Come Find Your Creative Eye
art & COSTUME Studio in Oakland
painting
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drawing
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costume embellishment
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dye
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crafts
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painting ✴︎ drawing ✴︎ costume embellishment ✴︎ dye ✴︎ crafts ✴︎
Learn hands-on techniques from an art teacher and costume expert with 20+ years of experience on Broadway, in television, film, and fashion.
No experience required.
Studio 26 is a place to experiment, try something new and find a community through making and creating art together.
We believe that art belongs to everyone and belongs everywhere-on our clothes, shoes, and in our homes. Come find your creative eye and always leave with a one-of-a-kind piece.
Art is a necessity
Tess Seufferlein is an art teacher with over 20 years of costume experience on Broadway, Victoria’s Secret fashion shows, and in television and film.
Learn professional techniques through hands-on making and experimentation.
LEARN FROM A PRO
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 6-9pm
Learn from costume expert, Tess Seufferlein, who’s worked on Broadway, costumed Victoria’s Secret models, and created wardrobes for TV and film. Tess will guide you through creating a custom, creative Halloween costume out of cardboard using paint, embellishments, markers, and more!
What to expect:
To get messy! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on; aprons available
All cardboard, paint, and embellishment supplies provided
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
What to bring:
Optional: a shirt to attach your costume to
If cost is a barrier, message for sliding scale pricing.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 6-9pm
Join us for an evening of block printing to create your own one-of-a-kind bandana. Choose from an assortment of stamps and stencils or draw and paint your own design. Bandanas and all supplies provided. No experience necessary.
What to expect:
A welcoming space to experiment with paint, textile art, and block printing
Drop in any time between 6-8pm and stay for as long as you’d like
Great for:
People who think they’re not creative
Novice and experienced printmakers interested in spicing up an accessory
Gift-giving season!
If cost is a barrier, message for sliding scale pricing.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 10am-1pm
Enjoy easy-going, late morning-early afternoon craft activities. Create a one-of-a-kind lantern with autumnal embellishments from nature. Art supplies included and coffee provided courtesy of Golden Outside Cafe. Flexible timing, drop-in when you can. Family-friendly, kids are welcome! No experience necessary.
Good for:
People who want a gentle entry point
Morning makers
Anyone who wants creative routine without homework
If cost is a barrier, message for sliding scale pricing.
Visit The Gardens at Lake Merritt’s annual Autumn Lights Festival! We’ve collaborated with Oakland Saplings Forest School to create an awesome art installation! Stop by and say hi, and check out the work of dozens of other local artists and makers.
UPCOMING Events
