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.
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: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/6855772
Corset Making
Step into the art of fashion craftsmanship in this immersive two day corset building workshop hosted at The Art Bloc Sausalito, where you’ll design and construct your very own corset from scratch. Taking place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day, this experience blends creativity, technical skill, and community in a beautiful studio setting.
Perfect for beginners and aspiring designers alike, you’ll learn the foundations of corset construction while gaining a deeper understanding of fit, structure, and garment design. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with a finished corset made entirely by you.
What you’ll do
Introduction to tools and materials
Get familiar with fabrics, boning, patterns, and sewing tools used in professional corsetry.
Design your corset
Choose your style, silhouette, and fabric while learning how corsets are structured for both beauty and support.
Patterning and cutting
Learn how to measure, modify patterns, and cut your materials accurately for construction.
Build from scratch
Sew panels together, insert boning, create channels, and assemble your corset step by step with guided instruction.
Finishing and fitting
Add closures, lacing, and final details, then learn how to properly fit and adjust your corset for comfort and structure.
Leave with a custom made corset, new technical skills, and the confidence to continue creating wearable art.
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: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/6855772
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: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/6855772
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: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/6855772
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.
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.
Water Color Magic 6 Week Course
Watercolor Magic is a 6-week painting course designed to introduce young artists to the beauty and creativity of watercolor. Taught by credentialed elementary art teacher and professional artist Darcy Fitzpatrick, this class will guide students through the fundamentals of watercolor while encouraging personal expression and confidence in their artistic voice. Open to students ages 8–11 from beginner to advanced levels, each session will explore techniques such as color blending, brushwork, layering, and composition in a supportive and inspiring environment. All materials are provided, allowing students to focus fully on creating, experimenting, and developing their skills while experiencing the joy and magic of watercolor painting.
Spring Flowers and Guided Painting Experience
Spring Flowers and Guided Painting Experience
Join us for a creative spring gathering centered around flowers, painting, and community.
We will begin the evening with a selection of poems and spoken word to gently inspire the season ahead. From there, guests will move into a guided painting experience surrounded by beautiful bouquets arranged throughout the space.
This workshop is open to all levels of creativity and experience. Whether you paint often or are picking up a brush for the first time, you are welcome here.
All materials will be provided, including canvases, paints, brushes, and easels. Fresh flowers will serve as both inspiration and subject matter. Throughout the evening, enjoy a seasonal spread of fruit, bread, cheese, jam, butter, and cookies as you create in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Come gather, paint, and welcome spring through color, texture, and shared experience.
All materials included. All levels welcome.
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
Join us on March 28th and stay for the conversation and light refreshments.
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: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/6855772
Artist & Muse Collective
Artist & Muse Collective: This Month’s Muse, Aja
This month’s Artist & Muse Collective features Aja, an experienced art model and costumer whose presence instantly elevates the room. She’ll be posing in a richly detailed outfit with a show-stopping floral hairstyle, the kind of muse artists dream about: bold color, beautiful pattern, and a silhouette that reads from across the studio.
We’re thrilled to welcome Aja to The Art Bloc for an evening of focused creating, and we’ll be serving a full tea service throughout the session to make it feel as special as it looks.
Monday 3/23 | 6:00–9:00 PM | The Art Bloc
$45 per artist
3-hour single long pose
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: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/6855772
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
Where Does Your Luck Lie?
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.
March 14th
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.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Simply arrive and join us.
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: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/6855772
The Regency Art Salon
Step into a Bridgerton-inspired art salon for an afternoon of drawing and painting from a live, costumed model. This is a relaxed, social session designed for artists of all levels. Bring your own supplies and enjoy an English cream tea while you work. Easels will not be provided. If you require an easel, please bring your own.
Channel your inner Queen Charlotte, because our model is arriving in full 18th-century splendor! We look forward to welcoming our model Laurel Ann Winzler! She is a costumer, vintage collector, and long-time extra at the San Francisco Opera. Her costume is 18th century style and was created by the SF Opera Costume Shop for a past production of "Manon".
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.
Febuary 21st
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.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Simply arrive and join us.
Hosted by yours truly. We cannot wait to welcome you and share this special evening together.
Sip & Make: Junk Jewelry Christmas Tree Workshop
Transform discarded treasures into stunning holiday décor at this interactive upcycling workshop. Raid our curated selection of vintage beads, damaged jewelry, colorful buttons, and forgotten trinkets to craft a one-of-a-kind framed Christmas tree holiday decoration. Feel free to bring your own baubles to include in your design!
We supply all materials, frame choices, expert guidance - you simply unleash your imagination. Perfect for eco-conscious creators seeking a meaningful, hands-on experience that turns waste into wonder. We will also have libations and snacks!
Limit 10 per workshop
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 incredible lineup of San Francisco poets delivering powerful voices, stirring stories, and moving moments you will not want to miss.
