts et des fibres du Quebec. The exhibition is the result of years of accumulation of discarded textiles and months of embroidery, repurposed and embellished found quilts and bed sheets upon which heroic battles are fought between opposing factions of cartoon characters. Handwritten lists and notes are enlarged and embroidered, allowing us to ponder them at length.

The center is located at 5455, rue de Gaspé, espace 203. Phone is (514) 524-6645. The exhibition runs until November 29th. For details and directions, visit the Diagonale here and be sure to take a peek at Andrea's home page: andreavanderkooij.com

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McCord Museum Craft Fair
The 14th edition of the McCord Museum Craft Fair takes place Tuesday, December 2, 10 am - 6 pm. The featured artisans are top-notch and admission is free as a bird! The McCord is located at 690 Sherbrooke Street West, and is easy to visit via McGill metro station or the #24 bus. For information, call 514-398-7100 and for directions, visit www.mccord-museum.qc.ca

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Mount Royal Holiday Craft Fair
The Town of Mount Royal Holiday Craft Fair takes place the 5th through the 7th of December at the Town Hall, 90 Roosevelt Avenue. For details, call 514-734-2928.

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Artistri artisan workshops
Artistri Atelier-Boutique is a new gallery and boutique featuring unique, handcrafted gifts, accessories and housewares in an environment that forges links between artisans and their work, and those who acquire it. Fair trade, sustainability and the support of talented women in Quebec, Canada and throughout the developing world are the heart of Artistri's mission.

November and December's calendar is chock-full of artisan workshops; to discover what's on the agenda or or sign up for one, visit www.artistri.ca (where you can also register for the e-newsletter). Better still, drop by in person at 5319 du Parc.

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This just in….

Puces POP Breakfast for Dinner! (Craft Fair & Bingo Party!)
Puces Pop is hosting their first ever winter fair just in time for the holidays!
They are gathering 50 of their best vendors to sell their wares.
When: December 6th, 2008 - 11am - 6pm Where: St. Michel Church (Corner of St. Urbain & St. Viateur)

Followed by BREAKFAST FOR DINNER BINGO PARTY starting at 8 o'clock! Breakfast will be served - come play bingo and eat pancakes!

Puces POP Breakfast for Dinner


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