Summertime - and the crafting is easy!!

Here are a couple of fun and crafty options from west end vendors coming soon.  Mary from Wisedaughters has a solid month of Crafting options;

June Workshops
Our formal workshops for adults wrap for the summer at the end of June. Join us for:
Travel journals June 6
Art journals June 13
Granny squares June 20
Knit/felted bags June 27

Summer Craft Camp , Ages 10+ - July 22 – 26, 1 – 4 daily

Grown-Up Craft Camp - July 15 – 19, 1 – 4 daily

Summer Saturdays
Join us outside under the tent (inside if it rains) to meet a local artist and make something!  All ages, drop by 10 – 5.  Cost: $1 - $5 per craft (to cover supplies)

June 1      People Power Press – DIY buttons
June 8      Creations Diana – beaded lizards
June 15    Sara MacHin – mixed media collage
June 22    Megan Goos – silly monsters
June 29    Marina Wilson – fun with duct tape

Details at www.wisedaughters.com

And if those don't fit the bill,

KID CULTURE CREATES WORK SHOPS FOR ADULTS FUN WITH TEA TOWELS
 Saturday June 15th  1 pm-4 pm
Cost $60.00
  
KID CULTURE CREATES FOR ADULTS MAKING AN UP CYCLED DRESS
Saturday June 8th 1pm -4pm
Cost $60.00
  
WORK SHOPS FOR ADULTS MAKING AN UP CYCLED SHIRT     
                                      Wednesday June 12th 6;:30-8:30
Cost $60
http://kidcultureboutique.blogspot.ca/

Have Fun!!

The 4th Annual Toronto Etsy Street Team Springtime Marketplace

On Saturday June 1st the Toronto Etsy Street Team, also known as TEST is holding its 4th Annual Springtime Marketplace in the 918 Bathurst Centre, just north of Bloor on Bathurst in the heart of the Annex. 

This year the TEST Springtime Marketplace is bigger and better than ever! Along with our handmade vendors, you can peruse great vintage finds, enjoy music from our live DJ, and take part in one of a series of FREE craft workshops. The Marketplace will be followed by a cocktail reception offering refreshments, a cash bar, a charity raffle, a special tea-infused cocktail workshop and a chance to mingle and chat with the members of TEST. The show features 40+ TEST makers and vintage sellers and includes; one of a kind jewelry, art, fashions (both new and vintage), toys, handmade body care items and baked goods. See the the website for more details www.shopcats.ca

Spend a fun spring afternoon checking out these talented handmakers' wares, support local artisans in your community, enjoy the hunt for the perfect vintage item.

Admission is free

Location: 918 Bathurst St.

Date: Saturday June 1, 2013 11am - 5:30pm

Reception to follow at 6pm

Etsy is the largest on-line marketplace for hand-made goods, vintage products and craft supplies. Toronto is the home to TEST, the more than 600 member-strong Toronto Etsy Street Team. Between them they have a vast array of handmade jewellery, fine art, contemporary craft, indie fashion, accessories, eco-friendly bath and beauty items, handmade food and vintage finds.

Check out our facebook page and their blog to keep up with everything we've got going on.