Events at The Art Bloc
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Our upcoming events are all about connection, creativity, and collaboration. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the experience.
Drop in for Kids Painting
Join us on the first Friday of every month for a night of art making made just for kids. Each First Friday brings a brand new project, from painting and drawing to collage, clay, and mixed media, so there's always something different to discover. It's a low pressure, drop in evening where kids can explore materials, get messy, and create something to bring home. No sign up required and no art experience needed, just come ready to make.
Drop in and Draw Mondays
Every other Monday, Art Bloc opens its doors for a laid back evening of drawing, community, and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time in years, this is a space to slow down and make something just for fun. All supplies are provided, so there's nothing to bring but yourself. Stop by for the whole session or just an hour, no sign up required. We'd love to see you there!
Register Today!
Wishing Tree Fundraiser
Saturday, November 14 · 6–9pm
200 Gate 5 Road, #110
Tickets $110 · Every ticket supports a year of community programming
Figure Drawing
Join our facilitated, intimate figure drawing group at The Art Bloc Sausalito, a welcoming space designed for artists of all levels to slow down, observe deeply, and strengthen their drawing practice in a supportive community setting.
This small group experience focuses on presence, technique, and creative exploration. With guided prompts and thoughtful pacing, you’ll develop confidence in capturing the human form while connecting with fellow creatives in a calm, inspiring studio environment.
What you’ll experience
Warm welcome and grounding start
We’ll begin by settling into the space, meeting one another, and setting intentions for a focused, creative session.
Guided figure drawing
Our facilitator will lead timed poses and offer gentle technique tips on proportion, movement, light, and shadow.
Observation and flow
Work through a mix of quick gesture sketches and longer poses to build both fluidity and precision.
Creative support and community
Share the space with a small group of artists, fostering connection, encouragement, and artistic growth.
Reflection and optional sharing
Close the session with time to reflect on your work and, if you’d like, share insights or pieces with the group.
Whether you’re new to figure drawing or looking to refine your skills, this intimate workshop offers a beautiful balance of structure, creativity, and community.
Death Cafe
You’re invited to gather for a Death Café, an open and thoughtful conversation about death, grief, and the realities of being human, held in a welcoming and non directive space.
Death Cafés are part of a global movement created to increase awareness of death, with the intention of helping people live more fully. This is not therapy, not a lecture, and not a grief group. There is no agenda, no fixing, and no expectation to share. You are welcome exactly as you are.
Together, we will explore how loss, meaning, transition, and connection shape our lives. The space will be held with care and steadiness, offering light structure and gentle prompts, while the conversation itself belongs to the room. Some may speak. Some may listen. Some may simply sit in quiet reflection alongside others willing to name what is real.
This gathering may be for you if you are Grieving Curious Reflective Navigating change Or simply wanting to be part of an honest conversation.
Spoon Carving
Join us for a hands on wood carving workshop where you’ll learn traditional Japanese spoon carving techniques while crafting your own beautiful, functional kitchen utensil. Set in the heart of Sausalito near Heath Ceramics, Fjord, and some of the area’s favorite restaurants, this experience blends creativity, craftsmanship, and connection in a relaxed coastal setting.
Perfect for beginners and creatives alike, this workshop is designed to slow you down, introduce you to time honored carving methods, and give you the satisfaction of making something with your own hands.
What you’ll do
Get familiar with the tools
We’ll start by gathering, meeting one another, and walking through the professional carving tools you’ll be using throughout the workshop.
Learn Japanese carving techniques
You’ll be guided through foundational techniques that have been passed down for generations, focusing on precision, flow, and control.
Design your spoon
Sketch and shape the form of your spoon, choosing a style that feels personal and functional before beginning to carve.
Carve your spoon
Using high quality tools, you’ll slowly bring your design to life, shaping the wood into a one of a kind utensil.
Finishing touches
Once carving is complete, you’ll sand and oil your spoon to reveal the natural beauty of the wood and create a smooth, lasting finish.
Leave with a handmade spoon, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for the art of wood carving plus a few new friends along the way.
Register Today
Drop in and Draw Mondays
Every other Monday, Art Bloc opens its doors for a laid back evening of drawing, community, and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time in years, this is a space to slow down and make something just for fun. All supplies are provided, so there's nothing to bring but yourself. Stop by for the whole session or just an hour, no sign up required. We'd love to see you there!
