Swing by while you're out and about shopping with friends/family, OR get spiffed up on the early side and come say 'Hi' before the main event that night. The loft will be twinkling with Sarah’s latest artwork and fresh vintage finds. Plus, Sawmill’s favorite wine brand, Chasing Ether, the Bay Area’s new kid on the (vineyard) block, although Jon has been making some of Napa’s most delicious wines for decades, will be here pouring your new go-to wine. Come raise a glass and admire all the beauty, including this year’s handmade tree.

We can't wait to see you! With love and LOTS of tinsel, XO

In anticipation of the launch of Chef Seth Stowaway's sophomore restaurant, Chef Seth will be hosting an intimate preview dinner at Sawmill Studio. Limited to just ten people, the preview is designed for connection with Chef Seth and with fellow diners. The dinner features a unique menu, and explores the different inspirations and facets behind Chef Seth's cooking. It's a front-row glimpse into what may come when the new restaurant opens! tix:https://seth-stowaway.thethirdplace.is/

Join us for an exclusive holiday market that’s all about celebrating style, creativity, and community. Featuring local Bay Area makers, this market is more than just a place to shop—it’s a festive experience where every purchase supports small businesses. Discover a curated collection of home goods, jewelry, and gifts to share with your loved ones this season. Friday Night in partnership with Soho House (members get discounts), Saturday open to all!

Spring is in the air and we’re loving the extra hour of daylight, despite these being some of the darkest days imaginable. So, to bring some JOY, community, and excitement into our lives (and closets), Sawmill Studio is hosting another CLOTHES SWAP! Sunday 3/23, 11am-1pm. Swap 'til ya drop! 

Please go through your closet and collect:

-the things that you love, but no longer fit
-the things that you don't love, but someone else probably will
-the things you are tired of, but are in good shape and will be new and exciting to someone else
-the impulse buys you reconsidered but can't return, etc.   
Clothes, bags, shoes, swimwear, jewelry, and hats.

2 big rolling racks, tons of hangers, tables, and mirrors provided.
Fashionable friends are very much welcome!

Items that remain after the swap can be taken back by their owner or donated to a local organization for a second life with someone in need.

Please join us for an all-level figure drawing session. Life-long artists, curious beginners, and everyone in between are welcome. No instruction, no critique, no pressure! We will work from a professional nude model for 3 hrs starting with gestural sketches and then settling into 10+ minute poses. The beautiful warehouse loft setting is casual, inclusive, and friendly, a wonderful place to practice drawing and meet like-minded artists. The ticket price covers the model's fee. Basic materials are provided (newsprint and charcoal), but participants can also bring their own materials. Contributions of snacks and beverages to share are welcome. Free off-street parking. See you there!

EVENTBRITE TICKET LINK

Much like an exquisite corpse drawing where a final piece is collectively assembled, this workshop will be a collaboration between you, the participant, and artist Sarah Koik. Sarah will bring sculptural bisque salt spoons that you will use to explore glazing techniques. Then you will make your own raw clay salt bowl that Sarah will transport back to her studio in Los Angeles, where she will bisque and glaze the bowls. The finished pair, a salt bowl made by you and glazed by Sarah, and a salt spoon made by Sarah and glazed by you, will be mailed to each person-- a final piece made by us together.

Author Yoshiko Uchida spent most of 1952 in Kyoto with ceramicist Kanjiro Kawai. In one of their many conversations, he said to her, “We do not work alone. Man can make a bowl of clay. He can make it round and smooth, but until it is fired it cannot be used. Man can lay the fire and the light the flame... but still it is the fire itself that really completes the bowl... And that fire is something bigger and more wonderful than any man.” (expert from pamphlet “We Do Not Work Alone the thoughts of Kanjiro Kawai”)

No experience necessary. Space is limited. Reserve your spot HERE

Sawmill Studio invited artist Solange Roberdeau to come teach her modern gilding workshop. The day included a brief history and demonstration of several techniques including applying metallic leaf and oxidizing solutions to paper, fiber, wood, rocks and other materials the students brought to experiment with.

The Friendship Project

Hosted at Sawmill Studio by Printmaker Erin Fong and the Bright Side Collective, an East Bay women’s group that gathers to collaborate, create and celebrate community. Erin’s Friendship Project aims to examine the changing nature of how we communicate and cultivate lasting relationships in this digital age.

The result was an intimate and delicious 8 course dinner for 30 prepared by chef Preeti Mistry.

Wine by Sophie James and Scribe. Featured in Lonny magazine (photos: Nicole Lev for Lonny).

Altruism by Design, is the brain-child of Gretchen Jones, award winning fashion designer and noted speaker/writer sharing her visionary approach to mindful creative direction. Gretchen's focus is to help us activate and engage in our businesses, aligning our work with our values.

Sawmill Studio invited Gretchen to add Oakland to her 2018 tour for an intensive day-long workshop loaded with support, inspiration and intention. The day was structured in 3 parts, with lectures and breakout sessions (including coffee/tea, lunch and a post workshop glass of wine).

Sawmill Studio teamed up with friends Permanent Collection to produce a series of 3 distinct Pop Up shopping experiences in 2018. We invited a wonderful group of Bay Area designers, artists, producers and collectors to join us in the studio for 3 separate day-long events in February, March and May.

Some of the brands and artisans who joined us: Owl Cave Books, Erica Tanov, Coyuchi, David Wilson, Leaves and Flowers Tea, Eothen Floral, Marigold sweets, Lisa Says Gah, Yolanda Porrata, Metier Jewelry, Sarah Kersten Studio, Atelier Dion Ceramics and Lotfi Bags.

Stace Fulwiler returns to Sawmill Studio to teach a handmade sandal workshop. 

Experiential Dining Series #2 featuring a multi course meal prepared by ABV's head chef Colin Hilton, paired with Thomas Fogerty Wines and spirits by Workhorse Rye.