The shop will be open Thurs-Sat 12-5PM until Nov. 22. The Historic Shell Holiday Shop will open November 29 at 232 Front Street with even more goodies.
Come visit us at 161 Front Street North, just 3 doors south from Experience Tea and Art by Fire. Watch me drawing, printing, trimming, and binding, and find a neat little selection of gifts from other local artists as well. Follow @andsothere for pretty pictures and updates!
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! I’ll continue to bring in very cool things from local artists, and you’ll have even more options when I open this year’s Historic Shell Holiday Shop.
Here’s a quick look at what’s in store today to whet your whistle (10.12.24).
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At the end of 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
Oct-November 22 Business as usual! I’ll be at the shop Thursday-Saturday 12-5PM with new gifty stuff from me, and great things from other local artists.
November 23-28 Closed to set-up the 10th annual Historic Shell Holiday Shop at 232 Front Street.
November 29-December 29 We will reopen at the Holiday Shop ( Historic Shell Station – 232 Front Street N) which will be open Friday-Sunday 12-6.
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 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 year-round at so-there-store.square.site.
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’s plenty of time left to stop by the shop, and then there’s the Holiday Shop which will happen every year as long as they let me! 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.
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