GIGI DEPT

GIGI DEPT Fun things for you and your home Striving to allow the inherent joy and magic of existence to flow freely through me, I magic the mundane.

GIGIDEPT is the umbrella under which I practice craft, art, existence, and thought, in overlapping spheres including physical craft, ecology, the social, and the political. Often enough I fail, and I reclaim this imperfection and bring it out of the shadow. Many before have examined the idea that life is art, and having arrived at a similar theory, I strive to contribute a quality of art to partic

ipating in every aspect of life, be the project constructed, written, drawn, or enacted. I seek to be conscious of my thread within the greater fabric.

A quite 💝small💝 structured leather bag I made for in 2020.Today is one of those rare days where I have a few hours of f...
11/21/2024

A quite 💝small💝 structured leather bag I made for in 2020.

Today is one of those rare days where I have a few hours of free time at the studio and I’m getting centered by organizing my files!

I love getting organized to increase the functionality of space both physical and digital. Not only does the space become more functional and therefore more valuable, but I reinforce the memory of where everything is, increasing my functionality.

Making more with less!

There is little that is more satisfying than that to me.

Little me having grown up hearing about global warming on and intergenerational frugality a strong and celebrated thread in my ancestry, this is hardly surprising!

It’s a recurring theme in my designs, where design, construction method, and material are edited down and down to their essentials. This creates space for the spice of maximalism.

The small bag is an exercise in the essential, where the user curates what is most needed within the constraint of space. An exercise that is constantly happening in nature. In the space opened up, is room to exercise your creativity. ✨

Styling and photos by me

The best flowers come free from compost 🌸🌺 Making the by with my own twist, a tieback waist in red velvet on pink w...
11/16/2024

The best flowers come free from compost 🌸🌺 Making the by with my own twist, a tieback waist in red velvet on pink wool to help bring joy to the ubiquitous drab colours of winter.

I made all of these bows individually with 💁🏻‍♀️

Been struggling to find the time to work on these, hope to finish them before the spring 😅

Join us at Leather & Sewing Supply Depot for our fifth leathercraft workshop, a hands-on 3D leather building workshop wh...
11/13/2024

Join us at Leather & Sewing Supply Depot for our fifth leathercraft workshop, a hands-on 3D leather building workshop where you’ll learn to transform basic leathercraft skills into unexpected 3D shapes. Workshop leader Rebecca Yee [] will guide up to 8 participants through the steps of how to transform a flat piece of leather into a three-dimensional gingerbread-person ornament.

Get into the festive spirit and step into the magical world of Paintyee Designs where a huge variety of 3D objects spring to life out of leather! While her patterns are available for purchase online, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the artist herself.

In this workshop, you will create a 3D Gingerbread-person Ornament!

You will learn how to use essential tools and how to do basic stitching, by making something a little more fun than traditional leather items. This is a beginner workshop but all skill levels are welcome, great for those who have experience but want to step into 3D leather crafting.

This workshop requires hand stitching and precise cutting with sharp blades, so a certain level of dexterity will be required. You must also be comfortable with using a lighter.

Price of class includes materials and use of all tools needed to make this project.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and try the art of leathercraft!

Rebecca is an artist based in Toronto. Her background is in design and painting but she has always loved learning new crafts. Fascinated by the versatility of leather, she picked up the craft as a way to translate her ideas. From fun shaped purses to creature masks, she is inspired to push the limits of the leather medium.

Hosted by Leather & Sewing Supply Depot and

The fine print: Tickets are non-refundable. To avoid paying extra fees, you can send an e-transfer to [email protected] with “3D Leather” in the comments.

If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to [email protected] / reach out to us by DM [] ​/ [].

Location: 206 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON
Time: Sunday, December 8, 1-4PM
Early bird: $75 available until Nov 22
General admission: $85

Craft enthusiasts, come together at our second Belt Making Workshop, learn the essentials of belt-making & create a made...
10/23/2024

Craft enthusiasts, come together at our second Belt Making Workshop, learn the essentials of belt-making & create a made-to-measure belt yourself!

Join us at Leather & Sewing Supply Depot for a hands-on belt-making workshop where you’ll learn fundamental skills of leathercraft. Our expert instructor Joel will guide 8-10 participants through the basic step by step fundamentals of leather work and the tools used to make a quality leather belt.

The class will go over techniques such as:

♠️ Leather selection
♠️ Strap cutting
♠️ Sizing
♠️ Edge finishing
♠️ Hardware setting

This is a beginners class, no experience needed however all experience levels are welcome. Price of class includes materials and use of all tools needed to make this project.

