SELF CARE SUNDAY: COLLAGE OPEN STUDIO
Jan
26

SELF CARE SUNDAY: COLLAGE OPEN STUDIO

Join Sarah at the makerspace for a drop-in style open studio for all things collage. Create vision boards, start an art journal, or begin the year with a creative practice to make room for intention, joy, and community building. 

Collage art materials and supplies provided with guidance and prompts provided by Sarah Lovett, LCAT, ATR-BC, LPC a licensed art therapist also known as Palette + Stone.

✨No art experience needed, all are welcome. 

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Sarah Lovett is a licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LPC, and owner of the creative wellness service
Palette + Stone..

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OPEN STUDIO : LASER CUTTING
Feb
3

OPEN STUDIO : LASER CUTTING

Drop in with Hoity Toity Goods with current or aspiring Glowforge projects.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Emilie Tucker, owner of
Hoity Toity Goods, specializes in making laser-cut acrylic earrings, keychains, and other creative objects. Working out of her home in Denver, CO, she aims to bring artistic goodies into the world that spark joy and nostalgia. She is passionate about making art accessible to all and using art-making as a tool to build community.

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CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING
Feb
6

CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING

Come hang with Empath Art at Club Print, a monthly screen printing meetup every first Thursday of the month! Bring a 100% cotton item you would like to print or shop our Blanks Bar. Choose from up to 4 different premade screen designs and wallah, you’re printing (with the help and guidance of your enthusiastic host, Issy aka Empath Art)!

✨This is a drop in style meetup, come any time between 4pm and 7pm
✨Designs rotate every month! We will post options on IG.
✨This event series is sponsored by
The RiNo Art District

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

MEET YOUR HOST : EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

ABOUT RiNO ART DISTRICT:
RiNo Art District is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming, creative community where a diversity of artists, residents, and businesses thrive. The district tis inclusive of five historical neighborhoods: Globeville-Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, and Cole. Over the last decade, RiNo Art District has helped form both a Business Improvement District (BID) and General Improvement District (GID) and a community arts educational nonprofit (Keep RiNo Wild) to support the local community. Together, the RiNo Art District family of organizations funds and supports the Denver community through advocacy, infrastructure improvements, artist support, community programming, business support, and events. To learn more, please visit www.rinoartdistrict.org and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads at @rinoartdistrict, on TikTok at @officialrinoartdistrict, or on X at @rinoart.

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FUNDAMENTALS : LASER CUTTING 101
Feb
9

FUNDAMENTALS : LASER CUTTING 101

Emilie Tucker will guide participants through the creation of two custom keychains while learning the basics of a Glowforge Laser Cutter and Etcher. Emilie will have four eclectic shape options and three etched phrase options so participants can create their own keychain combinations. The lesson will include learning how the Glowforge works,going over important safety notes, how to use the design program, and finally, how to cut and etch materials with the Glowforge.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Emilie Tucker, owner of
Hoity Toity Goods, specializes in making laser-cut acrylic earrings, keychains, and other creative objects. Working out of her home in Denver, CO, she aims to bring artistic goodies into the world that spark joy and nostalgia. She is passionate about making art accessible to all and using art-making as a tool to build community.

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OPEN STUDIO : SCREEN PRINTING
Feb
10

OPEN STUDIO : SCREEN PRINTING

Drop in with @EmpathArt with current or aspiring screen printing projects. It is recommended that you take the Screen Printing Fundamentals course before coming to Open Studio, if you do not have a lot of prior experience.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR :
EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

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CRAFTY HOUR : CHARMING BEAD BAR [WAITLIST OPEN]
Feb
21

CRAFTY HOUR : CHARMING BEAD BAR [WAITLIST OPEN]

JOIN US FOR AN EXTRA SPECIAL CRAFTY HOUR HOSTED BY FRUITS OF OUR LABOR AND NICOLETA DUMVILLE!

Our extravagant bead bar will be set up with all the colorful and unique beads for you to make necklaces, bracelets, Croc charms, phone charms, and key chains (maybe add to your lip gloss!). 🥁🥁🥁 And the best part is that your ticket includes TWO of Nicoleta’s handmade quirky clay charms. Nicoleta will also be set up with a ever-changing charm bar for you to choose from if you wish to purchase and make a full custom charm necklace. This workshop offers a perfect blend of creativity, relaxation, and personal expression. We can’t wait to see what you create!

