TO DO IN SF THIS WEEKEND
TO DO IN SF THIS WEEKEND: Escape the Ordinary with a Creative Workshop
Planning your weekend in San Francisco? Skip the usual crowds at Fisherman's Wharf and move past another happy hour. The best way to spend a few hours in the city is by engaging your mind and hands in a creative, rewarding activity.
This weekend, give yourself (and your friends) the gift of a unique, hands-on experience at Studio Floras. We offer a full calendar of workshops at our central San Francisco studio, making it easy to turn a free afternoon into a memorable artistic achievement.
Here are the top creative events you should add to your "To Do in SF This Weekend" list:
🎨 Creative Weekend To-Do List: Studio Floras Workshops
1. Pressed Flower Art Workshop: The Elegant Escape
Why It's Perfect for the Weekend: If you seek a calm, focused, and aesthetically pleasing activity, this is it. It’s the perfect antidote to a busy week, offering a serene time to create something beautiful.
The Experience: Learn the delicate art of composition using a curated selection of colorful, preserved flowers and botanicals to create an elegant, framed piece of art.
Best For: Individuals seeking mindful relaxation, sophisticated friend gatherings, or a quiet date.
Takeaway: A timeless, framed piece of art ready to be hung or gifted immediately.
2. Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop: Craft Your Own Glow
Why It's Perfect for the Weekend: This workshop offers a high-value, unforgettable experience that results in a beautiful, functional centerpiece for your home. It’s a deep dive into an ancient craft.
The Experience: Spend a few focused hours meticulously placing pre-cut glass pieces onto a lamp globe, creating dazzling, geometric patterns inspired by Turkish art.
Best For: Couples seeking a memorable date, anyone interested in cultural crafts, or those looking for a challenging yet rewarding activity.
Note: The finished lamp requires several days to cure and will be available for pick-up the following week.
3. Moss Wall Art Workshop: Bring Nature Indoors
Why It's Perfect for the Weekend: San Francisco can be cold and foggy. Bring the calm of nature inside! This workshop is fast, fun, and results in a piece of home decor that requires zero maintenance.
The Experience: Work with different types of preserved, natural moss and wood accents to create a stunning, texture-rich wall art piece that never needs watering.
Best For: Design enthusiasts, groups seeking a quick and satisfying activity, or anyone wanting to add biophilic design to their space.
Takeaway: A fully framed, beautiful piece of maintenance-free greenery.
4. Candle Making Workshop: Customize Your Comfort
Why It's Perfect for the Weekend: Create a customized self-care item! You get to blend scents, learn the science of natural wax, and create a product that enhances the comfort of your home.
The Experience: Learn about natural soy wax and essential oils, blend your own unique fragrance profile (perfect for relaxation or energy), and pour your own personalized decorative candles.
Best For: Small groups, intimate parties, and a relaxing activity after a busy week.
Takeaway: Your custom-scented, hand-poured candles (ready to take home after cooling).
5. Rug Tufting Workshop: The High-Energy Hit
Why It's Perfect for the Weekend: If you need to let off some steam and want a high-energy creative outlet, tufting is the answer. It’s a loud, fun, and instantly gratifying craft.
The Experience: Use an electric tufting gun to punch yarn through a canvas, creating a personalized, plush rug or wall hanging in hours.
Best For: Friends who want a lively, collaborative activity, or anyone looking for a unique craft that offers a physical and creative release.
Note: Similar to the lamp, the finished rug requires post-workshop gluing and trimming, and will be ready for pick-up in 2-3 weeks.
📍 How to Book Your Weekend Activity
All workshops are easily accessible at our San Francisco and San Jose studio. Visit our homepage now to check the schedule and reserve your spot—spaces fill up fast for weekend sessions!
Make this weekend an occasion for creation, not just consumption.
