tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198979902024-03-07T18:11:47.352-05:00Toronto Craft AlertKeeping Toronto crafters (and fans of craft) in the loop about crafty and DIY happenings in the city.toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747211016021078375noreply@blogger.comBlogger1404125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-39112491409943652222009-02-22T19:35:00.001-05:002009-02-22T19:37:49.888-05:00REMINDER: Please update your feeds & links!<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A lot of traffic has still been coming to this old blogger site at at the mo' we can't redirect it, so kindly <span style="font-weight: bold;">unsubscribe here & resubscribe to </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://torontocraftalert.ca/">torontocraftalert.ca</a> and if you've linked the TCA on your site or blog, we would be much obliged if you could <span style="font-weight: bold;">change the link to </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://torontocraftalert.ca/">torontocraftalert.ca</a>. It's waaaaay more fun over there, promise.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thanks!!!!!</span></span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747211016021078375noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-78701870369862991322009-02-02T15:00:00.000-05:002009-02-02T15:00:09.388-05:00FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Toronto Craft Alert RELAUNCH<a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://torontocraftalert.ca/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUk1ordWk0TZglCUv9ssS9rHsI6z_RCW8W3Y71od6HPEW8eItB9oL7nkodr4XSI6nthTNtcVR1uU44h0TeSFjf3yRRshkrCDF2saRcEnELsjvhwkwwMGSHw305RV0HXmuYyor/s400/TCA+evite+v8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296021369046923794" border="0" /></a>
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<br /></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms" class="MsoNormal">Well guys, it's been a long time coming, but check it out, we've <span style="font-weight: bold;">relaunched the Toronto Craft Alert</span> in a stylish and oh-so-functional new format! You can find it at <a href="http://torontocraftalert.ca/">torontocraftalert.ca</a>. Please check it out, change your bookmarks & let us know what you think.</p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><o:p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></o:p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Also be sure to to visit the </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://torontocraftalert.ca/forum/">Toronto Craft Alert Forum</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >, where you can connect with other crafty locals about your projects, small business issues, crafty classified, and so much more. [note: we're having temporary issues with the forum, but it should be up and running shortly]</span> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">This was a huge job that could not have happened without the creative genius and blood sweat & tears of web designer Curtis Townson, graphics gal Natalie Do, TCA vet Angelune Des Lauriers, creative advisor Danielle Anisef & our tireless TCA interns. Plus of course generous funding from the Ontario Arts Council! Heartfelt thanks to all of these peeps for making this happen.
<br /></p> toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747211016021078375noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-41802337967591333822009-01-31T22:39:00.001-05:002009-02-01T00:43:30.408-05:00CRAFT TORONTO PICS: Bathurst Station by Derek Watson<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="flickr-frame"><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/derek-watson/3242159768/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3242159768_071cbff3b6.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/derek-watson/3242159768/"><br />Bathurst Station</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/derek-watson/">Derek Watson</a>.</span><span class="flickr-caption"><br />Cutting orders for Walloper.com. Time-lapse video featuring the process can be seen here:<a href="http://torontoist.com/2009/01/walloper_ttc_decal_process_video.php"><br />torontoist.com/2009/01/walloper_ttc_decal_process_video.php</a></span><br /></div></div> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="flickr-yourcomment"> Look at the fantastic things that find their way into the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/crafttoronto/">Craft Toronto</a> photo pool on Flickr. The Torontoist link (above) is totally worth a visit. Be careful with that speedy picking, though, Mr. Watson. You cut poke a finger off!</p>sweetie pie presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13328069872180471489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-61813742915785652252009-01-31T11:25:00.005-05:002009-02-01T07:29:58.465-05:00CRAFTY HAPPENING: Soft City at WinterCity (January 31, February 1, 7 & 8)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxi_n3acCy9mgPoaLigLc1aFHy3BJZTbxRKRHF5y15A1_690UnQlsNJvcyi0rj5IZQRzy5xPGK3xq1D-mpTY4Ws3U8Xae5PeT_Q4h2x17UfSIZ3hyt1HZJV0r_A7UjxUBf2ELY/s1600-h/skate+park.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxi_n3acCy9mgPoaLigLc1aFHy3BJZTbxRKRHF5y15A1_690UnQlsNJvcyi0rj5IZQRzy5xPGK3xq1D-mpTY4Ws3U8Xae5PeT_Q4h2x17UfSIZ3hyt1HZJV0r_A7UjxUBf2ELY/s320/skate+park.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297499833964327730" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >The Soft City will be exhibited and workshops will be held at City Hall this weekend and next.</span></span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/wintercity/index.htm">WinterCity Festival</a> is a city-wide celebration of Toronto's incomparable diversity of spirit bursting with culinary experiences, a hot blaze of free entertainment and a showcase of this city's vibrant arts scene.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WinterCity</span></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">: A Celebration of Culture, Creativity and Cuisine</span> runs from January 30 to February 12, 2009</span><span style="font-size:100%;">.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thesoftcity.org/">Soft City</a> installation will be on display all day in the Toronto City Hall Rotunda both weekends.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />There will also be </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Soft City</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> workshops in the Toronto City Hall Rotunda on Saturdays (Jan 31 & Feb 7) from 2 – 7 pm and Sundays (Feb 1 & 8) from 2 – 6 pm. This is an opportunity to discover </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Soft City</span><span style="font-size:100%;">, a whimsical plush mini Toronto created by hand with felt, fabric, stuffing and your imagination. Kids can join in workshops to make their own mini creations to take home or add them to the growing cozy, architectural wonder. Try your hand at creating mini city blueprints, or send your friend a postcard from the </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Soft City</span><span style="font-size:100%;">.</span><br /></span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-44093166313575696922009-01-31T11:01:00.009-05:002009-01-31T11:25:20.987-05:00EXHIBITION: Housepaint Phase 2: Shelter (now-July 5)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg535KZPjcyphaEwZG8d8ukiKTshSlBymXgQzkyBxEQt6P1CpU8L1Bj9wB3CeGp-l44JPIFdFKl8UO2xgreROLb0ySwqBPYdGUzyWH98tuER1w7NcPRQw5mmSYT0C_-KVuoqAxE/s1600-h/ROM+2009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg535KZPjcyphaEwZG8d8ukiKTshSlBymXgQzkyBxEQt6P1CpU8L1Bj9wB3CeGp-l44JPIFdFKl8UO2xgreROLb0ySwqBPYdGUzyWH98tuER1w7NcPRQw5mmSYT0C_-KVuoqAxE/s320/ROM+2009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297488769340676002" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Works (left to right) by ELICSER, EVOKE and EGR.</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The ROM's <a href="http://www.rom.on.ca/icc/">Institute for Contemporary Culture</a> presents <a href="http://www.housepaint.ca/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Housepaint</span></a>, the first exhibition on the subject of street art in a major Canadian museum.<br /><br />Drawing attention to issues of poverty and homelessness, this ground-breaking exhibition is a collaboration between ten street artists in memory of the former residents of Tent City.