Winnipeg Workshops on Facebook

Hi Everyone.   There is a fairly new Facebook group called Winnipeg Workshops and it is a great resource for looking for workshops for all sorts of stuff.  In the past I have looked to the Leisure Guide to find classes to take but the classes fill up fast and the selection is pretty slim.  Winnipeg Workshops features workshops an anything and they are open for new classes anytime.  Have a peak and see if anything floats your boat or if you have a talent that you would like to share with the world perhaps hosting a workshop would be a good idea.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Winnipeg-Workshops/124440820958967

Here are some current workshops listed on their site:

Film and video production workshops by Freeze Frame

Thursday, March 3 at 6:00pm - March 12 at 9:00pm

Portage Place

204-949-9355

"Seedy Saturday" gardening workshops

Saturday, February 19 · 10:00am - 3:00pm

Canadian Mennonite University SOUTH Campus

500 Shaftesbury

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157879737587277&index=1 

How to Adjust of Create a Knitting Pattern

Sunday, February 6 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wolseley Wool

162 Lipton Street

772-5648

Shibori Dye Workshop with Kelly Ruth 

Saturday, February 19 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm

125 Adelaide Street, 2nd floor

jordan@cre8ery.com 

944-0809

Colour Wheel & Beyond (Colour Theory) with Indra Skuja-Grislis

Saturday, March 12 at 12:30pm - March 13 at 4:30pm

125 Adelaide street, 2nd floor

jordan@cre8ery.com 

944-0809

Needlefelting Workshop

Saturday, February 19 · 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Manitoba Crafts Museum & Library

1B-183 Kennedy St

Printing on Fabric

Sunday, February 27 at 12:00pm - March 6 at 5:00pm

Martha Street Studio

11 Martha Street

mcml1@mts.net

487-6117 

Embroidery in 3D!

Sunday, February 27 · 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Dalnavert Museum & Visitors' Centre

61 Carlton St

bookings@mhs.mb.ca 

943 2835

Forever Flowers: a watercolour workshop

Saturday, February 26 · 11:00am - 3:00pm

Dalnavert Museum & Visitors' Centre

61 Carlton St

bookings@mhs.mb.ca 

943 2835

Make Your Own Love Monster at Sew Dandee!

Tuesday, February 8 at 6:00pm & February 23 at 8:00pm

Sew Dandee

105 Osborne St

SEW FREE monthly meeting

Tuesday, February 15 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Estudio Luna

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_171927009496868

Jewelry making class

Sunday, February 6 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm

shakti 194 B Osborne St
http://www.shaktishine.ca/

415 3338

Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket Knitting Class

Monday, February 7 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Wolseley Wool

162 Lipton Street

772-5648  

Learn to Knit Entrelac with Julia

Wednesday, February 9 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Wednesdays Feb 9, 16, 23 & Mar 2

Wolseley Wool

162 Lipton Street

772-5648

Learn to Needle Felt a Leprechaun wtih Jolene

Saturday, February 12 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dates: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, Saturdays

Wolseley Wool

162 Lipton Street

 772-5648

 

Monster Magic Loop Knitting with Odessa

Sunday, February 13 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dates - February 13 & 20

Wolseley Wool

162 Lipton Street

 772-5648

Tea Buds & Blossoms is Educating The Prairies One Cup of Tea At A Time

Jasmine Dragon Tears Green Tea

A reader emailed me about a local tea company that they love.  Tea Buds & Blossoms has an amazing selection of tea: chai, traditional favourites, green, rooibos, herb & fruit teas, black, oolong, and traditional drinking herbs.  Have a peak at the unusual and amazing selection they carry on their website and read below their little bio on Tea Buds & Blossoms.  

http://www.teabudsandblossoms.com

"The passion for enjoying a good cup of tea was the driving force behind the beginnings of Tea Buds and Blossoms. Originally, the Owner,Susan Lamont, started out with a kiosk in the Killarney Mall,in Killarney, Manitoba. With over 70 varieties of loose leaf teas, Black, White, Rooibos, Green, Oolong and Herb and Fruit  teas, tea pots and infusion accessories from various regions in the world. she provides the tea connoisseur with the upmost tea experience.  Loose leaf teas are new to many people on the Prairies, who mostly grew up with commercial tea bags. There is a big difference between the two. Tea Buds and Blossoms travels the Manitoba landscape educating the public. You will find her at group gatherings, craft shows and ladies' night out events, as well as, the trade shows. She is committed to getting the word out about the splendid palette of loose leaf teas she carries.She attends the yearly World Tea Expo to keep up with the growing trends and resurgence of tea in the marketplace."

