About Society of Thumbs

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About Society of Thumbs ✳︎

  • We’re a little bit of this, a little bit of that: Art studio, neighborhood gathering spot, hang-out-and-do-some-work hub.

    Think of us as an extension of your living room: A place to work, rest, and create.

  • Not exactly. We’re an arts and crafts community space first and foremost. But we know that time is precious, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to take an intentional break from the hustle and bustle to do something creative—so yes, you can work here. If that looks like working on your watercolor practice in between meetings, let’s make that happen!

  • A creative break is a pause in your day that involves doing something creative, ideally without a screen. Even better if it involves paint, clay, yarn, movement, breath work, day dreaming, etc.

    At Society of Thumbs, we facilitate creative breaks each day. Once or twice a day, we’ll invite you to pause, step away from your work, and join us for a short guided activity. Think 10 minutes of collage, 15 minutes of brush calligraphy, or a watercolor exercise.

  • Not at all, no! We welcome artists, yes, but we also welcome crafters, hobbyists, or the art-curious. Our goal is to create a space that feels accessible and welcoming for everyone, no matter whether you have a new art practice or none at all.

  • Adults! We host select kid-friendly events (you’ll see those noted on our calendar), but day to day, this is a kid-free space.

  • Yes! Our only ask: Please do be respectful of others in the space when it comes to your volume. We do have a phone booth available for your more boisterous calls. :)

  • We offer events and workshops to deep dive on craft, connect with other creatives, and try new things.

    We work with local artists to design beginner-friendly-but-open-to-all workshops and events.  If you’re new to the activity, you can learn at your own pace with a seasoned instructor; if it’s something you have some practice with, you can extend your skills with support from an arist.

    Check out our calendar here.

  • Yes! We offer private workshops, teambuilding experiences, and full-space buyouts for you to host your own event.

    Learn more here.

Membership

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Membership ✂︎

  • We have four tiers of membership: Pinky, Pointer, Ringer, and the Founding Fifty. Each membership comes with a different amount of credits, which equate to studio hours. Use your studio hours to drop in a few times a month or spend a few longer, dedicated days in the space. All memberships renew monthly. 

    Book a spot in our studio using our reservation system in Momence—that helps us save you a seat when you want to stop by! 

    You can manage your membership on your account page. Cancel anytime. (If you do cancel, your membership will expire at the end of the month.)

  • Your membership gets you access to the studio, amenities like wifi, our phone booth, and coffee, plus all of our communal art supplies. Learn more about the supplies we have on offer here.

  • At Society of Thumbs, credits equal hours. Your membership comes with a certain number of studio hours per month. We use this model to give our members flexibility: You can use all of your credits in a few days, or you can drop in a few times a month. 

  • Yes, but only to the next month. For example, if you have 5 unused credits at the end of January, those 5 will roll over to February. But if you don’t use them in February, they won’t roll over into March.

  • All the events! As a member, you’re welcome at everything. With your membership, you get a 10% discount on event tickets, plus early registration. We offer workshops on all different types of crafts with artists from across the Bay. 

    Our events come in two flavors: 

    • Free events: Hosted by SoT staff, focused on building community, sharing space, and trying a new skill. Members get early access. There’s a suggested donation for snacks and for supply usage (or bring your own!), but there’s no ticket cost! 

    • Ticketed events: Hosted by local (or sometimes traveling!) artists, providing a deep dive into a specialized skill or practice. These sessions are usually 2+ hours long and include hands-on instruction. Supplies are provided unless mentioned otherwise. Members get a 10% discount on these events.

  • Oh yes, we love friends and partners in craft. Each membership comes with a small amount of guest credits—go ahead and book your guest in when you sign up for your studio slot. 

    If you’ve used your guest credits, members also get a discount on day passes. All we ask is that you join them during their visit. Make sure you’re logged into your account for reduced pricing.

  • Yes! We have a 15% senior discount—we want our creative space to be accessible to people of all ages. Come into the shop so we can apply that discount to your membership.

  • You can cancel your membership at any time from your logged in account page on our website.

    As always, feedback is a gift we greatly appreciate. If there’s anything we can do to improve Society of Thumbs, please reach out.

Events & Workshops

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Events & Workshops ✦

  • Anyone! While members get early access and a discount on event registration, our events are open to the general public. Check out our calendar to learn more.

  • We work with local artists to design beginner-friendly-but-open-to-all workshops and events.  If you’re new to the activity, you can learn at your own pace with a seasoned instructor; if it’s something you have some practice with, you can extend your skills with support from an artist.

  • We’d love to host your workshop. You can see a quick overview of our event ethos and capacity on this page. Send us an email so we can talk logistics and make sure it’s a good fit.