Gwartzman's Art Supplies
A tour of Toronto art supply stores (if there was such a thing) wouldn't be complete without a stop at Gwartzman's. Located on Spadina on the edges of Chinatown , it's about as fun a place to shop for art supplies in the city as there is.
The long, narrow store, which has been around forever, oozes character with its worn, hardwood floors and its cluttered walls. At the back of the store is the raison d'etre for coming here - huge slabs and rolls of primed and un-primed canvas. They've got primed and ready sizes here that simply won't be found elsewhere in the city. In fact, some stores in Toronto actually buy their canvas directly from Gwartzman's.
What else is here? There is the usual assortment of paints, pastels, and sketch books, all at discount prices, but the selection doesn't rival what can be found at places like Aboveground and Wolfitt's . But for UofT students it's a short walk and better alternative than College Street's Toose .
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6 Upcoming Events
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September 18
🌊 Join Scott Stevenson, Brand Ambassador and Art Educator for DANIEL SMITH Artists’ Materials, for an engaging and informative watercolour workshop designed for artists of all skill levels. This immersive session explores both the artistry and science behind DANIEL SMITH’s renowned watercolour and gouache paints.
Through dynamic discussion, Scott will guide participants through the…
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September 19
🌊 Join Scott Stevenson, Brand Ambassador and Art Educator for DANIEL SMITH Artists’ Materials, for an engaging and informative watercolour workshop designed for artists of all skill levels. This immersive session explores both the artistry and science behind DANIEL SMITH’s renowned watercolour and gouache paints.
Through dynamic discussion, Scott will guide participants through the…
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September 22
Join us Tuesday evenings for costumed life drawing in a relaxed and supportive environment. These uninstructed sessions offer an opportunity to observe, practice, and develop your drawing techniques at your own pace.
What to Expect
We’ll begin with quick gesture poses before moving into longer poses of approximately 15–30 minutes. Short breaks will be provided as needed.
What…
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October 2
We're back, painting golden leaves and golden light in the fall edition of Plein Air Picnic, on Spadina Ave 🌇
For this round of our relaxing plein air picnic, we'll be at Daniels U of T sipping hot tea and painting fall colours. Whether you are a hobbyist, or professional, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to build a scene in changing light, how to handle your materials for …
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October 3
Holbein, Legion Paper, and General Pencil Watermedia Workshop
This Brand Ambassador Materials Workshop is a hands-on workshop for artists of all levels and experience from beginner to professional. Along with the instructor Alanna Cartier, this guided workshop is a learning experience where participants have the opportunity to experiment with many different materials. The Watermedia Workshop w…
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October 17
🍁 Capture the beauty of autumn with handmade black walnut ink;
Draw delicate fall leaves with Toronto artist Alan Li.
Celebrate the colours of the season by creating elegant botanical drawings with rich, handmade Black Walnut Ink. Guided by Toronto artist Alan Li, you'll learn to draw a beautiful autumn leaf using a traditional dip pen and nib—a timeless technique reminiscent of t…
