The fibre art of connection
My personal journey of finding my place within the crafting community. Sometimes it can be nice to curl up at home with a crochet hook and a ball of yarn, or a hot glue gun and some cardboard, or a stack of images and a pair of scissors. But while arts and crafts are in essence an individual act — I mean, only one person can wield a crochet hook at a time — the community that’s created when crafters come together can be something special. In the last few years there’s been a resurgence of the fibre arts popping up online. In today’s world, crocheting and knitting are no longer an old woman's game. More and more millennials and gen z-er’s are picking up the hobby as a way to wind down, express themselves, and to connect with the...
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Halie Finney is an emerging Métis artist currently based in Edmonton. She received her degree from the Alberta University of Art and Design in 2017 where she majored in drawing. She also...
Club Q+A: Botanical Club
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With student life comes the desire for travel and adventure. However, the lack of funds that come with the intense financial strain of the school year can quickly darken the possibility for fun....
Recipe: What’s for dinner?
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Café Culture
It’s the fuel for everything we do and often the only way to start our day. So where are the best places to find fuel? We take a look at café culture and showcase three places you might want to...
Carter & the Capitals: Edmonton’s own funk band
University is a time for learning and self-improvement but it’s also a time when you meet people that become a long term, important part of your life. Carter & the Capitals met during their...
Final thoughts: Video games as a service are here to stay
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the griff’s guide to summer
Devyn’s recommendation: City Market DowntownLocation: 10299 97 St. NWDates: May - OctoberCost: Whatever you want to spend. Why it is an integral part of your Edmonton Summer Experience: Despite...
A tale of two cities
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When swiping turns to stalking
Dating apps have become the paramount vehicle for meeting new people, whether it be for a date, a hook-up, or a quick ego boost. As of 2014, the popular dating app Tinder has over 50 million...
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