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TRAVELER'S COMPANY notebooks will be represented at our Semi-Annual Oakland Pen Faire & Sale! See their full line of journals and brass accessories, as well as dozens of other fine pen vendors! Click here to check out the event. Even in the faced-paced digital world, there's nothing quite like putting pen to paper and letting your thoughts flow. Whether you're taking notes for class, drawing up a daily agenda, writing a letter to a loved one, journaling, or sketching, the tactile sens …

How to personalize your artist's apron! A simple, easy-to-make, creative project that requires only a few materials. All you need is a canvas apron, a stencil (available in our stores), a can or two of mtn water based spray paint, and a little inspiration. Step 1 First, prepare your surface. We created a black background for this stencil so that the lines o …

Here's an easy Day of the Dead DIY craft that's perfect to do with the kids! Materials Paper mache skull mask Water based paint markers (we used Montana Acrylic and MTN Water Based paint markers) Jacquard Lumier Dimensional Metallic Paint Self-Stick Gems White Glue (For the rose, we used a pipe cleaner and tissue paper) Steps 1. Map out your design in pencil first (unless you enjoy going …

FLAX interviews artist Carmen McNallIf you came to the SF Art show, the last big event at our old 1699 Market Street location just before the building was demolished, then you were lucky enough to see the larger than life wood cut installation CHOLITA, by artist Carmen McNall. A San Francisco artist, Carmen's work tells stories of individuals from all over the world; those whose history and ancestry are told within their faces. Carmen has a BFA in Printmaking and Painting from the Aca …

FLAX has been contributing to the culture and character of San Francisco since 1938, when Herman and Sylvia opening up their first small art supply shop in downtown SF (shown below). Over those 85+ years we've been visited by tourists from around the world, famous artists, musicians and celebrities, and have provided continuity for generations of creative families. We are an independent, locally-owned business recognized as an iconic establishment, and listed on the Legacy Business Registry. …