Crafts / DIY
Paper & Peeke to pique your interest
The mere thought of paper tends to evoke stale images of work but imagine the possibilities when you apply purposeful design, colour, and some glue. Laura Peeke has been creating works of art with quilling, a process of coiling and shaping strips of paper with glue.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
Fun did not miss Ottawa this weekend! Whether people are just getting into the Halloween festivities, looking for more a more artsy evening, or want to party all night long there’s something for everyone!
Art Angle: The craft of building community
Jason Myerson: “Freewheeling Craft is the creation that bloomed and connects consumers with local artists. But, it’s more than that. Expressing her true calling and far from the corporate rigmarole, Amanda has taken the path less travelled.”
A community sewing hub at Fabrications
With spring just around the corner, new shops, stores and specialized services are sprouting all along Wellington West in Hintonburg, and pleasing residents with new opportunities to rediscover this vibrant and unique neighbourhood. At first glance walking by Fabrications, an established fabric boutique and sewing studio located at 1018 Wellington West, it may not be […]
Hub Ottawa: Water Rangers helps people take action to protect our local water
As Executive Director of Water Rangers, Kat Kavanagh and her team have made it their mission to inform people about the state of their local water, and provide tools to learn and share information through their app.
Maker House Co. celebrates its first year of showcasing local makers
Maker House Co., a must for those shopping for unique locally made goods, celebrated their first year in business. In true entrepreneurial fashion, the retail business “celebrated” by revamping the store and using their holiday to build new shelves to hold even more Ottawa-crafted goods. Gareth Davies, the company’s founder, came to Ottawa via his […]
stArtup: Ottawa Art Gallery’s new youth council
The Education and Public Programs department at the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) has developed a new youth council, stArtup, geared towards involving youth ages 17-25 in the gallery’s programs and operations. Doug Dumais, OAG Education Assistant and one of the stArtup coordinators, said that the youth council’s aim is “to open up the gallery to […]
Baker turned small business consultant Mandi Lunan: When should you ask for help?
“Self care is not a luxury,” says Mandi Lunan of This Charming Mandi, and formerly of Auntie Loo’s.
Join Kid Koala’s turntable orchestra at the NAC
“I thought what it would be like if the audience helped us create these musical spaces. Every performance will be different thanks to the participation of the audience.”
Hidden treasures at SAW Gallery + the rise of the fundraising party
SAW Gallery’s annual SKETCH fundraiser, which combines a live concert, a bargain-basement art auction, and a dance party, is part of a growing trend that rethinks how fundraising works.
Supporting our community: 10 great local organizations to connect with
The way to combat ignorance, hate, and bigotry is honest reflection and action; connecting with our neighbours, and offering compassion and kindness.
Local amateur astronomer photographs a galaxy 11 billion light years away
A galaxy 11 billion light years away? Photographed by an Ottawa amateur astronomer? In his back yard observatory?
Foodies & home décor enthusiasts: Get your culinary fix at Pot & Pantry!
A new kitchenware and gourmet food store officially opened its doors last week – just in time for peak Christmas shopping season!
Purple Urchin store celebrates 5 years of cleaning up Ottawa
The bright and bold purple sign above the entrance reads: “YOU NEED SOAP. P.U.”, with the initials P.U. standing for the store’s name, Purple Urchin (of course).
Holiday craft show roundup 2016!
Everywhere you look in Ottawa there are signs that the holidays are fast approaching.
