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Events for graphic designers & creatives

This calendar lists in-person and online design and arts events for graphic designers, illustrators, and visual creatives. We built this to help strengthen our community and reduce gatekeeping and barriers to connection. All events are based in Toronto.

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Summer 2025 in Ephemera: A Junk Journaling Zine Workshop
Toronto Zine Library
Aug 24
Intro to 3D Sculpting and Printing
The Combine
Aug 14
Collage, Junk Journal and Zine Making
Art Freaks
Aug 21
Good Friends Market
Good Friends Market
Aug 6
Tees and Snacks: Learning Light Copy
Secret Planet
Aug 28
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Vector Festival
Thu
Jul
10
to
Sat
Aug
09

Vector Festival

with
InterAccess
Vector Festival 2025, 404_not_found, embraces the broken hyperlink, the loading screen, and the sharks biting undersea fiber-optic cables.
Good Friends Market
Wed
Aug
06
to
Thu
Aug
07

Good Friends Market

with
Good Friends Market
where the goods are good & the friends are gooder
Snack and Sketch
Thu
Aug
07
to
Thu
Aug
07

Snack and Sketch

with
Slow Night
We invite non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives out for an evening of snacks and sketching al fresco. Soak up the summer vibes out on the brand new courtyard patio with the food and drinks of your choice!
Pantones & Patio 2025
Thu
Aug
07
to
Thu
Aug
07

Pantones & Patio 2025

with
DesignX Community
​This isn’t your typical networking event. Think curated intros, design nerd banter, rooftop views, and drinks flowing. 🍷🍻 Expect conversations around Figma hacks, wild usability stories, and the occasional hot take on button sizes. 😄
Introduction to Digital Painting with Wacom Tablets
Thu
Aug
07
to
Thu
Aug
07

Introduction to Digital Painting with Wacom Tablets

with
Toronto Public Library
In this introductory workshop participants will be able to explore the painting tools used to create digital art while using the WACOM Intuos tablet and pen. Computers will be provided.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu
Aug
07
to
Thu
Aug
07

Intro to 3D Printing

with
Toronto Public Library
Staff members show participants how to use the 3D printer at the Digital Innovation Hub.

Upcoming Events

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Culture's Compass Creative Currents
Sat
Aug
09
to
Sat
Aug
09

Culture's Compass Creative Currents

with
Culture's Compass
Creative Currents is a celebration of creativity in all its forms—through panels, workshops, and networking designed to help emerging artists build confidence, find community, and chart their own paths.
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Eco Printing
Sat
Aug
09
to
Sat
Aug
09

Eco Printing

with
Multintto
Turn nature into your palette in this 3-hour hands-on workshop with artist Camila Salcedo. Explore the beautiful process of eco printing methods —using leaves, flowers, and plant matter to create one-of-a-kind prints on fabric.
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Pop-Up Paper Fair
Sat
Aug
09
to
Sat
Aug
09

Pop-Up Paper Fair

with
Toronto's First Post Office
Toronto’s First Post Office is bringing back its summer pop-up paper fair! We're featuring local stationery brands at our pop-up fair in our historical post office!
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Cyanotype
Sun
Aug
10
to
Sun
Aug
10

Cyanotype

with
Multintto
Discover the magic of sun-powered printing in this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create striking blue-and-white images using plants, objects, and UV-sensitive surfaces.
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Two-Tone Linocut Printmaking
Sun
Aug
10
to
Sun
Aug
10

Two-Tone Linocut Printmaking

with
Multintto
Dive into the bold world of relief printing in this 3.5-hour hands-on session where you’ll create striking two-tone prints using soft linoleum blocks.
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Art Socials
Wed
Aug
13
to
Wed
Aug
13

Art Socials

with
The Bentway
Learn the basics of screen printing, watercolour painting, letterpress, and more while connecting with neighbours. No experience necessary!
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Introduction to 3D Printing
Wed
Aug
13
to
Wed
Aug
13

Introduction to 3D Printing

with
Toronto Public Library
Come join us for a hands-on Introduction to 3D Printing workshop where you'll learn the basics of this cool technology!
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Licensing Your Work: Rights and Boundaries
Wed
Aug
13
to
Wed
Aug
13

Licensing Your Work: Rights and Boundaries

with
Recess Community
​Join us for a relaxed conversation with guest lawyers Lotus Menezes and Jessica Commanda. We’ll demystify how licensing works, how to start conversations with clients, and how to respond when your artwork is used without your consent.
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Intro to 3D Sculpting and Printing
Thu
Aug
14
to
Thu
Aug
14

Intro to 3D Sculpting and Printing

with
The Combine
Join us for a hands-on 3D Sculpting & Printing Workshop led by Binksy, 3D print enthusiast, tattoo artist and founder of Nicerfolks, and Ísa, 3D Modelling and printing instructor, tech enthusiast, and world builder.
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Clay Magnets Workshop
Sat
Aug
16
to
Sat
Aug
16