<br /><br />Each artist has painted a colourful canvas house in their personal, exuberant style. In addition, five artists will respond to the previous installations by creating an original new work in the gallery over the course of the exhibition.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Curated by Devon Ostrom of them.ca, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Housepaint</span> is on display until July 2009, at which point the canvas houses will be auctioned, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />For more information, updates on the exhibition, to register for the auction, or to add your own comments, please visit <a href="http://www.housepaint.ca/">www.housepaint.ca</a>.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />On now until July 5, 2009.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Institute for Contemporary Culture<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Roloff Beny Gallery, Level 4</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-28777842847803999462009-01-30T09:34:00.004-05:002009-01-30T09:42:22.097-05:00EXHIBITION: Come Up To My Room (February 4-8)<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I attend this every year and it's always a good time. <span style="font-weight: bold;"> Tip</span>: if you want to actually see the work vs. party with arties be sure to pop back during the day to see the show - I've found Sunday aft to be a good time. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/3238263969/" title="dec17gladstone by confetti*snowstorm, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3238263969_943ce95f24.jpg" alt="dec17gladstone" width="500" height="180" /></a></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Come Up To My Room 2009</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Thursday February 5 to Sunday February 8, 2009</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >RECEPTION Saturday Feb 7th 7-10pm 2nd fl</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > Feat DJ's NEP & TODD</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Now in its 6th year</span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://comeuptomyroom.com/"> Come Up To My Room</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> is an alternative design show focusing on the diverse practices that work outside the norms of traditional design: multidisciplinary, independent, emerging and self-taught. Temporary room installations fill 11 exhibition rooms on the hotel's second floor. Public space projects are featured in the hotel lobby, stairwell, and second floor reception gallery.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen Street West Toronto ON </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.gladstonehotel.com/">www.gladstonehotel.com</a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >2009 PARTICPANTS</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Room Installations:</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Bruno Billio& Matt Nye</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Matt Carr & Joyce Lo</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">David Chang, Andrea Chin & Amrita Takhar</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Derrick Hodgson</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Andrew MacDonald</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">MADE presents Eric Mathew & Andrew Ooi</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">MADE presents Jeremy Hatch</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Erin McCutcheon, Einav Mekori, Annie Tung</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">& Andrée Wejsmann</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Mauricio Affonso & Liz Wolf</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Studio Junction</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Motherbrand presents "Penny Smash" a Souvenir Shop project featuring exclusive new work from Douglas Coupland, Marian Bantjes, Burton Kramer, and more.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Public Space Projects:</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Bakery Group Founding Members: Marcin Padlewski & Anissa Szeto</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Evan Bare</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Nicholas Bruscia & Patricia Schraven</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">coe&waito</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Pietro Gagliano & Peter Wehrspann</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Adam Harris & Parimal Gosai</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Andra Hayward, Shannon Linde & Christina Ott</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">commissaries presents Kwangho Lee in collaboration with Ministry of the Interior</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Laura McKibbon & Jasna Sokolovic</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Derek McLeod</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Eric Quebral</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Maté Szemeredy</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Grace Yang</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Plus selected chair projects from the University of Waterloo School of Architecture</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">PREVIEW: Thursday February 5th 4-8pm</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Exhibition Hours</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Friday February 6 12-8pm</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Saturday February 7 12-10pm</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sunday February 8 12-5pm</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >LoveDESIGN Party: Saturday February 7th 10pm 'til late - Gladstone Hotel Ballroom</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Feat DJ's Cozmic Cat + Jamie Sin FREE ADMISSION </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >PANEL DISCUSSION: The Origins of the Designer!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sat Feb 7 11am-2pm | Gladstone Hotel Ballroom | Free Admission</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Join us as we try to answer the big questions: How do you bring yourself into designer "existence"? How do you survive as a designer when you're competing for limited sources of work? Is it dangerous to believe in Social Darwinism when it comes to the design ecosystem? Are you master of your own destiny?</span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-6870654274543584882009-01-30T09:14:00.004-05:002009-01-30T09:32:36.805-05:00CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: World of Threads Festival 2009<div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><div style="text-align: left;">From the <a href="http://www.worldofthreadsfestival.com/index.html">World of Threads Festival</a> website:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">"For seventeen days we showcase traditional and contemporary experimental approaches to fiber, including wall hangings, sculpture, installations, quilting, hooking, lace-making, knitting, weaving, embroidery, crocheting, paper-making, felting, stitched canvas, mixed media, soft sculpture, wearable art, recycling materials, plastics manipulation, basketry, conceptual work and performance."<br /></div><br />This sounds like a craftstravagaza for fiber arts lovers. Carpool anyone?<br />There are a number of calls for entry on the <a href="www.worldofthreadsfestival.com">website</a>, for specific exhibitions and for the show at large. Here's some more info they sent along:<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/3238263945/" title="logoSmall by confetti*snowstorm, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/3238263945_2080dbc431.jpg" width="500" height="472" alt="logoSmall" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">World of Threads Festival 2009</span><br />September 18 - October 4 2009<br />Oakville´s biennial celebration of Fibre Arts<br />Quilting,Spinning,Weaving, Knitting, Hooking, Tatting, Embroidery<br /><br />Oakville is proud to present once again our local, National and International forum for the Fibre Arts.<br />Calls for entry for Common Thread, nine lives are now available <a href="http://www.worldofthreadsfestival.com/submissions.html">online</a>.<br />Guilded Threads and Salón des Refuses will be also displaying works from our 6 local fibre guilds.