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Toronto design event calendar

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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Illustration Portfolio Review
Issues Magazine Shop
Nov 8
—
Craftic Meetup & Swap at Mischief Makers
Jen from Craftic
Nov 13
—
Nov 13
Climate Book & Article Club: Speculative Design
Climate Designers Toronto
Nov 26
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Nov 26
Serviette Launch Party: Food is War / Food is Peace
Serviette
Nov 3
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Nov 3
Kashikari-Inspired Tile Glazing Workshop
sukoon space
Nov 21
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Nov 21
Plants on Film: Exploring Phytogram Animation
Multintto
Dec 16
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Dec 16

Featured Events

Thu
Nov 26
to
Nov 26

Climate Book & Article Club: Speculative Design

Host
Climate Designers Toronto
​Join Climate Designers Toronto & Uplift Collective for our monthly book club meet featuring the topic of Speculative Design, where we reflect on the role of climate fiction and how it inspires climate action in design.
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Conference
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Fri
Nov 20
to
Nov 20

Swash & Serfif Typography Conference

Host
Toronto Design Diretory
We're taking the creativity, conversations, and joy from our decade-long annual type exhibition and bringing those minds, ideas, and vibes to the stage. Join us for talks about all facets of type from some of the most creative and talented creative minds in the industry.
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Happening Today & Ongoing Exhibitions

Looks like there's nothing on today! Check below for something to do later this week.

Upcoming Events

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Nov
03
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Tue
Nov
03
Soon
Serviette Launch Party: Food is War / Food is Peace
Grad Show

Serviette Launch Party: Food is War / Food is Peace

host
Serviette
To celebrate the launch of Issue 09: Food is War / Food is Peace, Serviette is gathering at Haifa Room for an evening of food and wine.
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Wed
Nov
04
to
Wed
Nov
04
Soon
Collage Night
Grad Show

Collage Night

host
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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Thu
Nov
05
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Thu
Nov
05
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ADCC Awards
Grad Show

ADCC Awards

host
ADCC
Since our very first show in 1949, The Advertising & Design Club of Canada (ADCC) has championed and celebrated excellence in Canadian advertising and design. Over 75 years later, our non-profit organization continues to celebrate Canadian creativity through our awards programs.
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Thu
Nov
05
to
Soon
Italian Long Stitch Binding
Grad Show

Italian Long Stitch Binding

host
Big River Bindery
The long stitch book was commonly used by accountants and record keepers in 16th century Italy. Learn how to construct a modern variation with eight signatures, and rows of sewing on the spine that are both structural and decorative.
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Sun
Nov
08
to
Sun
Nov
08
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Zine Dump
Grad Show

Zine Dump

host
Zine Dump
Zine Dump is a new Toronto zine fair that aims to provide a venue for the open expression for independent publications, radical art and ideas.
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Sun
Nov
08
to
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Illustration Portfolio Review
Grad Show

Illustration Portfolio Review

host
Issues Magazine Shop
Join us for the second annual Issues Magazine Shop Illustration Portfolio Review, happening Sunday, November 8 at The East Room. This is an opportunity for intermediate and senior-level practitioners to show their work to new clients!
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Mon
Nov
09
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Mon
Nov
09
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Board Game Designer Night
Grad Show

Board Game Designer Night

host
Snakes & Lattes
Calling all creators! Join us for Board Game Designer Night at Snakes & Lattes Annex. Playtest, share, and bring your ideas to life! Interested in game design? Have board game ideas? Want to playtest games before anyone else? Come join our monthly Game Designer Night and meet local designers - open to public, not just designers!
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Wed
Nov
11
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Sun
Nov
29
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Break the Rules! Presented by Ontario Mosaic Artists
Grad Show

Break the Rules! Presented by Ontario Mosaic Artists

host
Ontario Mosaic Artists
Showcasing the work of 19 artists, Ontario Mosaic Artists presents its 4th exhibition of contemporary mosaic art. Join us for Show & Tell events on the weekends of the exhibit from 12-5, as well as Watch-Me-Work demonstrations Wed-Fri.
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Thu
Nov
12
to
Tue
Nov
17
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Swash & Serif 10
Grad Show

Swash & Serif 10

host
Toronto Design Directory
Swash & Serif has been showcasing typography from Toronto and around the world for over a decade. Come celebrate our 10th edition this year! Since 2014, our curatorial goal is to display type and lettering artwork that uses type to tell stories, is experimental and conceptual, and reflects the diversity of our community and of culture and language itself.
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Thu
Nov
12
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Thu
Nov
19
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Drum Leaf Binding Workshop
Grad Show