Register Today!
Drop in for Kids Painting
Join us on the first Friday of every month for a night of art making made just for kids. Each First Friday brings a brand new project, from painting and drawing to collage, clay, and mixed media, so there's always something different to discover. It's a low pressure, drop in evening where kids can explore materials, get messy, and create something to bring home. No sign up required and no art experience needed, just come ready to make.
Figure Drawing
Join our facilitated, intimate figure drawing group at The Art Bloc Sausalito, a welcoming space designed for artists of all levels to slow down, observe deeply, and strengthen their drawing practice in a supportive community setting.
This small group experience focuses on presence, technique, and creative exploration. With guided prompts and thoughtful pacing, you’ll develop confidence in capturing the human form while connecting with fellow creatives in a calm, inspiring studio environment.
What you’ll experience
Warm welcome and grounding start
We’ll begin by settling into the space, meeting one another, and setting intentions for a focused, creative session.
Guided figure drawing
Our facilitator will lead timed poses and offer gentle technique tips on proportion, movement, light, and shadow.
Observation and flow
Work through a mix of quick gesture sketches and longer poses to build both fluidity and precision.
Creative support and community
Share the space with a small group of artists, fostering connection, encouragement, and artistic growth.
Reflection and optional sharing
Close the session with time to reflect on your work and, if you’d like, share insights or pieces with the group.
Whether you’re new to figure drawing or looking to refine your skills, this intimate workshop offers a beautiful balance of structure, creativity, and community.
Drop in and Draw Mondays
Every other Monday, Art Bloc opens its doors for a laid back evening of drawing, community, and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time in years, this is a space to slow down and make something just for fun. All supplies are provided, so there's nothing to bring but yourself. Stop by for the whole session or just an hour, no sign up required. We'd love to see you there!
Register Today!
Death Cafe
You’re invited to gather for a Death Café, an open and thoughtful conversation about death, grief, and the realities of being human, held in a welcoming and non directive space.
Death Cafés are part of a global movement created to increase awareness of death, with the intention of helping people live more fully. This is not therapy, not a lecture, and not a grief group. There is no agenda, no fixing, and no expectation to share. You are welcome exactly as you are.
Together, we will explore how loss, meaning, transition, and connection shape our lives. The space will be held with care and steadiness, offering light structure and gentle prompts, while the conversation itself belongs to the room. Some may speak. Some may listen. Some may simply sit in quiet reflection alongside others willing to name what is real.
This gathering may be for you if you are Grieving Curious Reflective Navigating change Or simply wanting to be part of an honest conversation.
Let's Get Published: Publishing a Comic in 2 Months
A focused, deadline driven workshop for anyone with a comic idea who needs an actual push to finish it. We'll map out a realistic plan for writing, drawing, and self publishing a short comic in two months, covering page layout, printing, and distribution.
About the instructor: Grease is an artist who specializes in creative technology and independent publishing. His portfolio spans across the world of comic books, paintings, gallery installations, and indie video games. In addition to founding the independent publishing house Beautiful Things Studios, he's passionate about building creative coalitions and helping artists survive and thrive in the 21st century.
Figure Drawing
Join our facilitated, intimate figure drawing group at The Art Bloc Sausalito, a welcoming space designed for artists of all levels to slow down, observe deeply, and strengthen their drawing practice in a supportive community setting.
This small group experience focuses on presence, technique, and creative exploration. With guided prompts and thoughtful pacing, you’ll develop confidence in capturing the human form while connecting with fellow creatives in a calm, inspiring studio environment.
What you’ll experience
Warm welcome and grounding start
We’ll begin by settling into the space, meeting one another, and setting intentions for a focused, creative session.
Guided figure drawing
Our facilitator will lead timed poses and offer gentle technique tips on proportion, movement, light, and shadow.
Observation and flow
Work through a mix of quick gesture sketches and longer poses to build both fluidity and precision.
Creative support and community
Share the space with a small group of artists, fostering connection, encouragement, and artistic growth.
Reflection and optional sharing
Close the session with time to reflect on your work and, if you’d like, share insights or pieces with the group.
Whether you’re new to figure drawing or looking to refine your skills, this intimate workshop offers a beautiful balance of structure, creativity, and community.