December 14th
3:00 PM
This is an intimate gathering designed to celebrate creativity and community. Come immerse yourself in art, meaningful expression, and a truly inspiring atmosphere.
Tickets are available on The Art Bloc website. Reserve your spot and join us for a night that promises connection, energy, and an unforgettable experience.
Hosted by yours truly. We cannot wait to see you there.
Jewelry Repair, Trade, Donate Workshop
This holiday season, give your cherished jewelry a second chance to shine. Join us for an evening dedicated to breathing new life into pieces you love, whether that means using our tools to repair your pieces, trading items you've outgrown, or donating to support our community. Our non-profit partner for Rejewel (our upcycled jewelry project) is Marin Arts.
Dig through that drawer of unused jewelry that we know you have! Celebrate the beauty of renewal and transform what you already own into treasures worth wearing again.
We'll supply the know-how, the tools and libations for a fun-filled evening of upcycling - limited to 10 people per workshop.
Figure Drawing
Spend an inspiring evening sketching from a live model in a relaxed, creative setting. Artists of all levels are welcome to practice capturing the human form. Bring your own materials—easels, tables, and seating are provided. It’s the perfect space to sharpen your skills, experiment with style, and connect with other artists in the 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 incredible lineup of San Francisco poets delivering powerful voices, stirring stories, and moving moments you will not want to miss.
November 8
6:00 PM
This is an intimate gathering designed to celebrate creativity and community. Come immerse yourself in art, meaningful expression, and a truly inspiring atmosphere.
Tickets are available on The Art Bloc website. Reserve your spot and join us for a night that promises connection, energy, and an unforgettable experience.
Hosted by yours truly. We cannot wait to see you there.
Spoon Carving
Please join us and learn the art of carving your own wooden spoon. You'll be taught how to work with hand tools that have been used for generations, creating your next favorite kitchen utensil. Enjoy the relaxing, meditative craft while meeting others in the community. This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike. Space is limited!
The class will be taught by expert craftsman, Geo Monley, a Marin legend who's taught woodworking in various capacities for decades.
We are honored to host the experience at Art Bloc Sausalito, a creative coworking space and gallery in Sausalito's northern waterfront.
18+ only. Please note that the course will require attendees to consistently carve wood over the course of hours. Guests will be standing and sitting on barstools. The space is ADA compliant.
Cancellation policy: Life happens. We understand that things come up. As a small business, we need time to fill the cancelled booking. Cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours in advance of the event, with a 100% refund. After that time, attendees are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
Figure Drawing
Spend an inspiring evening sketching from a live model in a relaxed, creative setting. Artists of all levels are welcome to practice capturing the human form. Bring your own materials—easels, tables, and seating are provided. It’s the perfect space to sharpen your skills, experiment with style, and connect with other artists in the community.
Improve Workshop with Shannon Hughes
Improv Workshop: “Yes! Sessions”
Step away from the noise of everyday life and sink into an afternoon of play, laughter, and creative connection. This workshop isn’t about performing — it’s a playful retreat designed to help you unwind, recharge, and try something new in a welcoming space.
You’ll spend a few unplugged hours exploring lighthearted games, prompts, and group activities that spark joy and curiosity. No phones, no pressure — just space to breathe, laugh, and connect.
What to expect:
Fun improv-style games that invite creativity and laughter
A break from screens, routines, and responsibilities
Moments of surprise and fresh perspective
Shared stories and connection in a relaxed, energizing setting
Think: creativity meets play inside an inspiring artist studio. You’ll walk away lighter, brighter, and maybe seeing the world a bit differently.
Figure Drawing
Spend an inspiring evening sketching from a live model in a relaxed, creative setting. Artists of all levels are welcome to practice capturing the human form. Bring your own materials—easels, tables, and seating are provided. It’s the perfect space to sharpen your skills, experiment with style, and connect with other artists in the community.
"YES!" Sessions: An Improv-Inspired Storytelling Experience
What does it feel like to be fully present? To exercise joyfulness and stay ferociously connected—to one another, your creativity and your community? How might it feel to let go and have fun, just for the sake of it?
Join an immersive workshop where we'll play and move and tell stories together all in the name of our shared aliveness!
During the workshop, Shannon will guide you through a series of play-based exercises designed to get you out of your head and into free-flowing connection with your creative self. We'll practice important skills around intentional listening and awareness, spontaneity and effective collaboration, together in a fun and inclusive space.
You’ll laugh, hang with new friends, and leave with a few tricks to Enliven Up! in the world.
Access Tier: $40
For those who need financial wiggle room. Your presence matters!
Community Tier $50
Covers the true cost of the workshop and helps it continue.
Supporter Tier $65
For those who can pay more to help keep these workshops thriving.
Shannon Hughes is a facilitator, coach, and organizational culture advisor who uses the principles of improv to spark trust, collaboration, and deep connection. Through her company, Enlivened Studios, she helps leaders cultivate a people-first culture by embracing an improv mindset one “Yes, and...” at a time.
