Inspiring tiny minds with tales & creativity!

Join us for Toddler Time, a special morning created for our littlest makers and their grown-ups! 💕 Each Toddler Time combines storytime + creativity + a little hands-on fun for a sweet experience you can enjoy together.

Every event is a little different! This month we are featuring Millie Fleur’s Pumpkin Problem a children’s story along with a coordinating craft designed especially for little hands. Some months may even include a special guest author joining us to read their book! 📖✨

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Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon of creating, stuffing & Halloween fun! Join us Saturday, October 24th at 12:00 PM for a special Kids Halloween Party where every child will leave with TWO creations of their own!

Books, magic, and a craft you made with your own hands — this one's going to be an evening you won't forget. Hammer & Stain Crafters x Moonstone Readers, our book club in partnership with our friends at Moonstone & Mist Bookshop. We're reading Bromeliad House by Jessika Grewe Glover — and the author herself will be joining us for the evening. ✍️🌙

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A Special Creative Celebration with PALs People Actively Learning and Sharing!

It's time for a little fall fun, creativity, and friendship at Hammer & Stain Beach Cities! 🍂🧡

We are so excited to welcome back our friends from PALs, a wonderful Torrance based group, for a fun-filled private workshop at the studio!

We're celebrating the season with TWO adorable fall-inspired wood projects, and the best part? YOU get to choose which one you want to create! 🎨

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We're kicking off our brand-new club with a little Halloween magic! Join us as we paint, personalize, and bring our very first interchangeable collection to life.

You'll create your two reusable sign bases and your adorable Halloween designs, ready to display throughout the spooky season!

Come create, connect, laugh, and enjoy the beginning of a whole new year of seasonal creativity!

Can't join us in person? You can create your collection at home, too!

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A little spooky, a little sweet, and a whole lot of creativity! 👻✨

Who says ghosts have to be scary? We're bringing a little BOO-tiful magic to Hammer & Stain Beach Cities with a creative workshop that combines adorable little ghosts, beautiful pressed flowers, and a touch of Halloween charm!

Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you'll create your very own Pressed Flower Ghost masterpiece! Whether you love the traditional spooky Halloween look, something soft and whimsical, or a colorful floral twist, this is your chance to make something uniquely YOU!

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No Sewing. No Glue. Just a Little Fabric Magic! 🪄

Ready to get your SPOOKY creativity flowing? We're bringing back one of our newest favorite workshops with a fun Halloween twist! Let’s explore the beautiful Japanese art form of Kinusaiga the art of fitting colorful fabric pieces together like a puzzle to create a stunning, textured masterpiece!

This Month it is BOO-tiful! 🎃👻🧙‍♀️

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Get ready to brew up a little creativity! Our Broom Bar has grown, and now you get to choose between two completely different seasonal projects our signature 3-foot decorative broom OR your very own Pumpkin Floral Centerpiece!

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Picture this: a glowing, one-of-a-kind tree made entirely from gorgeous sea glass — in YOUR colors, YOUR style, with YOUR finishing touches.

✨ This is one of our most magical workshops, and honestly, the moment you plug in those fairy lights for the first time? Pure joy.

Whether you're drawn to soft coastal blues and teals, bold patriotic red, white & blue, dreamy Easter pastels with floral accents, or a warm golden glow with shells tucked in — the possibilities with this workshop are truly endless. There is a color palette and style for every personality, every season, and every space in your home.

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New Month. New Designs. Your Choice. Your Creation.

The wait is over! Our October Creative Drop has officially been revealed and this collection is packed with spooky, sporty & seasonal projects!

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Turn down the lights and let your Halloween creation GLOW! 🕯️🎃

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own layered wooden Halloween tealight display. These pieces are adorable during the day, but once that little light comes on, they take on a whole new look!

Choose from 4 Halloween designs — from bats and moonlight to pumpkins, spiderwebs and classic jack-o’-lantern vibes. Then make it completely YOURS with your favorite paint colors, finishes and creative touches.

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Mark your calendars, makers Club Create Ornament Party is coming! 🥹 This one’s exclusively for our H&S Beach Cities Club Create family, and we cannot wait to craft together. We will have your kits ready and let’s bring the Once Upon A Christmas Collection to spirit, togetherness and traditions.

