Gifts of My Hands - Gift Show! Pt. 2

Hello, hello!

Back in December, Man of Craft participated in the Gifts Of My Hands gift show. Myself and the First Lady of Craft* had a super time interacting with all of the attendees and vendors.

This was Man of Craft's very first gift show in Toronto, and I was very fortunate to have been invited by organizer and fellow vendor Nici Shipway. Nici found me on Etsy and asked if I would like to participate. Of course!

There were a lot of family and friends that showed up to support me, and I thank you all very much! I was able to showcase my wares to a much larger audience, and I had a great time doing it.

I was able to sell some product, take some orders and get the ol' name out there. Yes!

Here are a few images of myself and the setup from the event. I totally forgot to take pictures, so I've also included some product pics taken from before the show.

*Without whom much of what I do wouldn't be possible. Thank you!

Best,

Adam Grant
Man of Craft

Read More

New Diggs - Getting Set Up

Hiya!

So I've recently moved from Parkdale to the Glen Park area (still Toronto, yeah!), and with that move came a lot of disturbance to the craft 'Force'. The new work area is almost set up and ready to go. I'm looking forward to getting back into it, and the Gifts Of My Hands gift show coming up on December 15th will give me a lot of reason to burn my butt off. :O (not literally!)

Best,

 

Adam Grant

Man of Craft

Read More

Gifts Of My Hands - Gift Show! Pt. 1

Hello MOC followers!!

I will be a vendor at an upcoming gifts show in December, called Gifts Of My Hands. It will be my very first gift show, and will be held on Saturday, December 15th, at the Sorauren Park Fieldhouse!

Although I know that December can be one of the busiest months of the year, I would like to invite you to come to the show, and hope you are able to attend. With all the other talented artists and crafters also present, it would be amazing to have some support by way of seeing your happy faces. :D

If you are intending on attending, please print out THIS FLYER and bring to the event. Not only does it give you all the information you need on when/how to get there, but each one of you that brings one of these flyers to the show will let the organizers know that I've invited you (it has my name in the bottom right hand box). If I bring in the most support the cost of my table at the show will be paid for!

Here is a link to the event page online, so you can take a look through and see who else will be there besides Man of Craft: Gifts of My Hands Vendors

There should be a lot to choose from, and you'll be able to pick up some amazing and unique gifts for the holidays!

WHEN: December 15th 2012 from 11:00 am until 6:00pm
WHERE: Sorauren Park Fieldhouse (50 Wabash Ave) Both floors
CITY: Toronto, ON

I would LOVE to see you there!

Best,

Adam Grant
Man of Craft

Read More

Brock's Big BIte!

On Sunday, August 14th, I was back in my home town of Beaverton, for Brock's Big Bite.  This was my very first arts festival of any kind, and I was really really excited to be there! My beautiful assistant also accompanied me (Lady of Craft?) to the festival and provided some much needed support and assistance. 

Brock's Big Bite is a long lunch style event that also celebrates local arts, entertainment, delicious food, a farmers’ market, and a historical walk through town. This was Brock's first annual 'Bite', and on most (if not all) accounts, was quite the success! My contact on the planning committee was Jay, and she was very friendly and helpful throughout the day. I got to meet some interesting people, and had a fun day all around!

Here's me and the M.O.C. setup! I'm sure it will evolve, but
it was big enough for what I had with me.

A closer view of the products.

My favourite person, modelling her specs pin and hearts earrings!
(complete with product placement! take note Coke, and pay us. :D )

Here's the real life model of the bottle opener shown here. Awesome!

The Strand Theatre bottle opener. The Strand is a movie theatre in Beaverton,
with a lot of history. Made of Padauk; with a satin finish.

The 'working' side of The Strand bottle opener. Made by cutting
the steel down to size and routing out the wood for a nice inlaid fit.

Sunderland bottle opener. Sunderland was named in 1871, and
used to be called Jones' Corners, by way of the Jones Bros.
Made of Padauk; with a satin finish.

The new inlaid steel plates now used in all M.O.C. bottle openers.

My old elementary school, Thorah Central, just outside of Beaverton,
on Hwy 12.  Made of Purpleheart; with a satin finish.

Opening bottles with a fictional bottling company in Cannington!
Made of Padauk; with a satin finish.

A bottle opener inspired by the Cannington Dog Sled Races.
Made of Purpleheart; with a satin finish.

Now you can open your bottles with Sir Isaac Brock, whom
Brock Township was named after.  Made of Purpleheart; with a satin finish.

This one's a belt buckle based on 'The Old Mill', in Beaverton.
Made of Purpleheart; with a satin finish. Note the richness of the
Purpleheart wood compared to a different batch cut for the bottle
openers. There are a lot of variances between the same wood
depending on what part of the tree it's cut from, and even by
whether it's exposed to light during storage. 

This buckle is basically 'Sunderland' laid of a brick wall look.
Made from Bubinga; with a satin finish.

This buckle is based on the 1973 Ivan Reitman film 'Cannibal Girls',
that was partially filmed in Beaverton. A Canadian horror classic!
Made from Zebrawood; with a satin finish.

Here are the three villages of Brock Township, in pin/button form!
Cannington = Bubinga
Sunderland = Yellowheart
Beaverton = Yellowheart
All have a satin finish.

The backs of the buttons above!

And here were some new pendants also made for the festival. 
From left to right, 'The Beav', 'Sunderland', 'Cannington', 'The Old Mill',
and a jaunty moustached fellow in a bowler cap!

Thanks to my family, and to Uncle Bill Brotherston (a wonderful photographer) for lending his table! Hopefully I'll be back again next year in Cannington!


Best,  

Adam Grant
Man of Craft

Read More