Pleasurecraft Studio

07/01/2016

We love Christopher Payne’s new photojournalistic series of images from the textile industry. Payne’s careful composition frames scenes with striking...

27/10/2015

the genius engineering behind a sewing machine!

26/10/2015

26/10/2015

Pics from the Uma Nota Fest!

Photos by Deirdre Leowinta

26/10/2015

26/08/2015

Wow! This is important work! And gorgeous too!

proposing a disaster shelter for refugees, 'weaving a home' by jordanian/canadian designer abeer seikaly is based on temporary huts of nomadic tribes.

19/08/2015

04/08/2015

Politics and fashion and colour...

Jennifer Wright explains how the color pink became associated with girls. Racked article: http://www.racked.com/2015/3/20/8260341/pink-color-history Subscrib...

02/08/2015

Today!!!

“Oh yeah!! Come down to today for Island Soul!!! doing it up with some fun costumes at the Selfie Station!!…”

23/07/2015

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“Further confirmation that the large rear cargo basket was the right choice... Fits my sewing machine! ”

21/07/2015

Catch pleasurecraft at Island Soul at Harbourfront Centre August 1, 2 and 3!!

Kristyn GelfandKristyn Gelfand is currently the operator of Pleasurecraft Studio, the brand which encompasses her costume design, yarn and fabric dyeing, knitwear design, site specific installation and artistic work. Pleasurecraft is a creative house of textile design and manufacture working on a wi…

19/07/2015

Oh hi! Just hanging out at Ritmo y Color at Harbourfront in the Uma Uma Nota family tent!! Come try on some costumes and make some crafts!!

12/07/2015

End of a great weekend at Harbourfront!

“Still crafting. ”

11/07/2015

Happening now!

“ is in the house for the !! Come down with the family for music, food, art and fun!!…”

06/06/2015

We will be out again facilitating children's craft-making at Dundas West Fest tomorrow starting at 11am! Look for us by the intersection of Dundas and Sheridan! Thanks again to Lulaworld for having us!!

24/05/2015

Some of the great standards made by my workshop participants today!

22/05/2015

“My first sunny studio selfie. Just because. I'm really feeling this space and so very happy and inspired to be working here! Shown in this pic are some…”

20/05/2015

Costumes and props by Kristyn of Pleasurecraft Studio

The Art Relay launched on Saturday showcases Toronto’s neighbourhoods and arts scene along the Pan Am Path, an 84-kilometre trail connecting the city from east to west.

19/05/2015

Proud to be presenting some cool, free, kids craft workshops! Check out the lineup. Tons of amazing stuff happening!

Music and Dance of the Americas. Learn the rhythms of Brazil, Colombia, Cuba and Mexico, then be part of the performances and parade on June 6 at Dundas West Fest.

14/05/2015

New studio!!!

“New studio space! Doesn't look like much yet- and needs a good scrubbing, but pleasurecraft studio has a new home! Check out the gorgeous overhead natural…”

01/04/2015

Ok! You've knit for penguins and koalas...what's next? Butterflies of course!

Love monarch butterflies? Get knitting! Monarch numbers have slumped to historic lows for the past two years. This winter was especially rough. The butterflies need our help more than ever....

30/03/2015

Incredible!!

The Aymara women of Bolivia are using their centuries-old knitting and weaving skills to make parts to help children with holes in their hearts.

15/03/2015

The power of textile traditions!

The use of natural dyes over chemical dyes, the preservation and promotion of biodiversity in the indigenous plant and animal species that are vital to the weaving, in the bigger picture of recovering centuries-old environmentally friendly methods of...

11/02/2015

Heartwarming and so cute!

Australia's oldest man has spent a lot of his days knitting sweaters for penguins.

08/02/2015

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“That time George Elliot Clarke stopped by the photo booth and wore my Sun Ra costume! …”

07/02/2015

At at Harbourfront with these costumes today and tomorrow!

02/02/2015

Illuminated cloud installation by pleasurecraft at Uma Nota's Winter Nite w. The Responsables, General Eclectic, K-Zar, & Maracatu Mar Aberto. Thanks again to Zaque C for helping bring them to life!

28/01/2015

Working on some fun costumes today!

27/01/2015

A gorgeous gallery of work by Diane Itter

Diane Itter was a pioneering fiber artist in the '70s and '80s and her work continues to beautify museum collections around the world. Fiber a...