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Akin Creative: Valentine Card Making Party at Farside Studio on February 6!

January 16, 2018 by Akin Collective in Event

Akin Projects and Farside Studio are excited to present this casual, drop-in crafting party! Join us in the studio and make a card for your best friend, neighbour, significant other, worst enemy or a complete stranger! All materials are provided. Please note this is a 19+ event. 

You will be provided with one card per PWYC donation (donations go to Akin Projects, registered not-for-profit arts organization). The cards are made of heavy-duty hemp card stock, cut and scored to make a 4”x6” card. Each card comes with a brightly-colored 4”x6” envelope. You can decorate the card and envelope however you wish!

Decorating supplies will be provided including:
- a variety of coloured and patterned paper
- pencil crayons, markers and pens
- watercolour paints and brushes
- spirograph
- stamps and ink
- stickers
- stencils
- scissors
- glue
- glitter, beads, ribbon and more!

Feel free to bring additional supplies!

Click here to RSVP

Accessibility
Farside is on the ground floor. It has step free access through main entrance. The walkway through the bar is narrow and can be crowded. The doors are not automated. There are two ground level accessible gender-neutral washroom. There are no grab bars in the washroom and the toilets are not raised. The floor is at ground level throughout the bar and studio. 

Getting There
Farside is located at 600 Gerrard St E. There are 3 streetcar routes that have stops at the closest major intersection. The 505 the 504 and the 506, at Broadview Ave and Gerrard St E. There are bike lanes on some of the major roads in the area. However cycling on Gerrard St. E. can be unpleasant due to narrow lanes. We ask that you exercise caution and do not drink and drive. Please walk, take the TTC or take a taxi/uber if you plan to drink.

About Farside and Farside Studio
Farside is a cozy living-room style bar in East Chinatown that makes space for creativity, engages community and encourage communication between neighbours. 

Farside Studio is an art studio and shared workspace that hosts workshops and community events. The Farside Artist in Residence program is a self-directed program which provides free short-term studio space for artists and creative types who want to focus on their work, or explore new ideas with a focus on community engagement. 
www.farsideto.com

January 16, 2018 /Akin Collective
event, workshop, crafting, party, valentines, cards, Farside
Event

Akin Creative: Card Party! / Tomorrow evening at Akin Lansdowne

May 01, 2017 by Jen Pilles in Event

Join us tomorrow at Akin Lansdowne in studio 203 from 6:30-8:30pm for our second Card Party of 2017! It will be a fun, crafty time for you to let loose and make a card or two for someone you love! (Make a card for your partner, best friend, enemy or a stranger! Maybe you want to make a card for yourself :) Or of course Mother's day is coming up!)

Bring a friend, a snack, and your creativity! $10 per person - all materials included!  There is limited seating for this event. You must RSVP or register to attend. Email jen@akincollective.com to RSVP or get your ticket at www.universe.com/cardparty2017

Participants will be provided with one piece of heavy-duty hemp card stock, cut and scored to make a 4”x6” card as well as a brightly-colored 4”x6” envelope. You can purchase more card stock andj envelopes at the event for $0.50 each ($1 per set). We will also have beer for sale!

Supplies will be provided including:
- cardstock and envelopes
- a variety of coloured paper
- pencil crayons and pens
- watercolour paints and brushes
- spirograph and stamps
- stickers and stencils
- scissors and glue
- magazines to cut and paste
- glitter, beads, ribbon and more!

Feel free to bring additional supplies! See you tomorrow!

May 01, 2017 /Jen Pilles
crafts, cards, workshop, event, Akin Creative
Event