Drum Leaf Binding Workshop

host
Big River Bindery
This binding uses adhesive to connect the pages rather than sewing. Invented by book artist Timothy Ely, the binding opens flat, making it ideal for artist books, sketchbooks, journals, and prints.
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Fri
Nov
13
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Fri
Nov
13
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Craftic Meetup & Swap at Mischief Makers
Grad Show

Craftic Meetup & Swap at Mischief Makers

host
Jen from Craftic
Let's hang out and make progress with our projects together. All crafts & levels are welcome. Bring your new and gently used craft supplies and find new-to-you stuff! Drop-in style - come by whenever and stay as long as you want. :)
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Tue
Nov
17
to
Tue
Nov
17
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Collage Night
Grad Show

Collage Night

host
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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Tue
Nov
17
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Nov
17
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Cuerda Seca Tiles X Bellwoods Brewery
Grad Show

Cuerda Seca Tiles X Bellwoods Brewery

host
Noble Space
n this 2-hour workshop with Dana Dallal from Parkdale Pottery, you will learn the centuries-old art of Cuerda Seca tile painting! Using 4" tiles and traditional wax-resist techniques, you’ll sketch your own design and fill it with vibrant glazes to create a one-of-a-kind piece.
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Tue
Nov
17
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Thu
Nov
19
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Design Leadership Summit
Grad Show

Design Leadership Summit

host
DesignX
DLS is a working room for senior design leaders: mainstage stories, floor questions, smaller sessions, and conversations that keep going after the microphones are off. Real people, real work, no trade-show theatre.
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Wed
Nov
18
to
Wed
Nov
18
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Making Book Cloth
Grad Show

Making Book Cloth

host
Big River Bindery
When the commercial options for book cloth aren’t right for your project, you can make your own. In this one-night class, we will explore the options for making your own lined book cloth for your bookbinding projects.
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Fri
Nov
20
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Nov
22
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PROTOTYPE Toronto: An Arts Publishing Assembly
Grad Show

PROTOTYPE Toronto: An Arts Publishing Assembly

host
Critical Distance
Free and open to the public, PROTOTYPE will connect arts publishing communities from across Canada and the world with Toronto-based colleagues and communities interested in critical + experimental forms of writing, editing, designing, and distributing art books, periodicals, multiples, editions, and zines by any means.
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Fri
Nov
20
to
Fri
Nov
20
Soon
Swash & Serfif Typography Conference
Grad Show

Swash & Serfif Typography Conference

host
Toronto Design Diretory
We're taking the creativity, conversations, and joy from our decade-long annual type exhibition and bringing those minds, ideas, and vibes to the stage. Join us for talks about all facets of type from some of the most creative and talented creative minds in the industry.
Workshop
Market
Talk
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Exhibition
Professional
Conference
Screening
Party
Webinar
Dinner
Awards
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Sat
Nov
21
to
Sat
Nov
21
Soon
Kashikari-Inspired Tile Glazing Workshop
Grad Show

Kashikari-Inspired Tile Glazing Workshop

host
sukoon space
Join sukoon space, ceramic artist Misbah Ahmed and Tigerbaby Coffee and Clay for an afternoon of tile glazing inspired by Kashikari patterns.
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Tue
Nov
24
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Tue
Nov
24
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Needlefelted Ornaments X Bellwoods Brewery
Grad Show

Needlefelted Ornaments X Bellwoods Brewery

host
Noble Space
In this 2-hour workshop with artist Erin MacKeen, you will learn about needle felting, stitching, and other creative embellishments to design your own unique ornament. You’ll learn how to work with wool roving, and some simple embroidery stitches that are useful for adding lines, dimension, and artistic expression.
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Wed
Nov
25
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Wed
Nov
25
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Life Drawing in Toronto: The Conté Club
Grad Show

Life Drawing in Toronto: The Conté Club

host
Toronto Art Club
Looking for life drawing in Toronto? Join our self-led figure drawing sessions at 401 Richmond. All skill levels welcome. Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making. Sessions are welcome to all levels, and attendees should provide their own materials.
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Thu
Nov
26
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Thu
Nov
26
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What Your Machines Should Do: The Science and Strategy of Human-Centered Automation
Grad Show

