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WHAT'S NEXT Marian Bradshaw Lecture - Lisa Binkley will present Canadian Quilts and Their Makers on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at The Arts & Letters Club, Toronto. This hybrid event is open to everyone! Please note that the next CSDA/CCAD Symposium is scheduled for Autumn 2027, and that the Symposium will now occur biennially.
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CSDA + Gardiner Museum Crafting Workshop at the CNE! Join CSDA/CCAD and the Gardiner Museum on Friday, August 28th. Visit our booth at the CNE Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Pavillion and make your own hand-sculpted cow out of clay! Practice modeling, texturing, and other hand-building techniques as you use air-dry clay to create a miniature cow, inspired by the Gardiner Museum’s collection and the CNE’s agricultural history. Visitors of all ages can drop in to participate in this hands-on workshop. No registration or experience is necessary. Bring a freind or the whole family! Session information and details about our crafting workshop here. Image: Joe Fafard (1942-2019), Lying Down Cow, Ceramic with acrylic paint, G16.14.1. Image courtesy of Gardiner Museum |
Annual Members Meeting Join fellow members at the AMM CSDA/CCAD welcomes its members to join us for our virtual Annual Members Meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7 pm ET. We will review our activity from the past year, share information related to organizational growth and more. We'll also announce the recipient of the 2026 John Fleming Award in Decorative Arts Writing. We look forward to you joining us at the AMM! Register here. *Note, registration for this event is limited to members of the CSDA/CCAD.* Can't join? Access the proxy forms here. Image: Illustration by Esma Melike Sezer from unsplash.com |  Ornamentum Online Artist Profile Read our newest web exclusive interview with industrial desginer Jake Oliveira of Jake Oliveira Studio. In this profile, you'll learn about Jake's recent collaborations, creative practices and how the artist pushes conventional boundaries. From furniture to lighting to mirrors--this Toronto based artist does it all! Visit ornamentum.ca to access the full artist interview. IG @jakeoliveirastudio jakeliveirastudio Image: Strut chair, designed by Jake Oliveira for A. Rudin. |
ORNAMENTUM: CSDA/CCAD's AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE Ornamentum is
Canada’s preeminent publication dedicated to exploring and cultivating
the aesthetics of the everyday. Written for a broad readership, this
award-winning magazine highlights creative design and craftsmanship in
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On newsstands across Canada until November 2026 | POISONS & INTOXICANTS The Spring/Summer 2026 issue explores some of the materials, objects, approaches, perspectives, and impacts of toxins and intemperance on Canada's decorative arts. This issue opens with the 2025 John Fleming Award-winning article, "Threads of Resistance," by Alyssa Nolan, which examines quilt codes believed to have been used to communicate to those escaping slavery on the Underground Railroad. The history of poison in production and practice inform articles by Erika Range, Isolda Gavidia, and Timothy Greening, all of whom work with national collections. Readers will also learn about two material effects of sobriety and snuffing in articles by Ross Fox and Anthony Wu. Closing out this issue's theme is Rashana Youtzy's exhibition review of We Have The Cure, a remarkable body of work by Nigerian-Canadian artist Kosisochukwu Nnebe. Learn More Digital Issue Print Issue Subscription
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ABOUT CSDA/CCAD The Canadian Society of Decorative Arts/Cercle canadien des arts décoratifs is a national nonprofit that promotes decorative art and design in Canada, through guest lectures, special events, and publications. We're a diverse community, ranging from artists and makers, to experts and enthusiasts. | BECOME A MEMBER Take advantage of benefits including special member discounts, artist’s talks, opportunities for exposure through our newsletter and social media, and behind-the-scenes access to institutional and private collections that are not available to the general public. All are welcome! | NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP Learn about upcoming exhibitions, hear from artists about their craft, and stay updated on all the latest decorative arts news from Canada and around the world! |