Stamp Making Workshop

Our crafty pals Gaelan of Uschi & Kay and Sam of Have & Hold Design are teaming up to offer their own series of DIY workshops, starting with this great DIY Stamp Making Workshop right here at ARTiculations! In this 2 hour workshop, using your own design or one of the templates provided, Sam will lead you through all the steps necessary to create your very own rubber stamps. All materials and tools will be provided, so all you’ll need to bring is your imagination. You’ll even get your own take away kit so you can make your own rubber stamps at home. Here are the workshop deets:

Stamp Making Workshop
June 9, 2012 | 2pm – 4pm
$25 for the workshop +$15 for materials
To register: call ARTiculations at 416-901-7464

Join this crafty duo in their very first workshop and an afternoon of tea, treats, and stamp making! Space is limited so make sure you guys register early to save your spot

Last chance to sign up for MT Terrarium Workshop

Hiya folks,

Lots of people have been asking about this workshop- we’re pretty excited to have our pals from Miracle Thieves coming to the shop this Wednesday to teach us all about terrarium building.

Today is the last day to sign up for this awesome workshop- if you’ve been thinking about it- do it now! 416.901.7464

MIRACLE THIEVES Terrarium Building Workshop
Wednesday May 16th | 7-9pm | $30 *all materials included

What is a terrarium?
A terrarium is a tightly closed, clear glass or plastic container filled with small plants. It also has come to mean an open, transparent container for growing and displaying plants.
A playful way to developing a greener thumb. With the use of dessert plants like succulents, caring for a terrarium will be easy an minimal.
www.miraclethieves.com

The Craigslist Project

What happens when you deliver great art to an unsuspecting public? That is the focus of The Craigslist Project. A diverse collection of photographic work delivered through a series of postings on the social medium.

View the ads, read actual responses, and discover how great images and alluring text can evoke unexpected emotions and reactions.
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ARTiculations is pleased to present the debut work of Samantha Allen The Craigslist Project as part of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.
It will be on display at the Earl Selkirk Gallery for the entire month of May.
Please join us for the opening reception

Saturday, May 5th from 6 – 9 pm.
Artist in attendance.
 limited edition signed minibook containing the entire collection will available for purchase.
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the craigslist project 
featuring the work of Samantha Allen
may 1st – 31st, 2012

opening reception may 5th, 6-9pm
artist talk may 26th, 1pm
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Earl Selkirk Gallery                                                                                                regular exhibit hours 
mon-fri 10-7pm
sat 9-6pm + sun 10-5pm

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a part of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photo Festival 
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samantha allen | emerging contemporary artist  www.getfreshphotos.com

Knock Twice tries out life drawing at ARTiculations

Our friends Erika and Eugen from over at Knock Twice came by last Thursday to try out our bi-weekly life drawing sessions that we hold in the shop.  They wrote an article about it. You should read it! Follow the link below to read the entire article…

Try It: Life Drawing                                                                                                         by Erika Jacobs

Until very recently, the thought of Life Drawing conjured images of beret-clad artistes sitting around a classically plump woman, painting canvasses with hand-held palettes. One of the things we feel strongly about at Knock Twice is life long learning, so last week Eugen and I attended the bi-weekly life drawing session at ARTiculations, and there were no berets…read on