Come join Swoon City’s LGBTQ+ book club, where queer joy is our jam! Every month, we read books that center LGBTQ+ lives and love stories. Our books span all romance subgenres, from contemporary to paranormal to historical. We prioritize queer authors and stay away from big angst and tired narratives. In short: If it’s gay, […]

Whether you’re dipping your toe into historical romance after watching Bridgerton or have loved the genre for years, there’s a place for you at Swoon City’s Historical Hellions Book Club. We’ll be reading historicals that have a strong lead, and are willing to break with convention. Come laugh, chat, and discuss your favorite romance books […]

Explore the enchanting world of floral preservation with a hands-on tutorial for both flower pressing and creating pressed flower art with artist Negheen from Wander & Press. Supplies will be provided, including a 5x5” gold frame, a take home gift, including access to the Wander & Press Flower Library which includes a wide range of […]

In this 4 hour class, you will learn how to use the Tiffany method of foiling, gain guided experience with soldering technique, learn how to frame with lead came, and how to properly clean and polish stained glass. Each student will receive and work with a pre-cut and ground glass kit of the design pictured. […]

Create something meaningful and hands-on in this metal stamping workshop! Participants will design and stamp their own personalized metal bookmarks using letters, symbols, and simple design techniques. You’ll learn the basics of metal stamping and leave with a unique, functional keepsake—perfect as a gift or a special treat for yourself (and your favorite book!) No […]

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 […]

Punch needle is the craft of using a manual to make a field of loops on a fabric surface, creating an image. In this workshop, you will learn all about this very fun, approachable and beginner-friendly craft! Design your own image or choose one of Clé's templates, learn to transfer the design to a embroidery […]

Join us on Saturday May 9rd for a book signing by authors E.S. Brandon. E.S. Brandon is the pen name of married writing team Elizabeth and Stephen Brandon, who bring their love of science fiction, fantasy, and romance to every page. With over twenty years together, they write characters with authentic intimacy and emotional depth, […]

In this 2-hour, beginner-friendly, hands-on class, you’ll create tiny, adorable fake pastries using polymer clay and oil pastels! Pastry chef and miniaturist Rosalie Cass will provide guided instruction on how to sculpt, shade and decorate mini fruit bowls and tarts. Follow step by step or let your imagination lead the way! Each student can make […]

Join us on Sunday May 3rd for a book signing by Kira Brady, author of Love & Pickleball, set in a neighborhood similar to Ballard! Description of the book: Forty and finally free, Celeste Knowles is determined to be true to herself...If only she knew who that was. When she's forced to attend her ex's […]

Beautify your favorite book by designing a gold foil cover! Bring a hardcover book or buy one from Swoon City for 20% off. Take a hardcover book from plain to shimmery in this gold foiling class. You can mix and match dozens of designs (including silver foil if that's your pleasure) and make your own […]

In this 3 hour class, you will learn how to use the Tiffany method of foiling, gain guided experience with soldering technique, how to frame with lead cane, and how to properly clean and polish stained glass. Each student will receive and work with a pre-cut and ground glass kit of the design pictured. All […]