<br />Visit our web page and sign onto our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=570710252&ref=nf#/group.php?sid=a6aeec5f3c7caca9ed0b9657b29b07d4&gid=10397336962">facebook </a>to share interests online.<br />Also in our web-page, find out about past works, Award winners from Festival 2007, press reviews and much more.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.worldofthreadsfestival.com">www.worldofthreadsfestival.com</a><br /><br /></div>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-22625881669740150732009-01-30T08:11:00.002-05:002009-01-30T08:17:27.338-05:00CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Spring One of a Kind Customer Shopping Bag Design Contest (deadline: February 16)<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Janice from OOAK wrote to encourage you all to submit to their Shopping Bag Design Contest:</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/3238177675/" title="ooaktote by confetti*snowstorm, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3238177675_07442c6918_o.jpg" width="302" height="476" alt="ooaktote" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We would like to invite all of our One of a Kind customers to enter the </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.oneofakindshow.com/spring09/bagcontest/">Spring One of a Kind Customer Shopping Bag Design Contest</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The winning design (with your signature) will be printed alongside our logo on the reusable shopping bags. The winner will also receive a $100 shopping spree at the Spring 2009 show in Toronto! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">If you want to see your design on this year’s OneofaKind reusable shopping bag, here is your chance! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">To submit your artwork:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">- Your design must fit within a 25.4cm (10") length x 25.4cm (10") width square.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">- Artwork must be done in ONE solid colour only (no tints or shades). Your design will be printed in white ink to our pink reusable tote (picture)</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">- Your design must be 100% original, no copyrighted images can be used.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">- Digital artwork must be size as, at 300dpi (or higher), or in a vector format.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">- One design per person please.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">- For more info, along contest rules and regulations, please visit: </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.oneofakindshow.com/spring09/bagcontest/">http://www.oneofakindshow.com/spring09/bagcontest/</a> <br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Please forward your entry to janice@oneofakindshow.com or via postal mail no later than Monday, February 16, 2009 at 5pm EST. Please be sure to include the following information: your name, email address and telephone number. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Send hardcopy artwork to:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">OneofaKind Show</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Public Bag Design Contest</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">c/o One of a Kind Show</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">10 Alcorn Avenue, Suite 100</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Toronto, ON M4V 3A9</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Attn: Janice Leung</span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747211016021078375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-66884796365826714542009-01-29T23:51:00.002-05:002009-01-29T23:57:21.989-05:00GET SCHOOLED: Felt Gnome Workshop (February 7)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/torontocraftalert/3237563803/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicipN82zoPIGYUl8fnbl_c8n1JAsfN91LHdbeLpJxfpoS049MuCtgya7zwGJIHpjREIteGjXPnqM7ND84TC9gr-Dc5E3tcnSUAU6FVRWcSkA0FOKMlFqCw5Bcr-Fx0c8VtFVYK/s320/Group-Gnome-1-10-09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296945413180890738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">FELT GNOME WORKSHOP</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">with Kathie Young</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Saturday February 7, 2009</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">10am - 3:30pm</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">$85 per class/includes materials</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">To register:</span><br /><a href="http://www.handworkstudio.ca"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">www.handworkstudio.ca</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://phoenixartsgroup.org/feltingroom/index.html"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Kathie Young</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">33 Harbour Square</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">416.304.0647</span><br /></div>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-87772257955696873762009-01-29T23:28:00.005-05:002009-01-29T23:41:31.287-05:00SHOP CRAFTY: The Other Art (now open)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPPzDi8EL4prSOUSAuOeuWVda8tX3ouDZTCuIKXMY6M8FnpJHbnPLW3ctd_z-5Fadncy5e7P-67qWwGSUzF8Mh4FF1_thI3cdoN64ffn_YbOOVrN0Ov1suf4KNujrXIVDQq9R0/s1600-h/aviso.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 365px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPPzDi8EL4prSOUSAuOeuWVda8tX3ouDZTCuIKXMY6M8FnpJHbnPLW3ctd_z-5Fadncy5e7P-67qWwGSUzF8Mh4FF1_thI3cdoN64ffn_YbOOVrN0Ov1suf4KNujrXIVDQq9R0/s320/aviso.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296940098510385250" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Take a look inside of The Other Art...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Come to share a warm moment this winter in downtown<br />if you looking for something unique to someone special this Valentine's Day. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Contemporary jewelry sculpture, painting, handcrafted objects</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">155 Harbord Street, Toronto</span><br /><a href="http://www.claudiaarashiro.com"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">www.claudiaarashiro.com</span></a><br /><a href="mailto:%5Binfo@claudiaarashiro.com%5D"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">info@claudiaarashiro.com</span></a><br /></div>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-74030505341463353562009-01-29T12:09:00.005-05:002009-01-29T12:20:01.584-05:00CRAFTY CONTEST: IDS09 Window Contest (Deadline: February 5)<div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/3237095670/" title="floorworks_01 by confetti*snowstorm, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3237095670_a5d9644ea4_o.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="floorworks_01" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.interiordesignshow.com/2009/index.php">2009 Interior Design Show</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> is coming up next week (Feb 5-8), and they run an annual competition that asks participating stores to design a window that creatively communicates a design theme. The IDS 09 theme is INSPIRATION.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">One of the stores chosen to participate this year is FLOORWORKS/Relative Space who's current window features an installation by our very own Susan Rowe Harrison! If you've never been, they are located on Dupont, West of Spadina - worth a gander as their window displays are always arresting. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The winner is decided by vote, and by voting for your favourite (FLOORWORKS/Relativespace, duh) window you will be entered for a chance to win Opening Night or weekend tickets. The contest ends on February 5th.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Check out the contest </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.interiordesignshow.com/2009/window_contest.php">here </a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">& cast your vote. </span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747211016021078375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-18653686280889473802009-01-28T23:57:00.001-05:002009-01-28T23:59:28.503-05:00FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Toronto Craft Alert Event Calendar<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Don't let the cold weather give you the blues. There are so many amazing creative happenings and events in the city - especially in winter! So, don your touque and grab your gloves - then check out the Toronto Craft Alert Event Calendar for all the cool, crafty things to do in T.O.