🎟️ Ticket price includes all supplies and materials to create at our bead bar for the two-hour Crafty Hour time frame, two handmade and unique @NICOLETAPAINTS charms.

Additional charms for purchase onsite.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!

🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING

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OPEN STUDIO : LASER CUTTING
Mar
3

OPEN STUDIO : LASER CUTTING

Drop in with Hoity Toity Goods with current or aspiring Glowforge projects.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Emilie Tucker, owner of
Hoity Toity Goods, specializes in making laser-cut acrylic earrings, keychains, and other creative objects. Working out of her home in Denver, CO, she aims to bring artistic goodies into the world that spark joy and nostalgia. She is passionate about making art accessible to all and using art-making as a tool to build community.

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CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING
Mar
6

CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING

Come hang with Empath Art at Club Print, a monthly screen printing meetup every first Thursday of the month! Bring a 100% cotton item you would like to print or shop our Blanks Bar. Choose from up to 4 different premade screen designs and wallah, you’re printing (with the help and guidance of your enthusiastic host, Issy aka Empath Art)!

✨This is a drop in style meetup, come any time between 4pm and 7pm
✨Designs rotate every month! We will post options on IG.
✨This event series is sponsored by
The RiNo Art District

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

MEET YOUR HOST : EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

ABOUT RiNO ART DISTRICT:
RiNo Art District is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming, creative community where a diversity of artists, residents, and businesses thrive. The district tis inclusive of five historical neighborhoods: Globeville-Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, and Cole. Over the last decade, RiNo Art District has helped form both a Business Improvement District (BID) and General Improvement District (GID) and a community arts educational nonprofit (Keep RiNo Wild) to support the local community. Together, the RiNo Art District family of organizations funds and supports the Denver community through advocacy, infrastructure improvements, artist support, community programming, business support, and events. To learn more, please visit www.rinoartdistrict.org and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads at @rinoartdistrict, on TikTok at @officialrinoartdistrict, or on X at @rinoart.

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FUNDAMENTALS : SCREEN PRINTING 101
Mar
9

FUNDAMENTALS : SCREEN PRINTING 101

In this workshop, we will learn about the process of screen printing and the basics of screen printing on fabric using water-based ink! Attendees will take home their own screen printed shirt! Blank tees will be available to print on but attendees are welcome to bring their own - just make sure it doesn’t have any texture!

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR :
EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

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OPEN STUDIO : SCREEN PRINTING
Mar
10

OPEN STUDIO : SCREEN PRINTING

Drop in with @EmpathArt with current or aspiring screen printing projects. It is recommended that you take the Screen Printing Fundamentals course before coming to Open Studio, if you do not have a lot of prior experience.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR :
EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

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OPEN STUDIO : SCREEN PRINTING
Jan
13

OPEN STUDIO : SCREEN PRINTING

Drop in with @EmpathArt with current or aspiring screen printing projects. It is recommended that you take the Screen Printing Fundamentals course before coming to Open Studio, if you do not have a lot of prior experience.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR :
EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

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FUNDAMENTALS : SEWING 101
Jan
12

FUNDAMENTALS : SEWING 101

Beginner Sewing Class: Create Your Own Tote Bag or Throw Pillow

Dive into the world of sewing with our beginner-friendly class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sewing while crafting a practical and stylish tote bag or a cozy throw pillow. Learn on our Kingsmax machines or BYO-Machine. If you have a sewing machine in your closet that you have been waiting to get to know better, now is the time!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

🧵Sewing Machine Basics: Familiarize yourself with the essential features and functions of a sewing machine.

🧵Fabric Selection: Choose the perfect fabric for your project and learn how to cut and prepare it for sewing.

🧵Basic Stitches and Techniques : Master fundamental stitches and techniques to give your project a polished finish.

🧵Project-Specific Skills: Depending on your choice, you’ll either create a versatile tote bag, perfect for carrying groceries or books, or a charming throw pillow that adds a personal touch to any room. No prior sewing experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and have fun. By the end of the class, you'll leave with a beautiful, handmade item and the confidence to tackle future sewing projects. Join us and start your sewing journey today!