What Your Machines Should Do: The Science and Strategy of Human-Centered Automation

host
DesignMeets
Join us as we chat with author Stefanie Hutka, Head of Design Research at Sendfull, at the official launch of her upcoming book — What Your Machines Should Do: The Science and Strategy of Human-Centered Automation.
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Thu
Nov
26
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Nov
26
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Climate Book & Article Club: Speculative Design
Grad Show

Climate Book & Article Club: Speculative Design

host
Climate Designers Toronto
​Join Climate Designers Toronto & Uplift Collective for our monthly book club meet featuring the topic of Speculative Design, where we reflect on the role of climate fiction and how it inspires climate action in design.
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Exhibition
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Sat
Nov
28
to
Sun
Nov
29
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Clam Shell Box Workshop
Grad Show

Clam Shell Box Workshop

host
Big River Bindery
Looking for a way to protect your special books, store photographs or prints? The Clamshell Box is a perfect way to both protect and present your important items and books. Boxes can be made in any dimension and for any format.
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Sun
Nov
29
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Nov
29
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Toronto Comic Jam
Grad Show

Toronto Comic Jam

host
Toronto Comic Jam
We draw comics together in the back room of The Cameron House. Join us!
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Tue
Dec
01
to
Tue
Dec
01
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Spotlight AI 2026
Grad Show

Spotlight AI 2026

host
FITC
Join us online for this full-day of sessions on the implications and possibilities of AI for the digital creative industry.
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01
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Introduction to the Book Arts
Grad Show

Introduction to the Book Arts

host
Big River Bindery
Join us for Introduction to the Book Arts. We will learn about the tools and materials you’ll need and make some books. In one night, we’ll touch on different styles of book construction, and you’ll go home with a stack of handmade books.
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Fri
Dec
04
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Fri
Dec
04
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Knightcap Chess Club
Grad Show

Knightcap Chess Club

host
AGO x Knightcap
Artmaking meets chess! How? We’ll show you! Join Toronto’s Knightcap Chess while we create hand-drawn and decorated chess boards. This event is appropriate for beginners right through to advanced players—you’ll still be challenged to try something new!
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Sat
Dec
05
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Dec
05
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Holiday Cards
Grad Show

Holiday Cards

host
Hot Pizza Studio
Join the amazing Sarah Aranha for a cozy, festive evening of watercolour and mixed-media card making. We’ll paint, play, nibble on treats, and create a beautiful batch of handmade holiday cards—perfect for sending to loved ones or keeping as tiny seasonal artworks. No experience required!
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Thu
Dec
10
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Thu
Dec
10
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Toronto Linocut Printing Workshop | Hands-On Printmaking Workshop
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Toronto Linocut Printing Workshop | Hands-On Printmaking Workshop

host
PH1 Studios
This beginner-friendly printmaking workshop will walk you through the process of carving your own stamp block and hand printing. Join the Toronto Art Club by PH1 Studios for a unique printmaking workshop in Toronto where art, history, and craftsmanship come together.
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Wed
Dec
16
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Wed
Dec
16
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Life Drawing in Toronto: The Conté Club
Grad Show

Life Drawing in Toronto: The Conté Club

host
Toronto Art Club
Looking for life drawing in Toronto? Join our self-led figure drawing sessions at 401 Richmond. All skill levels welcome. Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making. Sessions are welcome to all levels, and attendees should provide their own materials.
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Wed
Dec
16
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16
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Plants on Film: Exploring Phytogram Animation
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Plants on Film: Exploring Phytogram Animation

host
Multintto
Join Francisca Duran’s workshop to create phytograms—plant-based, camera-less animations—using local flora and analog film techniques.
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Past Events

'Cause maybe they'll happen again, y'know?
Designing With Motion
Rug Hooking X Left Field Brewery Liberty Village
The Re-Designed Practice: Threats, Opportunities & The Future of Design
Dog Draw XVII: Goosebarks
Life Drawing in Toronto: The Conté Club
Hidden Histories at U of T
Collage Night
Behind the Mask: Explore, Express, Transform - Halloween Mask Making workshop
Printmaking on Japanese Paper
Toronto Comic Jam
Bind Your Own Sketchbook/Notebook: Softcover
Illustrated Recipes
Video Game Arts Appreciation Night
AI Workshop with Toyah Perry
Portrait Painting with Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colours
Creative Zine Structures
Closing the Loop
iterate: design and uxr workshop
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