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Don't forget - if you're a crafty designer, you can also stay updated on all the coolest shows in your area, and get your apps in on time! Just look for the "Application Deadline" calendar dates.<br /><br />If you have any other local craft shows or fairs, please email your tips to us at torontocraftalert@gmail.com. More information and local show dates will be added as they become available!<br /><br /><iframe style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px" src="http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?height=600&wkst=1&bgcolor=%23ff6600&src=tcaposts%40gmail.com&color=%23B1365F" frameborder="0" width="500" scrolling="no" height="600"></iframe></span><br /></span>indiecollective@tcahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10789273809744543415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-52272709480382076012009-01-28T10:04:00.002-05:002009-01-28T10:09:21.447-05:00CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: donations to WORN's Heartbreak Karaoke Fundraiser Swag & Raffle<div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/3234295102/" title="worn valentine by confetti*snowstorm, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3234295102_901875696a_o.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="worn valentine" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">An indecent proposal...</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> On February 14, WORN FASHION JOURNAL will be holding a Heartbreak Karaoke fundraiser to help us continue producing the local fashion magazine your customers love - and </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">we're currently looking for donations of soul-soothing swag for goody bags and raffle prizes.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;">So you give and you give...</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">WORN events tend to attract crafty types, fashion connoisseurs, and vintage enthusiasts.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We are giving out 25 early bird bags of small and sweet items, coupons, and gift certificates. Raffle prizes can be single larger items that will set hearts racing. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Be sure to include your business card/website info – and we'll make sure our winners know who's showing them the love.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Is this a pick-up line?</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">If you feel you'd like to contribute to WORN's Valentine's Day fundraiser, please contact Meagan at </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="mailto:events@wornjournal.com">events@wornjournal.com</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> prior to February 6th. For your convenience, WORN is happy to dispatch its fashion wagon/carrier pigeon to pick up any of your kind contributions.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">And remember, whether you feel you can contribute or not, we'd love to see you at the event.</span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.wornjournal.com"><br />WORN FASHION JOURNAL</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> presents the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Heartbreak Karaoke Fundraiser </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">at The Cameron House (408 Queen St. West) on February 14, 2009. Doors at 9pm. </span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747211016021078375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-56176056651658450842009-01-27T11:46:00.003-05:002009-01-27T11:51:19.985-05:00GET SCHOOLED: She Can Create Creativity Classes & Coaching (March 2009)<div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;">"As a workshop leader, Lisa brings a sense of excitement and passion few can match. Her enthusiasm rubs off on the participants, now co-creators, in a world of movement and creativity carefully explored and unleashed in a safe, fun-filled experience. Lisa is both a masterful facilitator and a catalyst for stepping into the unknown. With such warmth and humour, she truly creates a joyous atmosphere in her classes and workshops."<br />- Beth Mairs, Director of Wild Woman Expedition<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/1489878482/" title="girl can create by confetti*snowstorm, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1410/1489878482_74e43f9886.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="girl can create" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);">She Can Create: Creativity Classes for Women</span><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Join us for an experiential woman's creative group that meets once a week to play and create using a variety of different inspirations. Focusing on self-expression and the desire to bring more art to our lives we will use Collage, Storytelling, Movement, Doll making, Beadwork and Journaling to jumpstart our creativity and help create unique pieces of art and find ways how to continue creating after the classes are finished. Lisa will also talk about the overcoming creative blocks, taking steps to complete projects and letting the world know about your work. A sure fire inspiring workshop, register early to avoid disappointment as there is a limited amount of participants.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;">When: Monday Nights from 6:30 to 9:30<br />March 9, 16, 23, 30<br />Location; TBA<br /><br />Wednesday Nights from 6:30 to 9:30<br />March 4, 11, 18, 25<br />Location TBA<br /><br />Fee: $200<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Early Bird, Register before February 10 for $175.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">To register and place a deposit to hold your spot please email Lisa at </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="mailto:lisa@girlcancreate.com">lisa@girlcancreate.com</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> or call 416-516-4925</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;">:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">One on One Creativity Coaching</span></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Do you have a creative dream welling up inside? Or do you feel stuck by anxiety when you take a step towards your creative vision? Perhaps you simply want more art in your life.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">As a creativity coach, I am interested in helping people discover their most creative, true and fulfilling selves. I bring over 20 years experience as a performance artist to my work and understand the practice of starting from an idea and moving towards creation. Together with clients, I aim to bring more art to their lives, work towards specific project goals and assist to make their creative dreams a reality. Together we look towards clarity, inspiration and realization in regards to all aspects of their creative life. Sessions are either in person or on the phone with additional weekly email support.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Rates:<br />Single 1 hour session = $70 RED Letter Special $60 for January!<br />Two 1 hour sessions per month = $130<br />Four 1 hour sessions per month = $250<br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I am currently accepting new coaching clients. If you are interested in working with me please email me at lisa@girlcancreate.com with a short introduction. I look forward to hearing from you!