Seattle Creates

ITS TIME FOR A 206 STYLE TAKEOVER >>>

We’re teaming up with HAPPY TRAILS ( ) + KICKIT26 ( .it.26 )to host the official kickoff of Seattle Summer Shine on June 13 at ArtLove Salon ( )

We’ve got a full day of fashion, culture + music planned ⤵️

IN THE AM: SEATTLE CREATES will be hosting immersive workshops + conversations exploring personal branding, styling, and runway confidence

IN THE PM: HAPPY TRAILS turns the energy all the way up with live entertainment, unexpected performances, fashion flexes + an elevated atmosphere celebrating the city’s creative scene in anticipation for the global games ⚽️💫

Dress like you’ve got somewhere fabulous to be, because you do.

🗓 June 13
⏰ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 7:00 PM - LATE
📍Art Love Salon
Get tickets + more information thru the Eventbrite link in our bio

**Note AM + PM PROGRAMMING: Tickets are sold separately or as a package deal. Choose the best suited option for you. Programming subject to change.

Thank you for 2k ✨

We love our SEATTLE CREATES community for all the ways you show up for us, both in person and online 🩷

We’re bringing textiles to the lab 🧫

Next up in the Creative Exchange series, textile designer + material researcher Brenda Palomino ( ) joins us for “From Seaweed to Skin: Crafting Agar Bio-Leather”, a workshop rooted in sustainability and material innovation.

Step into a process that blends science + design and learn how to develop a flexible biodegradable bioplastic sheet from agar. You’ll move through each stage yourself, from formulation and heating to natural dyeing and casting.

Along the way, we’ll break down circular material systems, lab basics, and what it actually looks like to design with organic materials. Rethink the way you make and explore the ways that fashion + biology intersect

📍 Seattle University, Billodue Makerspace
🗓 May 13 | ⏰ 5:00–8:00pm
Sinegal Building, Room 103

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**Registration link thru ’s bio. Exclusive to Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts as part of The Creative Exchange series by Seattle Creates.

See how this series can be part of your organization or program — hit the link in our bio or visit seattlecreates.org

(Re) Introducing Us >>>

Notice anything different around here? 👀

We’ve added a new Social Media Manager into the mix 🤩 Mars joined us this April, bringing a love for digital collaging + excitement to help keep Seattle Creates tapped into new aspects of the art community.

And just in case you needed a refresher, she also rounded up the whole team’s headshots + roles so you can meet the faces behind Seattle Creates.

We’re excited to have you with us, 💫

SEATTLE CREATES PRESENTS: INTERACTIVE FIELD TRIPS >>> 🛠️✨

We’re heading over to Northend Makerspace ( ) with Eileen from .co for our second field trip of the year.

Come see what a local makerspace can do for you, catch a live CNC demo, and take home your very own egg coaster. 🍳🍳

Hands-on learning and good people all in one spot.

The field trip is free while the workshop demo to follow is: $20 EARLY BIRD, $30 REGULAR
Ticket prices cover material costs. Limited tickets for demonstration.

🗓️ May 21 | 6-8 PM 6-8
📍 12317 15th Ave NE
Ste 103
Register thru the Eventbrite link in our bio

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‼️FIRST FIELD TRIP OF 2026 >>>

We’re stepping inside Mikey McKinney’s studio () for an intimate look at what it really means to build a creative life—from textiles + soft sculpture to product photography + branding.

🤙Think less “field trip” and more of a hang with your most creative friends. Drinks, light bites, studio tour, and real convo about making art pay the bills.

Then we hit the streets—walking together through Pioneer Square Art Walk with Mikey leading the way 🎨

If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible when you go all in on your craft… this is that.

📅 May 7 | 5:30–7 PM
📍 Pioneer Square (RSVP for location + parking details)
🔗 Register thru our Eventbrite link in our bio

Limited spots available, get registered ASAP.

We’re getting right + groovy 🎧✨

Next up in The Creative Exchange series, we’re diving into “Analog to Algorithm: DJ Curation + Strategy” with at .

🎶 From vinyl roots to today’s algorithm-driven platforms, this session blends a live DJ demo with hands-on learning—covering set curation, reading the room, and how to actually build a vibe. But we’re not stopping there… 👀

We’ll also get into the strategy side on how to build an audience and create engaging content by leveraging social media + AI tools.

Pull up and learn from one of the best in town.

📍 Seattle University - Lemieux, Room 119
🗓️ April 22 | 5:30–7:30p

**Registration link thru ’s bio. Exclusive to Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts as part of The Creative Exchange series by Seattle Creates.

See how this series can be part of your organization or program — hit the link in our bio or visit seattlecreates.org

**SEATTLE CREATES 2026 locking in >>>

Workshops, collabs, and hands-on moments all year — here’s what’s on the books so far:

🛋️APR 28–30 - NW Event Show: Arts + Tech Lounge
🪵MAY 21 - 3D Model Woodworking
🌃JUNE 23 - KICK IT 26 x SEATTLE CREATES: PNW Style
🎶AUG 2026 - Music + Marketing: Pathways for DJs
🚶‍♀️SEP 19 - WALKDONTRUN Art Marathon
✏️OCT 2026 - Creative Economy Career Day
🛍️DEC 2026 - Makers Market

**There’s always more ways to tap in, so stay close for updates and any schedule changes.

You coming or what?
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Thanks to , we’re able to continue fueling the creative economy with free/reduced workshops and events right here in Seattle.

No April Fools here >>>

‼️SEATTLE CREATES is popping into ’s monthly socials—adding a little creative chaos (the good kind) to your usual happy hour.

We’ll be hosting interactive S.T.E.A.M. moments through our amazing featured artists + techies, so you’re not just mingling… you’re making, playing, + connecting. (Stay tuned for the line-up)

ALSO 👀
We’re soft-launching our 2026 programming while we’re at it. Come for the vibes, stay for the sneak peek.

📍 400 Dexter Ave N Suite 100
🗓 Starting April 14 (Every 2nd Tuesday), 5:30pm
🎟️ Tickets are usually $20 ($27 day-of), but thanks to our partnership with , we’ve got a limited batch of discounted tickets for our community.
Grab yours before they’re gone — link in bio.

In our SOFT era >>> 🧵✨

Next up in The Creative Exchange series, we’re bringing in Mikey McKinney () for a soft sculpture workshop. Think craft night with friends while giving you a creative challenge 💅

You’ll explore fabric and form, learn from his personal process, and create a soft sculpture of your own—from SCRATCH.

We’ll be sewing, shaping, chatting, and building community in real time. 💖

📍 Seattle University — Billodue Makerspace
🗓 APRIL 8th | ⏰ 5:30–7:30pm
Sinegal Building, Room 103

**Registration link thru ’s bio. Exclusive to Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts as part of The Creative Exchange series by Seattle Creates.

See how this series can be part of your organization or program — hit the link in our bio or visit seattlecreates.org