Arts on The Ave » The Carrot http://artsontheave.org We are a community based, grassroots initiative engaged in developing 118th Avenue as the Community Arts Avenue of Edmonton. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:58:39 +0000 en hourly 1 Needle Felting Christmas Ornaments at The Carrot December 10 http://artsontheave.org/2011/12/needle-felting-christmas-ornaments-at-the-carrot-december-10/ http://artsontheave.org/2011/12/needle-felting-christmas-ornaments-at-the-carrot-december-10/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:46:36 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=8185

An original Mik Germann Santa

Join Mik Germann and his crew of needle felters at The Carrot this Saturday, December 10 at The Carrot (9351 118th ave). This round will involve making Christmas ornaments!

From Mik,

On December 10 from 1:30 to 4 pm
At the Carrot I will doing another Needle felting drop in
I supply all materials and tools

This time we will be making Christmas orniments.
Make a couple of Christmas orniments leave one for on the Carrot Christmas tree

Bring a freind drop in learn how to neelde felt and have a great cup of of coffee with freinds or make new freinds

 

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2011/12/needle-felting-christmas-ornaments-at-the-carrot-december-10/feed/ 0 Call for Artisans: Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar http://artsontheave.org/2011/11/call-for-artists-carrot-christmas-arts-bazaar/ http://artsontheave.org/2011/11/call-for-artists-carrot-christmas-arts-bazaar/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:25:35 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=8069 Call for Artisans:

The Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar – Saturday November 19th, 9:30am-4:30pm

Are you looking for a venue to sell your fine craft this holiday season? Join fellow artisans at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9531-118 Ave) on Saturday November 19th. This event runs in conjunction with the Just Christmas global fair trade market, so we expect a busy shop!

Register early as table space is limited!

Registration deadline: November12th

Table fee: $40

To register or for more information contact Irene@ehenri.ca or call 780-471-1580.

 

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2011/11/call-for-artists-carrot-christmas-arts-bazaar/feed/ 0 Help Us Make Art Shine at The Carrot http://artsontheave.org/2011/10/help-us-make-art-shine-at-the-carrot/ http://artsontheave.org/2011/10/help-us-make-art-shine-at-the-carrot/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:45:20 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=7983 The Carrot Curatorial Committee is looking for some items to help us display art and artisan pieces at The Carrot. If you have any of the following, please get in touch with us.

  • hammer
  • heavy duty wire cutters
  • pliers
  • 1 X roll of bronze/brass colored chain
  • 1X roll of silver colored chain
  • 1 X roll of decorative cord (neutral in color)
  • 1X roll of decorative ribbon (3 ” wide/heavy/neutral color)
  • 20 X bronze/brass colored S rings
  • 20X silver colored S rings
You can keep up with our list of needed items (remember, The Carrot has grown from volunteer love) on our “dig for The Carrot” page.
]]> http://artsontheave.org/2011/10/help-us-make-art-shine-at-the-carrot/feed/ 0 Emerging Artists Sell Their Wares at The Carrot http://artsontheave.org/2011/04/emerging-artists-sell-their-wares-at-the-carrot/ http://artsontheave.org/2011/04/emerging-artists-sell-their-wares-at-the-carrot/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:18:13 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=7102 April 16, 2011   1:00-4:00pm

Carrot Arts Coffeehouse
9351 – 118 Ave, Edmonton

Tweens to adult emerging artists are needed to display and sell original art & fine crafts.

Call the Carrot Arts Coffeehouse to  reserve a table (no charge).  Call by April 13 & ask for Irene at 780-471-1580 or email irene@ehenri.ca.

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2011/04/emerging-artists-sell-their-wares-at-the-carrot/feed/ 0 Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar and Just Christmas http://artsontheave.org/2010/11/6456/ http://artsontheave.org/2010/11/6456/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:33:59 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=6456 Hello Friends,

We are pleased to continue the 3rd Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar.  If you open up the PDF file, you will see all the great events and opportunities on Alberta Ave.  We are growing and would love to have you participant in any capacity.

Download the PDF: Carrot Mailout – Arts Bazzar 2010

We are looking for vendors for our Christmas Bazaar.  Please post or send to anyone that you think may be interested.  This year we will be in the Old Cycle Building, The Carrot and…We work together with “Just Christmas – Free Trade Christmas Sale” kitty corner at the Community Centre that weekend…a busy weekend for on the Ave!