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;">About Lisa: For many years Lisa has helped other artists when times were tough. It seemed to be a natural extensions of her work as an artist and curator. Lisa has studied with many great creative minds including author and creativity expert Eric Maisel, Art Therapist Jacqueline Gautier, dancer Lisa Nelson, singer Ysaye Barnwell, musician Babatunde Olatunji, storyteller Judith Black and many others! Lisa has taught at Rio Caliente Wellness Spa, Wild Women Expeditions and as an Artist in Education in the Toronto School Board. With over 15 years of working as a performance artist, writer and educator, Lisa is especially passionate about bring art, humour and creativity to lives of women, youth. </span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-3695436719685744152009-01-27T11:33:00.003-05:002009-01-27T11:38:15.396-05:00GET SCHOOLED: Flameworking with Nadia Tasci at La Perlerie (Winter 2009)<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">This note came through from Nadia & La Perlerie, a bead shop & gallery at Dundas & Jane:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Newsflash! We're very excited to announce that Nadia Tasci, a recent favourite from the One of a Kind Show is now providing flameworking Instruction at La Perlerie! Details available on our website class schedule. Please visit </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.laperlerie.ca/">www.laperlerie.ca</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/3231040537/" title="la perlerie - nadia tasci by confetti*snowstorm, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3231040537_380a82996c.jpg" width="292" height="500" alt="la perlerie - nadia tasci" /></a><br /></div>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747211016021078375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-13926239038948591672009-01-25T21:17:00.002-05:002009-01-25T21:25:58.075-05:00SHOP CRAFTY: Wise Daughters Grand Opening (January 31)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/torontocraftalert/3226704003/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3yGs0G1x_RuHTU2MVSWGJ2tjRPbpSjLaF_auf7TY7GWQ7zJTijrbUHABZsr3kbf96zpDO1kVEUMfdbDZp2zc7iaCqnSo9gdPc0dRwuD06-OHVFSGs6AIOY0kT7la_t5jylZsm/s320/WD_logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295421492313977250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">GRAND OPENING</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Saturday January 31, 10am - 6pm</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">3079B Dundas St. West.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Afternoon live music by <a href="http://www.endsville.ca">Endsville</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Gift for 1st 50 patrons</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Complimentary homemade baked treats</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />Located in the heart of the Junction, <a href="http://www.wisedaughters.com">Wise Daughters</a> carries unique locally handmade ceramics, knitwear, jewellery, silk scarves, soap, cards, folk art dolls, needlework, sculpture, wall tattoos, screen-printed onesies, purses and much more, plus original paintings and multi-media artwork. From the whimsical to the elegant, everything is 100% local and hand crafted with passion. Artists and artisans are welcome to contact owner Mary Breen about selling through the shop.<br /><br />Wise Daughters also offers do-it-yourself workshops in our beautiful bright open space. Upcoming workshops include cardmaking, beading, journaling with paint, and storytelling. Workshop proposals are also always welcome. Thursday is Sit 'n' Stitch night – a chance to knit, crochet or whatever you like to do, in good company.<br /><br /><br />Wise Daughters Craft Market<br />3079B Dundas St. West.<br />416-761-1555<br /><a href="mailto:%5Bwisedaughters@sympatico.ca%5D">wisedaughters@sympatico.ca</a></span><br /><a href="http://www.wisedaughters.com"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">www.wisedaughters.com</span></a>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-13687743807521813672009-01-25T20:53:00.006-05:002009-01-25T21:13:59.039-05:00CALL FOR SUBMISSION: Exhibition Assistance - Grimsby Public Art Gallery (deadline: January 31)<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Applications for exhibition assistance grants are now being accepted. Applying artists must have an exhibition scheduled and confirmed in a publicly accessible venue. Grants can assist with exhibition costs, including framing, presentation and shipping. Application forms and conditions for entry are available at the gallery or by visiting the Ontario Arts Council website.<br /><br />All applications must include 10 images (slides or jpgs), resume, budget, a letter of confirmation for upcoming exhibition, an artist's statement and description of the exhibition and a SASE with sufficient postage for return of all submitted material. All support material will be returned following the recommender's decision. Grant amounts range between $500 - $1500.<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.arts.on.ca/">www.arts.on.ca</a> for more info or phone the gallery at 905. 945.3246<br /><br />Next Deadline : Sept. 30, 2009<br /><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/torontocraftalert/3227508038/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 49px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3cKScQJkOKFhUeNB_jFfTcsitkj-BcI8AXcZoEiHpEgKsxuDGsroGQ44vfbj6crQCWVowZxgy5sZYyE0tP-VJzXz8-FyaRrMLjnhanFhOpHe5jjaJff54ZGFvY7wbLvw-uKNY/s320/image001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295417522434782962" border="0" /></a><br /> <p style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style=";font-size:11;color:#000000;" >Grimsby Public Art Gallery<br />18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, ON. L3M 1Y1<br />Ph: 905-945-3246<br />Fax:905-945-1789<a href="http://www.grimsby.ca/" target="_blank"><br /></a><a href="mailto:%5Bgpag@town.grimsby.on.ca%5D">gpag@town.grimsby.on.ca</a><br /><a href="http://www.grimsby.ca/">www.grimsby.ca</a></span></p>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-24316632218983014742009-01-25T20:24:00.003-05:002009-01-25T20:47:01.482-05:00GET SCHOOLED: New Year Knitting Class Schedule at Americo Original (January - May)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/torontocraftalert/3227409738/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvA9vPoB51811yoagjVydwtQRoRHU_Rs-eHJyNdCo8FzWFXwp5_1w_gS32uYiJTcRTo6gHQKbL57ECHRZy1Wv0vuj3NB2vjxfY0tL4y6KUsBYbQQuDCNpjlIA-FSRqv3ZfS29/s320/americo+classes.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295407925298401922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Here is the new class schedule for the remainder of the Winter and Spring 2009, featuring beginner favorites and a couple new challenging additions for our more advanced knitters.<br /><br />Classes are still free, however, we ask that you drop by the store in advance to pick up materials and register your spot. Hurry, because seating is limited and classes book up quickly!!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beginner 101</span><br /><br />Take your pick from any of these original Americo patterns: the <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/catalogue.asp?catid=5&itemid=22">Walter Scarf</a>, <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/catalogue.asp?catid=4&itemid=29">Simple Shawl</a>, <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/catalogue.asp?catid=5&itemid=21">Lacy Llama Scarf</a> or <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/catalogue.asp?catid=6&itemid=109">Slouch Hat</a>. Perfect for true beginners who need to learn how to cast on, cast off and knit -- or anyone who wants to refresh their knitting skills with an easy new project.<br /><br />2 hours (1 session)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday February 1, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br />OR<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday March 8, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br />OR<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday April 19, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><br />Skill Level: Beginner<br />Cost: Supplies only<br /><br /> <br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Think Inside the Box</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />Step up your knitting skills by using simple straight-line techniques to create your choice of our Cashmere Sweater (sample in store), <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/catalogue.asp?catid=3&itemid=49">Waffle Ridge Cardi-Wrap</a> (featured by Sandra Pittana on CityLine) or <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/catalogue.asp?catid=9&itemid=131">Portobello Shrug</a>. New skills learned include purling, casting on and off between sections and picking up stitches.