 

Genmaicha a.k.a. Popcorn Tea

Sencha Kyoto Cherry Rose Festival

Sharon also posted about Tea Buds & Blossoms on her blog.  Read her review here: http://faithhopecherrytea.blogspot.com/2011/01/what-do-colour-choices-reveal.html

Winnipeg T-Shirt Designer Lady T. Tees

While visiting the holiday craft sales I came across Lady T.Tees at two back to back sales.  I actually just got her info from the Crafty Minions Sale at Aqua Books and then caved and bought one for myself the following night at the This Ain't Your Grandma's Craft Sale.  The shirt fits great and the art on the shirts are all hand-printed with original drawings by Tamara Rae Biebrich.  She has a blog with many of her designs.  Have a peak:

http://ladyttees.blogspot.com/

I think I may get a couple other shirts in the near future because I love the one with the woman on the bike and a swimming ladies one that I came across at the sales.  The designs are very retro!

As far as I know she just sales at craft sales but if you check on her blog she may have a way to order custom shirts.  :)

This Weekend's For the Love of Craft

I got a reminder of this sale today and have cut and paste the details from the Manitoba Craft Council's Site.  It looks like there will be lots to see. :)

"Annual Members' Exhibition and Sale
 

January 21-Feb 1, 2011
 

Cre8ery Gallery
2^nd floor, 125 Adelaide St.

OPENING RECEPTION Friday January 21, 7-10 pm

Featuring work in textiles, ceramics, jewellery, glass, and paper by Pat Anderson, Jan Ashton, Mike Astill, Kathleen Black, Pat Courtnage, Miriam deLangley, June Derksen, Jeanette Dzama, Maurice Dzama, Joy Eidse, Milli Flaig-Hooper, Marilyn Folson, Carol James, Jo’Anne Kelly, Merilyn Kraut, Rachael Kroeker, Ingrid Lincoln, Ursula Neufeld, Alison Norberg, Amanda Onchulenko, Judith Panson, LeeAnn Penner, Kristen Perrott, Kelli Rey, Evelin Richter, Lily Rosenberg, Jolanta Sokalska, Caitlin Spicer, Susan Styrchak, Tammy Sutherland, Gaetanne Sylvester, Alexandra Tumanov, Brigitte Urben, and Marim Daien Zipursky.

Gallery hours Tues-Sat 12-6 pm / Mon & Th 6-10 pm

Join the artists on Thursday, January 27, 7 pm for CRAFT TALK.  Artists are invited to reflect on their work and get feedback from the group."

Tumanov Regalia is Saving the World With Beauty

Another artisan that I loved over the holidays was Alexandra Tumanov who creates beautiful jewelry under the name Tumanov Regalia.  I am a closet jewelry collector.  I actually rarely buy now or wear them since I have had children but I have a 4 drawer jewelry box filled with classic, unique, and costume jewelry.  I especially love turquoise.  Absolutely love it.  My whole family is drawn to it.  Alexandra's table was beautiful.  Have a peak at her blog for more photos of her work and read below her little bio that I snagged from her site.

"~ Beauty will save the world'; ~ This statement mixed with some biting problem solving is what drives myself to create vaingloriously. ~With every piece comes more experience and the dream is bound to a world full of collaboration and unrehearsed demenor.~ I call these Objet d'arts - clad in metal armor, Tumanov Regalia, for now."

http://forfantasticpeople.blogspot.com/

Midkid's Art & Craft

I have finally starting digging out my cards from December's craft sales.  I am still on the hunt for a few because I am sure I had a handful and now I have three. Midkid is one of the crafters that I liked.  Midkid is a collection of art&craft by Cara.  Her Facebook page has a good bio on her and photos of her work so this will be an very easy entry for me today.  A perfect way to kick off my first feature in 2011.  :) I love this babywearing pendant.  Nothing is hotter than a guy with a baby in sling.  Have a peak at her bio and the photos below.

"The name "midkid" is inspired by Cara's life. Much like every piece that comes from the label. Cara is a middle child, sandwiched inbetween two brothers capable of mastering any sport. Cara's love for art started at a young age when she started coloring on everything from paper, to walls, to her baby brother. When her clumsiness prevented her from being an allstar like her brothers she found star like qualities in her art.

With that "midkid" was created. Still looking to be that all star, Cara trys to make art&craft in many forms. Currently "midkid" is compiled of paintings, jewellery, photography, murals, and pretty much anything else you can imagine.

Cara loves to be challenged and inspired so she is always happy to accept custom work." - Midkid

Most of Cara's work is arranged through Facebook.  She is also offering any new Facebook friends and blog followers 10% off their order for this month if they mention this blog post.  Happy shopping!!!

www.midkid.ca
www.facebook.com/themidkid
http://www.etsy.com/shop/themidkid

2011?!

I have had a very nice lazy holiday.  I do have quite a few artisans to feature this winter so keep checking back here.  I have been procrastinating after busy pre-holiday blogging so I am going to be starting up slowly.  :)  If you are an artisan/crafter/baker/etc and would like to be featured here email me at handmadeinmanitoba@gmail.com.  Also email me if you have a favourite artisan.  Feel free to email a paragraph on them with photos if you have and I will post your review/feature asap. 

Hope you all have a happy and eventful 2011.  Take this year to learn something new about yourself.  If this ends up in a new craft then we are all the better for it.  :D