🧵BYOM :Attendees are welcome to bring their own personal machines. Learning on the machine you’ll use at home is a great way to troubleshoot with Steffie’s guidance and expertise.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Steffie Notion is a textile artist based in Longmont, CO with over 30 years of experience specializing in practical alterations and mending. Her work emphasizes sustainability, focusing on the importance of repurposing and repairing clothing to reduce waste. She actively shares her expertise through workshops, encouraging others to embrace creativity and resourcefulness in their own sewing journeys.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

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CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING
Jan
9

CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING

*DATE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEW YEARS HOLIDAY*

Come hang with Empath Art at Club Print, a monthly screen printing meetup every first Thursday of the month! Bring a 100% cotton item you would like to print or shop our Blanks Bar. Choose from up to 4 different premade screen designs and wallah, you’re printing (with the help and guidance of your enthusiastic host, Issy aka Empath Art)!

✨This is a drop in style meetup, come any time between 4pm and 7pm
✨Designs rotate every month! We will post options on IG.
✨This event series is sponsored by
The RiNo Art District

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

MEET YOUR HOST : EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

ABOUT RiNO ART DISTRICT:
RiNo Art District is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming, creative community where a diversity of artists, residents, and businesses thrive. The district tis inclusive of five historical neighborhoods: Globeville-Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, and Cole. Over the last decade, RiNo Art District has helped form both a Business Improvement District (BID) and General Improvement District (GID) and a community arts educational nonprofit (Keep RiNo Wild) to support the local community. Together, the RiNo Art District family of organizations funds and supports the Denver community through advocacy, infrastructure improvements, artist support, community programming, business support, and events. To learn more, please visit www.rinoartdistrict.org and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads at @rinoartdistrict, on TikTok at @officialrinoartdistrict, or on X at @rinoart.

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OPEN STUDIO : LASER CUTTING
Jan
6

OPEN STUDIO : LASER CUTTING

Drop in with Hoity Toity Goods with current or aspiring Glowforge projects.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Emilie Tucker, owner of
Hoity Toity Goods, specializes in making laser-cut acrylic earrings, keychains, and other creative objects. Working out of her home in Denver, CO, she aims to bring artistic goodies into the world that spark joy and nostalgia. She is passionate about making art accessible to all and using art-making as a tool to build community.

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SELF CARE SUNDAY: COLLAGE OPEN STUDIO
Jan
5

SELF CARE SUNDAY: COLLAGE OPEN STUDIO

Join Sarah at the makerspace for a drop-in style open studio for all things collage. Create vision boards, start an art journal, or begin the year with a creative practice to make room for intention, joy, and community building. 

Collage art materials and supplies provided with guidance and prompts provided by Sarah Lovett, LCAT, ATR-BC, LPC a licensed art therapist also known as Palette + Stone.

✨No art experience needed, all are welcome. 

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Sarah Lovett is a licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LPC, and owner of the creative wellness service
Palette + Stone..

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OPEN STUDIO : SEWING
Dec
16

OPEN STUDIO : SEWING

Drop in with Steffie Notion with current or aspiring sewing projects. Bring your own machine or use one of the Kingsmax stations in the makerspace.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Steffie Notion is a textile artist based in Longmont, CO with over 30 years of experience specializing in practical alterations and mending. Her work emphasizes sustainability, focusing on the importance of repurposing and repairing clothing to reduce waste. She actively shares her expertise through workshops, encouraging others to embrace creativity and resourcefulness in their own sewing journeys.

🧵BYOM :Attendees are welcome to bring their own personal machines. Learning on the machine you’ll use at home is a great way to troubleshoot with Steffie’s guidance and expertise.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

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RUG TUFTING WORKSHOP WITH MAGIC CARPETS
Dec
15

RUG TUFTING WORKSHOP WITH MAGIC CARPETS

In this beginner-friendly class, participants will discover the incredibly satisfying craft of rug tufting! Students will learn how to create a hand-tufted piece from start to finish. After learning how to use a tufting machine, students will spend their time tufting a small rug (22” x 22”) in a design of their choosing. Most students will also have time to glue and finish their piece. Students should choose designs that are fairly simple in order to insure they can leave with a finished product in hand. Feel free to come to the workshop with a couple ideas in mind. High quality rug wool in a range of fun colors will be provided.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
AJ is the artist and educator behind
Magic Carpets. She has spent the last four years devoted to the craft of creating hand-tufted and sculpted rugs while sharing that craft with others, both online and in person. Over the last three years, AJ taught over 700 students how to tuft for the first time, enabling them to leave workshops with their own magical tufted creations.