** please note**
Bring a personal belt of yours that fits well as this will help save time on sizing and provide a better fit.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and try the art of leathercraft!
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Joel is a Toronto-based Leathersmith specializing in leather accessories. Having struggled to find quality leather accessories like wrist cuff bracelets in Toronto, Joel discovered the art of custom leather work online, but nothing was available locally at the time. Intrigued by this uncommon craft and the market demand In Toronto, Joel used his construction and carpentry background to teach himself the leather trade. Fuelled by the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll and the pursuit of design with attitude, Regal Mark Leather was born!
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Hosted by

The fine print: the workshop will run if a minimum number of 8 participants join, so get your friends to join in the fun too! If the minimum number of participants is not reached 2 days before the event date, the event will be cancelled and all tickets refunded less Eventbrite fees if you purchased on that site. If you reach out to us by email [[email protected]] or DM we can discuss alternate methods of payment.

Location: 206 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON
Time: Friday, November 22, 7-10PM


Beltme.eventbrite.com

Workshop alert!Leathercraft and Beyond: 3D Building WorkshopTake leathercraft to the next dimension. Get into the spirit...
09/15/2024

Workshop alert!

Leathercraft and Beyond: 3D Building Workshop

Take leathercraft to the next dimension. Get into the spirit of Halloween and learn to build 3D acorns or mushrooms out of leather!

Join us at Leather & Sewing Supply Depot for our third leathercraft workshop, a hands-on 3D leather building workshop where you’ll learn to transform basic leathercraft skills into unexpected 3D shapes.

Workshop leader Rebecca Yee [] will guide up to 8 participants through the steps of how to transform a flat piece of leather into a three-dimensional object.

🍄 In this autumn-themed workshop, you will learn 3D leather building and create a mushroom or acorn keychain!

🪡 You will learn how to use essential tools and how to do basic stitching. This is a beginner workshop but all skill levels are welcome, great for those who have experience but want to step into 3D leather crafting.

🗡️ This workshop requires hand stitching and precise
cutting with sharp blades, so a certain level of dexterity will be required.

🔥 You must also be comfortable with using a lighter.

💰 Price of the class ($85) includes materials and use of all tools needed to make this project.

Get into the spirit of Halloween and step into the magical world of Paintyee Designs where a huge variety of 3D objects spring to life out of leather! While her patterns are available for purchase online, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the artist herself.

Rebecca is an artist based in Toronto. Her background is in design and painting but she has always loved learning new crafts. Fascinated by the versatility of leather, she picked up the craft as a way to translate her ideas. From fun shaped purses to creature masks, she is inspired to push the limits of the leather medium.
Hosted by Leather & Sewing Supply Depot and .

The fine print: Tickets are non-refundable. See details or purchase tickets at our Eventbrite page 3dbuddies.eventbrite.com. To avoid paying extra fees, you can send an e-transfer to [email protected] with “3D Leather” in the comments to reserve.

If you have any questions, comment below or DM us!
Hope to see you there! 🎃 🍄 🪼 🌰

The temptation! I didn’t go to fashion school so learning how to do these things piecing different tutorials from YouTub...
04/23/2024

The temptation! I didn’t go to fashion school so learning how to do these things piecing different tutorials from YouTube together is real!

Sign up for our very first leathercraft workshop! It will be held at Leather and Sewing Supply Depot, a staple in fashio...
03/17/2024

Sign up for our very first leathercraft workshop! It will be held at Leather and Sewing Supply Depot, a staple in fashion and film/tv, located in , on Friday April 26 7-9pm.
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Local leathercrafter will be teaching the essential skill of stitching in leatherwork, and all the steps that will demystify stitching leather, making your stitch line a success!
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You’ll be making a choice of card wallet or passport holder with leather of your choice available at the store.
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All materials are included in the class fee.
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https://stitchingleathertoronto.eventbrite.ca
Or link in pinned comments below to sign up!

Say it ain’t so! I’ll be at the last before their hiatus. Come check it out, it’s a vibe at the 13 April11-5The Parkda...
03/15/2024

Say it ain’t so! I’ll be at the last before their hiatus. Come check it out, it’s a vibe at the

13 April
11-5
The Parkdale Hall

Presenting the Marie-Laure tote bag! In this roomy leather or suede tote bag, you can carry a park blanket and snacks fr...
03/11/2024

Presenting the Marie-Laure tote bag!

In this roomy leather or suede tote bag, you can carry a park blanket and snacks from the farmers market, or a laptop and daily essentials for a work session at the cafe.

A good sized pocket separates your smaller items so you can find them easily.

Its relaxed elegance complements a variety of styles and elevates any look.

The Tomato Red, Dusty Rose, Mist Blue, Sage Green colourways come in a huggable suede. The Silver, Brown, and Black colourways come in sleek finished leather.

Bag dimensions: 15″ x 15″ Strap length: 33″

Thank you to and for consulting, and for modeling/styling!

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