small talk city™ is more than a shop. It is a gathering place — for artists, teachers, families, and neighbours who believe in beautiful making and slow, intentional living.
Each month, one artist transforms our storefront window into a living studio — allowing the neighbourhood to witness the creative process unfold in real time.
Textile, fiber, woodworking, natural dye, paper arts, jewelry, toy making, and more. Artists working with reclaimed or natural materials are especially encouraged.
Learn more & applyDo you teach, guide, or share a practice? We welcome proposals from teachers and makers who want to bring their work to our community of families.
Natural dyeing, seasonal crafts, children's movement, bookbinding, plant knowledge, textile arts — and anything else aligned with making and slow living.
Submit a proposalTwo quiet letters, sent when there is something worth saying. No noise, no urgency — just beauty and community in your inbox.
Our inner circle — families who shop first, attend seasonal events, and share a belief that childhood deserves more slowness, more beauty, and less noise.
Free to join. Members receive early access to new arrivals, invitations to members-only evenings, and a bonus on consignment earnings.
Join the clubhouse"The fleeting moments of creation are endlessly appealing to children of all ages."
small talk city™ · North Berkeley