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RUG TUFTING WORKSHOP WITH MAGIC CARPETS
Dec
14

RUG TUFTING WORKSHOP WITH MAGIC CARPETS

In this beginner-friendly class, participants will discover the incredibly satisfying craft of rug tufting! Students will learn how to create a hand-tufted piece from start to finish. After learning how to use a tufting machine, students will spend their time tufting a small rug (22” x 22”) in a design of their choosing. Most students will also have time to glue and finish their piece. Students should choose designs that are fairly simple in order to insure they can leave with a finished product in hand. Feel free to come to the workshop with a couple ideas in mind. High quality rug wool in a range of fun colors will be provided.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
AJ is the artist and educator behind
Magic Carpets. She has spent the last four years devoted to the craft of creating hand-tufted and sculpted rugs while sharing that craft with others, both online and in person. Over the last three years, AJ taught over 700 students how to tuft for the first time, enabling them to leave workshops with their own magical tufted creations.

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OPEN STUDIO : SCREEN PRINTING
Dec
9

OPEN STUDIO : SCREEN PRINTING

Drop in with @EmpathArt with current or aspiring screen printing projects. It is recommended that you take the Screen Printing Fundamentals course before coming to Open Studio, if you do not have a lot of prior experience.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR :
EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

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FUNDAMENTALS : SCREEN PRINTING 101
Dec
8

FUNDAMENTALS : SCREEN PRINTING 101

In this workshop, we will learn about the process of screen printing and the basics of screen printing on fabric using water-based ink! Attendees will take home their own screen printed shirt! Blank tees will be available to print on but attendees are welcome to bring their own - just make sure it doesn’t have any texture!

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR :
EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

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CRAFTY HOUR : MAKE A MUG RUG
Dec
6

CRAFTY HOUR : MAKE A MUG RUG

Dabble in the slow and satisfying art of punch needling and rug hooking to make your own mini-rug! Participants will learn the basics of the craft to create a “mug rug”, mini table rug, or holiday ornament. A wide variety of second-hand yarn, ribbon, and lace will be available for you to play with. This craft is perfect for handmade holiday gifts! All tools are provided for use during class, and punch needle kits will be available for purchase if you want to continue the craft at home.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
AJ is the artist and educator behind
Magic Carpets. She has spent the last four years devoted to the craft of creating hand-tufted and sculpted rugs while sharing that craft with others, both online and in person. Over the last three years, AJ taught over 700 students how to tuft for the first time, enabling them to leave workshops with their own magical tufted creations.

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CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING
Dec
5

CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING

Come hang with Empath Art at Club Print, a monthly screen printing meetup every first Thursday of the month! Bring a 100% cotton item you would like to print or shop our Blanks Bar. Choose from up to 4 different premade screen designs and wallah, you’re printing (with the help and guidance of your enthusiastic host, Issy aka Empath Art)!

✨This is a drop in style meetup, come any time between 4pm and 7pm
✨Designs rotate every month! We will post options on IG.
✨This event series is sponsored by
The RiNo Art District

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

MEET YOUR HOST : EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

ABOUT RiNO ART DISTRICT:
RiNo Art District is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming, creative community where a diversity of artists, residents, and businesses thrive. The district tis inclusive of five historical neighborhoods: Globeville-Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, and Cole. Over the last decade, RiNo Art District has helped form both a Business Improvement District (BID) and General Improvement District (GID) and a community arts educational nonprofit (Keep RiNo Wild) to support the local community. Together, the RiNo Art District family of organizations funds and supports the Denver community through advocacy, infrastructure improvements, artist support, community programming, business support, and events. To learn more, please visit www.rinoartdistrict.org and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads at @rinoartdistrict, on TikTok at @officialrinoartdistrict, or on X at @rinoart.