<br /><br />4 hours (2 two-hour sessions)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday January 8, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday February 22, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><br />OR<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday February 22, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday April 26, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><br />Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate<br />Cost: Supplies only<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Knit Inside the Round<br /><br /></span>Learn how to knit in the round using circular and double-pointed needles to create your choice of the <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/catalogue.asp?catid=1&itemid=66">Raglan Sweatshirt</a>, <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/catalogue.asp?catid=6&itemid=3">Simple Cable Hat</a> or <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/catalogue.asp?catid=6&itemid=110">Cable and Seed Cap</a>. Additional techniques learned will include decreasing and cables.<br /><br />2 hours (1 session)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday January 15, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br />OR<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday March 29, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br />OR<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday May 10, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><br />Skill level: Intermediate<br />Cost: Materials only<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Felted Bag</span><br /><br />Choose from many of our sophisticated merino and leather <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/catalogue.asp?catid=14&itemid=98">handbags</a> using the basic knit stitch and felting your knitted piece. Finishing techniques, such as sewing and accessorizing with leather handles and details will also be explored.<br /><br />2 hours (1 two-hour sessions)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday January 22, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><br />Skill level: Beginner<br />Cost: Materials only<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Finishing Techniques</span><br /><br />This is your chance to bring in a project from a previous class that you never got around to finishing properly. Get extra help on how to cast off, seam, sew in ends and adorn your work.<br /><br />2 hours (1 session)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday March 8, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br />AND/OR<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday May 17, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><br />Skill Level: All Levels<br />Cost: Supplies only<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">"That Vest"</span><br /><br />Our best-selling <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/catalogue.asp?catid=8&itemid=38#">reversible vests</a> (featured by Sandra Pittana on CityLine) is a perfect project for true beginners, where you will learn how to cast-on, cast-off and the basic knit stitch. Wear it two ways -- long or short, right-side up or upside down. Choose from several different versions.<br /><br />4 hours (2 two-hour sessions)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday April 5, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday April 12, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><br />Skill level: Beginner<br />Cost: Materials only<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tubular Cast On & Cast Off</span><br /><br />Tired of messy-looking edges on your otherwise (nearly) perfect creations? Create a basic ribbed scarf using an advanced cast-on and cast-off technique to create a professional finish.<br /><br />4 hours (2 two-hour sessions)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday May 3, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday May 24, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span><br /><br />Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced<br />Cost: Supplies only<br /></span><br />-------<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">As well, our new <span style="font-weight: bold;">weekly Knitting Nights are on Wednesdays from 6pm - 8pm</span> for any help you may need with projects along the way.<br /><br />Also, check out out new online <a href="http://www.americo.ca/patterns/index.asp">pattern catalogue</a> and <a href="http://www.americo.ca/yarns/andean.html">yarn catalogue</a> with more than 100 original designs to choose from. Our patterns are still free with the purchase of yarn and kits can be ordered by email, phone, or in person.<br /><br /><br />Americo Original<br />456 Queen Street West<br />416.777.9747<br /><a href="mailto:%5Binfo@americo.ca%5D">info@americo.ca</a><br /></span><a href="http://www.americo.ca"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">www.americo.ca</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:78%;">+ These images are reposted for news reporting purposes only.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-10311695382338763222009-01-24T13:35:00.004-05:002009-01-24T13:53:55.932-05:00GET SCHOOLED: Beading with Rachel Nelson-Smith (February 2009)<a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.bead-junction.com/home">Bead Junction</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> is proud to present this exclusive set of classes with </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.blogger.com/Rachel%20Nelson-Smith">Rachel Nelson-Smith</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. For more information, click the link to each individual class.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/3223284648/" title="Lekku Necklace turquoise by confetti*snowstorm, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3507/3223284648_2cdf7004f9.jpg" alt="Lekku Necklace turquoise" width="375" height="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lekku Necklace in Turquoise by Rachel Nelson-Smith</span></span><br /></div><br /><a style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1513125/">Shiloh Necklace Class </a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Learn to bend and embellish these sensationally simple wire components to make this sparkling necklace. Use glass, gemstones, or crystals or a mix of them all. Student must be able to create basic 20-gauge loops and wrapped 24-gauge loops unassisted.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1513137/">Marquis Component Necklace Class </a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Copper wired and gold beaded marquis components are wired and linked together with bold chain, accented by sparkling dangles.</span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1513142/"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lekku Necklace Class </span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Embellish with increasing beads over a netting base and learn to incorporate a small amount of basic wirework into beadwork for added stability. The combination of various techniques come together to form a beautifully draping neck piece.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1513149/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beon Freo Cuff Class </span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">With the guidance of a master beadweaver, spend a whole day exploring the art of beading freely and answering the question "what if?". Bring your open mind and participate in explorative exercises to boost creativity and begin to think differently beginning with this project. Discuss possibilities for your piece including components and overall feel, assembly and finishing. Written directions for the base, fringe, and several components are provided. Knowledge of any variation of at least two of the following stitches is required: herringbone, peyote, brick and right-angle weave. Pre-work assignment which consists of creating the cuff base with any stitch you desire is provided in advance of class.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.bead-junction.com/beon_freo_cuff_rachel_nelson-smith_class_02082009">Link </a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">to class on Bead Junction site.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1513155/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ootheca Cuff Class</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Bead weaving and a small amount of basic wire working come together in a stunningly cratered double-sided cuff. Student must be able to work right-angle weave and peyote stitch unassisted. Detailed, photographed step-by-step instructions included. Pre-work required, small section of right angle weave base required, instructions are available for both those who know right angle weave well and those that need practice.