One day only – Sat, Apr. 26, 2025: The Town of Grimsby presents its annual Wayzgoose Book Arts Fair at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. Exhibitors include private press printers, bookbinders, print makers, paper marblers and other artisans – displaying their work, providing live demonstrations in traditional book arts practices, and sharing their expertise with the next generation of artists and artisans.
Back by popular demand! The first Thursday of every month: Join The Regional Assembly of Text at their Vancouver shop for their monthly letter writing club. This free event is open to everyone, especially those who love writing & receiving letters. Supplies, including typewriters, & refreshments provided. Each event has two sessions of 18 people each – first come, first served.
Several nights a month: Issues Magazine Shop hosts their collage workshop. Come out to cut & paste and create your own collage to create memory – a reflection, a love note, a vision board or a blessing for the future. No prior experience necessary. All supplies provided. All ages welcome.
PAST EVENT: Two days only – Fri, Mar. 7 & Sat, Mar. 8, 2025: Artspace hosts its 9th Annual Book + Zine Fest, featuring the work of over 20 local and regional comics artists, graphic novelists, letterpress printers, zine makers and more! From books to prints to poetry, there’s truly something for everyone. Family-friendly, free event – with donations accepted.
PAST EVENT: Three days only, from Fri, Nov. 29 – Sun, Dec. 1, 2024: Join Toronto’s First Post Office & The Town of York Historical Society for a holiday pop-up paper fair! New vendors every day, including Young W (Fri., Nov. 29). Browse whimsical greeting cards, notebooks, stickers & more, plus plenty of stocking stuffers. Perfect for your holiday gift list, something cozy to do indoors or just to treat yourself!
PAST EVENT: One day only - Sat, Nov. 16, 2024: Learn how to make your own paper using a deckle box, one of the oldest methods of papermaking, in this 5-hour workshop at Paperhouse Studio, Artscape Youngplace. All materials included. Beginner level, no experience required. Limited to 6 spots.
PAST EVENT: One day only - Sat, Nov. 9, 2024: Get a taste of papermaking in this 5-hour introductory version of the longer intensive papermaking class at Paperhouse Studio, Artscape Youngplace. All materials included. Beginner level, no experience required. Limited to 6 spots.
PAST EVENT: One day only - Sat, Oct. 26, 2024: Gaspereau Press hosts their 2024 Wayzgoose book arts & literary event. Admission is free & the all-day event includes morning artist talks; an afternoon open house, including a shop demo & off-cut paper sale; plus evening literary readings & a book arts talk.
PAST EVENT: One day only - Sat, Oct. 19, 2024: The Toronto Stationery Show presents its Fall event, featuring 60 vendors from Toronto and around the world, displaying and selling stunning stationery, original artwork and paper products at The Parkdale Hall.
PAST EVENT: One day only - Sat, Sep. 28, 2024: Howard Iron Works Printing Museum hosts its annual Print Expo & Fair, featuring tours, demos, hands-on printing experience & workshops, plus opportunities to shop the stunning, one-of-a-kind works of artists, printers & book arts practitioners. For curious minds over the age of 4. Free admission & tours.
PAST EVENT: Three Saturdays only – June 15, July 20 & Aug 17, 2024: Join Toronto’s First Post Office & the Town of York Historical Society for their summer pop-up paper fair. Come out & meet the vendors, including Young W (June 15 & Aug 17), & browse quirky & fun cards, notebooks, stickers, pins, patches, prints, totes & more – there's something for everyone! Free admission, for all ages.
PAST EVENTS. One day only - Sat, Feb. 3, 2024: The Toronto Stationery Show presents its Valentine Edition, featuring dozens of vendors from Toronto and around the world displaying and selling stunning stationery, original artwork and paper products at The Parkdale Hall.