Drop in and Draw Mondays
Every other Monday, Art Bloc opens its doors for a laid back evening of drawing, community, and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time in years, this is a space to slow down and make something just for fun. All supplies are provided, so there's nothing to bring but yourself. Stop by for the whole session or just an hour, no sign up required. We'd love to see you there!
Register Today!
Artist Residency Ends
After four months in the studio, our fall artist residency has come to a close. Since September 9th, our artist in residence has spent every Wednesday with us from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and watching that work develop week to week has been one of our favorite parts of this season.
Thank you to everyone who stopped in on a Wednesday, asked a question, or just sat with the work as it came together. That kind of open exchange between artist and community is exactly what Art Bloc is here for.
We can't wait to welcome our next artist in residence.
Spoon Carving
Join us for a hands on wood carving workshop where you’ll learn traditional Japanese spoon carving techniques while crafting your own beautiful, functional kitchen utensil. Set in the heart of Sausalito near Heath Ceramics, Fjord, and some of the area’s favorite restaurants, this experience blends creativity, craftsmanship, and connection in a relaxed coastal setting.
Perfect for beginners and creatives alike, this workshop is designed to slow you down, introduce you to time honored carving methods, and give you the satisfaction of making something with your own hands.
What you’ll do
Get familiar with the tools
We’ll start by gathering, meeting one another, and walking through the professional carving tools you’ll be using throughout the workshop.
Learn Japanese carving techniques
You’ll be guided through foundational techniques that have been passed down for generations, focusing on precision, flow, and control.
Design your spoon
Sketch and shape the form of your spoon, choosing a style that feels personal and functional before beginning to carve.
Carve your spoon
Using high quality tools, you’ll slowly bring your design to life, shaping the wood into a one of a kind utensil.
Finishing touches
Once carving is complete, you’ll sand and oil your spoon to reveal the natural beauty of the wood and create a smooth, lasting finish.
Leave with a handmade spoon, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for the art of wood carving plus a few new friends along the way.
Register Today
Figure Drawing
Join our facilitated, intimate figure drawing group at The Art Bloc Sausalito, a welcoming space designed for artists of all levels to slow down, observe deeply, and strengthen their drawing practice in a supportive community setting.
This small group experience focuses on presence, technique, and creative exploration. With guided prompts and thoughtful pacing, you’ll develop confidence in capturing the human form while connecting with fellow creatives in a calm, inspiring studio environment.
What you’ll experience
Warm welcome and grounding start
We’ll begin by settling into the space, meeting one another, and setting intentions for a focused, creative session.
Guided figure drawing
Our facilitator will lead timed poses and offer gentle technique tips on proportion, movement, light, and shadow.
Observation and flow
Work through a mix of quick gesture sketches and longer poses to build both fluidity and precision.
Creative support and community
Share the space with a small group of artists, fostering connection, encouragement, and artistic growth.
Reflection and optional sharing
Close the session with time to reflect on your work and, if you’d like, share insights or pieces with the group.
Whether you’re new to figure drawing or looking to refine your skills, this intimate workshop offers a beautiful balance of structure, creativity, and community.
Drop in and Draw Mondays
Every other Monday, Art Bloc opens its doors for a laid back evening of drawing, community, and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time in years, this is a space to slow down and make something just for fun. All supplies are provided, so there's nothing to bring but yourself. Stop by for the whole session or just an hour, no sign up required. We'd love to see you there!
Register Today!
A Website Is a Zine: Building Websites As Art Projects
This workshop treats your website like a zine, a personal, handmade space for your ideas rather than a polished portfolio. We'll cover the basics of building a simple site and using code as a creative medium, with the focus on experimentation and personality over perfect design. Come with a project in mind or just curiosity about the web as an art form.
About the instructor: Grease is an artist who specializes in creative technology and independent publishing. His portfolio spans across the world of comic books, paintings, gallery installations, and indie video games. In addition to founding the independent publishing house Beautiful Things Studios, he's passionate about building creative coalitions and helping artists survive and thrive in the 21st century.
Register Today!
Figure Drawing
Join our facilitated, intimate figure drawing group at The Art Bloc Sausalito, a welcoming space designed for artists of all levels to slow down, observe deeply, and strengthen their drawing practice in a supportive community setting.
