The Porcupine's Quill
Celebrating forty years on the Main Street
of Erin Village, Wellington County
PAST EVENTS
PQL @ Howard Iron Works Print Expo and Fair
The Porcupine's Quill was pleased to return once again to the Howard Iron Works Print Expo and Fair. This fantastic annual event featured workshops, demonstrations, and plenty of vendors. It was a pleasure to see so many familiar and friendly faces!
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Howard Iron Works Printing Museum, 800 Westgate Rd., Oakville ON
For more information about this event, visit the Howard Iron Works website.
C. I. Matthews @ Novel Idea
C. I. Matthews was at Novel Idea in Kingston to read from her book of short stories, Took You So Long. She read alongside author Andrew Binks. Thanks to all who stopped by!
When: Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Novel Idea, 156 Princess St., Kingston, ON
Judith Nasby @ Guelph Civic Museum
The Guelph Historical Society host author Judith Nasby for the preview her new illustrated book, Kivioq's Journey and Other Revelations in the Donald Forster Sculpture Park at the Art Gallery of Guelph. She also spoke about her recent book The Making of a Museum.
When: Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St., Guelph, ON
C. I. Matthews Writing Workshop
Took You So Long author C. I. Matthews held a writers' workshop at the Durham Art Gallery. "Unleash your Pen! Dynamic Writing Workshop" included several writing exercises to help authors advance their craft.
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Durham Art Gallery
Registration: Register at the Durham Art Gallery website.
C. I. Matthews @ New Hamburg Public Library
C. I. Matthews read from her book, Took You So Long and participated in a Q & A at the New Hamburg Public Library Branch. Thanks to all who stopped by to hear about her writing process and get books signed.
When: Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: New Hamburg Branch, 145 Huron St., New Hamburg, ON
Registration: Region of Waterloo Library website
C. I. Matthews @ Headwaters Arts Fall Festival
C. I. Matthews was a guest at an Authors Afternoon event, part of the Headwaters Arts Fall Festival in partnership with BookLore. She was joined by fellow author Max Wallace in a reading and discussion moderated by Wolf Raymer.
When: Sunday, September 24, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St. W., Alton, ON
Tickets: $35 (+HST) at BookLore or online at headwatersarts.org
For more information about this event, visit the Headwaters Arts website.
C. I. Matthews @ Speaking Volumes Books
C. I. Matthews will be reading from her book, Took You So Long, and participating in a Q&A at Speaking Volumes Books in Markdale, ON. Be sure to ask the author all your burning questions!
When: Sunday, June 18, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Speaking Volumes Books, 42 Main St. W., Markdale, ON
PQL @ Wellington County Writers' Festival
The Porcupine's Quill was happy to have a table at the 2nd annual Wellington County Writers' Festival in Fergus this June. The event featured mnay local writers and readers ready to take in readings, workshops, and of course, booksellers like us. Be sure to say hello—and pick up a book or two.
When: Saturday, June 10, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wellington County Museum and Archives, 0536 Wellington Rd. 18, Fergus, ON
For more information, visit the Wellington County website.
Anne Baldo and Karl Jirgens @ Literature at the Manor
Anne Baldo and Karl Jirgens participated in Literature at the Manor, part of Windsor's spectacular Art in the Park experience. Thanks to all who stopped by to hear them read from Morse Code for Romantics and The Razor's Edge respectively!
When: Saturday, June 3 - Sunday, June 4, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Main Floor Conservatory, Willistead Manor, 1899 Niagara Street, Windsor, ON
Admission: Free with Art in the Park ticket
For more information, visit the Art in the Park website.
PQL @ Word on the Street Toronto
We were thrilled to be back at the Word on the Street Festival marketplace at Queen's Park in Toronto this year. It was another fantastic weekend among the book lovers of the GTA. Thanks to all who stopped by to discuss our books, our production process, and of course, a big thanks to all who took home a new PQL title with them!
When: Saturday, May 27, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Table 20A, Queen’s Park Crescent, Toronto, ON
For more information, visit the Word on the Street website.
Book Launch: Anne Baldo @ Biblioasis
We were so pleased to celebrate the launch of Anne Baldo's debut collection of short stories, Morse Code for Romantics! Anne read Biblioasis Bookshop in Windsor along with Lisa Fishman, author of World Naked Bike Ride published by Gaspereau Press. Many thanks to the staff at Biblioasis for helping us set up this event.
