Artists wanted

January 25, 2020

It may be mid-winter, but plans are bubbling for the summer… and ArtsFest! The organizing committee, comprised of local heroic volunteers, wants YOUR creativity to make this the best festival yet. Plans are underway to make the main street in Durham a hive of artistic inspiration. Download the application below to put in your name […]

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Many thanks

December 20, 2019

A special thank you to all our customers for a great year. We have enjoyed making images and books look fabulous, and love to see people get creative with our supplies. Barb drew this puzzle for her piano students; they had to figure out which rhythm goes with which carol (they are not in the […]

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Inktober is here!

October 2, 2019

Join us in the challenge of drawing every day in October. Post your results, or drop one off at the store for inclusion in a mini-show! Use the prompts below to inspire a drawing literally or figuratively. Visit the listed website to find more information. We have lots of ink and pen supplies for your […]

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Enjoy the last warm weather!

September 9, 2019

It was great to have some time to paint with my daughter Lydia this summer. This one was done in gouache on board. Have I mentioned I love gouache?

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ArtsFest 2019 is coming!

June 6, 2019

If last year was any indication, Durham ArtsFest resonated with hundreds who soaked in the art-vibe. This year, on Saturday, July 13th, a portion of Queen Street will again be closed for a live-band dance party. There will also be free activities for all ages, and art vendors. For the week leading up to the festival, […]

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ArtsFest call for artists

April 18, 2019

Building on the success of last year’s festival, Durham downtown businesses are supporting another celebration of arts, along with our local Lions club and other volunteers. The organizing committee is tweaking the art format, offering two options for display: both in storefront windows and also a tent vendor village! July 6-13 are the dates for […]

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First Friday begins again

April 4, 2019

Dip your brush into some glue and try bookbinding! We won’t tackle the whole process, just making the covers, otherwise known as case-making. Drop in between 4:30 and 7:30 on Friday April 5, and I will set you up. The normal $2 applies, plus an extra $2 if you want a ready-made text block; you […]

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Temporary hours

March 12, 2019

Due to a family bereavement, the store will be closed from Saturday March 16 until Wednesday March 20 inclusive so we can attend the funeral in Winnipeg. Thank you for your continued patronage!

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All things comics!

March 8, 2019

You might not know it looking at me, but I grew up reading comics. I couldn’t resist the dramatic drawings of idealistic heroes jumping around saving people (and getting into trouble). It was like watching a movie, but at your own pace. You could imagine yourself in a big city at night, on top of […]

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Frazzlefest Fun

February 15, 2019
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