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OPEN STUDIO : LASER CUTTING
Dec
2

OPEN STUDIO : LASER CUTTING

Drop in with Hoity Toity Goods with current or aspiring Glowforge projects.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Emilie Tucker, owner of
Hoity Toity Goods, specializes in making laser-cut acrylic earrings, keychains, and other creative objects. Working out of her home in Denver, CO, she aims to bring artistic goodies into the world that spark joy and nostalgia. She is passionate about making art accessible to all and using art-making as a tool to build community.

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CRAFTY HOUR : HOLIDAY BLOCK PRINTING
Nov
22

CRAFTY HOUR : HOLIDAY BLOCK PRINTING

Customize your own holidazzled block print piece for gifting, decor, or wrapping (furoshiki style). Workshop includes two hours of instruction on not only how to create their own custom stamp, but size and pattern advice from interior designer turned artist Becky Pollard of seven|sixteen. Attendees select and create their own stamp and print on item or items of their choice. Each attendee goes home with 2 greeting cards and their choice of tea towel, pillow, or 4 cloth napkins. Plus, the block stamp they created and the information to keep on “having fun and making stuff”

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Denver-based artist
Becky Pollard is a multidisciplinary maker and stylist. Her work imbues her flawless style, keen eye for detail and penchant for bold accessories. Through mixed mediums, Becky is not afraid to experiment and develop pieces that are as unique as her clients. 

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OPEN STUDIO : SEWING
Nov
18

OPEN STUDIO : SEWING

Drop in with Steffie Notion with current or aspiring sewing projects. Bring your own machine or use one of the Kingsmax stations in the makerspace.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Steffie Notion is a textile artist based in Longmont, CO with over 30 years of experience specializing in practical alterations and mending. Her work emphasizes sustainability, focusing on the importance of repurposing and repairing clothing to reduce waste. She actively shares her expertise through workshops, encouraging others to embrace creativity and resourcefulness in their own sewing journeys.

🧵BYOM :Attendees are welcome to bring their own personal machines. Learning on the machine you’ll use at home is a great way to troubleshoot with Steffie’s guidance and expertise.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

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CRAFTY HOUR : WIRED SCULPTING
Nov
15

CRAFTY HOUR : WIRED SCULPTING

Attendees are invited to find beauty in the world around them by taking Polaroids of whatever they find inspiring. (themselves/plants/other art etc.) Guests will then sketch the outline of the object/image from the photo, sculpt it, and glue the sculpture onto a miniature canvas, painted whichever color they choose. The finished product will be the sculpture/ polaroid pair. A piece of art inspired by their environment and their vision of beauty.

All materials and instruction provided for the class. Confidence not mandatory, but likely an end result.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Natalie Espino is a self taught mixed media artist with a specialty and focus on wire sculpture. She works under the moniker
Alma de Arte (Soul of Art) where she reimagines how a two-dimensional image can evolve in depth as it becomes a three-dimensional sculpture. Each piece is intended for the viewer to feel that their soul is being represented through art. She hopes they find something beautiful and familiar.

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FUNDAMENTALS : LASER CUTTING 101
Nov
10

FUNDAMENTALS : LASER CUTTING 101

Emilie Tucker will guide participants through the creation of two custom keychains while learning the basics of a Glowforge Laser Cutter and Etcher. Emilie will have four eclectic shape options and three etched phrase options so participants can create their own keychain combinations. The lesson will include learning how the Glowforge works,going over important safety notes, how to use the design program, and finally, how to cut and etch materials with the Glowforge.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Emilie Tucker, owner of
Hoity Toity Goods, specializes in making laser-cut acrylic earrings, keychains, and other creative objects. Working out of her home in Denver, CO, she aims to bring artistic goodies into the world that spark joy and nostalgia. She is passionate about making art accessible to all and using art-making as a tool to build community.

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CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING
Nov
7

CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING

Come hang with Empath Art at Club Print, a monthly screen printing meetup every first Thursday of the month! Bring a 100% cotton item you would like to print or shop our Blanks Bar. Choose from up to 4 different premade screen designs and wallah, you’re printing (with the help and guidance of your enthusiastic host, Issy aka Empath Art)!

