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Embroidery Workshop

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Join us Wednesday September 18th at 7p for our Embroidery Workshop with Melisa Joy. In this class you’ll master embroidery basics as you complete a sweet stitch sampler hoop while you learn several basic stitches. You’ll leave with a skill set that can be used on so many different objects and projects!

You will learn:

  • How to transfer a printed image to fabric

  • About the appropriate fabric, embroidery floss, needles and other tools that are required

  • How to do a basic outlining stitch to complete your embroidered image

  • How to finish & “frame” your finished piece in an embroidery hoop


You’ll leave the class with a finished hoop made by you, goodie bag with mini project, and the know-how to tackle more embroidery projects on your own! All materials needed will be provided and are included in class cost.

Materials Include: 2 hoops, pre-printed fabric, denim or cotton fabric, transfer paper, floss, needles, stitch instructions, marker/pencil, drawstring project bag, & notebook.

This two hour class also includes wine and snacks and a discount on merchandise at Dandelion Post (where our studio is located) that day!

San Francisco-based designer & fiber artist, Melisa Joy, loves connecting people through creativity. She is inspired by traveling, exploring natural beauty, and the colorful light of the west coast. After working as an Industrial Designer in Home Decor, it became increasingly important to her to ensure handmade retains its voice. She loves helping others discover a new, creative hobby. The perfect color palette, texture or “light bulb” moment make her giddy. Her DIY Embroidery kits can be found in independent shops throughout the Bay Area. 

Embroidery Workshop: $65
Wednesday September 18th: 7-9pm
gather - 421 40th St, Oakland (inside
Dandelion Post)

Register now - Hurry space is limited!

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Candle Making Workshop

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With another baby boy arriving any day now we are taking a few weeks off but wanted to let you know about our next workshop. This is one of our most popular classes and we are so excited to offer it in our new space in Oakland for the first time. Hurry and register though…it always sells out!

Join us Thursday August 15th, 2019 at 7pm for a special candle making workshop with Hyunny of Lighten Up Shoppe. Hyunny will demonstrate how to make your very own candles teaching you the process from beginning to end. You'll go home with at least two candles mixed with your very own scent combinations using a variety of essential oils, fragrance oils, and dried flowers.

Lighten Up Shoppe was founded by two sisters, Joy and Hyunny in sunny northern California. Lighten Up Shoppe was created out of Joy's love for candles and Hyunny's obsession with crafting. The warmth and glow of a candle can transform any room into a sanctuary.  After a long day, take a moment to breathe, light a candle, and lighten up!

As always, we'll provide some wine and beer and snacks to fuel your creativity. We'll even give you a special discount on purchases at Dandelion Post (where our studio is located) that night! Be sure to sign soon, spaces will fill up fast.

Candle Making Workshop: $48

Thursday August 15th, 2019 at 7pm

gather - 421 40th St, Oakland (inside Dandelion Post)

Register now - Hurry space is limited!

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40th Street Block Party

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Have you marked your calendar for the 40th Street Block Party this Saturday yet? Right outside our new studio enjoy live music, local vendors, and food trucks. Come inside to cool down and check out our studio as well as the 3rd Season Designs Pop Up happening at Dandelion Post. We loved selling 3rd Season at gather and can’t wait to check out their new collection! See you there!

40th Street Block Party

Sat, Jul 20, 2019 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

40th Street between Webster and Opal

Patio Party: Dandelion Post x gather 6.15.19

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We’ve officially arrived at our new permanent workshop home inside the lovely Dandelion Post! Join us on Saturday June 15th at 1pm as we celebrate our new space and Dandelion Post’s 4 year anniversary. Get a tour of our new studio, enjoy drinks and food on our cute patio, and partake in our free make and take bath salt soak station. Dandelion Post will also be offering 20% on everything in their shop!

Patio Party

Dandelion Post/ gather: 421 40th St, Oakland
Saturday, June 15th
1p-5p
(enter through our main entrance)

FREE

Natural Perfume Workshop at Dandelion Post

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Join gather on Sunday May 12th at 11a for our beginner natural perfume workshop with Jessica Hannah. For this class we are headed to Oakland to pop up at our favorite shop, Dandelion Post. You will learn about the history and art of natural perfumes while creating a formula with oils from around the world, including Italian bergamot, Haitian vetiver, Bulgarian rose, and more.

Beginner Natural Perfume Workshop Includes:

  • 15 natural essential oils and absolutes to sample

  • Your formula blended into a .25 oz spray-bottle

  • A Mini bag for your perfume

  • A take home guide

  • A lively and educational discussion about botanical essences, distillation, and history

  • A mixing session guided by a trained natural perfumer

  • Your formula saved for future refills

Teacher Jessica Hannah is an award winning natural perfumer, educator, curator and artist.  Jessica lives and works from her studio in San Francisco, CA. 

This two hour class includes mimosa and light brunch snacks. And our lovely host, Dandelion Post will give you a special discount on purchases while you’re there! Be sure to sign soon, spaces will fill up fast.

What: Natural Perfume Workshop - $95

When: Sunday May 12th at 11am

Where: Dandelion Post - 421 40th St, Oakland, CA

(note this workshop will not be held at gather in San Francisco)

Register now - Hurry space is limited!

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The Shops Sale - October 20th

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The Shops Sale is back! Join us at our new location, Anchor Public Taps in San Francisco as we pop up with a group of locally owned boutiques and designers for a super sales shopping experience. Each shop will be bringing a rack of past styles marked at a steep discount. Help us all make room for our new Fall merchandise in our shops and snag beautiful tops, dress, jackets and more for a steal. Men's and women's items will be marked 50-80% off! This bi-annual event is not to be missed.

RSVP and tell all your friends. What could be better than an afternoon of sales shopping and beer? 

Shops/designers participating:
gather

Neeko

Dandelion Post

Jenny Lemons

Seedstore

Covet

Field Day

Morningtide

Hygge Design

Taylor Stitch

Woll Jewelry

Culk

Nettle studios

Aegis Handcraft

Alamere Designs


And flowers and plants from Rust & Flourish

Check back for more additions!

The Shops Sale is Back!

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The Shops Sale is back! Join us Sunday March 11th from noon-4p at Temescal Brewing Company in Oakland as we pop up with a group of other locally owned shops for a super sales shopping experience. Each shop will be bringing a rack of past styles marked at a steep discount. Help us all make room for our new Spring merchandise in our shops and snag beautiful tops, dress, jackets and more for a steal. Men's and women's items will be marked 50-80% off! This bi-annual event is not to be missed!

RSVP in Facebook and tell all your friends. What could be better than an afternoon of sales shopping and beer? 

The Shops Sales
Sunday March 11th from noon- 4p
Temescal Brewing Company


Here are a list of shops participating. Check back for updates:

Covet - covetsf.com

Dandelion Post - dandelionpost.com

Field Day - fielddayandfriends.com

gather – gathersf.com

Hygge Design – hyggedesign.xyz

Lacson Ravello - lacsonravello.com

Lindsay Robinson - lindsayrobinsonstudio.com

Neeko - shopneeko.com

Nooworks – nooworks.com

Oak Common – oakcommon.com

Obey - obeyclothing.com

Resurrect - resurrectoakland.com

Seedstore - seedstoresf.com

Stance - stance.com

Tonlé - tonle.com

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