Dates and times are:
November 26 Friday, 5:30 – 9:30pm
November 27th Saturday, 9:00 – 4:00pm
For a fee of $45, you get a 6′ x 4′ space, and can bring a wall behind the table if you wish…

If interested, please contact lshulba@shaw.ca

Thanks!

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2010/11/6456/feed/ 0 Free Drum Workshop – You Can’t ‘Beat’ That! http://artsontheave.org/2010/10/free-drum-workshop-you-cant-beat-that/ http://artsontheave.org/2010/10/free-drum-workshop-you-cant-beat-that/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:18:26 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=6350 Join us for an African 90 minute hand drum workshop with Marcus Fung.

All ages welcome!

You can download the event flier by clicking here.

Like this event? Watch for:

  • Sudanese visual art worshop
  • The Carrot Goes-A-Caroling in December
]]> http://artsontheave.org/2010/10/free-drum-workshop-you-cant-beat-that/feed/ 0 Young Artists Have Their Day at The Carrot http://artsontheave.org/2010/10/young-artists-have-their-day-at-the-carrot/ http://artsontheave.org/2010/10/young-artists-have-their-day-at-the-carrot/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:02:19 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=6346 This year we are again having a special day for our young artists (and very young artists) to sell their art creations at the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351-118 Ave). www.thecarrot.ca

The event is on Saturday November 20, 2010 from 1:00-4:00pm.

We ask that you reserve a table in advance. To make sure we have a table for you please let me know as soon as possible – no later than Nov 13. Please pass the word on to your friends & neighbors. If you have any questions or concerns, please email or phone Irene;

780-471-1580
irene@ehenri.ca

We look forward to a fun day at the Carrot.

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2010/10/young-artists-have-their-day-at-the-carrot/feed/ 0 The Carrot Closed Tuesday, Dec 1 http://artsontheave.org/2009/11/the-carrot-closed-tuesday-dec-1/ http://artsontheave.org/2009/11/the-carrot-closed-tuesday-dec-1/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:56:35 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/2009/11/the-carrot-closed-tuesday-dec-1/ The Carrot got an early Christmas present this year … a brand new floor!

The installation will be finished some time tomorrow, and then things will need to moved back in tomorrow evening. If you’d like to help out with the move in and putting things in their place, contact Irene atIrene@ehenri.ca.

The Carrot will be open again Wednesday, December 2, when we encourage you to come on in and look down.

See you then!

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2009/11/the-carrot-closed-tuesday-dec-1/feed/ 0 Make Some Toys! Er, Lanterns, with Dylan Toymaker! http://artsontheave.org/2009/08/make-some-toys-er-lanterns-with-dylan-toymaker/ http://artsontheave.org/2009/08/make-some-toys-er-lanterns-with-dylan-toymaker/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:29:57 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=4488 On August 23rd and 24th,

The Carrot Coffeehouse will be transformed into Dylan Toymaker’s Lantern Workshop.

Two Separate Lantern-making workshops for:

Youth (ages 8-17) and Adults (18+) are welcome to plaster, paint, and papier-mâché to create objects of beauty and light.

TWO DAY WORKSHOP –

Youth (8 to 17 years) Workshop

Part One: August 23rd, 2009, from 1PM to 4PM
Part Two: August 24th, 2009 from 1PM to 4PM
Price: $8, for materials

TWO DAY WORKSHOP –

Adult (18+) Workshop

Part One: August 23rd, 2009, from 7PM to 10PM
Part Two: August 24th, 2009 from 7PM to 10PM
Price: $12, for materials
Wine and nibbles available to purchase

Bring your imagination to light with Dylan Toymaker at The Carrot Coffeehouse.  REGISTER TODAY!  Spaces are limited.

e-mail info@artsontheave.org to register !

]]> http://artsontheave.org/2009/08/make-some-toys-er-lanterns-with-dylan-toymaker/feed/ 0 The Carrot Mentioned in “City Spice” http://artsontheave.org/2009/08/the-carrot-mentioned-in-city-spice/ http://artsontheave.org/2009/08/the-carrot-mentioned-in-city-spice/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:47:54 +0000 admin http://artsontheave.org/?p=4466 CitySpiceMore great press!

The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse has been mentioned by Travel Alberta in their current issue of “City Spice”. Look for us in the the article, “Top 10 Places to Play in Calgary & Edmonton”

City Spice’s current issue can be viewed online at http://cityspice.travelalberta.com/

Thanks for the mention, CitySpice!

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