Whimsicalitea

Whimsicalitea A 501(c)(3) heart-centered nonprofit celebrating, cultivating, and curating creativity & community.

Visit us at STUDIO 14 in Old World Village Huntington Beach CA for unique shopping, specialty classes, theme events, interactive shows, and fun galore! Welcome to Whimsicalitea, the home of STUDIO 14—the friendly shop & event space run by volunteers and funded by donors—where creativity meets community in charming Old World Village in Huntington Beach, California. At Whimsicalitea, we believe that

for society to be well-rounded and truly thrive, it needs creativity, connection, and compassion for others, including animals. That’s why we empower artists to share their gifts, we provide ground-breaking educational opportunities for families, and we support children and animal welfare in a way that enables all ages to feel they are making a difference. Our whimsical programs make philanthropy fun and growth a joy. As a federally recognized 501(c)(3) arts philanthropy, we are enriching lives across the globe through innovative programs designed to nurture creativity and inspire artistic expression with an emphasis on lifelong learning and cultivating community.

We are heartbroken that last Sundays 98-degree heatwave resulted in the cancellation of today's Pop-Up Vendor faire. We'...
03/14/2026

We are heartbroken that last Sundays 98-degree heatwave resulted in the cancellation of today's Pop-Up Vendor faire. We're making lemons out of the lemonade with fairy crafts and coloring inside Studio 14. Plus, we'll still have LIVE Music from 4-6pm with the Pink Dragons!

🫂 Embrace Your Turning Points 🩰 This year's anthology's thought-provoking title is TURNING POINTSYou can write about wha...
01/28/2026

🫂 Embrace Your Turning Points 🩰
This year's anthology's thought-provoking title is
TURNING POINTS

You can write about whatever comes to mind based on the title. It could be about a decision you made, a sliding doors situation, deja vu, anything goes. Length is haiku (minimum) to 3K-word short story (maximum).
To secure a spot, let us know of your intentions by 02-28-26
Content due 08-31-26
Launch party: 11-08-26

Submissions should be emailed to [email protected]
- Format: Word (preferably) or Google Docs
- Please do not put words in ALL CAPS, and limit yourself to 1 exclamation mark per sentence!!!
- Resist the temptation to use "fancy" fonts or tap the spacebar repeatedly to indent your text

Proceeds go toward Whimsicalitea's brick & mortar fund & scholarships for The Author's Journey writing course

OFFICIAL CALL FOR CONTENTfor the 2026 COOKBOOK COMPENDIUM. This one will focus on RECIPES THAT INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE INGR...
01/19/2026

OFFICIAL CALL FOR CONTENT
for the 2026 COOKBOOK COMPENDIUM. This one will focus on RECIPES THAT INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE INGREDIENT THAT COMES FROM THE WATER (the sea, a river, etc).
Be sure to submit a recipe that is either original or "tweaked" (so we don't get sued), and include a blurb or short story — factual or fictional.

- Intentions due 03-01-26
- Content due 05-31-26
- Publishing Party date 08-30-26

All proceeds go toward our Whimsicalitea nonprofit's brick & mortar fund.

Submissions should be emailed to [email protected]
- Format: Word (preferably) or Google Docs
- Please do not put words in ALL CAPS, and limit yourself to 1 exclamation mark per sentence!!!
- "Fancy" fonts and formatting will need to be stripped out ... which means more work for our admin ... which means please don't do it!

🍽️ Get the White-Glove treatment 🤵🏻‍♂️ Being waited on hand & foot can be in your futurewhen you rent Studio 14 for your...
01/16/2026

🍽️ Get the White-Glove treatment 🤵🏻‍♂️

Being waited on hand & foot can be in your future
when you rent Studio 14 for your party

For a mere $2 surcharge, you can get a maid or butler to serve your guests. Includes red velvet rope admittance

VISIT LINK FOR OPTIONS ~ https://www.studioonefour.org/p/occasions.html

"I think we're all fans, and I understand the whole world of fandom, because I am a fan." —Brent Spiner (Data, Star Trek...
01/14/2026

"I think we're all fans, and I understand the whole world of fandom, because I am a fan."
—Brent Spiner (Data, Star Trek: The Next Generation)

Join us at Studio 14 the 1st Friday of each month at 7pm for
FANDOM FRIDAYS
featuring
~ a TRIVIA CUP with Prize
~ Light Refreshments to be served
~ along with Shenanigans & Silliness
~ and by all means, cosplay to your heart's content!