✨This is a drop in style meetup, come any time between 4pm and 7pm
✨Designs rotate every month! We will post options on IG.
✨This event series is sponsored by
The RiNo Art District

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

MEET YOUR HOST : EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

ABOUT RiNO ART DISTRICT:
RiNo Art District is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming, creative community where a diversity of artists, residents, and businesses thrive. The district tis inclusive of five historical neighborhoods: Globeville-Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, and Cole. Over the last decade, RiNo Art District has helped form both a Business Improvement District (BID) and General Improvement District (GID) and a community arts educational nonprofit (Keep RiNo Wild) to support the local community. Together, the RiNo Art District family of organizations funds and supports the Denver community through advocacy, infrastructure improvements, artist support, community programming, business support, and events. To learn more, please visit www.rinoartdistrict.org and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads at @rinoartdistrict, on TikTok at @officialrinoartdistrict, or on X at @rinoart.

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OPEN STUDIO : LASER CUTTING
Nov
4

OPEN STUDIO : LASER CUTTING

Drop in with Hoity Toity Goods with current or aspiring Glowforge projects.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Emilie Tucker, owner of
Hoity Toity Goods, specializes in making laser-cut acrylic earrings, keychains, and other creative objects. Working out of her home in Denver, CO, she aims to bring artistic goodies into the world that spark joy and nostalgia. She is passionate about making art accessible to all and using art-making as a tool to build community.

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FOOL’S FUN-AVERSARY PARTAY!
Nov
1

FOOL’S FUN-AVERSARY PARTAY!

Come celebrate with the Fruits of Our Labor co-founders on November’s First Friday.

Cheers to us “having fun and making stuff” at the TAXI MakerSpace for TWO YEARS and to us FoOLing around together for TWO DECADES! For 20 years we’ve been a duo who instigates fun and creativity. If there’s a theme party or event that calls for a costume or inspires a DIY element, we are there! We’ve been cultivating an amazing community of creative folx in Denver and we’d love to celebrate with them.

What’s a party without 🫧BUBBLES?!?!🫧

Join us at the MakerSpace from 6-8 on 11/1 where we’ll have limited edition FoOL branded hats and koozies for you to purchase for 🫧BUBBLE TIE DYING! 🫧

🥂Champagne for toasting
🍻Beers for those koozies
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🫧 ALL BEER, CHAMPAGNE + TIE DYE ARE DONATION BASED AND FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.

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OPEN STUDIO : SEWING
Oct
21

OPEN STUDIO : SEWING

Drop in with Steffie Notion with current or aspiring sewing projects. Bring your own machine or use one of the Kingsmax stations in the makerspace.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Steffie Notion is a textile artist based in Longmont, CO with over 30 years of experience specializing in practical alterations and mending. Her work emphasizes sustainability, focusing on the importance of repurposing and repairing clothing to reduce waste. She actively shares her expertise through workshops, encouraging others to embrace creativity and resourcefulness in their own sewing journeys.

🧵BYOM :Attendees are welcome to bring their own personal machines. Learning on the machine you’ll use at home is a great way to troubleshoot with Steffie’s guidance and expertise.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

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CRAFTY HOUR : AHHHCRYLIC EARRINGS AND KEYCHAINS
Oct
18

CRAFTY HOUR : AHHHCRYLIC EARRINGS AND KEYCHAINS

Get ready for a ghastly good time creating mix n’ match acrylic earrings or keychains with Hoity Toity goods. Pick from ghosts, skulls, bats, and a fun arrangement of miscellaneous charms for this perfectly on theme fall crafty hour.

🎃 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!

🦇
INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
👻 WALK INS WELCOME IF TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Emilie Tucker, owner of
Hoity Toity Goods, specializes in making laser-cut acrylic earrings, keychains, and other creative objects. Working out of her home in Denver, CO, she aims to bring artistic goodies into the world that spark joy and nostalgia. She is passionate about making art accessible to all and using art-making as a tool to build community.

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FUNDAMENTALS : SEWING 101
Oct
13

FUNDAMENTALS : SEWING 101

Beginner Sewing Class: Create Your Own Tote Bag or Throw Pillow

Dive into the world of sewing with our beginner-friendly class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sewing while crafting a practical and stylish tote bag or a cozy throw pillow. Learn on our Kingsmax machines or BYO-Machine. If you have a sewing machine in your closet that you have been waiting to get to know better, now is the time!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

🧵Sewing Machine Basics: Familiarize yourself with the essential features and functions of a sewing machine.

