Toronto Design Community Event Calendar

This calendar lists design- and arts-oriented events aimed at graphic designers, advertising creatives, and visual creatives based in Toronto. We made this to help people connect with each other, promote projects, and remove any gatekeeping or barriers to connection.
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In Conversation With
Thu
Nov
21
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As Drake’s go-to shooter over the past twelve years, Theo Skudra has helped shape the visual style of one of music’s biggest stars.
Collage Party with tahsine
Thu
Nov
21
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Issues Magazine Shop
Made for a night out, this event features an artist talk, a collage making workshop, snacks, drinks and good vibes. Hosted by tahsine!
Going Behind the Gold
Tue
Nov
26
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Join us on Tuesday, November 26 at the Great Hall in Toronto for a round table and book launch celebrating 75 years of the ADCC.⁠
Hot off the Press: A Smutty Zine & DIY Workshop
Wed
Nov
27
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Join us for a smutty evening of creativity, connection, and DIY desire. 💌✂️ We’re bringing the vibes with all materials, food, drinks, and a little takeaway to remember the night by.
Holiday Open House
Thu
Nov
28
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401 Richmond
Start and finish your shopping at 401 Richmond this season with 17 galleries, 2 shops, and licensed café with a gourmet pantry. Find artwork, objects, books, toys, clothing, jewelry, cards, and more.
Open Sketch Night @ The Drake Hotel
Thu
Nov
28
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We invite non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives for a chill night of sketching. Come explore your creative side in a relaxed, low-pressure environment with like-minded adults.
Snowy Pop-up Paper Fair
Fri
Nov
29
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Toronto's First Post Office
Whether you're hunting for gifts, adding some flair to your stationery collection or just looking for a fun day in the city, our Snowy Pop-up Paper Fair has it all.
TOMO Talk with Tendril Studio
Fri
Nov
29
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The last TOMO Talk of the year!
Holiday Market
Sat
Nov
30
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Northern Contemporary
We’re excited to be hosting another series of Holiday Markets for 2024 at Northern Contemporary!
Hand Lettered Holiday Ornaments Workshop
Sun
Dec
01
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Join Erica Pinto (@ep_lettering) at the Varley Art Gallery and learn how to create your own custom hand lettered holiday ornaments!
Collage Night
Wed
Dec
04
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Issues Magazine Shop
Create, cut and paste pieces with a myriad of materials—from contemporary to vintage, and everything in between. No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided.
Cool Concept 10
Thu
Dec
05
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Toronto Design Directory
Three speakers share the stories behind their design-y personal passion projects.
City of Craft
Fri
Dec
06
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The Theatre Centre
City of Craft aims to build community in the Toronto craftscape, support independent artists and craftspeople, and encourages the larger community to get involved with crafty happenings in the city.
Holiday Market
Sat
Dec
07
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Northern Contemporary
We’re excited to be hosting another series of Holiday Markets for 2024 at Northern Contemporary!
Collage Night
Tue
Dec
10
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Issues Magazine Shop
Create, cut and paste pieces with a myriad of materials—from contemporary to vintage, and everything in between. No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided.
Holiday Market
Sat
Dec
14
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Northern Contemporary
We’re excited to be hosting another series of Holiday Markets for 2024 at Northern Contemporary!
The Interior Design Show (IDS) Toronto, Canada’s premier showcase of exceptional design, will bring together industry-leading brands with emerging and established global talents.
Design Leadership Summit
Wed
Jan
29
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Two days of programming packed with incredible, relevant and thought-provoking content for those practising leadership at any level.

Past Events

'Cause maybe they'll happen again, y'know?
In Conversation With
Collage Party with tahsine
Ink Night: Tattoo Workshop with Ink Den
Illustration Portfolio Review
Homemade Magazine Launch Party
Collage Night: The Series
Sustainable Design: Designing for Tomorrow Today
Type Workshop: From Drawing to Implementation
DesignThinkers
DesignThinkers Podcast Live Show
Type Workshop: From Drawing to Implementation
Design Studio Tours
Scorpio Szn: A Halloween Art Party
The Conté Club: Drop-In Life Drawing
Brush Calligraphy Workshop - Intermediate
Harvest Thanks: Relief Printmaking on a Tote Bag
Collage @ Society Clubhouse
Art Toronto
Book Launch: TOO FUN by Leala Hewak
Collage Night
Aquavision 2024, TWS 40th Anniversary Fall Juried Show
Collage Party with Tessar Lo
Toronto Stationary Show
Harvest Thanks: Relief Printmaking on a Tote Bag
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