Officially we'll start the hoopla in February (with a theme already picked!)

For now, comment here to let us know WHAT FANDOMS YOU WOULD LIKE to see us celebrate.

Thank you, to our founding philanthropy board member Cindy Freeman, for your heartfelt words and perspective!"Giving Tue...
12/02/2025

Thank you, to our founding philanthropy board member Cindy Freeman, for your heartfelt words and perspective!

"Giving Tuesday is today. I’d like to share why your Giving Tuesday donations are important to Whimsicalitea, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports artisans.

There are many ways Whimsicalitea has given to the Arts. We have given more than $100,000 to creatives to support their work. We helped one person start a business. More than 50 authors have been published by E. Gads Hill Press, the publishing arm of Whimsicalitea that represents seven different genres. These authors retain their copyrights and 100% of the royalties from the sale of their books.
Well over 100 classes, events, and even theme trips have been hosted by Whimsicalitea so the community can participate for reasonable prices.

Prior to this year, Whimsicalitea offered events in various rented locations. In 2025, with the opening of a brick and mortar location named Studio 14, we finally have a place where artisans can sell their creations. We are able to offer events at our own location, making them even more accessible to the public. To keep costs as reasonable as possible, Studio 14 is staffed entirely by volunteers.

I have watched Whimsicalitea evolve over nearly a decade. It had gone from an idea that started long before most of us heard about it or attended an event. Finally the philanthropy has a brick and mortar location. However, we have recently lost our two primary funding sources. To continue the philanthropic work we have been doing, we need to replace those funding sources. That is one reason Giving Tuesday donations are so important to us this year. To support the ways Whimsicalitea is currently and planning in the future to give to the Arts, go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donated-to-bring-together-creativity-and-community ."

12/01/2025

What a fun weekend at the Studio!

Bibliothefairies Book Drive, StoryTime & CraftSaturday, October 25⋅2:00 – 3:30pmA Broom with a Viewto be read by author ...
10/16/2025

Bibliothefairies Book Drive, StoryTime & Craft
Saturday, October 25⋅2:00 – 3:30pm

A Broom with a View
to be read by author Joy Johnston

Dip into to our little red wagon to Give a Book & Take a Book
Hunker down in our cozy corner by the fireplace for Storytime

Enjoy doing a quick & simple craft before departure

Children ages 4+ who participate in 10 book drives earn membership in the Bibliothefaeries Literary Guild ~ with a membership card to prove it!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 at 1pmCAT CARE — with extra love for Black Cats 🐈‍⬛1pm — Pawsitively Purrfect with Pet Meet & Greet...
10/16/2025

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 at 1pm

CAT CARE — with extra love for Black Cats 🐈‍⬛

1pm — Pawsitively Purrfect with Pet Meet & Greet: This time of year, black cats are at particular risk of being exploited, or worse. In this presentation by Tom Mynar, learn what's really involved in cat care, whether you're thinking of getting a cat or are already living with one.

This family activity is Free; any donations will be split between OCSP Cat Rescue & Whimsicalitea's animal welfare fund

From Tom:

"My name is Tom Mynar. My wife and I have lived in Orange County since the '80s. I have been in cat fostering and feral cat care since the late '90s. All of our cats were adopted from “showing up” in our yard.

I am currently on the board of the OCSP Cat Rescue group in Orange County. We manage over 150 kittens and cats; many can be found on Petfinders.com. We hold adoption events on Saturdays in the Petco stores in Mission Viejo, Tustin, and 2 Huntington Beach locations.

It is very rewarding when someone adopts a cat (or cats) which I have fostered. The most memorable were two males, Freddie and Mac, who were adopted by a Tustin Police Officer (a parole officer). She has sent me photos and videos of them enjoying their own room.

During my presentation at Studio 14 I will be talking about general feline facts, the rewards of fostering and adopting, and misconceptions about domestic and feral cats."

Address

7561 Center Avenue #14
Huntington Beach, CA
92647

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Website

https://www.studioonefour.org/

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