This small group experience focuses on presence, technique, and creative exploration. With guided prompts and thoughtful pacing, you’ll develop confidence in capturing the human form while connecting with fellow creatives in a calm, inspiring studio environment.
What you’ll experience
Warm welcome and grounding start
We’ll begin by settling into the space, meeting one another, and setting intentions for a focused, creative session.
Guided figure drawing
Our facilitator will lead timed poses and offer gentle technique tips on proportion, movement, light, and shadow.
Observation and flow
Work through a mix of quick gesture sketches and longer poses to build both fluidity and precision.
Creative support and community
Share the space with a small group of artists, fostering connection, encouragement, and artistic growth.
Reflection and optional sharing
Close the session with time to reflect on your work and, if you’d like, share insights or pieces with the group.
Whether you’re new to figure drawing or looking to refine your skills, this intimate workshop offers a beautiful balance of structure, creativity, and community.
Spoon Carving
Join us for a hands on wood carving workshop where you’ll learn traditional Japanese spoon carving techniques while crafting your own beautiful, functional kitchen utensil. Set in the heart of Sausalito near Heath Ceramics, Fjord, and some of the area’s favorite restaurants, this experience blends creativity, craftsmanship, and connection in a relaxed coastal setting.
Perfect for beginners and creatives alike, this workshop is designed to slow you down, introduce you to time honored carving methods, and give you the satisfaction of making something with your own hands.
What you’ll do
Get familiar with the tools
We’ll start by gathering, meeting one another, and walking through the professional carving tools you’ll be using throughout the workshop.
Learn Japanese carving techniques
You’ll be guided through foundational techniques that have been passed down for generations, focusing on precision, flow, and control.
Design your spoon
Sketch and shape the form of your spoon, choosing a style that feels personal and functional before beginning to carve.
Carve your spoon
Using high quality tools, you’ll slowly bring your design to life, shaping the wood into a one of a kind utensil.
Finishing touches
Once carving is complete, you’ll sand and oil your spoon to reveal the natural beauty of the wood and create a smooth, lasting finish.
Leave with a handmade spoon, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for the art of wood carving plus a few new friends along the way.
Register Today
Death Cafe
You’re invited to gather for a Death Café, an open and thoughtful conversation about death, grief, and the realities of being human, held in a welcoming and non directive space.
Death Cafés are part of a global movement created to increase awareness of death, with the intention of helping people live more fully. This is not therapy, not a lecture, and not a grief group. There is no agenda, no fixing, and no expectation to share. You are welcome exactly as you are.
Together, we will explore how loss, meaning, transition, and connection shape our lives. The space will be held with care and steadiness, offering light structure and gentle prompts, while the conversation itself belongs to the room. Some may speak. Some may listen. Some may simply sit in quiet reflection alongside others willing to name what is real.
This gathering may be for you if you are Grieving Curious Reflective Navigating change Or simply wanting to be part of an honest conversation.
Drop in and Draw Mondays
Every other Monday, Art Bloc opens its doors for a laid back evening of drawing, community, and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time in years, this is a space to slow down and make something just for fun. All supplies are provided, so there's nothing to bring but yourself. Stop by for the whole session or just an hour, no sign up required. We'd love to see you there!
Register Today!
Spoon Carving
Join us for a hands on wood carving workshop where you’ll learn traditional Japanese spoon carving techniques while crafting your own beautiful, functional kitchen utensil. Set in the heart of Sausalito near Heath Ceramics, Fjord, and some of the area’s favorite restaurants, this experience blends creativity, craftsmanship, and connection in a relaxed coastal setting.
Perfect for beginners and creatives alike, this workshop is designed to slow you down, introduce you to time honored carving methods, and give you the satisfaction of making something with your own hands.
What you’ll do
Get familiar with the tools
We’ll start by gathering, meeting one another, and walking through the professional carving tools you’ll be using throughout the workshop.
Learn Japanese carving techniques
You’ll be guided through foundational techniques that have been passed down for generations, focusing on precision, flow, and control.
Design your spoon
Sketch and shape the form of your spoon, choosing a style that feels personal and functional before beginning to carve.
Carve your spoon
Using high quality tools, you’ll slowly bring your design to life, shaping the wood into a one of a kind utensil.