🧵Fabric Selection: Choose the perfect fabric for your project and learn how to cut and prepare it for sewing.

🧵Basic Stitches and Techniques : Master fundamental stitches and techniques to give your project a polished finish.

🧵Project-Specific Skills: Depending on your choice, you’ll either create a versatile tote bag, perfect for carrying groceries or books, or a charming throw pillow that adds a personal touch to any room. No prior sewing experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and have fun. By the end of the class, you'll leave with a beautiful, handmade item and the confidence to tackle future sewing projects. Join us and start your sewing journey today!

🧵BYOM :Attendees are welcome to bring their own personal machines. Learning on the machine you’ll use at home is a great way to troubleshoot with Steffie’s guidance and expertise.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Steffie Notion is a textile artist based in Longmont, CO with over 30 years of experience specializing in practical alterations and mending. Her work emphasizes sustainability, focusing on the importance of repurposing and repairing clothing to reduce waste. She actively shares her expertise through workshops, encouraging others to embrace creativity and resourcefulness in their own sewing journeys.

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

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Denver Walls Closing Party :Hydro Dipping
Oct
5

Denver Walls Closing Party :Hydro Dipping

We’re stoked to be part of the Denver Walls Closing Party on Saturday, October 5th, from 12 to 5:30 p.m.! The market will be held at RiNo ArtPark, 1900 35th St, Denver, CO 80216.

⚡️We will be hydrodipping Fruits branded hats, koozies and any compatible BYO items you bring!

⚡️Hats and koozies are all first come first serve!

⚡️This is a free activity, but we will be accepting donations, high fives and compliments.

⚡️BYO items include but are not limited to Crocs, AirPod cases, water bottles etc. Basically any item that can withstand being submerged in water. Materials can be metal, plastic, wood, glass, ceramic and various other materials.

⚡️If you have some spray paint laying around and you don’t know what to do with it, we’ll take it! DM us to arrange a pick up or drop off 😁😁

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CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING
Oct
3

CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING

Come hang with Empath Art at Club Print, a monthly screen printing meetup every first Thursday of the month! Bring a 100% cotton item you would like to print or shop our Blanks Bar. Choose from up to 4 different premade screen designs and wallah, you’re printing (with the help and guidance of your enthusiastic host, Issy aka Empath Art)!

✨This is a drop in style meetup, come any time between 4pm and 7pm
✨Designs rotate every month! We will post options on IG.
✨This event series is sponsored by
The RiNo Art District

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

MEET YOUR HOST : EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

ABOUT RiNO ART DISTRICT:
RiNo Art District is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming, creative community where a diversity of artists, residents, and businesses thrive. The district tis inclusive of five historical neighborhoods: Globeville-Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, and Cole. Over the last decade, RiNo Art District has helped form both a Business Improvement District (BID) and General Improvement District (GID) and a community arts educational nonprofit (Keep RiNo Wild) to support the local community. Together, the RiNo Art District family of organizations funds and supports the Denver community through advocacy, infrastructure improvements, artist support, community programming, business support, and events. To learn more, please visit www.rinoartdistrict.org and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads at @rinoartdistrict, on TikTok at @officialrinoartdistrict, or on X at @rinoart.

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CRAFTY HOUR : CHARMING BEAD BAR [JOIN WAITLIST]
Sep
27

CRAFTY HOUR : CHARMING BEAD BAR [JOIN WAITLIST]

JOIN US FOR AN EXTRA SPECIAL CRAFTY HOUR HOSTED BY FRUITS OF OUR LABOR AND NICOLETA DUMVILLE!

Our extravagant bead bar will be set up with all the colorful and unique beads for you to make necklaces, bracelets, Croc charms, phone charms, and key chains (maybe add to your lip gloss!). 🥁🥁🥁 And the most fun part is that your ticket includes TWO of Nicoleta’s handmade and expertly crafted quirky clay charms. Nicoleta will also be set up with a whole charm bar to choose from if you wish to purchase more to really express yourself and make a full custom charm necklace. This workshop offers a perfect blend of creativity, relaxation, and personal expression. We can’t wait to see what you create!

