Rule of thumb:
A watercolor swatch in purple
Illustration of a pelican with a large beak.

Take a

Creative

Break


Society of Thumbs is a communal space to slow down and make things with your hands.

We have the art supplies,
you supply the curiosity.

On a quest to declutter minds by dirtying thumbs

We offer a calm, thoughtfully designed space where hands-on creative practices help you unplug and come back to yourself.

Join us for opening week!

We’ve been busy getting things ready to welcome you through our doors starting Wednesday, July 15th! Mark your calendars! Drop-in to say hi, stay for a creative break.

We’ll be open from 10am to 5pm Wednesday through Friday, and from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday. See you soon!

1-hour drop-in rate is $25, and includes use of all studio amenities and supplies.

Don’t miss out on a a fun workshop series with Bay Area-based children’s book illustrator, Zuzu Gong, on July 18th and 25th. Spots are limited, advance purchase recommended.


What is a creative break?
  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.

    Pause with purpose

    A creative break is a short, intentional step away from whatever you're working on to just be for a moment.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and half circle lines.

    Hands, not screens

    Paint something, fold something, press clay between your fingers. Let’s get a little messy.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and circle lines.

    Brief by design

    Ten, fifteen minutes. Enough to interrupt the mental loop you've been stuck in and come back to your focus with fresh eyes.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.

    Easy as pie

    We surround you with better distractions, making it easy to truly unplug, reset and nurture your creativity.

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