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.bead-junction.com/beon_freo_cuff_rachel_nelson-smith_class_02082009">Link </a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">to class on Bead Junction site.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Rachel Nelson-Smith recently been published in the new Lark book </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.larkbooks.com/catalog?isbn=9781600590399">Masters: Beadweaving</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">More about Rachel: </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.msrachel.com/">www.msrachel.com</a>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747211016021078375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-12117197221814981122009-01-23T09:00:00.003-05:002009-01-23T09:08:08.321-05:00CRAFTY HAPPENING: Love and Rummage Trunk Show<div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><div style="text-align: left;">I'll be hawking some of my junk - er - vintage items here, as well as the odd sewn goodie. Going to try to edit my fabric stash down a bit, so expect some scraps & more...can't wait to see what the other vendors bring!<br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/3215900766/" title="loveandrummage-flier by confetti*snowstorm, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3215900766_b693c6664f_b.jpg" width="396" height="1024" alt="loveandrummage-flier" /></a><br /><br />Visit the webpage <a href="http://cityofcraft.com/2009/loveandrummage/index.html">here</a><br />and facebook event <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/event.php?eid=49198277670&ref=ts">here</a></div>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747211016021078375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-20618599970437196492009-01-23T08:44:00.003-05:002009-01-23T08:50:29.833-05:00EXIBITION: Allyson Mitchell: Ladies Sasquatch (January 29 - March 21, reception: January 29)<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Worth the trip to Hamilton... </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/3220380640/" title="sasquatch by confetti*snowstorm, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/3220380640_09cfce8b7f_o.jpg" width="160" height="288" alt="sasquatch" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Allyson Mitchell: Ladies Sasquatch</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">January 29 - March 21, 2008</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Curated by Carla Garnet </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Opening Reception: Thursday January 29, 6 – 9 pm</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Book Launch and Artist Interview: Thursday March 19, 6 – 8 pm</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Neither a teddy bear’s picnic, nor a pack of ferocious beasts, Allyson Mitchell’s newest installation presents an epic gathering of figures, each one a monumental symbol of female brains, brawn and sexuality - a community of Lady Sasquatches. The freestanding, sculptural works by Toronto-based Mitchell marry feminist theory with the artist’s favorite material, fun fur. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">In a new twist on the legend of the Sasquatch, a wild hairy creature consistently described as solitary and male, Mitchell has assembled a congregation of anatomically correct females. Standing upright at over 10 feet tall, they are beautifully crafted creations of fun fur, taxidermy glass eyes and various fake bear parts.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> “This curatorial project presents the artist’s realignment of feminine representation in which she symbolizes the mythical feminine as something not easily captured or domesticated, or harnessed to sell, yet undeniably powerful and attractive,” says curator Carla Garnet. “Exhibited as a group she gathers strength from her society, she shifts the hierarchy and in as much essentially attempts to create a utopian feminist community.”</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Allyson Mitchell describes herself as a maximalist artist working predominantly in sculpture, installation and film. Since 1997, Mitchell has been melding feminism and pop culture to play with contemporary ideas about sexuality, autobiography, and the body, largely through the use of reclaimed textile and abandoned craft.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Her work has been exhibited in galleries and festivals across Canada, the US, Europe and East Asia. She has also performed extensively with Pretty Porky and Pissed Off, a fat performance troupe, as well as publishing both writing and music. She recently completed her PhD in Women’s Studies at York University, where she also teaches cultural studies.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The McMaster Museum of Art is proud to be the first venue for this exhibition which will tour nationally to The Winnipeg Art Gallery, The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, and the Art Gallery of Peterborough.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">This exhibition was generously supported by the Ontario Arts Council.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">An exhibition catalogue including essays by Ann Cvetkovich, Carla Garnet, and Josie Mills will be available.</span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747211016021078375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-14815156316746220032009-01-22T20:20:00.009-05:002009-02-01T23:36:00.166-05:00EXHIBITION: Radiant Dark 2009 at MADE (February 5-8)<div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/torontocraftalert/3219336210/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294294028376958386" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFwnzPKCktZT0mOdF579fVVXnpccJhFPEL6cZfP6mYGv7nzBZ3fM3I25vtDhxq8kCrRr-S6cnhU8J7HLiZYGsKpztZUTh2KGGfyLN6eeXjcyf9UqSDIGBrVHerMlbxGd9yiNMZ/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-size:85%;" >image: Sars - Carpet (detail) by Bev Hisey<br />one of 'Dirty Dishes' a series of carpets<br />based on petrie dish samples</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">RADIANT DARK 2009 - </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Elegant Corruptions</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;">unit 201, 360 Dufferin st, rear<br />building off the courtyard.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />Hours:<br />Thursday February 5 - Saturday February 7: 11am - 7pm<br />Sunday February 8: 11am - 6pm</div><br /><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.madedesign.ca/radiantdark/main.html">Radiant Dark</a> is a modern, Canadian design exhibition featuring the work of 33 design studios. Julie Nicholson and Shaun Moore of <a href="http://www.madedesign.ca/">MADE</a> have conceived Radiant Dark as a series of independent, curated exhibitions. The 2009 theme of Radiant Corruptions is explored through the fresh vision of contemporary Canadian designers, makers, architects, artists and craftspeople.</p><br /><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">A provocative exploration of the relationships between elegance and corruption is the vehicle for Radiant Dark's continuing conversation through design. This year the exhibition includes an informal discussion "Walk & Talk". The event is free to the public and takes the form of an informal guided tour as eight design studios discuss their work and practice. "Walk & Talk" features - Cali Balles and Don Maclennan, Lubo Brezina, Heidi Earnshaw, Jennifer Graham, Jeremy Hatch, Bev Hisey, Angela Iarocci, Tamara Rushlow.</p><br /><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">* Exhibition is free to the public. </span></p><br /><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The complete list of participants can be seen at: <a href="http://www.madedesign.ca/radiantdark">www.madedesign.ca/radiantdark</a>.</p><br /><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Walk & Talk</span> - an informal guided tour and discussion of the exhibition - a public event.<br /><br />Eight designers speak about their work.