City of Gems

Community events for designers and creatives

This calendar lists design- and arts-oriented events aimed at graphic designers, advertising creatives, and visual creatives based in Toronto. We made this to help people connect with each other, promote projects, and remove any gatekeeping or barriers to connection.
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Toronto Design Community Event Calendar
Intermediate Lettering Workshop: Watercolour
Wed
Mar
26
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Intermediate Lettering Workshop: Watercolour

with
The Combine
Are you ready to take your calligraphy to the next level? Get ready to expand your skillset and experiment with beautiful watercolours at this new intermediate lettering workshop!
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Collage Party with Niki Saint
Wed
Mar
26
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Collage Party with Niki Saint

with
Issues Magazine Shop
Pull up a seat at our art table. Sip on a glass on wine, while our Niki Saint tells you about the magic of collage—and how she weaves it into her practice. Get messy as you cut and paste your way to your own masterpiece.
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Craftic Meetup at Firkin on Danforth
Wed
Mar
26
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Craftic Meetup at Firkin on Danforth

with
Craftic
✨ This March, let’s make space for creativity together. 💛 All crafts and skill levels are welcome! 💛 All meetup tickets are free or $5 (your support is always welcome!)
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Open Sketch Night @ The Drake Hotel
Thu
Mar
27
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Open Sketch Night @ The Drake Hotel

with
Slow Night
​​​Slow Night and The Drake Hotel invite non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives for a chill night of sketching. Come explore your creative side in a relaxed, low-pressure environment with like-minded adults.
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Creative Cafe Toronto
Thu
Mar
27
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Creative Cafe Toronto

with
Adobe
A gathering for a new generation of creators. Open to all students, recent grads and young creators. Have your portfolio reviewed, enjoy light bites, merch, and a panel discussion featuring professional designers sharing career advice. This
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The Joy of Handwriting
Sun
Mar
30
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The Joy of Handwriting

with
EP Lettering
In this two-hour workshop, we’ll celebrate all things handwritten! Students will have the opportunity to refresh their cursive handwriting and apply their skills to a creative project
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The Joy of Handwriting
Sun
Mar
30
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The Joy of Handwriting

with
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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Daybreak Open House
Wed
Apr
02
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Daybreak Open House

with
Daybreak Studio
We’ll be opening our doors to students who want an inside look into the day-to-day of a studio. This is a relaxed, low-pressure opportunity to get a firsthand account from people who do it every day.
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Collage Night
Fri
Apr
04
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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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Tax Workshop for Artists, Designers and Creatives with Kelly Ross
Sat
Apr
05
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Tax Workshop for Artists, Designers and Creatives with Kelly Ross

with
Xpace Cultural Centre
Taxes are particularly perplexing and stressful for artists, designers and independent creatives. By understanding the tax system and how it affects your practice, you’ll pay less taxes and avoid falling prey to erroneous information.
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Accountability Buddy Club
Mon
Apr
07
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Accountability Buddy Club

with
Slow Night
Through gentle structure, a chill and supportive environment, and finding kinship in like-minded people, we aim to create the time, space, and energy for us all to pursue the creative practices that call to us.
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Collage Night
Tue
Apr
15
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Collage Night

with
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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Collage Night
Wed
Apr
23
✨Soon✨

Collage Night

with
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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Toronto Stationary Show
Sat
Apr
26
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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.
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Brush Calligraphy: Beginner
Sun
Apr
27
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Brush Calligraphy: Beginner

with
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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Collage Party with Aaron Jones
Wed
Apr
30
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Collage Party with Aaron Jones

with
Issues Magazine Shop
Pull up a seat at our art table. Sip on a glass on wine, while our Niki Saint tells you about the magic of collage—and how she weaves it into her practice. Get messy as you cut and paste your way to your own masterpiece.
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Photography Portfolio Review
Sun
May
04
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Photography Portfolio Review

with
Issues Magazine Shop
This is an opportunity for intermediate and senior-level practitioners to show their work to a wide array of art buyers, creatives, and agents from the fine art, advertising and editorial sectors.
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Handbuilding and Surface Design with Britt Wilson
Wed
May
07
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Handbuilding and Surface Design with Britt Wilson

with
Parkdale Pottery
Join us for an immersive handbuilding experience led by the talented Britt Wilson! From mugs to bowls, dishes to vases, the possibilities are endless as you bring your imagination to life in clay.
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Mother's Day Handbuilding Workshop with Britt Wilson
Sun
May
11
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Mother's Day Handbuilding Workshop with Britt Wilson

with
Parkdale Pottery
Under the guidance of Britt Wilson, you'll learn the art of hand-building, from crafting pinch pots to shaping mugs, bowls, or dishes. Decorate your creations with vibrant underglazes, adding any design that speaks to you.
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Brush Calligraphy: Intermediate
Sun
May
25
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Brush Calligraphy: Intermediate

with
EP Lettering
In this three-hour workshop, students will practice uppercase letters and learn how to use these in combination with lowercase letters and words. They will also learn how to enhance their calligraphy by experimenting with style variations a
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Brush Calligraphy: Advanced
Sun
Jun
22
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Brush Calligraphy: Advanced

with
EP Lettering
In this advanced-level, three-hour workshop, you'll learn how to create stunning calligraphy artwork from start to finish. This workshop will guide you through the essential steps of designing a polished, finished piece.
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Past Events

'Cause maybe they'll happen again, y'know?
Screen Printing 101
Café Talks 02: The Future of the Design Practice
Collage Night
Craftic Meetup at Bobbette & Belle
Dog Draw VII: Spring Bark
South Asian Block Printing with The Kiti Party x HippieMarket
Collage Night
Collage Night
Open House for Emerging Black Talent
Screenprinting: Beyond the Basics - Three Session Course
Blueprint
Underline 20/20 Exhibition and Panel Discussion
Craftic Meetup at Firkin on Danforth
The Conté Club
Valentines Signet Ring Workshop
Craftic Meetup
Collage Night: The Series
Hand Lettered Valentine's Day Cards
Craftic Meetup
A NITESKÜL SËSSEN: Crafting Authentic Social Media Branding
Cafe Talks: Designing the Future, the Future of Design
Design Leadership Summit
Disability Issue Launch Party
Design for lost-wax casting: RINGS
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