Clay Magnets Workshop

with
Her Samaya
​Spend a Saturday morning with us getting hands-on with clay and create your own playful little fridge magnets to take home. ​No experience needed. We’ll bring the clay, tools, and guidance. You bring your creativity (and maybe a friend).
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Cyanotype Weekend
Sat
Aug
16
to
Sun
Aug
17

Cyanotype Weekend

with
The inPrint Collective
During this workshop you will learn how to take photos from your camera, convert to negative, then print beautiful cyanotype prints from your cherished photos.
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Hands-On Printmaking Workshop
Sat
Aug
16
to
Sat
Aug
16

Hands-On Printmaking Workshop

with
PH1 Studios
Sign up for Lino Printing and connect with fellow creatives for an evening of Printmaking! This beginner-friendly workshop will walk you through the process of carving your own stamp block and hand printing with a single-colour process.
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Introduction to 3D Printing
Sat
Aug
16
to
Sat
Aug
16

Introduction to 3D Printing

with
Toronto Public Library
This DROP-IN class/lecture is for those who are interested in learning more about 3D printing and how to use the PrusaSlicer software.
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Linocut Printmaking Workshop
Sat
Aug
16
to
Sat
Aug
16

Linocut Printmaking Workshop

with
Lee Valley Tools
We'll guide you in the art of relief carving on rubber and linoleum blocks. You’ll learn how to use positive and negative space to create a unique design that you will transfer onto paper with ink, a technique known as linocut.
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Queer Art Club: Printmaking Workshop
Sat
Aug
16
to
Sat
Aug
16

Queer Art Club: Printmaking Workshop

with
Queer Art Club
Calling all queers who want to learn how to print on textiles with their own hand carved stamps! Come be with your queer community while we learn how to transform clothing into unique one of a kind pieces.
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Zine Dream
Sat
Aug
16
to
Sat
Aug
16

Zine Dream

with
Zine Dream
Zine Dream is an annual small press art fair that is held in Toronto.
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38EXHIBIT - 38Voices: Stories Untold
Sat
Aug
16
to

38EXHIBIT - 38Voices: Stories Untold

with
38
This is an immersive exhibition spotlighting Toronto's creatives through art, photography, and storytelling. It’s a powerful celebration of identity and community you won’t want to miss.
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Art Socials
Wed
Aug
20
to
Wed
Aug
20

Art Socials

with
The Bentway
Learn the basics of screen printing, watercolour painting, letterpress, and more while connecting with neighbours. No experience necessary!
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Collage, Junk Journal and Zine Making
Thu
Aug
21
to
Thu
Aug
21

Collage, Junk Journal and Zine Making

with
Art Freaks
✂️ Come get a little messy, meet other creative weirdos, and glue your heart out with Art Freaks! ​🎨 Think of it like a craft night with your coolest, most creative friends — even if you just met them.
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Snack and Sketch
Thu
Aug
21
to
Thu
Aug
21

Snack and Sketch

with
Slow Night
We invite non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives out for an evening of snacks and sketching al fresco. Soak up the summer vibes out on the brand new courtyard patio with the food and drinks of your choice!
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Tees and Snacks: Learning Light
Sat
Aug
23
to
Sat
Aug
23

Tees and Snacks: Learning Light

with
Secret Planet
Come learn the basics of screenprinting from printing techniques to shooting a screen. We will discuss the basic differences of printing on paper vs textile and participants will leave with two t-shirt prints and two paper prints.
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Summer 2025 in Ephemera: A Junk Journaling Zine Workshop
Sun
Aug
24
to
Sun
Aug
24

Summer 2025 in Ephemera: A Junk Journaling Zine Workshop

with
Toronto Zine Library
Notes, ticket stubs, receipts: we look at these small objects and see life reflected in them. Collecting ephemera is a way to hold onto moments, an act of documentation. Bring your mementos of summer and let’s create a time capsule zine.
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Art Socials
Wed
Aug
27
to
Wed
Aug
27

Art Socials

with
The Bentway
Learn the basics of screen printing, watercolour painting, letterpress, and more while connecting with neighbours. No experience necessary!
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The Conté Club
Wed
Aug
27
to
Wed
Aug
27

The Conté Club

with
Made by Emblem
Made by Emblem is hosting a drop-in life drawing session on the last Wednesday of each month! Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making.
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Tees and Snacks: Learning Light Copy
Thu
Aug
28
to
Thu
Aug
28

Tees and Snacks: Learning Light Copy

with
Secret Planet
Come learn the basics of screenprinting from printing techniques to shooting a screen. We will discuss the basic differences of printing on paper vs textile and participants will leave with two t-shirt prints and two paper prints.
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ON
Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market
Sun
Aug
31
to
Sun
Aug
31

Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market

with
Menagerie Market
Join us at the Menagerie Market's Pop-Up @ Kensington Market for a unique shopping experience featuring 30+ local makers & small businesses!
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Collage Night
Fri
Sep
05
to

Collage Night

with
Slow Night
​​​Slow Night invites non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives for a relaxing collage night where we curate, cut, and paste to our hearts' content!
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Botanical Cyanotype Printmaking
Sat
Sep
20
to
Sat
Sep
20

