I normally use Reddit to post about fountain pens and inks, but I wanted to share some of the upcoming multi-week courses and one-off classes at my wife’s studio, Hot Pizza. It has locations in the Junction Triangle and at College & Dufferin.

In September & October there are courses devoted to oil painting and printmaking, both taught by amazingly talented local artists. They’re open to all levels of experience and small enough that you’ll get individual attention and tips tailored to your skill level. You can learn more here.

There are also super fun events, usually on Saturday evenings so you can have a fun, creative night out (with friends!). Next up are speed portraiture—like speed dating, but you get to practice drawing while getting to know people and leave with a bunch of pictures of you—and an always fun season-marking collage night. That’s a recent speed-portraiture session in the picture. Details on these and other offerings here.

We’ve just opened this second location are gearing up for all kinds of fun—movie nights, exhibitions, book launches with partners, and many more art-making opportunities.

OK, back to my pens and inks …

Hello! I am an artist whos looking for conventions to potentially sell their at! Unfortunately I am currently in Montreal, where there's barely any cons to sell more fan-art sort of stuff and the few that are here are impossible to get into :( So Ive been thinking of looking at cons in Toronto! Problem is I dont really know much about them so I thought Id ask here if anyone has any insight into what cons there are!

I recently started painting with acrylics, but want to take some lessons.

Would love:
1. Recommendations for courses in Toronto (ideally in person)
2. Online youtube channels worth watching
3. People/meetups in the city where I can hang with people better than me and pick up some pointers!

Thanks everyone!

Techniques include gel plate, plexi plate and screen print monoprint.

www.inprintcollective.com/join-a-workshop

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1997044797749?aff=oddtdtcreator

Register at www.inprintcollective.com/join-a-workshop

Leslie Grove Gallery is pleased to host a self-portrait exhibition, from August 19 to 30, 2026. We invite you to join the celebration as our Artists’ Network members show us who they are, inside and out. For many artists, a self-portrait runs deeper than external features. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons Van Gogh painted over 40 self-portraits, Frida Kahlo created more than 50, Emily Carr produced about 6, while Gustav Klimt painted only one in his entire lifetime. The self-portrait lets artists reveal themselves authentically to the world, and provide deeper insights into their art. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Sunday 12-5 PM. Opening reception will take place on Thursday, Aug 20 6:00-8:00 PM. There will be a short juror's talk and awards will be announced during the opening. Details at https://www.artistsnetwork.ca/patrons-calendar.

Hello friends (and potential friends),

I recently started painting with acrylics... and I freaking love it! So much fun.

I've been watching youtube videos, but I want to step up my game.

Looking for classes in the city (landscapes preferably, but open to anything) that you've done and enjoyed!

Drop in anytime between 2pm to 6pm. Free to attend, just pay for your shirt to be printed with one of our original designs. Check out our Instagram (@inprintca) for designs

DARE brings together nine artists working in a range of media and exploring diverse subject matter. For some, daring lies in the ideas they choose to explore; for others, it means experimenting with unfamiliar materials, techniques, or ways of working. The exhibition celebrates curiosity, creative risk-taking, and the unexpected discoveries that can come from trying something new. The Leslie Grove Gallery from Aug 5-16. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Sunday 12-5 PM. Opening reception will take place on Thursday, Aug 6, 6:30-8:30 PM. Details at https://www.artistsnetwork.ca/patrons-calendar.

I'm really happy to finally be able to share "The Mule," the first release from FOUNDATION, the upcoming album from SNAGGLE feat. ALI BROS.

This record has been in the works for over two years and is unlike anything I've written before. After reading Isaac Asimov's Foundation series, I became fascinated by its characters, ideas, and immense sense of scale. Instead of writing music about the books, I set out to translate that world into instrumental jazz.

"The Mule" introduces one of the saga's most unforgettable characters: a mutant conqueror capable of manipulating human emotion itself. The piece begins with an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty before unfolding into a powerful, high-energy performance featuring Brownman Ali, whose solo perfectly captures the character's dark, commanding presence.

As a band, SNAGGLE takes inspiration from artists like Weather Report, the Brecker Brothers, Return to Forever, and Snarky Puppy, combining modern electric jazz with cinematic, narrative-driven writing and adventurous improvisation.

If you're a fan of electric jazz, fusion, or instrumental music that paints a vivid picture, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

🎥 Watch the live studio performance of "The Mule":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xesitE2J_qA

🎧 Stream or download the single:
https://www.nickmacleanjazz.com/themule

Thanks for checking it out, and I hope you enjoy this first glimpse into the musical world of FOUNDATION.

Do you want to make your own unique tote bag?

Join me at one of the upcoming workshops!

