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A small, oval-shaped box decorated in peach and marbled paper, open to reveal something with string tied on top of it.
A small, oval-shaped box decorated in peach and marbled paper, open to reveal something with string tied on top of it.

Make a custom box Make a custom box

that is not a rectangle - with a technique originally used for cylindrical cases to store scrolls.

Recurring event: A long wooden table in the centre of a shop, set with vintage typewriters and red folding chairs.

Regional Assembly of Text: Monthly Letter Writing Club

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.

Recurring event: Collage image with text. Issues Magazine Shop presents Collage Night. Hosted by Alanna Chelmick & Bryonie Wise. A woman, her head thrown back and arms raised, in front of a background with water at the top and leaves of various shades of green at the bottom.

Issues Magazine Shop: Collage Workshops

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: Greyed out rectangular detail of a stamp image featuring text and illustration on a red background. 'Tis the season for snail mail! Snowy Pop-up Paper Fair. An image of a winter cottage surrounded by evergreen trees, hung with lights and snow swirling about. Bottom: Fri Nov 29th, Sat Nov 30th & Sun Dec 1st. New vendors @ each show.

Toronto’s First Post Office: Snowy Pop-up Paper Fair

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: Greyed out image of a close-up photo of a deckle box with multiple colours of pulp, plus three containers of red & yellow pulp to the left.

Deckle Box Papermaking Workshop

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: Greyed out image of a hand supporting the lid of a deckle box above a vat of water, during the papermaking process.

Intro to Papermaking Short Class

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: Greyed out close-up of a letterpress printing machine, with metal type set up to spell the name Henry, with a backwards N and upside down R and Y.

Gaspereau Press Wayzgoose 2024

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: Greyed out illustrated promo image for Fall 2024 Toronto Stationery Show, with text against a dark blue sky background featuring a crescent moon, clouds and stars. Sat, Oct 195h. 1605 Queen St. W. The Parkdale Hall. Free entry. 10AM - 5PM. 60 vendors. TorontoStationeryShow.com

2024 Fall Toronto Stationery Show

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: Greyed out image featuring text and a photograph. To the left: Howard Iron Works logo. Print Expo & Fair 2024. Oakville, ON. To the right: Close-up of a man's hands carving a wooden block for printing, a magnifying glass above his right hand.

Print Expo & Fair 2024

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: Greyed out image of the illustrated poster for the Town of York/Toronto's First Post Office Pop-up Paper Fair. First show: June 15 2024. Second show: July 20th 2024. Third show: August 17th 2024. Free Admission. 10 AM - 4 PM Toronto's First Post Office 260 Adelaide St. East. Quirky & fun card, notebooks, stickers, pins, patches, prints, totes and many more! Images of clouds around the text. An illustration of vendors, at their booths under an awning, interacting with event visitors.

Toronto’s First Post Office: Pop-up Paper Fair

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 event: Greyed out image of the poster for Toronto Stationery Show, with the words "Valentine Edition" inside a pink heart. To the right: Sat, Feb 3, 2024. 1605 Queen St. W. The Parkdale Hall.

The Toronto Stationery Show: Valentine Edition

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.

Past event: Greyed out image of a hand supporting the lid of a deckle box above a vat of water, during the papermaking process.

Intro to Papermaking Short Class

PAST EVENT. One day only - Sat, Nov. 18, 2023: 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: Greyed out image of a pair of small hexagonal boxes, one open and decorated in light marbled and peach paper, with the lid beside it, the other in a dark floral pattern.

Unusually Shaped Boxes Workshop

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Mondays, Nov. 6, 13 & 20, 2023: Learn how to make customized, non-rectangular boxes in this 3-day (6 hours total) box making workshop at Paperhouse Studio. All materials included. Beginner level, no experience required. Limited to 6 spots.

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