SKETCH Working Arts

One & Only Artist Market
2023-12-09 14:00 - 2023-12-10 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Artscape YoungPlace, 180 Shaw St, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 2W5, Canada
ONE & ONLY ARTIST MARKET
Join SKETCH this Holiday season for the One & Only Artist Market!
Experience artworks and shop from over 40 QTBIPOC emerging artists and creators to watch from the SKETCH creative community. Jewelry, ceramics, apparel, handmade books, stickers, zines and more. 100% of proceeds from all sales go directly to the artists.
December 9 & 10, 2-7pm
SKETCH Studios – 180 Shaw Street, lower level
Open to the public! Free entry, suggested donation $10 at the door
Visit here to check out some of our featured artists or follow @sketchtoronto for more information!

Cover artwork: cat dropping cats and cats worshipping cats by dairysam (@dairy.sam)

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR FEATURED VENDORS!
Maker Meyao @makermeyao
Chris is an art adventurer who hopes their work makes them and someone else
laugh. Their work centers exploring and sharing their joy, usually sketching or
doodling something silly, or what they like. At the One+Only Market, they’ll have
ceramics, stickers, bookmarks, and maybe a couple of zines.

Good Looks Artistry @goodlooksartistry
Priscilla specializes in Metalsmithing/Silversmithing, utilizing metals to encapsulate
raw stones and earth materials, showcasing their unique beauty through the creation
of handmade spiritual artifacts. These exquisite pieces can be worn as necklaces,
rings, or customized to fulfill the desires of individual consumers. Working with metal
allows Priscilla to engage in the alchemical process of transformation—immersing it
in flames, tempering it with water, shaping it with force, and allowing oxidation to
naturally enhance its texture over time.

Art by Olympia @artbyolympia
Olympia Lynn Trypis is a queer self-taught multidisciplinary artist and activist inspired by nature and social justice.

Dairy Sam @dairy.sam
Sam is a multi-media/multi-disciplinary artist from Toronto. “I moved to Canada 7 years ago! I am Brown, Queer and Disabled. A lot of those identities come up in my storytelling! I love storytelling, using characters, colors, and surreal visuals. I use many mediums, such as painting, illustration, print and zines, ceramics, poetry, textiles, digital such as film and animation, and am learning even more new mediums!” They are also the brilliant artist behind the event’s cover image.

Sapphira @thamusicmystic
Sapphira is a physically disabled, neurodivergent Queer black femme from Toronto, Canada, and a multifaceted artist with a celestial twist. She says, “I possess a unique talent as a Tarot and Oracle reader. I’m an astrologer and numerologist with a desire to weave these divination arts into my practice. I’m publishing my first Oracle deck for commercial use, sharing my intuitive insights with the world. Through my music, my cards, and my astro exploration, I strive to weave tales of love and healing. My journey is not just a melody but a symphony of artistic pursuits, awaiting your eager ears and open hearts.”

Silkfang @silkfang
Silkfang is created by E Li, an artist and filmmaker traversing queer, trans, and racialized identity politics. His work gestures towards a horizon defined by the radical embodiment of queer, disabled, racialized lives. Studied in filmmaking, he works in video, as well as in graphic design. As a genderqueer Chinese artist, he strives to expand creative growth opportunity for queer, Asian, and otherwise marginalized communities.

Sun @lilsun.draws
Sun is a wiggly inter-dimensional being in this wiggly world. They are a Neurodivergent, Nonbinary, Queer Tamil Artist, Illustrator, and Graphic Designer born in SRN Puram, Tamil Nadu, raised in Scarborough. They work with a multitude of media to create visual representations of their lived experiences, musings, and feelings. The crafts they are most experienced with are drawing and painting both traditionally and digitally, as well as sculpting. Sun’s work is heavily inspired by their Tamil heritage, nature, and their relationship with all beings. They love to help others and wish to make the world a better place through their work and interactions. Sun works with a variety of groups to paint beautiful murals, clay sculptures, and design websites & graphics for small businesses and community groups.

Whitney’s World @whitney_c_
Whitney is a multifaceted artist with career aspirations of expressing creativity through various art forms . She’ll be vending paintings on canvas, glass and denim fashion, plus knitted bags and jewelry.

NEW this Winter - RIGHT TO DANCE: KUNGFU!
2023-03-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-14 18:00 - 20:00
NEW this Winter – RIGHT TO DANCE: KUNGFU!
Practical self-defence class for Queer & Trans BIPOCs, based in Wing Chun Kung Fu – a martial art made by a womxn for womxn. Allies are welcome, as long as respectful.
Tuesday @ 6pm on Zoom.
Brought to you by @illnanadcdc, courtesy of Toronto Wing Chun Academy with SKETCH.
Email sonya@sketch.ca to sign up. With support from the Pride and Remembrance Foundation.
Image courtesy of Sze-Yang Lam
Tuesdays 6-8pm, Feb 7-March 16

NEW this Winter: Winter Care Bundles!
2023-03-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-23 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-09 12:00 - 16:00
NEW this Winter: Winter Care Bundles!
Choose your own art supplies, fresh produce, snacks, prepared meals, and wellness and harm reduction supplies.
Email to sign up. Limited spaces. culinaryarts@sketch.ca
Digital illustration by Jess DeVitt

Thursdays 12-4pm, Jan 26-March 9

BACK this Winter - Music Recording!
2023-03-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-23 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-16 12:00 - 16:00
BACK this Winter – Music Recording!
Record your music, learn production or use DJ equipment.
Email music@sketch.ca to book an appointment.
Thursdays 12-4pm, Jan 31-March 9

NEW this Winter: Working Titles!
2023-03-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-15 12:00 - 16:00
NEW this Winter: Working Titles!
Songwriting boot camp, covering music theory & songwriting techniques. Email music@sketch.ca to sign up.
Weds 12-4pm, Jan 31-March 9

BACK this Winter - Guitar Lessons!
2023-03-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-15 12:00 - 16:00
BACK this Winter – Guitar Lessons!
Learn to play the guitar in one-to-one lessons – no experience necessary!
Email music@sketch.ca to book an appointment.
Weds 12-4pm, Jan 31-March 9

BACK this Winter - Beats, Breaks & Beyond!
2023-03-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-15 12:00 - 16:00
BACK this Winter – Beats, Breaks & Beyond!
Sampling and beat-making in a group setting.
For all levels.
Email music@sketch.ca to sign up.

Weds 12-4pm, Jan 31-March 9

BACK this Winter - Live Jam!
2023-03-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-14 12:00 - 16:00
BACK this Winter – Live Jam!
Improvise live music and collaborate with other musicians.
Spots are limited, email music@sketch.ca to book your spot.
Tuesday 12-4pm, Jan 31-March 9