<br /><br />Sunday February 8, 12pm - 1pm</p><br /><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">---<br /><br />MADE<br /><br /><a href="http://www.madedesign.ca/">www.madedesign.ca</a></p>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-3665478194258053172009-01-22T19:55:00.004-05:002009-01-22T20:13:09.632-05:00CRAFTY HAPPENING: Dance Marathon (February 4-7)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/torontocraftalert/3218448271/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 342px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigmyHG78NzxThdxAqy4X0Vxc9K-1KGpfzyHqc4Ovs9BnYmBEor_rlcB3EvVVCSA6JBZYjgZkYemcMpUpKFZ23S1xUhQesgijuU0PgvftWP31CNrk_e-v3Uvu3Mb77sAeXGAza6/s320/Dance+Marathon+Promotion+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294288800873959474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Photo Credit: Nancy Paiva</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">BLUEMOUTH INC. - DANCE MARATHON<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">February 4–7, 7:00 p.m.<br />Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay West (<a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=235+Queens+Quay+West&zipcode=m5j2g8">map</a>)</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Tickets: $30.00 (Special pricing available for Students/Seniors)</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Box Office/Info: 416-973-4000 or <a href="http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/worldstage">www.harbourfrontcentre.com/worldstage</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com">Harbourfront Centre</a>'s highly praised World Stage 08:09 season continues with Dance Marathon, an original new work from the critically acclaimed and award-winning collective <a href="http://www.bluemouthinc.com">bluemouth inc</a>. With elements of live music, multimedia, integrated live video, choreography and more, this stunning new work of participatory theatre is inspired by the physically gruelling endurance contests of the 1920s and 1930s. Dance Marathon is part of Fresh Ground new works, Harbourfront Centre’s national commissioning programme.<br /><br />Single tickets and specially priced packages for Dance Marathon and all World Stage performances are on sale through the Harbourfront Centre box office at 416-973-4000, or through <a href="http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/worldstage">www.harbourfrontcentre.com/worldstage<br /></a><br />It is well known that the dance marathons of the 1920s and 1930s were part legitimate competition and part contrived deception, as the organizers of these events would plant hired professional dancers as spurious competitors in order to control the outcome of the event. Under the pretext that Dance Marathon is a veritable endurance contest, bluemouth inc. uses similar themes to shape fully participatory theatre, wherein the audience members are also contenders in the midst of various integrated performances, and as such contribute to the outcome of the events by either advancing or being eliminated as the event proceeds. Eliminated competitors become spectators, framing Dance Marathon as both contest and performance.<br /><br />"In a world where the public appetite for reality TV continues to grow,” said Lucy Simic, co-founder of the collective, “bluemouth inc. invites their audience to enter into the drama of the Dance Marathon [and asks] – just what level of experience are you willing to have?"<br /><br />Well known for their site-specific work, bluemouth inc. will transform the Enwave Theatre into a fully realized performance space. The Toronto, Montreal and New York City-based collective embrace and combine all of the talents in their arsenal for Dance Marathon, changing roles throughout the incredibly ambitious creation that promises to vary with each night.<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br />For further information about all World Stage, Fresh Ground new works and Harbourfront Centre events, please visit <a href="http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com">harbourfrontcentre.com</a> or call 416-973-4000.</span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-65183083489030280662009-01-22T17:22:00.005-05:002009-01-22T17:41:29.274-05:00HELP WANTED: sewing volunteers needed a.s.a.p.<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">from </span></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Arabesque Dance Company</span><span style="font-style: italic;">:<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0niU1reXUMjYSIuf2v6KniX43Fwl40zgoJDlM57fRVzM4h0dKxHRdDvXWy920GQlCctyMRO49pHb_F6oBBwkNE-0IlakZ9Lh3uT7PBzN6MSxkEgQetQH28OazXKI2cSMpFVsK/s1600-h/Arabesque.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 411px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0niU1reXUMjYSIuf2v6KniX43Fwl40zgoJDlM57fRVzM4h0dKxHRdDvXWy920GQlCctyMRO49pHb_F6oBBwkNE-0IlakZ9Lh3uT7PBzN6MSxkEgQetQH28OazXKI2cSMpFVsK/s320/Arabesque.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294251691222620322" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Arabesque Dance Company</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span>is looking for sewing volunteers!</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span>We</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >could use help a.s.a.p!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >We have a production called "EGYPT" taking place <span style="font-weight: bold;">March 5-8/09</span> at the</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Premiere Dance Theatre and are putting the final touches on everything.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Volunteers get:</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >- Written & oral references from Arabesque Dance Co.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >- Free tickets to the performance<br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >- Your name listed in credits of performance program<br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >- Free copy of the performance DVD with your name listed in the credits</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >- To work with fun, groovy, creative people!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Please contact Deb Shaw:<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">deb.shaw@utoronto.ca</span></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br />More about <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Arabesque</span> <a href="http://www.arabesquedance.ca/events-02.php">here</a>.</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />*We are also looking for help with masks and props!<br /></span><br /></span>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026793413738799508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19897990.post-4318090499553912932009-01-22T14:01:00.004-05:002009-01-22T14:07:20.175-05:00FREE STUFF ALERT: packaging and containers<a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIpBsjk4TtaaLDY2bqBNNvFsvPx717HkwyhnszoA0QIDz80uWlLUUtAr7y9CzGgG4TbkrOopl8t0hYJts8Pju6CJRT5pHWui-XW_WSlMNt8RXQE-1CqqrZTTNCHNqK3rB3YzI/s1600-h/3n03p63l111112714b91mfc0fb953e18c12b7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 75px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIpBsjk4TtaaLDY2bqBNNvFsvPx717HkwyhnszoA0QIDz80uWlLUUtAr7y9CzGgG4TbkrOopl8t0hYJts8Pju6CJRT5pHWui-XW_WSlMNt8RXQE-1CqqrZTTNCHNqK3rB3YzI/s400/3n03p63l111112714b91mfc0fb953e18c12b7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294196456306294354" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Tracey of </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.anarreshealth.ca/">Anarres Natural Health</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> wrote to let us know she has a bunch of containers/packaging to give away to anyone who can re-use it. Currently she has:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1" bubble wrap</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">30-500 ml amber glass jars, by donation or barter if cleaned & sterilzed</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">all sorts of plastic containers (think shampoo)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">500-1000 ml plastic jugs and jars</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">However she always has some of this stuff to give away and can save it for anyone who wants to pick them up as they become available - just get in touch with her if you can use it - she'd love to pass it on to a fellow craft-ite.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">If interested, contact Tracey at 416 535 9620 or </span><a href="mailto:anarreshealth@gmail.com" style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span class="HcCDpe"><span class="lDACoc">anarreshealth@gmail.com</span></span></a>toronto craft alerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747211016021078375noreply@blogger.com1