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If you missed our Instagram Live with Yukon Maker Joella Hogan, you can watch it here.

January 27th, Makejoy hosted an Instagram Live featuring beauty editors Emily MacCullogh and Ingrie Williams of The T-Zone chatting with Joella Hogan, founder of The Yukon Soaps Company. Joella Hogan is one of the makers featured in the Yukon Makes Beauty Bag, a selection of thoughtfully made beauty products from the Yukon curated by The T-Zone. In our conversation, Joella shared her approach to making locally crafted products — and her innovative and inspirational ideas for building a business that contributes positively to her community.

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Michelle Ross will share how her design process started and how it differs from many jewellers. Though her artistry has evolved, her process begins in the same way: with sourcing, searching and manipulating materials.

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Join us for a beautiful evening as we celebrate Toronto makers and design. The Kimpton Saint George Hotel hosts Toronto Makes: a panel organized by Makejoy to celebrate Randi Bergman’s new book, Toronto Makes: the things we love and the people who make them.

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Learn the basics of hand sewing leather, the different types of leather, the most common leather working techniques, and the names of a few of Fitzy's favourite local suppliers. Make your own hand stitched leather notebook cover from one of three leather colours: Nude, Caramel or Black. This notebook cover can also double as a passport cover. Custom monogram included. Once you’ve learned the basics of hand sewing you’ll be able to make your simple bags, wallets, and more! Notebooks are included with this workshop.

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In this workshop you will learn the basics of needle felting and how to apply those techniques to create your own felt cactus. Great for beginners, participants will take home the proper tools and knowledge on how to transform wool into three-dimensional sculptures. Led by the creative behind Contrabotanic, Amanda Perumal will share her tips gained from her background in textiles and years of practice. Materials included: felting needles, foam block, wool roving (assorted colours), clay pot.

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Toronto makes book signing at Type Books Junction

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Drawing from the book, Toronto Makes by Randi Bergman, Drake General Store is hosting a curated selection of products from local makers in the Flagship store mezzanine. Stop by to pick up a copy of the book and shop some of our favourite local finds. September 26th to October 13th.

Join author Randi Bergman for a fireside chat with Cecile Branco, Fabrique1840’s Brand Manager. After the discussion, there will be a book signing for anyone who is interested. Books will be available for sale for the duration of the pop-up (26th-29th).

Makers featured in the pop-up from Toronto Makes are: Anony, Coolican and Company, Hollis and Morris, Kroft and Province Apothecary.

presented at The Adelaide Project. This intimate space is the ideal canvas to display and celebrate various products by some of the makers featured in the book ‘Toronto Makes’ by Randi Bergman. The exhibit presents the highest quality goods, refined design, treats and made things from our city.

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To celebrate Toronto Makes, Makejoy embarks on developing a special custom blend with Sloane Tea. The results are a delicious. This limited edition, subtle and refreshing tea is light-bodied and delicate, its infusion inspired by flavours from Toronto’s diverse palette.