A little treat to look forward to 🎁

Every month we mail newly created paints and inks, and sometimes old favs too, to mystery box getters and subscribers! Often, the new items become available to everyone later on, but sometimes there are little one-offs: things we made by accident, stuff we made in a small batch before running out of one ingredient or another, and stuff we're not too sure about just yet. Little experiments!

In January, Deluxe boxers got some extra watercolors: Phthalo Teal and Pale Prussian -- the latter is extra special because the only other way to get the color is in a set, it's not available for sale as a single half-pan. It's a reformulated Prussian Blue that gives a more subtle, moody feel...

What surprises will be in the February box? 👀 Be sure to sign up by February 15th to get a box this month!

Free posterboard, whistles, anti-ICE posters

We still have posterboard, posters, and whistles available.

If there isn't a class happening, the back tables may be free to use to work on posters (sometimes the tables are also in use for product-making), but please ask at the front desk first. You can always call ahead to check, too!

Get messy and dive into the weird science of making fountain pen inks! How much will a drop of this and a drop of that affect your final color? Make up to 4 bottles of your own concoctions at Fountain Pen Ink Mix & Make!

TONIGHT, February 3, 6:00 PM: Come hang out with us at our twice-monthly, super chill drawing n' doodling meetup, Ballard Sketch Team! We'll be at Hattie's Hat as always, with some burgers and a pint, probably! Bring your sketchbook and have a low pressure creative evening with fellow artists! 🍔FREE MEETUP.

Wednesday, February 4, 6:00 PM: Let out some steam and get some progress in on your fiber arts project at Stitch n' Bitch! Whether you're knitting or crocheting, needle felting, doing embroidery, or just untangling a stubborn ball of yarn, you can do it in good company! 🧶FREE MEETUP.

Thursday, February 5, 3:30 PM: After School Art for KIDS is a CANCELLED this week due to low registration. :(

Thursday, February 5, 5:00 PM: THREE SPOTS LEFT for February's Intro to Procreate! Get a hands on crash course of your iPad's most powerful art tool and learn alongside your fellow beginners! 📱

Saturday, February 7, 10:00 AM: February's Zine Crash Course is focusing on COMICS! It's a perfect way to gear up for the annual Hourly Comics Day, which is now February 8! Learn about ways to communicate through comics and how/why you should put them in a zine! 📖

Saturday, February 7, 1:00 PM: Yes, Book Binding is SOLD OUT again. You can now sign up through a waitlist feature in case of last minute openings, but your better bet is to look ahead and sign up for a future session! March has ONE SPOT left and April is ALREADY??? sold out??? May and June are scheduled and wide open though!!! 📚

Saturday, February 7, 3:00 PM: Whether you're an artist or a prolific journaler and notetaker, making your own ink is a great way to learn more about ink as a medium, chemistry (magic?), and how weird color is. Join us at Fountain Pen Ink Mix & Make and concot three bottles of your own ink! 🧪

Sunday, February 8, 10:00 AM: Block Print Your Valentines is back! Learn how to carve your design into a block and then use it to make prints and/or cards! It's a great way to give each piece a handmade touch while still utilising the magic of printmaking to not have to draw the thing over and over again! 💝

Sunday, February 8, 7:15 PM: One can only hope there is not a fresh horror to process at this next Riff Raff League, but regardless, the fight is ongoing. It's overwhelming to think about all that needs to change, all there is to fight for, all the things that need to be done. No one can do it all. Find your people and figure out things, big or small, you can do! ✊FREE MEETUP.

Did you know? We post a summary graphic of our upcoming classes every Sunday to our Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky! If you're craving updates from us more than every Tuesday, give us a follow!

Pinback buttons are an easy way to make a statement and add some flair to your bag, jacket, or whatever! Create one-of-a-kind designs and punch a bunch of buttons at our Button Making Workshop! 🟢

Monday, February 9, 6:00 PM: It's second Monday of the month already? Join us for QU-ART, our twice monthly Queer Artists meetup! Meet and hang out with fellow creatives while working on whatever you're working on! 🏳️‍🌈

Tuesday, February 10, 5:00 PM: Cat people unite! Come paint (one of your) fav feline buddy at Acrylic Painting Cats! This class is great as an introduction to painting in acrylics and a fun way to bond with people over cats, whether they're already your friends (invite them to take the class with you) or strangers! 😽

Wednesday, February 11, 6:00 PM: This month's Watercolor for Everyone is SOLD OUT! Join the waitlist or book ahead for next month! 🖼️

Thursday, February 12, 3:30 PM: After School Art for KIDS is a weekly class for kiddos ages 7-10. Encourage and foster that creative spirit! Class focuses vary by week and the interests of the kids that come. :) These classes are PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN but registration is required! Please sign up ahead of time so we know we have enough to run the class and how many to expect! 🧑‍🎨

Thursday, February 12, 6:00 PM: Collage and Print Your Own Valentines on Risograph is exactly what it says on the tin! Learn how Risograph printers work and what all the fuss is about, explore collaging, and get some valentines done! 💕

Friday, February 13, 4:30 PM: Want another reason to combine collage and Risograph? And throw some wax seals into the mix for a three-fer?? Riso & Wax Seal Bookmarks is for you! Perfect for the multi-book reader or someone waist deep in dissertation research or...??? 📚

Saturday, February 14, NOON: Don't wait for someone else to make something with what you want to say on it -- make it yourself at our Button Making Workshop! What messages do you want to share with the world? To pin on your person or your bag or whatever? Make up to 30 buttons with us and spread your words to the world! 🔴

Sunday, February 15, 10:00 AM: This month at Make it in Crochet, learn how to read crochet patterns and confidently adjust your stitches to create granny squares—perfect for blankets, bags, and jewelry! 🧶

Sunday, February 15, 1:00 PM: Get started with weaving at our Intro to Weaving class and make a cool lil' cuff bracelet, lovely as a new accessory or gift! 🪢

Learn how Risograph works, experiment with collage, and get your valentines done at Collage & Print Valentines on Risograph! 🥰