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Handmade Holiday – Victoria Chin

With a background in design, Victoria Chin is particularly inspired by the structure and
geometric forms found in architecture, which resonate throughout her work.

Victoria’s jewelry collection OXVC (Objects by Victoria Chin) combines ceramics and design.
Each piece is meticulously crafted. From geometric forms to its monochromatic palette,
every aspect celebrates the materiality and processes in ceramics.

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Pedestrian Sunday

It will be the last Pedestrian Sunday of 2018!
Our special guest vendor will be artist Jessica Rotolo.
She will be there from 12pm to 5:30pm on October 28th, stop on by!

For more on Jessica Rotolo check out  “Employable Me” season 2 episode 3 

A NOTE FROM THE ARTIST: JESSICA ROTOLO
MY NAME IS JESSICA ROTOLO.
I WAS BORN IN 1998 WITH DOWN SYNDROME.
I LOVE TO PAINT, DANCE, SING AND ACT.
MY LIFE IS WONDERFUL, FILLED WITH MANY FAMILY
AND FRIENDS WHOM I LOVE DEARLY, AND WHO LOVE ME.
I AM A VERY ACTIVE PARTICIPANT AND VOLUNTEER WITH
THE ORGANIZATIONS BELOW. A PORTION OF THE MONEY
I EARN WILL BE DONATED TO EACH OF THEM.

The Down Syndrome Association of Toronto (DSAT)
Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS)
Canadian Down Syndrome Research Foundation (DSRF)
DramaWay – Best Buddies – Young Peoples Theatre
Centennial Infant and Child Centre – Heydon Park SS
OLPH Church – Special Olympics (Motionball) – Girlfriend Fund

I HOPE YOU ENJOY MY ART,

LOVE ,
JESSICA

 

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Pedestrian Sunday Sept 30th!

The last Pedestrian Sunday of 2019!
Stop by this Sunday to support local makers with our special guest artists
Cabin Journal, Allison + Cam, & Moonbeam Co.

They will be at our shop located at 205 Augusta Ave from 12pm – 5:30pm.
See you there! Look below for more info on our guest artists.

Cabin is based out of the heart of downtown Toronto,
wedged between (what was) the Fashion District and China Town.
Cabin, the stationery company, began in the winter of 2016, debuting risograph cards,
art prints and illustrated tea towels at Toronto’s holiday City of Craft show.

Allison + Cam create things in the spirit of colour & fun.
They live & work together in Toronto, Canada.
Primary their work is illustration & animation made collaboratively,
with an increasing interest in installation work using mixed media like acrylic, wood, & found objects.

Moonbeam Co. is a painted porcelain, pins, and handmade
ceramics company working out of Toronto ON.

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NEW Kid Icarus Father’s Day Cards!

Show how much you care this fathers day with our new line of Father’s Day cards! Three original, hand-printed Kid Icarus designs are now in-store, available for purchase at $5 each. Support local and handmade stores by getting dad a card designed by local Toronto artists!

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New Jewelry in Kensington from Jen Ellis Designs

We have stunning new jewelry in our Kensington shop from Jen Ellis Designs.

These delicate beauties are perfect to add a tiny hint of bling to your summer wardrobe.

All earrings and necklaces are either sterling silver or a 14k gold fill.

Individual pieces range in price from $28 – $48.

Stop by our Kensington shop today and try something on!

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New in Kensington ~ Shayna Stevenson Ceramics!

These ceramic beauties from Shayna Stevenson are now in the Kensington shop!

Shayna is a Toronto native and has been making ceramics since 2011.

“Each piece is hand built or thrown and therefore unique in nature so no two are exactly the same. All pieces are made with stoneware or porcelain clay, and glazed individually with a paintbrush.” – shaynastevenson.com

We’re so excited to be carrying these gorgeous pieces!

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Little Cuties from Hinkleville

We have some great news, Hinkleville by Janet Hinkle is back with some of the cutest items!

Treat your self to these adorable gold dot earrings or a primary circle ceramic key chain – hand crafted from a lightweight stoneware and hand painted making each of these cuties unique.

Stop by today and pick up one of theses little guys while you can!

Available in our Kensington location.

  • Earrings $ 40.00
  • Key chain $ 12.00

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Treat Yo’ Self! Rings & Things

Have you started your hunt for the perfect Valentine’s gift? We wanted to give you a little early inspiration.

At Kid Icarus we work hard to select special jewelry often handmade by local (Canadian) makers!

Looking for a little mid-month pick me up? TREAT YOURSELF to some sparkly new hand-candy!

All of the gorgeous rings pictured are available for purchase at our Kensington location.

If you are headed to our Parkdale Outpost looking for a specific piece – please call ahead!


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