2012 Studio Hinrichs Calendar - In Stock!

We have received our shipment of the 365 Typography Calendar from Studio Hinrichs. 

From their own bio:

"The 2012 calendar features a combination of original, not commercially available typefaces, and quirky and unusual fonts designed to reflect technological changes, pop culture, famous landmarks and famous people.  All were drawn by well-known contemporary typographers, designers and artists.  Provocative in their expression, these typefaces forcefully impose their own personality, rhythm and mood on the letterform or number.  They "color" the written message, making their presence overtly known, rather than subliminally, as is the case with most fonts specified for everyday print communications.  Happily, what they show is that even repetitive numbers 1 to 31 can assume a tone of voice, ranging from whimsical to rustic to retro."

We have these available in two sizes;
23" x 33" (58.5cm x 84cm) $44
12" x 18" (30.5cm x 45.75cm) $26

Extended Store Hours 9am - 8pm. This week only!!

It's crunch week for all the hardworking California College of the Arts students.  We'll have our doors open late and we are well stocked on everything you need to make it through.

• Basswood
• Zap A Gap
• Aleene's Tacky Glue
• Epson Papers and Inks (we have R1900, R1800, R2200 and a whole lot more)
• Scale model plastics, metals, people and trees
• Free Coffee from Farley's and snacks

Stop by, get your supplies and a pick me up.  We'll be here, with a helping hand.


We are also open for holiday gift shopping for those of you getting out of work a bit late.  Hope to see you soon!

Book Signing and Reception for Megan Werner's new book Model Making

Join us at ARCH on December 8th from 6 - 8pm for a reception and book signing with Megan Werner, author of the book Model Making published by Princeton Architectural Press.  Megan is a Bay Area model maker and founder of zDp Models.  She is also an adjunct professor in the interior design department at California College of the Arts.

From the Princeton Architectural Website;

"Our latest addition to the Architecture Briefs series presents the nuts and bolts of model making. In thirty-three "concept blocks," Megan Werner explores a wide range of possible types including laser-scored acrylic models, basswood topography models, acid etched metal blocks, peeled paper blocks, D-print models, cement pour blocks, and many more. Model Making includes handy appendices on materials, tools, and tips and techniques, as well as a glossary of design concepts."


Also check out Megan, in her own words discussing how the concept of her book together:

You can also check out a review of her book here.

So please join us on Friday, December 2nd from 6 - 8pm as we'll have food, drinks and be open for Holiday gift shopping as well.

Journal Bandoliers - Local Artist - Starting at $36

Available in several styles and two sizes!

We love these new Journal Bandoliers from Cleverhands.  Handmade right here in San Francisco, they are available in several styles and in two sizes.  The small stretches from 11.5" to 13.5" (perfect for Moleskine!!) and the large goes from 16.5" to 20".  The small is available for $36 and the large is $40.  These are a great gift for all those artists on the go. 

Find these now at ARCH. Look forward to seeing you soon!

Sutro Tower - Scale Lasercut Plywood Model - Only $38

This 1:50 scale model of the Sutro Tower from Studio for Metropolitan Craft is a great gift for any lover of San Francisco and local architecture.  The kit is super easy to assemble and comes with everything you need to put it together.  Created locally at Techshop SF, ARCH is very excited to carry this and we know you'll love it too.

2012 Stendig Calendars - In Stock - Only $32

The 2012 Stendig Calendars have arrived.  These classic wall calendars are 36" x 48" and we have a limited amount of stock on hand. 

In addition, we still have a number of styles of the 2012 Moleskine and A4 Architects Diary still available.  You can read more about those here.

Check back soon, as we are awaiting our arrivals of the Nava Diaries as well as the Studio Hinrichs wall calendars.

Photo's from this years Papergirl Roll & Ride at ARCH

The Artwork Rolled and Ready To Go! - Photo by Heather Tompkins

We had an amazing time hosting this years Papergirl Roll & Ride.  Seeing the faces of those who received their "free art!" was so much fun and we couldn't have had better weather for a bike ride across San Francisco.

Thanks to all who attended, and for those that missed it click here to check out photo's from the ride.