Stencils can be fun!

Here are some of our latest stencil adventures:

WALRUS intern, Natalie Freed, created these cool spirograph stencils using an computer program she wrote and then sending the vector file to her laser cutter. They're cut in vinyl decal material, stuck onto the dresser and painted over, then decal removed to create the stencil. Pretty techie cool, huh?

Then I decided to try the blue and white color combination using the faux inlay kit that Camille found and has used for a few lovely black and white pieces. I think blue and white works too!

June First Friday and other news at WALRUS

Can you believe June 7th is First Friday again? WOW!

We have many exciting things going on this month! We're featuring paintings by multi-talented Tabi Musselwhite who is painter by day, bartender by night. :)

Tabi will be mixing a special drink for our First Friday reception! This month we are also part of Temescal Summer Art Hop which will bring some art lovers into the Alley.

As usual,  we'll be rearranging the shop to add some new pieces. We are also getting some newly forged  iron hooks and nails from local blacksmith Joseph Karr of bohemianblacksmith.com. This will complement many of our rustic items and give you a cool way to hang them!

We also have a workshop coming up this month open to our customers! Its our third or fourth workshop but the first one dedicated to helping you paint a small piece of furniture. Find details and sign up here.

Haven't made plans for this coming Friday?  Stop by, say hello, and have a special cocktail mixed by Tabi and some snacks.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Temescal Alley's First Friday
and Temescal Summer Art Hop

470 49th Street

Oakland, CA  94609

6-9pm

Something Special for Him

We just got this small and cute Dad's Day Display up at WALRUS. Its the first holiday display we've ever managed to do! I hope we do more like it because it was fun to think of which of our items would be good for the man or dad in your life, such as:

• reclaimed wood wine stoppers
• handmade wood sanding blocks and other wood tools
• reclaimed wood handturned bowls, boxes and candleholders
• vintage shaving sets
• handmade reclaimed wood frame with nail image
• vintage bottle candle holder       

One of our most special items that is totally unique and would make an amazing present for a dad is sitting on top of the display. Can you spot it? Its the upcycled vintage golf woodie coat or hat rack. Its made from old teak futon frames!

Here is a link to learn more about Tricia Wright from Re-wind Lab who makes these really special items for us. 

Hope to see you soon!  

Oakland Museum Here we Come!

We will be showing work next weekend at the Oakland Museum of California as part of the long-running "We Customize" show. Wendy will be conducting an open studio at OMCA on Friday May 17 from 5-8pm to demo making broken pieces into something wonderful, as we always do! She will do the same on Sunday from 1-4pm. The pieces she is creating will be a surprise so go check it out!
Click here to learn more about the WeCustomize show.

Another Great Feature!

 We were recently interviewed for the online site, Pure Wow, "a digital publication dedicated to finding ways to make your life more interesting, beautiful and manageable."  They ran a story about Temescal Alley and we were honored to be one of four shops included in the piece.

 To read the article, click here. 

May's First Friday

We can't believe we're getting ready for our fifth first Friday this week!

This month, we're featuring a small collection of paintings by multi-talented Laura Miller, who is floral designer by day, painter by night. :)

And we're also rearranging the shop to add some new pieces.

Haven't made plans for next Friday?  Stop by, say hello, and have freshly brewed Kombucha as well as some wine and cheese.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Temescal Alley's First Friday

470 49th Street

Oakland, CA  94609

6-9pm

Yellow Painted Chair with Black and White Striped Seat

This little chair got refurbished with a coat of super-glossy cheerful yellow paint.  We upholstered the seat in a black and white striped canvas.  A great accent chair to dress up a lonely corner or brighten up your desk.


Measurements: 38" tall (seat at 17" tall)
16.5" wide x 16.5" deep
Seat is 18" wide

This chair is available for purchase in our store or on etsy for $90 plus S&H:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/130937996/yellow-glossy-chair-with-black-white