Gwartzman's Art Supplies
A tour of Toronto art supply stores (if there was such a thing) wouldn't be complete without a stop at Gwartzman's. Located on Spadina on the edges of Chinatown , it's about as fun a place to shop for art supplies in the city as there is.
The long, narrow store, which has been around forever, oozes character with its worn, hardwood floors and its cluttered walls. At the back of the store is the raison d'etre for coming here - huge slabs and rolls of primed and un-primed canvas. They've got primed and ready sizes here that simply won't be found elsewhere in the city. In fact, some stores in Toronto actually buy their canvas directly from Gwartzman's.
What else is here? There is the usual assortment of paints, pastels, and sketch books, all at discount prices, but the selection doesn't rival what can be found at places like Aboveground and Wolfitt's . But for UofT students it's a short walk and better alternative than College Street's Toose .
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6 Upcoming Events
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November 14
✴︎ Mini books, maximum FUN ✴︎
In this engaging and fast-paced 2.5-hour workshop, you'll learn how to make 3 different mini books - a charming accordion book, and two styles of hardcover books - all using the same materials as their full-sized counterparts.
These fun-sized books are perfect for tiny journaling, thoughtful gift tags, little keepsakes, and festive ornaments
No experience necess…
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November 14
✴︎ Create your own little journals with handmade paper ✴︎
Join us for an engaging half-day bookbinding workshop where you'll discover the art of sewing with two needles and create a stunning Starburst stitch on the spine of your journal. This stitch features radiating lines that form a captivating geometric pattern along the spine of your journal. This stitch allows the journal to lay flay w…
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November 15
⋆✯Add a little whimsy to your fountain pen collection with a custom LAMY Safari fountain pen ⋆༄⋆✯🖋️
We are so excited to bring you a mix-and-match fountain pen event this November!
Make the iconic LAMY Safari fountain pen uniquely yours by choosing your favourite, grip, barrel, and cap colours to create a fountain pen that reflects your personality.
With a selection of popular LAMY colou…
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November 21
✰⋅✧ ✂︎ -- Journaling & Stationery, Mini Meetup -- ✰⋅✧
Whether you're deep into journaling, starting your first notebook, or just looking for a creative escape, this is your sign to come hang out.
Bring your favourite materials (or grab some here) and spend time decorating, planning, memory-keeping, or brain-dumping. Share your favourite journal layouts and inspiration as w…
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November 22
🎨 It's an art cafe with professional art materials 🎨
Spend some time with a curated menu of colourful products. Join us on Sunday the 22nd for a relaxing, self-directed art session.
A limited amount of spaces will be available. You may bring your own sketchbook, papers, tools and dry media, or use what is provided.
Please bring reference materials and inspo! Some still life material …
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December 5
✶❇︎✦ Drop in and print with pre-carved Lino blocks ✦❇︎✶
We've got whimsical carvings, big and small, handmade by our team here at Gwartzman's. Choose the designs that tickle your fancy and print with the materials provided. No prior experience is necessary! This is a fun way to dip your toes into Lino, and get inspired to carve your own design.
How it works
✼ Pre-select your tote…
