Events
Events at Nuts & Shells
Readings, workshops, book clubs, and the occasional charity waddle — here's what's happening at the shop. All events take place in-store at 1596 Dundas St West, Toronto, unless noted otherwise.
Sat · Aug 15 · Trinity Bellwoods Park · 9:30am–1:30pm
Big Toddle Charity Walk
Waddle with us! We're joining the Big Toddle at Trinity Bellwoods Park in support of College Montrose Children's Place — a feel-good fundraising walk for little ones and their grown-ups.
Sun · Aug 16 · 1:00pm · Free
Author Visit & Craft: Jess Hannigan
Author-illustrator Jess Hannigan drops by for a reading of her newest release The Cow in the Dark at Night, followed by a hands-on craft. Perfect for story-lovers and little makers alike!
Tue · Aug 18 · 4:30–5:45pm
Curious Drawers Workshop
Explore the creative process artists use, from sketching and experimenting to choosing different drawing tools and techniques. Facilitated by Toronto artist Diana Kwong. Spots are limited!
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Sat · Aug 29 · 11:00am · Free
Author Visit: Heather Beaumont
Author Heather Beaumont is stopping in for a visit! Join us for a heartfelt reading of her newest release When We Go Home. Free — just drop in!
Ongoing Programs
Weekly · Aug 25 – Sept 22
Youth Drawing Club
A weekly drawing course for serious budding artists, ages 9 and up. Led by Nadia Alam — award-winning illustrator and owner of Nuts & Shells — with timed exercises, gesture drawing, and longer observational studies.
Tuesdays, 4:15–5:30 pm · $18/session or $60 for a four-pack
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Sept 15 · Oct 20 · Nov 24
Grown-Ups Book Club
Three months, three books, and a room full of grown-ups. Author Harriet Alida Lye kicks things off with her own novel, Motherclown, and leads the discussion for all three sessions. Come for the book, stay for the conversation (and the donuts).
Tuesdays, 10:30 am · $180 for all three sessions · limited to 15 people
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