Upcoming events.

FREE Zine Making at Jay's Grill
Mar
11

FREE Zine Making at Jay's Grill

Come get crafty! Our free craft workshops in are the perfect artsy excuse to also enjoy a bar or restaurant in Mid-Market. Join us at Jay's Grill to learn how to create your own blank or prompt-ready 6 page zine. Enjoy mediterranean eats and beverages while you socialize with fellow crafters.

Please Note: Jay's Grill does not serve alcohol, but has an delicious menu of food & soft drinks.

We've partnered with Workshop SF and artist Risa Culbertson (risaculbertson.com) to provide everything you need: materials, inspiration, and instruction. Risa will lead you through how to make a zine and facilitate brainstorming to help you tell your own story. A local SF artist, you can see Risa's illustrations and fiber sculptures around the city and at Workshop SF.

Well-Crafted is a FREE art event presented by Market Street Arts with support from Workshop SF, the San Francisco Office of Economic & Workforce Development, and Jay's Grill. Market Street Arts is an initiative of the Mid-Market Business Association.

Please plan to purchase beverages, meals, or while you craft to help support our Mid-Market Venues.

Space and supplies are limited. Please register to let us know you plan to attend!

Well-Crafted events series first launched by Market Street Arts in 2024, and is now in it's second season. This is the second workshop in March. Please join us for as many as you'd like!

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Visible Mending | A Better Sweater at Love Fest Fibers
Apr
9

Visible Mending | A Better Sweater at Love Fest Fibers

Do you have a much loved sweater that you’d love to mend or want to adorn a favorite piece of clothing? In this workshop, you’ll learn to needle felt directly onto your clothes—whether it's to spice up that cute fitting but slightly meh sweater or to cover up a coffee stain or little hole in your favorite piece

Risa will guide us through the steps to felt onto fabric and make either a patch ready for sewing or work directly on your favorite clothing. By the end of class, you’ll not only know how to apply these techniques on everything you own but also have a kit to bring home and continue your felting practice!

Grab a ticket directly from Love Fest Fibers (and check out their lovely selections) here. See ya there!

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Needle Felting 101 | Woodland Creatures at Workshop SF
Apr
30

Needle Felting 101 | Woodland Creatures at Workshop SF

Ready to jump into the soothing and satisfying world of needle felting? In this beginner-friendly felting workshop, professional multimedia artist Risa Culbertson will introduce you to the fundamentals of needle felting and hard launch your journey into the vibrant world of fiber arts!

Risa will teach you three essential techniques: needle felting wool on wool, felting over a form, and felting directly on fabric. Using these techniques, you’ll create your very own furry creature inspired by San Francisco’s iconic wildlife such as pigeons, Telegraph Hill parrots, racoons, coyotes, and more. By the end of the class, you’ll have a solid foundation in these versatile techniques, which can be applied to larger and more detailed projects. Plus, you’ll head home with your very own felting kit to keep the creative adventures going!

Grab a seat directly from the WorkshopSF site here

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Community Event: Drink & Draw @540 Bar on Clement Street (Copy)
Jun
19
community events

Community Event: Drink & Draw @540 Bar on Clement Street (Copy)

Grab your art supplies and come join us for a monthly community Drink & Draw at 540 Bar on Clement Street!
FREE TO JOIN (but please grab a beverage to support our locals owned/small business venue)

All levels of skills are welcome!

Every 3rd Thursdays 6-8pm 21+

RSVP to let me know you’re coming!

Please grab a beverage or few (boozy or not) to support the bar, who lets us use the space on the monthly! They’re a small business owned by a trio of Richmond neighbors 💕

This is a labor of love by me (Risa) Supplies and cost of running this event are out of pocket. If you liked the event and would like to donate please venmo @Risa-Culbertson much appreciated!

Follow us on IG @Risa_Iwasaki_Culbertson @540bar

We’re small businesses/ local artists. Come hang!

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Class: Visible Mending- Needle Felting onto clothing @LoveFestFibers
May
29
Classes & Workshops

Class: Visible Mending- Needle Felting onto clothing @LoveFestFibers

Do you have a much loved sweater that you’d love to mend or want to adorn a favorite piece of clothing? In this workshop, you’ll learn to needle felt directly onto your clothes—whether it's to spice up that cute fitting but slightly meh sweater or to cover up a coffee stain or little hole in your favorite piece

Risa will guide us through the steps to felt onto fabric and make either a patch ready for sewing or work directly on your favorite clothing. By the end of class, you’ll not only know how to apply these techniques on everything you own but also have a kit to bring home and continue your felting practice!

Instructor: Risa Iwasaki Culbertson is a fiber artist, letterpress machinist, illustrator, and master crafter living in the Bay Area. The abundance of Risa’s work is silly and playful which is visually approachable at face value but, there is also a personal story behind each of her quirky creations. She uses the power of play as a vehicle to strengthen connections, replenish one’s energy, problem solve, inspire, and be inspired. Her colorful artwork has deeper meaning but, it is meant for all to enjoy.

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Community Event: Drink & Draw @540 Bar on Clement Street
May
15
community events

Community Event: Drink & Draw @540 Bar on Clement Street

Button Making activity tonight!

Grab your art supplies and come join us for a monthly community Drink & Draw at 540 Bar on Clement Street!
FREE TO JOIN (but please grab a beverage to support our locals owned/small business venue)

All levels of skills are welcome!

Every 3rd Thursdays 6-8pm 21+

RSVP to let me know you’re coming!

Please grab a beverage or few (boozy or not) to support the bar, who lets us use the space on the monthly! They’re a small business owned by a trio of Richmond neighbors 💕

This is a labor of love by me (Risa) Supplies and cost of running this event are out of pocket. If you liked the event and would like to donate please venmo @Risa-Culbertson much appreciated!

Follow us on IG @Risa_Iwasaki_Culbertson @540bar

We’re small businesses/ local artists. Come hang!

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