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12/29/2025

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

12/17/2025

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

12/03/2025

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

11/20/2025

🫂 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

11/17/2025

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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11/15/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out for the November Create+Connect Art Vendor Fair 🛍️ So many beautiful community members showed up despite threat of rain! ☔

Our vendors had an amazing time, sharing their work, making sales, and connecting with each other.

If you're a local creator interested in vending with us, please submit an application ASAP for our December 4th date. Link in bio.

👉🏽 UP NEXT: Monday's with Megan M 😁 and they're bringing us Mandalas!! Get ready for a relaxing paint session with some unique dotting tools. Sign up with one click in our bio link!

See you there!

👋🏽Amanda+Megan

11/11/2025

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

11/08/2025

🍁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

Address

Hanford, CA
93230, 93232

Website

https://www.createandconnect559.org/

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