WHAT'S NEW

Summer Fun!

We have a full schedule of summer events to stimulate creativity for kids and adults. All summer long we'll be stocked with creative projects that will surely entertain!

Hot New Items

Moab Digital Printing Papers

The Moab line of archival, digital imaging papers offers premium solutions for digital photographers and artists. Created in Moab, Utah -- surrounded by the endless red rock wonders of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, the Colorado River and the LaSal Mountains -- and with product names like Entrada, Colorado and Lasal, it's easy to see the source of inspiration for the Moab brand. FLAX now offers a range of these fine printing papers in sizes ranging from 5"x7" to 13"x19". For those who like to experiment, sample packs that contain a variety of surfaces are also available. Please visit www.moabpaper.com for more information.

Framatic Picture Frames

The simplicity of Framatic products is their hallmark. Framatic frames are intended to complement the framed image, not compete with it. Their clean, unelaborated design is intended to rise above trends rather than follow them. FLAX now offers a selection of Max (shown) and Slimline frames from Framatic in the frame department.

PITT Big Brush Markers

The new PITT Big Brush Artist Pens contain the same high quality pigmented ink as found in the original PITT artist Pens, but give you the opportunity to combine large bold strokes with fine lines, all from the same pen. Available in 48 individual colors, and sets, the new Big Brush carries four times the ink as the original. The pens are odorless, permanent, waterproof and lightfast.
FLAX List $4.95, Flax $3.96

Leavenworth Rubber Stamps

This unique line of rubber stamps will lend inspiration to your next card, art piece, journal -- or whatever you like to stamp. All Leavenworth stamps are hand-crafted in California and come mounted on a premium maple wood block. Each stamp is a little piece of art on its own, but put together with others -- well, your imagination can run wild. We're sure this is going to be a very popular line, so come early for the best selection.

Sennelier Acrylics

The goal of this new line was to create artist-grade acrylics that have the consistency and rendering capability similar to those of extra-fine oils. The texture is that of a colour paste, creamy and rich, revealing desired brush or knife marks. With 120 shades, including six iridescent metallic colours, Sennelier offers one of the broadest palettes on the market. This new line of arylics is due to arrive by mid July, and will be priced at 15% off suggested msrp.

July Art Show

STILLmatic!

StreetSmARTS, a pilot program between the San Francisco Arts Commission and the Department of Public Works, celebrates the vibrancy of urban art and addresses graffiti vandalism in San Francisco. Established muralists were paired with private property owners to produce murals that enliven the neighborhood. During the program's 2010 pilot year, 17 murals were created throughout San Francisco and at six public school sites. The San Francisco Arts Commission's 2010 photography interns -- Michele Kraus, Diana Sanchez and Jessica Watson -- captured every step. The outcome of their work is STILLmatic!

The exhibition, hosted by FLAX, runs July 1-31, with an opening reception on Thursday, July 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Exhibition and reception are here at the store.

Special Offers

Classic Hardbound Sketchbooks

The Art Alternatives line of sketch books represents both quality and value. Currently at 40% off of their normal msrp, value no longer describes how great a deal this is. Sizes are available from 4"x6" to 11"x14". Our new "every day sale" prices range from $2.99 to $13.35.
40% Off MSRP - Every Day! $2.99 - $13.35

Okido "Stationery Sets"

They call them stationery sets, we call them "a zipper pouch full of must-haves": Available in three colors (green, clear and orange), these zipper pouch sets contain an expanding ruler, a pen, a regular tape roll, scissors, a jumbo clip and a stapler with matching colored staples.
Msrp $7.99, Sale $2.45

Classes & Demos

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Gold Leafing Demo by Ed

July 8, 1 - 3 p.m.

Mask Making with Max

July 10, 1 - 3 p.m.

Transfer Demo by Max

July 15, 1 - 3 p.m.

Flip Books with Anne from General Pencil

July 17, 1 - 3 p.m.

Clay tower and ghouls with Max

July 22, 1 - 3 p.m.

Cartooning Class with Cara

July 24
10 - 11 a.m. ages 5+
12 - 1:30 p.m. ages 9+
Fee for class

Zutter Machine Demo with Max

July 31, 1 - 3 p.m.

Cartooning Class with Cara

August 7
10 - 11 a.m. Ages 5+
12 - 1:30 p.m. Ages 9+
Fee for class

Paper Marbling with Max

August 10, 1 - 3 p.m.

Pinata with Max

August 14, 1 - 3 p.m.

Making and Mailing Postcards with Christine

August 18, 1 - 3 p.m.

Back-to-school Tote Transfers with Kari, Strathmore Papers Rep

August 21, 1 - 3 p.m.