Come Find Your Creative Eye

art & COSTUME Studio in Oakland

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drawing

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costume embellishment

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dye

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painting ✴︎ drawing ✴︎ costume embellishment ✴︎ dye ✴︎ crafts ✴︎

Learn hands-on techniques from an art teacher and costume expert with 20+ years of experience on Broadway, in television, film, and fashion.

No experience required.

Studio 26 is a place to experiment, try something new and find a community through making and creating art together.

We believe that art belongs to everyone and belongs everywhere-on our clothes, shoes, and in our homes. Come find your creative eye and always leave with a one-of-a-kind piece.

Art is a necessity

Tess Seufferlein is an art teacher with over 20 years of costume experience on Broadway, Victoria’s Secret fashion shows, and in television and film.

Learn professional techniques through hands-on making and experimentation.

More about Tess →

LEARN FROM A PRO

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Halloween Costume Making Halloween Costume Making
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Halloween Costume Making
$30.00

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 6-9pm

Learn from costume expert, Tess Seufferlein, who’s worked on Broadway, costumed Victoria’s Secret models, and created wardrobes for TV and film. Tess will guide you through creating a custom, creative Halloween costume out of cardboard using paint, embellishments, markers, and more!

What to expect:

  • To get messy! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on; aprons available

  • All cardboard, paint, and embellishment supplies provided

  • NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

What to bring:

  • Optional: a shirt to attach your costume to

If cost is a barrier, message for sliding scale pricing.

Bandana Block Printing Workshop Bandana Block Printing Workshop
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Bandana Block Printing Workshop
$25.00

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 6-9pm

Join us for an evening of block printing to create your own one-of-a-kind bandana. Choose from an assortment of stamps and stencils or draw and paint your own design. Bandanas and all supplies provided. No experience necessary.

What to expect:

  • A welcoming space to experiment with paint, textile art, and block printing

  • Drop in any time between 6-8pm and stay for as long as you’d like

Great for:

  • People who think they’re not creative

  • Novice and experienced printmakers interested in spicing up an accessory

  • Gift-giving season!

If cost is a barrier, message for sliding scale pricing.

Fall Lantern Workshop Fall Lantern Workshop
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Fall Lantern Workshop
$20.00

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 10am-1pm

Enjoy easy-going, late morning-early afternoon craft activities. Create a one-of-a-kind lantern with autumnal embellishments from nature. Art supplies included and coffee provided courtesy of Golden Outside Cafe. Flexible timing, drop-in when you can. Family-friendly, kids are welcome! No experience necessary.

Good for:

  • People who want a gentle entry point

  • Morning makers

  • Anyone who wants creative routine without homework

If cost is a barrier, message for sliding scale pricing.

Visit The Gardens at Lake Merritt’s annual Autumn Lights Festival! We’ve collaborated with Oakland Saplings Forest School to create an awesome art installation! Stop by and say hi, and check out the work of dozens of other local artists and makers.

UPCOMING Events