Finishing touches
Once carving is complete, you’ll sand and oil your spoon to reveal the natural beauty of the wood and create a smooth, lasting finish.
Leave with a handmade spoon, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for the art of wood carving plus a few new friends along the way.
Register Today
Figure Drawing
Join our facilitated, intimate figure drawing group at The Art Bloc Sausalito, a welcoming space designed for artists of all levels to slow down, observe deeply, and strengthen their drawing practice in a supportive community setting.
This small group experience focuses on presence, technique, and creative exploration. With guided prompts and thoughtful pacing, you’ll develop confidence in capturing the human form while connecting with fellow creatives in a calm, inspiring studio environment.
What you’ll experience
Warm welcome and grounding start
We’ll begin by settling into the space, meeting one another, and setting intentions for a focused, creative session.
Guided figure drawing
Our facilitator will lead timed poses and offer gentle technique tips on proportion, movement, light, and shadow.
Observation and flow
Work through a mix of quick gesture sketches and longer poses to build both fluidity and precision.
Creative support and community
Share the space with a small group of artists, fostering connection, encouragement, and artistic growth.
Reflection and optional sharing
Close the session with time to reflect on your work and, if you’d like, share insights or pieces with the group.
Whether you’re new to figure drawing or looking to refine your skills, this intimate workshop offers a beautiful balance of structure, creativity, and community.
Drop in for Kids Painting
Join us on the first Friday of every month for a night of art making made just for kids. Each First Friday brings a brand new project, from painting and drawing to collage, clay, and mixed media, so there's always something different to discover. It's a low pressure, drop in evening where kids can explore materials, get messy, and create something to bring home. No sign up required and no art experience needed, just come ready to make.
Adult Painting Group Class
Carve out two hours each month just for you. Join artist Darcy Fitzpatrick at The Art Bloc Sausalito for a relaxed, welcoming painting group where you can pick up new techniques, play with color, and connect with fellow creatives.
Whether you haven't picked up a brush since grade school or you're looking to reignite a long lost love of painting, this class meets you where you are. Darcy guides each session with gentle instruction and plenty of encouragement, so you can loosen up, experiment, and leave with something you're proud of.
Come for the art, stay for the community. Beginners are always welcome.
When: First Tuesday of every month, 6 to 8 PM
Starting: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Where: The Art Bloc Sausalito, 200 Gate 5 Road, Suite 110, Sausalito, CA 94965
Price: $75 per class
Register Today
Drop in and Draw Mondays
Every other Monday, Art Bloc opens its doors for a laid back evening of drawing, community, and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time in years, this is a space to slow down and make something just for fun. All supplies are provided, so there's nothing to bring but yourself. Stop by for the whole session or just an hour, no sign up required. We'd love to see you there!
Register Today!
Corset Making
Corset Building Workshop at The Art Bloc
September 26-27 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM each day
Take your garment-making skills to the next level in this immersive two-day corset building workshop at The Art Bloc Sausalito. Designed for those with prior sewing experience, this hands-on class explores the precision, structure, and craftsmanship behind professional corsetry.
Working from a corset pattern, you’ll construct your own custom piece while refining techniques in fabric selection, pattern adjustments, boning, construction, and finishing. Throughout the workshop, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of fit, support, and the architectural elements that define a well-made corset.
This workshop is ideal for intermediate to advanced sewists, fashion designers, costume makers, and anyone looking to expand their technical garment construction skills.
By the end of the weekend, you’ll leave with a beautifully crafted corset and a stronger foundation in one of fashion’s most intricate forms of construction.
Register Today
Figure Drawing
Join our facilitated, intimate figure drawing group at The Art Bloc Sausalito, a welcoming space designed for artists of all levels to slow down, observe deeply, and strengthen their drawing practice in a supportive community setting.
This small group experience focuses on presence, technique, and creative exploration. With guided prompts and thoughtful pacing, you’ll develop confidence in capturing the human form while connecting with fellow creatives in a calm, inspiring studio environment.
What you’ll experience
Warm welcome and grounding start
We’ll begin by settling into the space, meeting one another, and setting intentions for a focused, creative session.
Guided figure drawing
Our facilitator will lead timed poses and offer gentle technique tips on proportion, movement, light, and shadow.
Observation and flow
Work through a mix of quick gesture sketches and longer poses to build both fluidity and precision.