When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Biblioasis Bookshop, 1520 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor, ON
For more information, visit the Facebook event listing.
PQL @ 45th Annual Grimsby Wayzgoose Book Arts Fair
The Porcupine's Quill was excited to be back at the in-person edition of the Grimsby Wayzgoose in 2023. We enjoyed our time at the Grimsby Public Library and Art Gallery and met all kinds of vendors and book arts enthusiasts. Thanks one and all for comign out!
When: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Grimsby Public Art Gallery, 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, ON
For more information, visit the Town of Grimsby website.
Jeffery Donaldson @ Café Crêperie
Magic Pebble Books in Elora presented Jeffery Donaldson, reading from Granted as well as his new collection Momento: On Standing in Front of Art (Gordon Hill Press). He was introduced by Asa Boxer. The event was held at Café Crêperie in Elora.
When: Thursday, April 27, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Café Crêperie of Elora, 40 Mill St. W., Elora, ON
Book Launch: Jeffery Donaldson's Granted @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
YJeffery Donaldson launched his outstanding new poetry collection Granted at Shawn & Ed Brewsing Co. (also known as "The Shed") in Hamilton. He was joined by Alexandra Oliver, author of Hail the Invisible Watchman. Many thanks to The Printed Word, which was on hand to handle book sales.
When: Monday, March 13, 2023, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 65 Hatt St., Dundas, ON
Richard York Presentation @ Bound Book Arts Fair
Richard York, featured in the DA 91 was be on hand at the Arts ∓ Letters Club board room during the Bound Book Arts Fair to give a presentation on his work, his process and his influences.
When: Sunday, December 11, 2022, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Boardroom, The Arts and Letters Club of Toronto, 14 Elm St, Toronto, ON
PQL @ Bound Book Arts Fair
The Porcupine's Quill joined a host of printmakers, bookbinders and other book arts folks at the 2022 Bound Book Arts Fair. The event was held on Sunday, December 11 at the beautiful Arts and Letters Club. It was a perfect opportunity for folks to pick out special holiday presents for the book lovers in their lives.
When: Sunday, December 11, 2022, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Arts and Letters Club of Toronto, 14 Elm St, Toronto, ON
C. I. Matthews @ Chesley Public Library
C. I. Matthews read from her debut collection of short stories, Took You So Long, at the Chesley Public Library on December 9. All enjoyed hearing from this talented writer!
When: Friday, December 9, 2022, 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Where: Chesley Public Library, 73 Second Ave. SE., Chesley, ON
Richard York @ Mira Godard Gallery
Richard York, featured in the DA 91, presented an artist's talk at the Mira Godard Gallery on December 9. The Salt Spring Island-based woodcut artist discussed the wide variety of influences that have informed his complex reduction prints, from Japanese Ukiyo-e and Bohemian modernism to Baudelaire, Northrop Frye, and T.S. Eliot to German Expressionism, the Provincetown Printers, and the British Woodcut Revival, and beyond.
When: Friday, December 9, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mira Godard Gallery, 22 Hazelton Ave., Toronto, ON
RSVP: 416-964-8197
PQL Fall Fiesta in Toronto
We had a fantastic turnout for our literary fiesta at TacoTaco in Kensington Market! We were blown away by fantastic readings by:
- Ross Breithaupt (Midland)
- Daniel Bryant (Rerouted)
- Susan Glickman (Artful Flight)
- Karl Jirgens (The Razor's Edge)
- Bruce McDougall (Urban Disturbances)
- Ed Seaward (Fair)
Thanks to all who came out to support our authors and their books!
When: Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Where: TacoTaco, 319 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON
For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
James Reaney: Off the Grid
This year's James Reaney Memorial Lecture, was to have been presented by Stan Dragland in celebration of the launch of his book James Reaney on the Grid, which uses the metaphor of the grid to explore the inherited literary patterns underpinning Reaney's works. Unfortunately, Stan passed away in August, before he could deliver the talk. In his memory, his lecture was read by Terry Griggs as part of Wordsfest.
When: Sunday, November 6, 2022, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Museum London, 421 Ridout St N, London, ON
For more information, visit the Wordsfest website.