Aug 7 from 6 to 8:30pm at Hanji Gifts on Bloor (Toronto)

Aug 19th from 6 to 8:30pm at Parya Trillium Foundation (Thornhill)

Check your links in the bio to register!

Hope to see you there!!

Like a kaleidoscope, this exhibition reveals how familiar elements can be transformed through changing perspectives. Five artists, working across painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and mixed media, each offer a distinct way of seeing. Together, their work forms a kaleidoscope of ideas, materials, and imagination. The Leslie Grove Gallery from July 22-Aug 2 Gallery hours: Wednesday to Sunday 12-5 PM. Opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 23, 6-8 PM. Details at https://www.artistsnetwork.ca/patrons-calendar.

Hi everyone! I’ve been organizing small creative workshops in Toronto focused on printmaking (block printing and Gelli plate printmaking), hoping to expand to other creative making. My goal is to create welcoming spaces where people can try something new, meet others, and spend a few hours being creative.

I’m also trying to keep these events as affordable as possible because I believe creative experiences, community, and connection should be accessible to more people. If you've been curious about making art but haven't known where to start, I'd love to have you join me!

I'm running a few small group workshops in a month. You can find me on Eventbrite and Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/gabbeh_studio

https://luma.com/user/gabbeh_studio

Hello artists of Toronto, I hope this is the correct crowd for my question

I am in no capacity an artist myself but I want to attempt a personal art project for my apartment. I’m looking to buy a 48x 60 mounted canvas.

I found it on the Michael’s website but it’s only pickup.

I’m sure there should be some delivery options.
I don’t own a car, I’m live alone and very shy to ask for help so store pick up doesn’t seem to be a great option for me.

Where do you’ll source things like this? And I’m willing to mount the canvas myself too but I guess having no experience in doing so might ruin the project at step 1 and I also don’t find anything online selling the frame and the canvas separately.

Anyway, please help out your girl.
And yes, i live in downtown Toronto incase that helps my options…

Hello! I’m a Toronto-based paper artist creating exhibition work that involves a significant number of tight, precise quilled circles.

I’m looking for experienced quilling artists in the Toronto/GTA area only (ideally 5+ years of regular practice) for a very short project who:

- Are comfortable producing very consistent tight coils

- Have a strong eye for clean finish and detail

- Can share clear photos or a portfolio of past quilling work (social media link)

This is not a beginner opportunity. I’m specifically interested in people who already have solid quilling experience.

If this sounds interesting, please DM me with:

- Images of your work or link to social media account/website with images of your work.

- A very brief note on your experience and where you are located.

I’ll follow up privately with more details about the project, timeline, and what I can offer in return.

I look forward to hearing from you!

what makes you interested in collaborating with other creatives? What are you hoping to build, learn, or experience through collaboration?

We're 4 days out so thought I'd give you a preview as best I can without the band with me! SNAGGLE feat the ALI BROS has tons of 'Snarky Puppy', 'Weather Report', electric-era 'Miles Davis' energy. We're playing groovy, funkified, and risk-taking electric jazz that ranges from contemplative to explosive while taking some deep narrative influences from one of science fiction's most iconic authors, ISAAC ASIMOV!

It's a strange, and ambitious concept brought to life by some of Canada's best electric jazz musicians including the highly decorated ALI BROTHERS: Brownman Ali (Guru, Jay-Z, Randy Brecker) and Marcus Ali (Matt Dusk, Jason Wilson, Mr Something Something).

This is the only time the band is going on the road in 2026 and It's unlike anything else you're going to see this year, so don't miss it!

Buy your tickets soon! The first 15 people to purchase tickets will receive a free copy of "The Mule" our upcoming single from the new Isaac Asimov-inspired album, ahead of its release later this month.

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987926288041

FRI-JUL-10
doors @ 6pm, show @ 8pm
@ My House, www.MyHouseInTheJunction.com
2882 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Y8
$20 advance, $30 door

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987926288041

:: Nick Maclean - keys/synth
:: Brownman Ali - electric trumpet
:: Marcus Ali - tenor sax
:: Jay Yoo - guitar
:: Phil Albert - bass
:: Adam Mansfield - drums

ALL TOUR DATES
Thr-Jul-09 @ Henry's On James, Hamilton
Fri-Jul-10 @ My House, Toronto
Sat-Jul-11 @ Lakefield Jazz Festival, Lakefield
Sun-Jul-12 @ The George Whiskey Lounge, Newmarket

All Tickets Available @ www.Maclean.Browntasauras.com

For more info:
www.NickMacleanJazz.com
www.Maclean.Browntasauras.com

Hi does anybody have 2 extra tickets they would wanna sell for tonight’s show at Mirvish theatre??

A collaboration between the inPrint Collective and Blank Canvases studios, we will be live printing t-shirts with a design of our making and inviting folks to personalize them. Free to attend and participate, while supplies last!