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Save the Date!Our favorite Art & Crafts Fair, the California College of the Arts Art & Crafts Fair will take place Satur...
09/09/2026

Save the Date!
Our favorite Art & Crafts Fair, the California College of the Arts Art & Crafts Fair will take place Saturday, November 7th.

Planner season is in full swing, so come hang out with fellow analog planner enthusiasts and discuss strategies, materia...
09/05/2026

Planner season is in full swing, so come hang out with fellow analog planner enthusiasts and discuss strategies, materials, pens, washi tape, life tracking, chore charts and more with like minded people.

Join us on Thursday, September 17, 6:30-8:30pm. Garuntee your spot by signing up at the link in our bio!

Think “Night at the Museum” but at the art supply store; the paints will come alive and the sketchbooks may bite. Well, not really, but it is a chance to hang out with your favorite ARCHie and make art in a chill, uninstructed, communal setting.

Enjoy a cozy hangout at ARCH After Hours with planner-obsessed ARCH employees. Have a fall check in with your planner or journal, or just make friends and share supplies and inspiration.

We encourage you to bring your own art supplies and a project to work on, or follow our prompt and experiment with samples of our various art materials. Hang out and enjoy a community of artists making together.

We will be closed Sunday 6/6 and Monday 6/7 for Labor Day! Come in before 5 today, or we will see you on Tuesday ✏️ ✨
09/05/2026

We will be closed Sunday 6/6 and Monday 6/7 for Labor Day! Come in before 5 today, or we will see you on Tuesday ✏️ ✨

Join Cathy Raingarden for her next Guided Urban Sketching class at ARCH! Whether starting from scratch or looking to re-...
08/29/2026

Join Cathy Raingarden for her next Guided Urban Sketching class at ARCH! Whether starting from scratch or looking to re-invigorate your sketching practice, now is the time to get inspired for a spring and summer full of sketching!

Saturday, September 12-- Sign up now at the link in our bio!

Cathy believes that everyone can learn to draw and this class is meant to demystify urban sketching in a friendly setting. She has designed the class in bite-size pieces that allow students to learn at a comfortable pace:

-The class warm-up exercises are designed to connect our eyes to our drawing hand and get rid of any worry.

-She covers basic one and two point perspective, and the use of small thumbnail sketches to figure out a composition that includes the three layers of foreground, midground, and background.

-Cathy will cover the importance of a limited palette, and show the range of colors you can mix.

-She will demonstrate a quick sketch that shows how to pull together the bite–size bits of learning into a final urban sketch.

-Students will have time to complete their own urban sketch onsite.

By warming up and learning in bite-size bits, students will be able to see how an urban sketch is pulled together. The friendly environment encourages questions of all kinds and we have a ‘sketchbook throw down’ of student work at the end, where we can all marvel at how uniquely we each see our environment.

Students will receive a super handy four page set of urban sketching notes to take home and help them on their urban sketching journey.

Go Beyond the First Brushstroke with Rhonel Roberts! Join us for this watercolor experience at ARCH, Saturday, October 3...
08/28/2026

Go Beyond the First Brushstroke with Rhonel Roberts!

Join us for this watercolor experience at ARCH, Saturday, October 3rd, 11am-3pm. Tickets available at the link in our bio-- all materials included!

Watercolor is more than an introduction to paint—it is an invitation to see the world differently. As you continue, you’ll learn how water, color, light, and movement work together to create paintings filled with energy and feeling.

Each brushstroke builds confidence. Each unexpected blend becomes a discovery. Through guided projects inspired by flowers, architecture, everyday objects, people, and the beauty of San Francisco, you’ll strengthen your skills while developing a style that feels uniquely your own.

You don’t need to be “naturally artistic.” You only need curiosity and the willingness to continue. Your first watercolor experience opens the door; going deeper helps you discover just how much creativity has been waiting inside you.

Keep exploring. Keep experimenting. Keep painting. Your artistic voice is only beginning to emerge.

Looking forward to joining you in your artistic journey!

Our Hobonichi stock has arrived and we are ready to party!Join us on Monday the 31st as we open our doors at 7pm for you...
08/27/2026

Our Hobonichi stock has arrived and we are ready to party!

Join us on Monday the 31st as we open our doors at 7pm for your first chance to pick out your favorite new design, find your trusty yearly planner and peruse many of the limited edition accessories that we have added to our inventory. In addition, we'll have tables set up in back with snacks, drinks & more so you can chat with friends and talk with other Planner Enthusiasts about their set ups.

We have an Eventbrite in our bio that you can sign up as a reminder and will help us get a sense of how many people to expect.

***This event is FREE, first come, first served, regardless of RSVP. We do expect a que, so please arrive early to secure your spot.***

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998995337867?aff=oddtdtcreator

Peanut is either protecting or licking her chops or just can’t wait to dig into our Hobonichi order that arrived today. ...
08/26/2026

Peanut is either protecting or licking her chops or just can’t wait to dig into our Hobonichi order that arrived today. 12 big boxes of planner goodness that we can’t wait to share. Updates on our website soon!
Also, should we have a launch party on Monday?? 🤔

2027 Planner Season at ARCHIn-stock now…Moleskine ☑️LEUCHTTURM1917 ☑️Midori ☑️Coming soon…Hobonichi Techo (due 08/31, 7p...
08/21/2026

2027 Planner Season at ARCH

In-stock now…
Moleskine ☑️
LEUCHTTURM1917 ☑️
Midori ☑️

Coming soon…
Hobonichi Techo (due 08/31, 7pm)
Jibun Techo
Travelers (due 10/15)

Learn about and try out these incredibly pigmented and fun oil-based paint sticks and drawing oils!Join us at ARCH this ...
08/20/2026

Learn about and try out these incredibly pigmented and fun oil-based paint sticks and drawing oils!

Join us at ARCH this Saturday for a free R&F demo with artist Sharon Paster Sharon Paster 1-2:30pm. It's free! Seating will be first come, first served.

This Pigment Stick and Drawing Oils demonstration offers a relaxed environment where participants can see and experience Pigment Sticks.

Topics covered include: how R&F Pigment Sticks allow artists to explore traditional and alternative methods of painting with oil by allowing them draw or paint directly onto a surface with immediacy and fluidity; what Pigment Sticks are (pigment, wax and linseed oil); health and safety when working with Pigment Sticks (including proper disposal of oil soaked rags and paper towels); appropriate supports and tools; transparent vs. opaque Pigment Sticks; building a surface, monoprinting, image transfer, and mark making; and additional techniques (the use of cold wax, Gelli plates, etc.).

Leuchtturm1917 Datebooks have arrived and are available in-store and on our website. Get a jump on 2027 and get those go...
08/19/2026

Leuchtturm1917 Datebooks have arrived and are available in-store and on our website. Get a jump on 2027 and get those good feelings you get by supporting a small business!

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1490 17th Street
San Francisco, CA
94107

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+14154332724

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