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Botanical Embroidery: 2-Day Workshop

Toronto Botanical Garden

In this beginner two-day workshop you will create two hand embroidered milkweed designs and apply them to an item of clothing to create a uniquely embellished piece.

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Jan

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Beginner Brush Calligraphy

EP Lettering

In this three-hour workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of modern brush pen calligraphy, including how to hold a brush pen, how to form basic strokes and how to connect these strokes to form lowercase letters and words.

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Jan

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Collage Night

Issues Magazine Shop

Join Alanna Chelmick at Issues Magazine Shop for an evening of collage-making. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

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Jan

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The Interior Design Show Toronto 2025

IDS

The Interior Design Show (IDS) Toronto, Canada’s premier showcase of exceptional design, will bring together industry-leading brands with emerging and established global talents.

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A NITESKÜL SËSSEN: How to See the Things You Imagine

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Jan

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A NITESKÜL SËSSEN: How to See the Things You Imagine

NITESKÜL

Join NITESKÜL, Toronto’s hub for creatives, at Apt200 on Jan 23rd! SËSSENS are weekly events with inspiring talks & social mixers. This week: “How to See the Things You Imagine” by Steve Williams Jr.

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Jan

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Design for lost-wax casting: RINGS

Katya Koroscil

Create an organic, fluid shape using soft molding wax in a guided, hands-on workshop. Design and sculpt your own ring, exploring intuitive techniques in a creative, collaborative space.

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Jan

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Disability Issue Launch Party

Feels Magazine

Join us for poetry and live storytelling by our Issue 23 contributors, as well as a special round-table discussion hosted by our Guest Editor Therese Estacion featuring jes sachse and Seán Kinsella.

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Jan

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Design Leadership Summit

Design X

Two days of programming packed with incredible, relevant and thought-provoking content for those practising leadership at any level.

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Cafe Talks: Designing the Future, the Future of Design

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Jan

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Cafe Talks: Designing the Future, the Future of Design

DesignMeets

With Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel— design educator and Dean of Design at OCADU— we will explore a designer's role in shaping society, incorporating diverse perspectives, critical reflection, and using design as a tool for positive social change.

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A NITESKÜL SËSSEN: Crafting Authentic Social Media Branding

Thu

Jan

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A NITESKÜL SËSSEN: Crafting Authentic Social Media Branding

NITESKÜL

Join NITESKÜL, Toronto’s hub for creatives, at Apt200 on Jan 30th! SËSSENS are weekly events with inspiring talks & social mixers. This week: “Crafting Authentic Social Media Branding” by Veronica Skaia.

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Feb

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Hand Lettered Valentine's Day Cards

EP Lettering

Why buy a Valentine’s Day card when you can make one by hand? In this two-hour workshop, students will learn how to draw beautiful script letters and use them to create their own one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day card.

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Feb

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Collage Night: The Series

Issues Magazine Shop

Join Alanna Chelmick for a three-week, collage-making extravaganza. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

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Feb

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Valentines Signet Ring Workshop

Katya Koroscil

Hard carving wax is ideal for precise details and structured designs, perfect for crafting a signet ring. Shape your timeless emblem of identity and connection using carving tools. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day—come create with us!

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Wed

Mar

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Collage Night

Issues Magazine Shop

Join Alanna Chelmick at Issues Magazine Shop for an evening of collage-making. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

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Mar

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Collage Night

Issues Magazine Shop

Join Alanna Chelmick at Issues Magazine Shop for an evening of collage-making. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

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Mar

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The Joy of Handwriting

EP Lettering

Do you wish you had more opportunities to write by hand? This workshop will provide students with an overview of different styles and applications, as well as key considerations for improving your handwriting.

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Apr

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Collage Night

Issues Magazine Shop

Join Alanna Chelmick at Issues Magazine Shop for an evening of collage-making. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

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Wed

Apr

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Collage Night

Issues Magazine Shop

Join Alanna Chelmick at Issues Magazine Shop for an evening of collage-making. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

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Jul

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TOAF64 - Call for Art Nest Proposals

Toronto outdoor Art Fair

TOAF is seeking innovative proposals for installation, sculpture, new media, & performance art pieces for the 2025 Fair. TOAF offers selected artists the financial resources, mentorship, & visibility needed to bring their concepts to life.

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