This is more than a class it’s a Club Create tradition in the making. You’ll sit alongside fellow subscribers, dip into our studio paints and supplies, and finish your Carolers, Angels, and the beauty of the Church ornaments with a little help (and a lot of laughs) from the H&S family.

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Downtown Torrance is getting SPOOKY, and Hammer & Stain Beach Cities is joining the fun! 🧡🖤

Stop by during the annual ScareDown in Downtown Torrance and add a little creativity to your Halloween night! We’ll have fun Halloween make-and-take crafts that you can create right on the spot and take home with you.

Bring the kids, grab your friends, come dressed in costume, and make us one of your stops while you explore everything happening throughout Downtown Torrance.

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Your front door is basically the first impression your house makes — let's give it something good to say! In this workshop, you'll create a totally custom doormat that's equal parts function and personality, and you get to be the one who decides what it says.

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Books, magic, and a craft you made with your own hands — this one's going to be an evening you won't forget. We have launched Hammer & Stain Crafters x Moonstone Readers, our book club in partnership with our friends at Moonstone & Mist Bookshop! We're reading the Patron Saint of White Menageries by Laura T. Davila and the author herself will be joining us for the evening. ✍️🌙

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Ready for a magical morning filled with stories, creativity, and colorful fun? 🐙Join us for our monthly Toddler Time — a special hands-on adventure designed just for your little ones!

Little creators will enjoy a captivating story time followed by a fun craft project inspired by the story of the day. 📖🖌️

✨ What’s included:

📚 Interactive story time
🐭 Create your own octopus keepsake
🎨 Hands-on crafting fun

💖 Sweet memories to take home

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Join us for our favorite recurring pop-up! Every month, coinciding with the local Antique Faire, we open our studio for a fast-paced, high-creativity event. Our "Seasonal Rounds" series is designed to help you build a collection of interchangeable tabletop decor, one holiday at a time!

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Can’t commit to a specific workshop date? No problem! Our DIY Drop-In sessions are designed for the spontaneous maker. Whether you’re looking to catch up on a project you missed or want to try something brand new, our studio doors are open for a "choose your own adventure" crafting experience. From resin waves to hat burning, the creative floor is yours!

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Your front porch is about to get a serious glow-up! 🌊 This one's a studio favorite for a reason a big, bold 4ft leaner that makes a statement the second someone walks up your steps. Come make the piece your porch has been missing.

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Can’t commit to a specific workshop date? No problem! Our DIY Drop-In sessions are designed for the spontaneous maker. Whether you’re looking to catch up on a project you missed or want to try something brand new, our studio doors are open for a "choose your own adventure" crafting experience. From resin waves to hat burning, the creative floor is yours!

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Treat yourself to a creative night out — because who says you need someone else to buy you flowers? 🌸 In this workshop, you'll design a beautiful custom flower arrangement completely your way, from the container to every last bloom. It's the kind of "just for me" project that looks just as good as it feels to make.

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Transform a high-quality wood cutout into a vibrant, high-gloss masterpiece! In this workshop, you’ll learn the captivating technique of using our specialized "Liquid Glass" finish to create a thick, crystal-clear, enamel-like seal that makes colors pop and designs shine.

Whether you want to create a blooming floral wreath, a whimsical animal, or a seasonal door hanger, this workshop offers total creative freedom. Perfect for beginners and seasoned creators alike—you’ll be amazed at the professional, boutique-quality results you can achieve!

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Get ready to brew up a little creativity! 🍂🕷️ Join us for our Broom & Bloom Bar, where you’ll transform a rustic 3-foot broom into a one-of-a-kind statement piece perfect for fall or Halloween.

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Mark your calendars, makers Club Create Ornament Party is coming! 🥹 This one’s exclusively for our H&S Beach Cities Club Create family, and we cannot wait to craft together. We will have your kits ready and let’s bring the Once Upon A Christmas Collection to spirit, togetherness and traditions.

This is more than a class it’s a Club Create tradition in the making. You’ll sit alongside fellow subscribers, dip into our studio paints and supplies, and finish your Carolers, Angels, and the beauty of the Church ornaments with a little help (and a lot of laughs) from the H&S family.

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Add a warm, flickering glow to your favorite space with a custom-designed tabletop fire bowl! In this special workshop, you’ll transform a simple vessel into a stunning, functional masterpiece that’s part patio heater and part gallery-worthy decor. It’s the perfect way to light up your evenings with a touch of handmade charm.

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