Can’t stop thinking about Heated Rivalry? We’ve got your back—and your next fix. Come join Swoon City’s Sports Romance Book Club to find your next swoony sports read. Our books span straight and queer relationships, as well as pretty much every sport under the sun. Sportsball knowledge welcomed, but NOT required! It'll take place the […]

Even beginners can learn to create "etching-like" prints quickly and easily using tools and materials you already have at home! Explore drypoint intaglio printmaking using recycled Tetra Pak cartons as an affordable and eco-friendly plate material. We'll practice cross-hatching and incising textures using drypoint tools, corkscrews, dental tools, and exacto knives. Instead of etching ink, […]

Beautify your favorite book by creating a sprayed-edge style design! Bring a book or buy one from Swoon City for 20% off. Have a favorite book that never got the sprayed edge treatment? Have an older book that deserves a glow up? In this class you'll learn how to take an every day book and […]

Want a romantasy without a 1000 year age gap? Or one when the MMC isn’t so grumpy? We will be reading romantasy books that stray from traditional norms of the genre. Come find your people at Swoon City’s Romantasy Book Club! Fourth Monday of every month, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. RSVP to attend. Show your […]

Come celebrate the launch of Psionic Heart by Debut author, Ash Leo Reed About Psionic Heart: Dietra, a plus-sized Black woman with a gift she's kept hidden, has been spiraling ever since her twin sister vanished without a trace. When she's abducted herself, she's thrown into a brutal psychic asset training program deep inside a […]

Swoon City’s first ever romance-themed zine fest — a one-day pop-up to celebrate local artists and how much they love love. The fest will take place on Saturday, July 11th from 2-6:30pm. FREE to attend. We will be hosting a number of local queer zine makers including Nicole Capó Martínez, Nell Kerr, and Clarissa Kleveno.

Join us on Sunday July 12th, from noon - 3 pm for a book signing by authors Shayla Kieneker & Jessica Miller. Shayla Kieneker & Jessica Miller books blend dark romance, emotional grit, power dynamics, and pulse-racing tension that lingers long after the last page. Set against the moody backdrop of Seattle, their world is […]

Have you been lusting after the Coach bag charms but want to make them your way? Now's your chance to make three book bag charms. Using three pre-choosen books, beautiful glass, ceramic and brass beads, and leather you will learn how to make your own book bag charms to adorn your favorite purse. No experience […]

Let your imagination take flight (on a dragon) or fight for your favorite design. In this 1.5 hour workshop you'll get plenty of templates or create your own design for custom tote. No experience needed. All supplies will be provided, and you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation.

The days are long, the flowers are blooming, and summer is a season for beautiful things. Come spend an afternoon learning the basics of flower crown construction using floral wire, tape, and a selection of blooms and greenery. We'll start with a demo, then you'll design and build your own custom, wearable crown — whether […]

Discover the intuitive and joyful art of botanical monoprinting in this hands-on workshop. Using a flexible gelli plate, you will learn how to capture the delicate textures and intricate details of leaves, ferns, and grasses. This process allows you to create unique art prints without the need for a traditional printing press. Using a brayer […]

Celebrate the launch of Hanna Gaard’s debut novel, No Gods West of Here, an epic romantasy inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Mocktails & refreshments provided, all are welcome.