Wesley W. Bates Open Studio
Wood engraver Wesley W. Bates held an open studio this November, allowing art lovers and book arts enthusiasts a peek inside his artistic process. The open studio event included demos and refreshments. Many thanks to all who stopped by
When: Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: 15 Elora St. N., Clifford, ON
PQL Books and Brews Bash in Windsor
Thanks to all who came out to celebrate the work of our fabulous Windsor authors and their new and recently published books. The event featured readings by:
- Anne Baldo (Morse Code for Romantics)
- Phil Hall (The Essential Eugene McNamara)
- Karl Jirgens (The Razor's Edge)
- D.A. Lockhart (Breaking Right)
Thanks as well to Chapter Two Brewing Company, for the venue, and to Biblioasis Bookshop for handling book sales.
When: Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Chapter Two Brewing Company, 2345 Edna St., Windsor, ON
For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
C. I. Matthews @ The Staircase Theatre
The Staircase Theatre in Hamilton was the site of All Lit Up's Indie Reading Room series. C. I. Matthews read from her debut collection of short stories Took You So Long. Thanks to Epic Books for making books available for purchase.
When: Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St. N., Hamilton, ON
Karl Jirgens @ Supermarket
Karl Jirgens was in Toronto to launch of his short story collection The Razor's Edge. The reading and signing took place at Supermarket in Kensington Market.
When: Sunday, October 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON
Cindy Matthews @ Walkerton Public Library
C. I. Matthews, author of the story collection Took You So Long, presented a reading and book talk at the Walkerton Public Library on Thursday, October 20. Thanks to all who attended!
When: Thursday, October 20, 2022, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Walkerton Public Library Gallery Room(lower level), 249 Durham St. E., Walkerton, ON
Frances Boyle @ People’s Co-op Bookstore
Frances Boyle, author of the story collection Seeking Shade, read from her stories and poetry at the People's Co-op Bookstore on October 18. She was joined by Steffi Tad-y, Ellen McGinn as well as host Mariner Janes.
When: Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Where: People’s Co-op Bookstore, 1391 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC
Karl Jirgens @ BookFest Windsor
Karl Jirgens participated in this year's BookFest/Festival du Livre Windsor 2022. He took part in the Fiction Across Borders Panel along with Stefanie Clermont. The discussion was moderated by Amina Abdulle.
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
Where: School of Creative Arts (SoCA) The Armouries, 37 University Ave. E., Windsor, ON
Bookmark for Sailor Girl
On Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at 10:45 am Project Bookmark Canada unveiled a Bookmark for Sheree-Lee Olson's debut novel Sailor Girl.
The Bookmark is positioned at Lock 8 on the Welland Canal in Port Colborne. Author Sheree-Lee Olson and Port Colborne Mayor Vance Badawey were both in attendence.
For more information of Project Bookmark Canada, check out their website here.
Check out the news story on The Source here.
May 15 2009: Rideau Hall
The Porcupine's Quill would like to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts for our publishing program. The financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund (CBF) is also gratefully acknowledged.
Browse Upcoming Events:
- October 14
PQL @ Howard Iron Works Print Expo and Fair - October 3
C. I. Matthews @ Novel Idea - October 3
Judith Nasby @ Guelph Civic Museum - September 30
C. I. Matthews Writing Workshop - September 26
C. I. Matthews @ New Hamburg Public Library - September 24
C. I. Matthews @ Headwaters Arts Fall Festival - June 18
C. I. Matthews @ Speaking Volumes Books - June 10
PQL @ Wellington County Writers' Festival - June 3-4
Anne Baldo and Karl Jirgens @ Literature at the Manor - May 27-28
PQL @ Word on the Street Toronto - May 16
Book Launch: Anne Baldo @ Biblioasis - April 29
PQL @ 45th Annual Grimsby Wayzgoose Book Arts Fair - April 27
Jeffery Donaldson @ Café Crêperie - March 13
Book Launch: Jeffery Donaldson's Granted @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. - December 11
Richard York Presentation @ Bound Book Arts Fair - December 11
PQL @ Bound Book Arts Fair - December 9
C. I. Matthews @ Chesley Public Library - December 9
Richard York @ Mira Godard Gallery - November 23
PQL Fall Fiesta in Toronto - November 6
James Reaney: Off the Grid - November 5-6
Wesley W. Bates Open Studio - November 1
PQL Books and Brews Bash in Windsor - November 1
C. I. Matthews @ The Staircase Theatre - October 23
Karl Jirgens @ Supermarket - October 20
Cindy Matthews @ Walkerton Public Library - October 18
Frances Boyle @ People’s Co-op Bookstore - October 15
Karl Jirgens @ BookFest Windsor - October 12, 2011
Bookmark for Sailor Girl - May 15, 2009
Rideau Hall