"YES!" Sessions: An Improv-Inspired Storytelling Experience
What does it feel like to be fully present? To exercise joyfulness and stay ferociously connected—to one another, your creativity and your community? How might it feel to let go and have fun, just for the sake of it?
Join an immersive workshop where we'll play and move and tell stories together all in the name of our shared aliveness!
During the workshop, Shannon will guide you through a series of play-based exercises designed to get you out of your head and into free-flowing connection with your creative self. We'll practice important skills around intentional listening and awareness, spontaneity and effective collaboration, together in a fun and inclusive space.
You’ll laugh, hang with new friends, and leave with a few tricks to Enliven Up! in the world.
Access Tier: $40
For those who need financial wiggle room. Your presence matters!
Community Tier $50
Covers the true cost of the workshop and helps it continue.
Supporter Tier $65
For those who can pay more to help keep these workshops thriving.
2 for 1 Admission
Special offer: Bring a friend with you for free. Add to your cart to get two tickets for the price of one.
Shannon Hughes is a facilitator, coach, and organizational culture advisor who uses the principles of improv to spark trust, collaboration, and deep connection. Through her company, Enlivened Studios, she helps leaders cultivate a people-first culture by embracing an improv mindset one “Yes, and...” at a time.
Poetry Salon
Our August Poetry Salon will feature poet Sophia Fox for an evening of readings, writings, listenings, speakings and the joy of language. Participants will be encouraged to bring their creativity and curiosity and we generate community connection through poetry. We would be delighted if you could join us!
Spoon Carving Class
Sign up to join here: https://lu.ma/xyb39yv5
Please join us and learn the art of carving your own wooden spoon. You'll be taught how to work with hand tools that have been used for generations, creating your next favorite kitchen utensil. Enjoy the relaxing, meditative craft while meeting others in the community. This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike. Space is limited - Sign up now.
The class will be taught by expert craftsman, Aaron Sanchez, a Marin legend who's taught woodworking in various capacities for decades.
We are honored to host the experience at Art Bloc Sausalito, a creative coworking space and gallery in Sausalito's northern waterfront.
18+ only. Please note that the course will require attendees to consistently carve wood over the course of hours. Guests will be standing and sitting on barstools. The space is ADA compliant.
Cancellation policy: Life happens. We understand that things come up. As a small business, we need time to fill the cancelled booking. Cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours in advance of the event, with a 100% refund. After that time, attendees are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
YES! Sessions: A Playful Reset for Us Grown-Ups
What does it feel like to be fully present? To exercise joyfulness and stay ferociously connected—to one another, your creativity and your community? How might it feel to let go and have fun, just for the sake of it?
Join an immersive workshop where we'll play and move and tell stories together all in the name of our shared aliveness!
During the workshop, Shannon will guide you through a series of play-based exercises designed to get you out of your head and into free-flowing connection with your creative self. We'll practice important skills around intentional listening and awareness, spontaneity and effective collaboration, together in a fun and inclusive space.
You’ll laugh, hang with new friends, and leave with a few tricks to Enliven Up! in the world.
Introducing the "YES!" Summer Camp Bundle
A 3-session package designed to build community, deepen your storytelling practice, and expand your agility muscles over time.
Each session is like adult summer camp, with improv-inspired games, storytelling prompts, and space to reconnect with yourself and others.
Here’s what’s awesome about the bundle:
It’s nicely discounted (woohoo!)
You can choose to grab all three (July, August, September) OR choose two months that work for you.
It creates a rhythm of connection, not just a one-off vibe.
You’ll build real community — without needing to perform, prep, or be anything other than yourself.
Want to join for just one session instead?
No problem at all! Single-session tickets are open, too.
Grab a single session from my Eventbrite profile page
Shannon Hughes is a facilitator, coach, and organizational culture advisor who uses the principles of improv to spark trust, collaboration, and deep connection. Through her company, Enlivened Studios, she helps leaders cultivate a people-first culture by embracing an improv mindset one “Yes, and...” at a time.
Spoon Carving Class
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Please join us and learn the art of carving your own wooden spoon. You'll be taught how to work with hand tools that have been used for generations, creating your next favorite kitchen utensil. Enjoy the relaxing, meditative craft while meeting others in the community. This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike. Space is limited - Sign up now.
The class will be taught by expert craftsman, Aaron Sanchez, a Marin legend who's taught woodworking in various capacities for decades.
We are honored to host the experience at Art Bloc Sausalito, a creative coworking space and gallery in Sausalito's northern waterfront.
18+ only. Please note that the course will require attendees to consistently carve wood over the course of hours. Guests will be standing and sitting on barstools. The space is ADA compliant.
Cancellation policy: Life happens. We understand that things come up. As a small business, we need time to fill the cancelled booking. Cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours in advance of the event, with a 100% refund. After that time, attendees are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
