Mark your calendars!
Though the June gloom of the Central Coast has been cloaking some hints of summer here in Watsonville and Santa Cruz, warmer temperatures signal the return of a few exciting design and craft events: West Coast Craft and SF Design Week. Each hosted in San Francisco, these events are always inspiring environments to showcase our design and product offerings and meet our regional community. They facilitate a vibrant atmosphere to connect with colleagues in the design industry, friendly new and returning customers from the wider Bay Area, and community members who love exploring home products, interior design inspiration, and high-quality craftsmanship!
On the Schedule
1. First up, one of our favorite outdoor events, with casual, highly crafty, convivial vibes:
WEST COAST CRAFT (WCC) MARKET
What: Shoppable Market; Free & Open to the Public (including leashed pets)
When: May 25th, Saturday
Time: 10am - 3pm
Where: Fort Mason (Parking Lot), San Francisco
Find the FAQ and Vendor List here.
Looking out on WCC Market with a view toward the Golden Gate Bridge
2. Next: WCC moves indoors! Buzzing, Elevated, Craftastic all feel like an accurate way to describe the environment that West Coast Craft creates in the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
WEST COAST CRAFT
What: Shoppable Market; Free & Open to the Public (only service animals allowed inside due to food regulations)
When: June 8th-9th, Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10am - 6pm
Where: Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion), San Francisco
Find the FAQ and Vendor List here.
West Coast Craft is hosted on the SF Bay at Fort Mason's Festival Pavilion! Beautiful location for a day out exploring home wares, fashion designers, food startups, and more.
A sampling of our wares that have recently been on display at our San Francisco pop-ups! The Simple Stool, the Topo Tray, and a 2024 exploration: the Topo Side Table in concrete, with White Oak coaster (contact for details).
3. SF Design Week (June 3 - 12, 2024): Bay Area Made and Gantri host an SF Bay Area, California showcase of product design and manufacturing!
BAY AREA MADE: Product Design Stories
What: Exhibition of 30+ Bay Area makers, including established and up-and-coming brands. Products will be displayed with insight into their design and making.
When: June 8th - 9th • Saturday & Sunday
Time: 11am - 5pm
Where: Gantri Studio - 320 10th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
On Display by JOHI: Upcountry Koa Bench
Find the full event description and SF Design Week Passes here.
Detail on the Upcountry Koa Bench - Back Detail & Slab
We hope to see you at one of these events! If you have any questions about how to find us in person, what we will be carrying at WCC, or how to connect about a new project, please get in touch. While some of our stock is ready to ship, most of our collection is made to order over a lead time of roughly 4 - 8 weeks (subject to change based on product type and schedule at time of inquiry).
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Mahalo for being a part of our world here at JOHI. We are always grateful to be a part of yours.
Post by Holly Apau Badr-El-Din • President & Co-Lead