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SUMMARY:Workshop: Make Your Own Beaded Bookmark
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Free Tickets\n \n  \n\n\nThis workshop provides everything you need to create a personalized metal bookmark with a variety of stone beads and metal charms allowing you to design a unique piece that reflects your creativity. Experiment with different combinations and craft a special bookmark that you can use with all your favourite reads. \nThis workshop is open to participants of all levels and all materials will be provided. \nAbout the Facilitator: Stormbound Books is a Toronto-based book reader\, reviewer and rebinder offering a variety of book-themed crafts and workshops. \n*** \nThis event is part of Toronto Public Library’s BookCrush: Romance Lit Fest. From August 21-24\, join bestselling romance writers and passionate readers for a weekend of panel discussions\, book signings\, hands-on workshops and more. \n*** \nPLAN YOUR VISIT: \nLocation: Room 101\, North York Central Library\, North York Centre (5150 Yonge St) \nTime: Doors open 3:30pm\, Workshop starts 3:45pm. \nTickets: Free registration required. \nTicket policy: We sometimes have more people interested than seats available. Tickets guarantee entry until the room fills up—but seating is first-come\, first served. Come early to snag your spot! \nAccessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event\, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://bookcrush.ca/event/workshop-make-your-own-beaded-bookmark/
LOCATION:North York Central Library Room 101\, North York Centre\, 5150 Yonge St\, North York\, M2N 6L8
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Paint Your Own Romance Novel Cover
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Free Tickets\n \n  \n\n\nWhether your aesthetic is vintage or contemporary\, join us for a special watercolour painting workshop to create your own work of romance novel cover art. Featuring three romance inspired pages to choose from\, you’ll learn watercolour pencil painting techniques and colour your own page with instruction from artist and workshop facilitator Anson Ng. \nThis workshop is open to participants of all levels and all materials will be provided. \nAbout the Facilitator: Anson Ng is a landscape painter raised from his family restaurant in Toronto’s downtown Chinatown. \n*** \nThis event is part of Toronto Public Library’s BookCrush: Romance Lit Fest. From August 21-24\, join bestselling romance writers and passionate readers for a weekend of panel discussions\, book signings\, hands-on workshops and more. \n*** \nPLAN YOUR VISIT: \nLocation: Room 101\, North York Central Library\, North York Centre (5150 Yonge St) \nTime: Doors open 12:30pm\, Workshop starts 12:45pm. \nTickets: Free registration required. \nTicket policy: We sometimes have more people interested than seats available. Tickets guarantee entry until the room fills up—but seating is first-come\, first served. Come early to snag your spot! \nAccessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event\, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://bookcrush.ca/event/workshop-paint-your-own-romance-novel-cover/
LOCATION:North York Central Library Room 101\, North York Centre\, 5150 Yonge St\, North York\, M2N 6L8
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Intro to Romance Writing
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Free Tickets\n \n  \n\n\nRomance is a billion-dollar industry\, and the romance genre outsells all other literary genres combined. With popular subgenres like romantic comedy\, romantasy\, contemporary romance\, historical romance\, and paranormal romance\, there is so much room for diversity of stories and voices in romance. \nIn this workshop\, Farah Heron will define the romance genre\, discuss tropes\, themes and genre requirements\, cover paths to publication\, and finally give you some tools to help craft a page turning\, swoony romance novel. \nAbout the facilitator: Farah Heron is a critically acclaimed author of contemporary romances and romantic comedies. \n*** \nThis event is part of Toronto Public Library’s BookCrush: Romance Lit Fest. From August 21-24\, join bestselling romance writers and passionate readers for a weekend of panel discussions\, book signings\, hands-on workshops and more. \n*** \nPLAN YOUR VISIT: \nLocation: Room 101\, North York Central Library\, North York Centre (5150 Yonge St) \nTime: Doors open 9:30am\, Workshop starts 9:45am. \nTickets: Free registration required. \nTicket policy: We sometimes have more people interested than seats available. Tickets guarantee entry until the room fills up—but seating is first-come\, first served. Come early to snag your spot! \nAccessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event\, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://bookcrush.ca/event/workshop-intro-to-romance-writing/
LOCATION:North York Central Library Room 101\, North York Centre\, 5150 Yonge St\, North York\, M2N 6L8
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Getting Started in Self-Publishing
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Free Tickets\n \n  \n\n\nInterested in self-publishing your own romance novel but aren’t sure where to start? This workshop will introduce you to the basics\, from writing and cover design to picking the right distribution methods. Learn best practices and strategies to help you begin your self-publishing journey on the right track. \nAbout the facilitator: Jackie Lau is the Toronto-based author of more than twenty books. \n*** \nThis event is part of Toronto Public Library’s BookCrush: Romance Lit Fest. From August 21-24\, join bestselling romance writers and passionate readers for a weekend of panel discussions\, book signings\, hands-on workshops and more. \n*** \nPLAN YOUR VISIT: \nLocation: Room 101\, North York Central Library\, North York Centre (5150 Yonge St) \nTime: Doors open 6:00pm\, Workshop starts 6:15pm. \nTickets: Free registration required. \nTicket policy: We sometimes have more people interested than seats available. Tickets guarantee entry until the room fills up—but seating is first-come\, first served. Come early to snag your spot! \nAccessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event\, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.
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