If your life is tied to the school year–through children or employment or whatever–then we wish you a very happy start to summer! May you have more free time for crafts and may you be enjoying the long, warm days. We have a bunch of exciting stuff coming up this summer, so please read on.
A Note About Donations:
Some of you may know that we (lovingly!) refer to our neighborhood as the sketchy end of Pacific. And although the area is rapidly gentrifying, the sidewalks on our block see their share of low-level chaos. For this reason, we kindly ask that you never leave donations in front of the shop when we’re closed. Those donations might end up becoming a hazard or a mess before we’re next open and able to take them inside.
If you have a large donations, it’s always best to contact us in advance. And if you want to make sure we’re open, just double check our website or social media. We always post online and put a sign on the door if we need to be closed for some reason.
Events at the Fábrica & Around Town:
Free Skool CLASS w/ The Bike Church:
“Bike Frame Bag-Making Workshop”
Sunday, May 31, 2026
11am – 3pm
@ The Fábrica,
703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
This workshop is completely full! If you signed up and got a spot, don’t forget to show up tomorrow! If you didn’t get a spot, go follow The Bike Church and Free Skool Santa Cruz on Instagram so you don’t miss the next one! Or sign up for the Bike Church newsletter on Substack.
See the events page for a full description.
Ongoing workshop
“Mending Circle”
@ The Fábrica
703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Wednesdays, June 3, 2026
6pm – 8 pm
After “Mending in Public Day” last month, some of us hatched a plan to have an ongoing mending circle at the workshop. Join us for the first meeting this coming Wednesday.
Bring something to mend and learn some new mending methods! You’re also welcome to join with any hand-stitching project. No machines during this time.
Art event w/ Indexical:
“The Day That Never Came”
Multiple Events Friday – Sunday, June 5-7, 2026
@ Indexical, 1050 River St, Studio #119, Santa Cruz (at The Tannery)
The Day That Never Came / El Día Que Nunca Llegó is a collaborative sound installation, inviting audiences into the social realities shaping life of people without housing.
Amplifying the voices of unhoused and formerly unhoused individuals in Santa Cruz County, the project brings forward stories of survival, displacement, addiction, parenthood, memory, and resilience
The project also features visual works by Little Giant Collective and The Fábrica’s own Ann Altstatt and Joy Schendledecker.
Opening Reception + Q&A
Fri., June 5, 2026, 6-9pm
Workshop: Housing Rights Protest Banner Making (w/ Fábrica Collective Members!!)
Sat., June 6, 2026, 1-5pm
There’s a lot more information about this multi-day experience on our Events Page.
Save the Date!!
“Yard Sale!!”
@ The Fábrica
703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Saturday, July 11, 2026
It’s time for our annual blow-out sale. We need to make room for all the amazing donations that come in from our Santa Cruz crafting community. That means super cheap prices on fabric, yarn, notions, and more! Save the date and we’ll see you next month!
The Workshop is Open!
Open Hours:
Saturdays 2pm – 5pm
Sundays 3pm – 6pm
Mondays 12pm – 3pm
Please check the Hours/Calendar page for the most current information.
Support The Fábrica !
Making a recurring donation of $5 or more helps us a lot! Thank you for your support!
Miscellanea:
- If you haven’t done so already, save this phone number in your phone: (831) 239-4289. This is who you should call if you think you’ve spotted an ICE or DHS raid in Santa Cruz County. If you want to join the network of legal observers, you can find info about YARR (Your Allied Rapid Response) trainings on their website and socials.
- Our lovely neighbors Subrosa are a small arts venue and meeting space that hosts concerts and classes almost daily.
- Our other neighbors The Bike Church are like the Fábrica for bikes! If you’re new to bike maintenance, check out their monthly “Intro to Bikes” workshop.
- Check out the Free Skool Calendar.
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