Botanical Cyanotype Printmaking

with
Toronto Botanical Garden
You’ll create a small collection of original Cyanotype prints inspired from plants at Toronto Botanical Garden. Our instructor will demonstrate every stage of the process and explain how you can continue creating Cyanotype prints year-round
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Pin and Patch Show
Sat
Sep
20
to
Sat
Sep
20

Pin and Patch Show

with
Pin and Patch Show
Featuring dozens of talented pin and patch artists from Toronto and across Canada!
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The Conté Club
Wed
Sep
24
to
Wed
Sep
24

The Conté Club

with
Made by Emblem
Made by Emblem is hosting a drop-in life drawing session on the last Wednesday of each month! Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making.
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Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market
Sun
Sep
28
to
Sun
Sep
28

Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market

with
Menagerie Market
Join us at the Menagerie Market's Pop-Up @ Kensington Market for a unique shopping experience featuring 30+ local makers & small businesses!
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RGD’s DesignThinkers Toronto
Wed
Oct
01
to
Thu
Oct
02

RGD’s DesignThinkers Toronto

with
Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
The RGD's 26th annual DesignThinkers Conference will be an in-person event, with an option to attend virtually through the event platform Pheedloop where you can watch live-streamed sessions and connect with other online attendees.
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Fabric Printing Workshop
Thu
Oct
02
to
Thu
Oct
02

Fabric Printing Workshop

with
Ed’s Mercantile
Join us for a fun Fabric Printing Workshop where you can unleash your creativity and design your own custom textiles!
SO
OO
ON
Collage Night
Fri
Oct
03
to

Collage Night

with
Slow Night
​​​Slow Night invites non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives for a relaxing collage night where we curate, cut, and paste to our hearts' content!
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RGD‘s Design Educators Conference
Fri
Oct
03
to

RGD‘s Design Educators Conference

with
Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Join us as we explore design’s potential to adapt, flourish and influence through a mindset rooted in curiosity, resilience and the courage to challenge the norms. Organised in collaboration with George Brown College.
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Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market
Sun
Oct
26
to
Sun
Oct
26

Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market

with
Menagerie Market
Join us at the Menagerie Market's Pop-Up @ Kensington Market for a unique shopping experience featuring 30+ local makers & small businesses!
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ON
The Conté Club
Wed
Oct
29
to
Wed
Oct
29

The Conté Club

with
Made by Emblem
Made by Emblem is hosting a drop-in life drawing session on the last Wednesday of each month! Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making.
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Toronto Stationary Show
Sat
Nov
01
to
Sat
Nov
01

Toronto Stationary Show

with
Toronto Stationary Show
The Toronto Stationery Show unites the community of stationery enthusiasts in the city and around the world. We are artists & businesses who are passionate about snail mail and paper related goods. Discover new and local creatives at our ev
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2025 ADCC Awards
Thu
Nov
06
to
Thu
Nov
06

2025 ADCC Awards

with
ADCC
On November 6th, The Advertising & Design Club of Canada will announce the winners of our 2025 ADCC Awards.
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Collage Night
Fri
Nov
07
to

Collage Night

with
Slow Night
​​​Slow Night invites non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives for a relaxing collage night where we curate, cut, and paste to our hearts' content!
SO
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ON
The Conté Club
Wed
Nov
26
to
Wed
Nov
26

The Conté Club

with
Made by Emblem
Made by Emblem is hosting a drop-in life drawing session on the last Wednesday of each month! Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making.
SO
OO
ON
Collage Night
Fri
Dec
05
to

Collage Night

with
Slow Night
​​​Slow Night invites non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives for a relaxing collage night where we curate, cut, and paste to our hearts' content!
SO
OO
ON
The Conté Club
Wed
Dec
17
to
Wed
Dec
17

The Conté Club

with
Made by Emblem
Made by Emblem is hosting a drop-in life drawing session on the last Wednesday of each month! Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making.

Past Events

'Cause maybe they'll happen again, y'know?
Intro to 3D Printing
Introduction to Digital Painting with Wacom Tablets
Pantones & Patio 2025
Snack and Sketch
Good Friends Market
Art Socials
Drink & Draw Toronto #79
HTML (Day) in the Park
Block Printing with Sarah Aranha
Draughts & Crafts: Air Dry Clay At Leslieville
The Conté Club
The Slow ‘Sunday’ Club - Summer Monday Edition
Good Friends Market
FoF Toronto Summer Picnic 2025
CTRL SHIFT Vol. 5
Art Licensing Myths Debunked: An HonestArtist POV
DesignX Dinners
Snack and Sketch
Art Battle Toronto City Championship!
Dog Draw IX: Dog Days of Summer
Collage Night
Intro to Silkscreen (Intensive)
Print Play: Japanese Woodblock Printing
The Toronto Pancakes & Booze Art Show
Generations
DesignTO Tours: Inside a Geary Avenue Creative Hub
Screenprinting: Beyond the Basics - Three Session Course
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