Upcoming Events
Workshops, talks, and gatherings exploring everyday objects and material culture.
Introduction to Object Observation
A half-day workshop introducing the fundamentals of slow observation. Learn to see everyday objects with fresh eyes through guided exercises and group discussion.
Register âDocumentary Photography for Objects
Full-day intensive on photographing everyday objects. Covers lighting, composition, macro techniques, and building systematic archives. Bring your smartphone or camera.
Register âEvening Talk: Material Culture in the Digital Age
Eleanor Chen discusses how digital acceleration affects our relationships with physical objects. Free admission, booking required.
Book Seat âWood Care & Maintenance Workshop
Hands-on instruction in caring for wooden objects. Learn proper cleaning, oiling, and basic repair techniques for cutting boards, utensils, and furniture.
Register âMonthly Practice Group: Wear Patterns
Ongoing group for those practicing object observation. This month's focus: documenting and discussing wear patterns. Open to all, drop-in welcome.
Join Us âRepair & Mending Skills Workshop
Learn basic repair techniques for common household objects. Covers textile mending, ceramic repair, sharpening, and more. Bring broken items to work on.
Register âExhibition Opening: The Spoon Archive
Exhibition of photographs and stories from our Spoon Archive project. Includes 50 documented spoons with their histories. Opening reception with refreshments.
RSVP âStorage Logic Workshop
Half-day workshop on analyzing and optimizing your storage systems. Learn to work with your natural organizational logic rather than against it.
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