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A crafty request, the return of the Eggy Wegg depot and beer week!

Attention all reusers and recyclers!

Our queen of crafts, Mrs. Darling, is a little short on glass and plastic bottles for this weekend’s Danforth East Arts Fair crafts, particularly for Saturday. So before you throw any jars or bottles in the blue bin, can you put them in a bag and bring them with you to today’s East Lynn Farmers’ Market? They can be dropped at the Kid’s Kourner. Or bring them to the Art’s Fair and drop them off at the craft tent or the DECA table.
Thanks! Mrs. Darling appreciates it so very much!!!!
Eggsiting News!
This is a message from Alysa aka ‘the eggy wegg lady’!
The fantastic West Lynn Eggy Wegg depot is now back after a brief summer hiatus.
Since February of this year over 400 dozen of some of the healthiest, freshest and most ethical eggs one can eat has passed through the depot into the hands of our neighbours.  The eggs come from Hope Eco Farms in Aylmer.  They are hard to find in stores and normally are sold for up to 25% more than we can get them through the depot.
Through the profit share, we were able to give almost $100 to a local not-for-profit that one of our neighbours is starting that helps children with hard-to-treat skin diseases.
If you would like to take a stroll every week to pick up these beautiful happy chicken eggs that have been laid within 6 days of being delivered, click here to contact Alysa.
Beer Week!
On September 17th, a Beer Week pub crawl will include a visit to Sarah’s, in our neck of the woods.  Click here for details.
On September 19th, another beer-related event will take place at Morgan’s, just outside the DECA zone, but close enough that some of us might want to check it out!  Click here for details.
Let’s keep patio season going!!
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Danforth East Arts Fair: Bonnie Dorgelo of Dorgelo Jewellery

In our series of artist profiles leading up the Danforth East Arts Fair, writer Shauna Rempel introduces us to Bonnie Dorgelo of Dorgelo Jewellery. 

Jewellery maker Bonnie Dorgelo’s fascination with stones began early: as a child she collected rocks and even entered her collection into the local fall fair.

Fast forward to today and the established artisan has become known for exciting, contemporary sterling silver jewellery featuring semi-precious stones. When it comes to semi-precious stones, Dorgelo says she selects pieces that have visually appealing colours, patterns and shapes while paying attention to the special properties they carry. “I find intriguing ways of combining shapes, textures, sheens and other opacities.” Combined with Swarovski crystals and wrought in sterling silver, the result is classic yet unpredictable.

Although they can easily be considered heirlooms, Dorgelo’s earrings, necklaces and bracelets are not meant to languish in a safety deposit box. She says her “versatile, interchangeable and detachable designs” have an elegant yet casual attitude.  They  are “intended to be worn as often as one wishes,’’ she declares.

     

For Dorgelo, who grew up on 100 acres of land and is currently based in Collingwood, nature is a constant inspiration. The graceful sweep of a flower petal, the cascade of water over rocks or moonlight as it streams through the branches of the tree — all are fuel for her creative pursuits.

This multi-talented artist, who is also passionate about painting, says she encourages everyone to find their own inspiration and pursue their creative dreams.

Bonnie Dorgelo’s jewellery, which range in price from $10 to $500, will be for sale at the Danforth East Arts Fair in East Lynn Park on September 15 & 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information about the Danforth East Arts Fair and our artists, visit www.deca-arts.ca, or check out Facebook and Twitter.

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Arts In The Neighbourhood

The FINAL deadline to apply for the Danforth East Arts Fair is Tuesday, June 15th. There are already a lot of great artists who have applied for this year’s fair so it looks like it will be even better than last year.  The application and fee ($175) must be submitted by June 15th.  For more information, contact deca.arts@gmail.com

Three Wishes Storytelling Festival – June 11th and 12th join Aubrey Davis, Deborah Dunleavy and Ruth Danzinger for stories, lively poems, chants and music for children and families.  There is one concert on Friday and three workshops and concerts and Saturday at Pegasus Studios (361 Glebeholme Blvd. 3 blocks north of Danforth, east of Coxwell).  Costs range from $5/person to $30/family depending on which event you attend.  For more info call 416-699-2608 or visit www.storytellersforchildren.ca

Danforth Mosaic BIA Family Fun Fest

Join your local Business Improvement Association on Saturday, June 12th at East Lynn Park for the Family Fun Fest.  There will be face painting, beading, boomerang decorating, clay sculpture, bouncy castles, Razzamatazz, clowns, african drumming and more.

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Early Arts Fair Deadline This Friday

DECA is inviting artisans to participate in the second annual Danforth East Arts Fair, to be held September, 18 & 19, 2010.  This outdoor arts and crafts fair is held in East Lynn Park, a bustling community hub on Toronto’s Danforth Ave. between Coxwell and Woodbine.  Apply by Friday, April 30th to take advantage of our reduced fee early applications.

The show provides artists with a unique opportunity to showcase and sell their work.  Our vibrant community is filled with new families, established homeowners and creative folks who are eager to support local artists.

To apply, download the application here.

Applications are reviewed and selected by a jury.  We expect approximately 50 exhibitors this year.  Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2010.  We have eliminated the application fee.

Questions?  Visit www.deca-arts.ca or e-mail deca.arts@gmail.com.

Spread the word!

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Danforth East Arts Fair Applications Now Up

Not to be confused with the Art of the Danforth Art Walk (April 23rd – May 2nd) the artists application for the Danforth East Arts Fair (Sep 18-19th) is ready!

The Danforth East Arts Fair will be held at East Lynn Park on September 18 and 19, 2010. This high-quality show grew from consistent demand for crafts at the Danforth East Community Association’s weekly farmers’ market.
Our inaugural arts fair, held in September 2009, attracted approximately 2,000 people per day. Artists from our own neighbourhood and from as far away as Peterborough and Sarnia shared their wares.  People were thrilled to have a new event in their community.
Join us this year: Grab an ice cream cone, a cappuccino or brunch, and then come wander through the park. Pick up some some soap, some new art, and maybe even a few Christmas presents to stash away early!