🎟️ Ticket price includes all supplies and materials to create at our bead bar for the two-hour Crafty Hour time frame AND two handmade and unique @NICOLETAPAINTS charms. *lipgloss not included. Additional charms for purchase onsite. 

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!

🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD OUT, BUT YOU CAN JOIN THE WAITLIST TO BE NOTIFIED OF TICKETS THAT BECOME AVAILABLE AND THE NEXT CHARMING BEAD BAR EVENT.

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CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING
Sep
5

CLUB PRINT : DROP IN SCREEN PRINTING

Come hang with Empath Art at Club Print, a monthly screen printing meetup every first Thursday of the month! Bring a 100% cotton item you would like to print or shop our Blanks Bar. Choose from up to 4 different premade screen designs and wallah, you’re printing (with the help and guidance of your enthusiastic host, Issy aka Empath Art)!

✨This is a drop in style meetup, come any time between 4pm and 7pm
✨This event series is sponsored by
The RiNo Art District

🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED

MEET YOUR HOST : EMPATH ART
Throughout my life, I have been accused of being too sensitive and too emotional. I've been told “let's talk about something more positive” or had someone change the subject when I bring up a social justice issue. However, to me ignoring these issues, repressing my feelings, or telling others their feelings are not valid is not an option. I want people to understand that emotions are not a weakness and how easy it can be to take direct action in our communities.

ABOUT RiNO ART DISTRICT:
RiNo Art District is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming, creative community where a diversity of artists, residents, and businesses thrive. The district tis inclusive of five historical neighborhoods: Globeville-Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, and Cole. Over the last decade, RiNo Art District has helped form both a Business Improvement District (BID) and General Improvement District (GID) and a community arts educational nonprofit (Keep RiNo Wild) to support the local community. Together, the RiNo Art District family of organizations funds and supports the Denver community through advocacy, infrastructure improvements, artist support, community programming, business support, and events. To learn more, please visit www.rinoartdistrict.org and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads at @rinoartdistrict, on TikTok at @officialrinoartdistrict, or on X at @rinoart.

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Crafternoon : 🦋 Entomology Terrariums
Aug
31

Crafternoon : 🦋 Entomology Terrariums

Join us for an opportunity to make your own butterfly terrarium with local artist Moriah (MJ/Mo)! In this workshop  You'll have two size options to choose from including a small or medium sized terrarium cloche and 2 pre-spread butterflies/moths to choose from (based on your terrarium size), along with various, naturally dried flowers/mosses to make it your own. 

All skill levels welcome!

There will be an curated selection of crystals or naturally found animal bone for purchase to make your own mini-world complete!   


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS :

Mo/MJ/Moriah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by day, wanna be forest ranger on the weekends and an artist at night. Originally from Tennessee, she grew up running around in the Appalachian mountains exploring the natural world, encountering many different animal friends and quickly learning to respect the world around her. She loves being able to bring a little bit of the outdoors inside with her through found objects, stones, bones and other sustainable items found on hikes. Moriah is a self-taught entomologist who started in community college and hopes to share the experience with others wherever her adventures take her.


🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 INFO ON GETTING HERE AND PARKING
🗓️ WALK INS WELCOME IF TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

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Crafty Hour : 🦋 Entomology Terrariums
Aug
30

Crafty Hour : 🦋 Entomology Terrariums

Join us for an opportunity to make your own butterfly terrarium with local artist Moriah (MJ/Mo)! In this workshop  You'll have two size options to choose from including a small or medium sized terrarium cloche and 2 pre-spread butterflies/moths to choose from (based on your terrarium size), along with various, naturally dried flowers/mosses to make it your own. 

All skill levels welcome!

There will be an curated selection of crystals or naturally found animal bone for purchase to make your own mini-world complete!  


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS :

Mo/MJ/Moriah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by day, wanna be forest ranger on the weekends and an artist at night. Originally from Tennessee, she grew up running around in the Appalachian mountains exploring the natural world, encountering many different animal friends and quickly learning to respect the world around her. She loves being able to bring a little bit of the outdoors inside with her through found objects, stones, bones and other sustainable items found on hikes. Moriah is a self-taught entomologist who started in community college and hopes to share the experience with others wherever her adventures take her.


🥨 Snacks and beverages available for purchase, but you can always BYOB!
🚗 Info on getting here + parking

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