Omeros Zines

Been working on a real labour of love for the last few weeks,

a zine which illustrates Derek Walcott's Nobel Prize winning book, Omeros.

Fun @ The Zine Fair

The 5th Annual OCADU Zine Fair was a ton of fun and a great success! There was a huge turn out and some really interesting local book artists in attendance. Glad I brought all those extra copies of Wood Panel That Shit! cuz they sold like hot cakes! We had the music pumping, sorry again security, and the popcorn popping all day! Great people, great atmosphere, great day! Thanks again for having me!

The view from my angle. Look at all those lovely acorn tops!

Our neighbor from the OCADU Zine Library brought a button making machine for people to make their own custom buttons! It was tons of fun! I thinking I ended up making 8 for myself!

Picnic baskets made for an awesome display unit, and I was actually able to fit all of my merch inside. Look out summertime! This picnic basket of goodies is going to be strapped to my bike rack and mobile!

Handmade/printed matchbooks for sale.

Hundreds of different handmade envelope/card sets to choose from.

Into The Key Jar It Goes

At the Zine Fair last week a friend came to visit us and dropped off this beaut for my key collection! I haven't added to the collection in a while and this old store key is not only huge, but heavy as a horse! What a sweetheart! Thanks Jessica!

The 5th Annual OCADU Zine Fair

Hey you! Come see me at The 5th Annual OCADU Zine Fair taking place on Wednesday March 6th, 2013 from 11am-5pm at OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street, in the main lobby.

I will be selling English, French and bilingual versions of my Wood Panel That Shit! zine. In addition, I’ll be selling handmade card/envelope sets, limited edition prints, freshly made matchbooks, and, of course, my line of acorn jewellery!

So come check us out and support local zine and book artists, printmakers, and makers of awesome things!

Wood Panel That Shit!

Just a couple photos of my 2012 zine Wood Panel That Shit! that I found floating around on the internet, on The Design Craft Lab Blog and The Carl Wagan Tumblr. This zine can be found in the permanent collection at the OCAD University Zine Library, and inside the Carl Wagan. 

For more information on the Carl Wagan and to find out when it might be visiting an exhibition near you check it out on The Carl Wagan Blog.

Upcoming: The OCAD University 28th Annual Book Arts Fair

OCAD University is proud to present the 28th Annual Book Arts Fair!

OCAD University - 100 McCaul Street, Toronto

Saturday December 1st, 2012

10am - 5pm

Celebrating and exhibiting the work of artists, printmakers, bookbinders and others involved in the creation of original handmade books, prints, paper, zines and small press publications. 

Just in time for the holiday season you will find exceptional one of a kind goods, and meet with like-minded people who are passionate about what they do!

Join the Facebook event page HERE

For more information about this years fair or if you are 

interested in being a vendor next year contact bookartsfair@gmail.com

See you there!

Poster design by Krystina Plante

Oxfam Holiday Bazaar

The First Annual Oxfam Holiday Bazaar

Trinity College, University of Toronto - 6 Hoskin Avenue

Thursday November 22nd, 2012

12-5pm

Join myself and Oxfam U of T for a fun-filled event just in time for the holiday season. Get your holiday shopping done the ethical way by supporting local artisans and students from Toronto, and surprising your friends and family with truly one of a kind gifts.

Final Notice Zine Fair

Final Notice Zine Fair

XPACE Cultural Centre - 58 Ossington Avenue

Saturday November 24th, 2012

12-6pm

Poster design by Nathan Enkel

I will be a vendor at the upcoming Third Annual Final Notice Zine Fair, taking place at XPACE Cultural Centre on November 24th! It will be the last event XPACE will be hosting at their current location before moving.

Come check out handmade merch from wickedly talented local artists; including zines, prints, comics, small press editions and other crafty goodies!

My new line of 100% recycled, handmade card/envelope sets, "Wood Panel That Shit!" zine, and assorted prints and jewellery will be for sale. This will also be the launch of my new acorn necklace line, made from real High Park acorns!

Also for sale will be gorgeous handmade stockings, tote bags and other goods by With A Y Designs. If you attended last years' OCADU Book Arts Fair then you know that these stockings are hot tamales, and you'd better get them before they're all gone!

Selling In Kensington Market Tomorrow!

All Plante. All handmade. All day.

Come visit my mother, Lynda Plante, and myself, as we participate in our first Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market tomorrow, Sunday July 29th, from 12-6pm. We will be located on lower Augusta in the "Art Market", selling handmade tote bags and repurposed denim bags from With A Y Designs, as well as jewellery, prints, cards and zines.

The weather is going to be beautiful, so come on out and enjoy all the food, culture, and artisans that Kensington Market has to offer!

Camp Nano feat. Carl Wagan Bookmobile

OCADU Student Gallery – 285 Dundas Street West, Toronto

June 28th – July 20th, 2012

Opening Reception Thurs. June 28th, 2012

Summer Camp / Camp Nano Workshops 12 – 2pm

Gallery Opening 6 – 11pm

Carl Wagan Bookmobile & Campfire After Sunset 

(Located in the parking lot beside Butterfield Park / South side of OCAD University – 100 McCaul Street)

Featuring zines and artist multiples by Shannon Gerard’s diverse Nanopublishing students, this years theme revolves around the great outdoors, keener culture, and the prolific Carl Sagan. Helping to kick off the Student Gallery’s annual Summer Camp program, us Camp Nano scouts will be holding workshops at the gallery on June 28th, from 12-2pm, where you can earn all your scout badges!

Carl Wagan Bookmobile, a vintage Volkswagen Van which has been converted into a gloriously wood panelled gallery space, will be parked in the parking lot beside Butterfield Park the evening of June 28th. Bring your friends, your neighbors, your lovers, and your dogs after sunset for a faux campfire, ukelele session, s’mores, and some all-around good quality camp-time in the heart of the city. Something like this will only happen once!

This will also be the release of my long-awaited  

Wood Panel That Shit zine! Be there!