Creative support and community
Share the space with a small group of artists, fostering connection, encouragement, and artistic growth.
Reflection and optional sharing
Close the session with time to reflect on your work and, if you’d like, share insights or pieces with the group.
Whether you’re new to figure drawing or looking to refine your skills, this intimate workshop offers a beautiful balance of structure, creativity, and community.
Death Cafe
You’re invited to gather for a Death Café, an open and thoughtful conversation about death, grief, and the realities of being human, held in a welcoming and non directive space.
Death Cafés are part of a global movement created to increase awareness of death, with the intention of helping people live more fully. This is not therapy, not a lecture, and not a grief group. There is no agenda, no fixing, and no expectation to share. You are welcome exactly as you are.
Together, we will explore how loss, meaning, transition, and connection shape our lives. The space will be held with care and steadiness, offering light structure and gentle prompts, while the conversation itself belongs to the room. Some may speak. Some may listen. Some may simply sit in quiet reflection alongside others willing to name what is real.
This gathering may be for you if you are Grieving Curious Reflective Navigating change Or simply wanting to be part of an honest conversation.
Drop in and Draw Mondays
Every other Monday, Art Bloc opens its doors for a laid back evening of drawing, community, and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time in years, this is a space to slow down and make something just for fun. All supplies are provided, so there's nothing to bring but yourself. Stop by for the whole session or just an hour, no sign up required. We'd love to see you there!
Register Today!
Artist Residency Starts
We're excited to welcome our fall artist in residence to Art Bloc Sausalito. Starting September 9th, they'll be working in the studio every Wednesday from 9:00am to 3:00pm through December 30th, developing new work right here in our space.
This is exactly why Art Bloc exists, a place where artists have room to create and neighbors can watch that process unfold in real time. Stop by on Wednesdays to see what's taking shape, ask questions, or just sit with the work in progress.
More updates to come as the residency continues.
Guided Painting Class
Join us at Art Bloc Sausalito for a beginner friendly guided acrylic painting class with Darcy Fitzpatrick and Rachael!
📅 Sunday, June 6th
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
✨ All levels welcome, no experience needed
🖌️ All materials provided
Come paint, hang out, and leave with something you made yourself. Whether you’ve never picked up a brush or just want a relaxing Sunday, this one’s for you.
Spots are limited, so save yours soon!
Register Today
Figure Drawing
Join our facilitated, intimate figure drawing group at The Art Bloc Sausalito, a welcoming space designed for artists of all levels to slow down, observe deeply, and strengthen their drawing practice in a supportive community setting.
This small group experience focuses on presence, technique, and creative exploration. With guided prompts and thoughtful pacing, you’ll develop confidence in capturing the human form while connecting with fellow creatives in a calm, inspiring studio environment.
What you’ll experience
Warm welcome and grounding start
We’ll begin by settling into the space, meeting one another, and setting intentions for a focused, creative session.
Guided figure drawing
Our facilitator will lead timed poses and offer gentle technique tips on proportion, movement, light, and shadow.
Observation and flow
Work through a mix of quick gesture sketches and longer poses to build both fluidity and precision.
Creative support and community
Share the space with a small group of artists, fostering connection, encouragement, and artistic growth.
Reflection and optional sharing
Close the session with time to reflect on your work and, if you’d like, share insights or pieces with the group.
Whether you’re new to figure drawing or looking to refine your skills, this intimate workshop offers a beautiful balance of structure, creativity, and community.
Poetry Salon
Step into an evening where language comes alive and poetry moves through the room.
Join us for a night of live readings featuring an inspiring lineup of San Francisco poets, sharing powerful voices, evocative stories, and moments that linger long after the last word is spoken.
Aug 29th
6:00 PM
This intimate gathering is designed to celebrate creativity, connection, and community. Come immerse yourself in art, meaningful expression, and an atmosphere that invites presence and reflection.
Hosted by yours truly. We cannot wait to welcome you and share this special evening together!
Spoon Carving
Join us for a hands on wood carving workshop where you’ll learn traditional Japanese spoon carving techniques while crafting your own beautiful, functional kitchen utensil. Set in the heart of Sausalito near Heath Ceramics, Fjord, and some of the area’s favorite restaurants, this experience blends creativity, craftsmanship, and connection in a relaxed coastal setting.
