Create+Connect

Ready to manifest your vision for 2026?

We have massive piles of magazines and colorful paper, ready for you to explore! Find the perfect collection of images, words, and stickers to create a vision of your best year yet!

Bored of vision boards? Make it into a zine or paste it onto a canvas! A $15 donation gives you access to all the supplies you could possibly need to walk out with an incredible vision for your future that’s truly unique to you!

Light snacks & refreshments available.

Start your New Year's Eve celebration off right with creativity and connection!

This is our LAST & FINAL workshop .hnfd so you won’t want to miss it!

RSVP in bio (or pay cash at the door).

📅 Wednesday, Dec 31 at 6:30 - 830 PM

📍 The Studio: 206 W. 8th St, Hanford (next to Valley Strong Credit Union & Sensory Rock)

💸 $15 per person

All supplies included

All ages welcome!

20 spots only!

Amanda+Megan

Get ready to craft your heart out at our holiday-making stations—festive ornaments, greeting cards, and more!

PLUS, help us spread joy through our Toy Giveaway for families in need, happening 7:30–8:30 PM only (while supplies last).

🎄Here's What's Happening 👇🏽

Come by TONIGHT and choose your own Christmas crafting adventure! Enjoy multiple making stations, from wooden and tin ornaments to foam-printed greeting cards, there’s something for all ages & creative types!

Your $15 donation gives you FULL ACCESS to all the supplies you could possibly need to make as many one of a kind Christmas creations of your choosing!

PLUS, to support families in need this holiday season, we’ll have a limited selection of new or gently used kids toys to wrap up and take home to put under your tree for FREE. If you know a family in genuine need, please SHARE this post to help spread the word. Families do not need to participate in the workshop to access the toy giveaway. The remaining will be donated to KCAO.

Please share this post and help spread the word.

📅 Wednesday, Dec 17 at 5:30 - 830 PM

🎁TOY GIVEAWAY & GIFTWRAPPING from 7:30 - 8:30PM ONLY (while supplies last). 🎁

📍 The Studio: 206 W. 8th St, Hanford (next to Valley Strong Credit Union & Sensory Rock)

💸 $15 per person* (Toy Giveaway & Giftwrapping is FREE) *If you’d like to donate a new toy to families in need you can come to the crafting workshop for free.

All supplies included

All ages welcome!

20 spots only!

🔗VISIT https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/H4SNHSEWVXWES to save your spot or pay 💵 at the door.

See you then! 😄⛄❄️🎄

Amanda+Megan

We’re closing out 2025 with a magical lineup of community events from art shows to cozy workshops to a toy giveaway! Mark your calendars and come create and connect with us all month long! 🎨🎄💫

🎨 Dec 4 — Art Show & Toy Drive (FREE!)
Pop in for a cozy night with your favorite founders & .by.meganm as they showcase their work, toast to an incredible year, and collect toys for families in need. Free treats + good vibes all night.

✍🏽 Dec 14 — “Just Write" Workshop w/ Marta ($10)
A Sunday evening writing session to spark inspiration before the holiday rush. Bring your stories, your curiosity, and your creative spark. Led by special guest artist

🎄 Dec 17 — Christmas Crafternoon + FREE Toy Giveaway ($15 / or free with toy donation)
Craft your heart out at our holiday-making stations, creating festive ornaments and cards! PLUS, help us spread joy by sharing our toy giveaway for families in need happening from 7:30–8:30 PM only (while supplies last). 🎁

🎉 Dec 31 — NYE Vision Board Blowout ($15)
Kickstart your New Year’s Eve with creativity! Dive into mountains of magazines, paper, stickers & more to manifest your dream 2026. Make a board, a zine, or something totally unique. This is our LAST workshop at The Studio!

📍 All events at The Studio — 206 W. 8th St, Hanford

🎟️ RSVP in bio — spots are limited!

Let’s wrap this year together with art, generosity, and community. ❤️

SAVE & SHARE this post ✌🏽❄️

Amanda + Megan

🫂 We’re ending the month with gratitude and togetherness at our Friendsgiving celebration!

Join Create+Connect for a collaborative art activity and a shared community potluck filled with yummy dishes.

Bring something to share (vegetarian + gluten-free options provided). Everyone who brings a dish will be entered into a prize drawing!

Let’s celebrate friendship, creativity, and community as we close out the month.

📍The Studio: 206 W. 8th St, Hanford (next to Valley Strong Credit Union & Sensory Rock)

💸 Free to attend - potluck items appreciated!

RSVP at: https://forms.gle/aMoWP6cMCLYYijCs6

All supplies included

All ages welcome!

