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My one-year lease on the Studio + TinyShop in Downtown Issaquah will be up at the end of January. It has been SO FUN to be in the space, but it’s time for me and the big ol’ press to move on. There’s still time to visit!

Chchchanges…

In January, I’ll be moving things into storage and my home studio. Most of my items will not be reprinted as they are, and I’ve got limited stock of most things, so if you have favorites make sure to stop in and grab them in the next month or so. I plan to continue to run the Historic Shell Holiday Shop each year (and might invent some other pop-ups), and of course I will make new things, but in general I’ll be moving a smaller, quieter artistic process the rest of the year.

THE TIMELINE
January 3-18 Closing down the shop! I’ll have some remaining stock on clearance, and might be selling some furniture and fixtures. Open Thurs-Saturday 12-5 at 161 Front Street.

What the future holds…

So many things! I am looking forward to slowing down a little, and spending more time and thought on my pieces. I am excited to have a little more time to respond to material and process, and be more thoughtful about WHAT I’m making. The world is a weird place for a working artist– you’ve got social media fads, rising rents, material shortages, AI ripoffs, and a million businesses ready to make money off your hard work… I’m ready to embrace the positive parts of making, and to continue to make my own way in the world.

I expect to make more special, limited-run items, do more custom work and collaborations, and will focus production around pop-up events. I’ll have much less space for stock, so things will be even more special. You’ll still be able to shop online at so-there-store.square.site– though it will be closed a for a bit while I transition.

What I’ll miss most…

Being more visible on Front Street has made is even more obvious how much I appreciate y’all. Friendly faces that have supported me (and my artists) through purchases, laughter, and kind words. Community leaders and businesses who are excited about artist businesses and continuing to fight to make Issaquah a creative, special place.
I also regret there will be one fewer creative/retail space in Historic Downtown. I have hopes that the hard work of the local organizations will rejuvenate the area. If you’re invested in keeping things special, please make sure to visit local businesses, and if you have time, get involved in the neighborhood organizations that support them.

Keep in touch…

There are still a few days to visit the TinyShop. I’m still here, and I’ll still be making things. If you have questions, thoughts, or are looking for something special reach out to me at [email protected] or @andsothere.