Perfect for beginners and creatives alike, this workshop is designed to slow you down, introduce you to time honored carving methods, and give you the satisfaction of making something with your own hands.
What you’ll do
Get familiar with the tools
We’ll start by gathering, meeting one another, and walking through the professional carving tools you’ll be using throughout the workshop.
Learn Japanese carving techniques
You’ll be guided through foundational techniques that have been passed down for generations, focusing on precision, flow, and control.
Design your spoon
Sketch and shape the form of your spoon, choosing a style that feels personal and functional before beginning to carve.
Carve your spoon
Using high quality tools, you’ll slowly bring your design to life, shaping the wood into a one of a kind utensil.
Finishing touches
Once carving is complete, you’ll sand and oil your spoon to reveal the natural beauty of the wood and create a smooth, lasting finish.
Leave with a handmade spoon, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for the art of wood carving plus a few new friends along the way.
Register Today
Corset Making
August 22-23 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM each day
Take your garment-making skills to the next level in this immersive two-day corset building workshop at The Art Bloc Sausalito. Designed for those with prior sewing experience, this hands-on class explores the precision, structure, and craftsmanship behind professional corsetry.
Working from a corset pattern, you’ll construct your own custom piece while refining techniques in fabric selection, pattern adjustments, boning, construction, and finishing. Throughout the workshop, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of fit, support, and the architectural elements that define a well-made corset.
This workshop is ideal for intermediate to advanced sewists, fashion designers, costume makers, and anyone looking to expand their technical garment construction skills. By the end of the weekend, you’ll leave with a beautifully crafted corset and a stronger foundation in one of fashion’s most intricate forms of construction.
Figure Drawing
Join our facilitated, intimate figure drawing group at The Art Bloc Sausalito, a welcoming space designed for artists of all levels to slow down, observe deeply, and strengthen their drawing practice in a supportive community setting.
This small group experience focuses on presence, technique, and creative exploration. With guided prompts and thoughtful pacing, you’ll develop confidence in capturing the human form while connecting with fellow creatives in a calm, inspiring studio environment.
What you’ll experience
Warm welcome and grounding start
We’ll begin by settling into the space, meeting one another, and setting intentions for a focused, creative session.
Guided figure drawing
Our facilitator will lead timed poses and offer gentle technique tips on proportion, movement, light, and shadow.
Observation and flow
Work through a mix of quick gesture sketches and longer poses to build both fluidity and precision.
Creative support and community
Share the space with a small group of artists, fostering connection, encouragement, and artistic growth.
Reflection and optional sharing
Close the session with time to reflect on your work and, if you’d like, share insights or pieces with the group.
Whether you’re new to figure drawing or looking to refine your skills, this intimate workshop offers a beautiful balance of structure, creativity, and community.
Collage Workshop
Spend an afternoon making something new out of the pieces of something old. In this hands-on collage workshop, you'll cut, tear, layer, and arrange your way into an original work that's entirely your own. No experience needed and no wrong moves here, just scissors, glue, good materials, and the freedom to play.
We'll provide everything you need to get started: vintage magazines, papers, found imagery, adhesives, and surfaces to build on. You're also welcome to bring personal materials like old photos, ticket stubs, postcards, or anything else you'd like to work into your piece.
Whether you're a seasoned maker or someone who hasn't picked up a glue stick since grade school, you'll leave with a finished collage and a few new ideas about how you see the world. Come create alongside fellow members of our community in the relaxed, light-filled space at Art Bloc.
All skill levels welcome. Materials included.
Death Cafe
You’re invited to gather for a Death Café, an open and thoughtful conversation about death, grief, and the realities of being human, held in a welcoming and non directive space.
Death Cafés are part of a global movement created to increase awareness of death, with the intention of helping people live more fully. This is not therapy, not a lecture, and not a grief group. There is no agenda, no fixing, and no expectation to share. You are welcome exactly as you are.
Together, we will explore how loss, meaning, transition, and connection shape our lives. The space will be held with care and steadiness, offering light structure and gentle prompts, while the conversation itself belongs to the room. Some may speak. Some may listen. Some may simply sit in quiet reflection alongside others willing to name what is real.
This gathering may be for you if you are Grieving Curious Reflective Navigating change Or simply wanting to be part of an honest conversation.