Megan+Amanda

Join Megan M on Monday November 24th to create your own Mandalas.

The holiday season can be a stressful time, let's just breathe and make some mindful art. Use dotting tools and different color paints to easily create intricate and interesting designs. 👉🏽Swipe to see a sample

Clear your minds and get creative. Just follow the patterns to create something beautiful.

💸 $10 donation per person

📍The Studio (.hnfd): 206 W. 8th St, Hanford (next to Valley Strong Credit Union & Sensory Rock)

All supplies included

All ages welcome!

20 spots only!

Tickets at: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ADDSPWYJVKHQS

We can't wait to unwind with you ✌🏽

Megan+Amanda
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Come explore our local Art Vendor Fair featuring handmade art, crafts, and gifts from Central Valley creatives. Meet the artists, shop small, and enjoy a vibrant night of community connection just in time for the holiday season.

Create+Connect Art Vendor Fair

🗓 Thursday, Nov 13
🕠 5:30–8:30 PM
📍The Studio (.hnfd): 206 W. 8th St, Hanford (next to Valley Strong Credit Union & Sensory Rock)
💸 Free to enter

Shop unique gifts and creations from amazing local artists:

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We can’t wait to connect with you!

Amanda + Megan

🍁Celebrate the cozy spirit of fall at our Autumn Crafternoon! Families, kids, and creatives of all ages are invited to gather and make three fun fall-themed crafts:

🍂 Fall leaf printmaking

🦊 Woodland creature hand puppets

💛 Gratitude picture frames

Join us for a lighthearted evening of creativity and community connection.

📍 The Studio .hnfd : 206 W. 8th St, Hanford (next to Valley Strong Credit Union & Sensory Rock)

🕣 Sun, Nov 9th 5:30-7:30pm

💸 $5 donation per child/participant

All supplies included (plus snacks)

All ages welcome!

20 spots only!

LINK to prepay (or arrive with cash): https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/8S45FHUR3NYSY

📣 Local artists & creators WANTED! Nov & Dec Art Vendor Fair dates are OPEN and Create+Connect is looking for you!

Nov 13 | 530-830p (only a few spots left!)

Dec 4 | 530-830p

Show off your creations to the community at our monthly Art Vendor Fair! Your vendor fee includes a table + chairs, plus you’ll receive a free workshop voucher as our thank-you.

Here's the details:

Vendor fee = $10 (🍂 reduced for November!), includes a 6ft table + chair(s)

FREE workshop voucher = $15 value

Bring your own display setup (no wall mounting)

Limited to 6 vendor spots!

👉🏽Apply to be a vendor today! https://forms.gle/XAJjgUZ6g24GrfCb9

SHARE with a local creator you'd love to see vending!!

Megan+Amanda

Want to learn the deeper meaning behind the Dia de los Mu***os tradition?

Join local artist Navi for The Art of Ofrendas, a hands-on cultural art experience where you’ll learn about the rich history of altar-making and craft your own tin sacred heart to honor loved ones.

Bring a photo or cherished item of someone you’d like to remember to place on our community altar for the evening.

📍The Studio (.hnfd) 206 W. 8th St, Hanford (next to Valley Strong Credit Union & Sensory Rock)

💸 $10 per person. Purchase tickets here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FVD25KD95R53N

All supplies included

All ages welcome!

20 spots only!

We hope to see you Thursday!

🧡Amanda+Megan

🍂Fall in love with affordable creativity this November!

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars 📣 Here’s what’s happening w/ Create+Connect:

🕯️Nov 6 – The Art of Ofrendas w/ Navi | $10

Learn the history and meaning behind Día de los Mu***os while creating your own tin sacred heart. Bring a photo or memento to add to our community ofrenda for the night.

🍁 Nov 9 – All Ages Create: Autumn Crafternoon | $5 per child

Family-friendly fall crafts for all ages! Make leaf prints, woodland puppets, and gratitude frames in a cozy creative evening together.

🛍️ Nov 13 – Art Vendor Fair | Free

Shop local art, meet makers, and find handmade gifts for the holidays. Support your local creative community! If you’d like to share your art, apply to vend in our bio!

☯️ Nov 24 – Mandalas w/ Megan M. | $10

Unwind and create your own meditative mandala in this mindful art night led by artist Megan M.

🍽️ Nov 26 – C+C Friendsgiving: Paint ‘n Potluck | Free

Celebrate community and gratitude with a collaborative art activity and shared meal. Bring a dish to enter our Friendsgiving prize drawing! RSVP!

Space is limited! Tap the link in our bio to save your spot or learn more about each event.

We hope to connect with you this month!

Megan+Amanda