Heirloom Bean Workshop with Jean
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Small Talk City
1415 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, California 94709
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What to Expect
Designing our own mosaic plaques using all different types of beans with with Jean, where humble materials take center stage.
Take Home
A handmade mosaic-style piece that feel both playful and unexpectedly refined.
About This Event
A creative morning in the Clubhouse for all ages.
Join us for a hands-on workshop with Jean, where humble materials take center stage. Using a thoughtful mix locally sourced dried beans we’ll create mosaic-style pieces that feel both playful and unexpectedly refined.
Spell your name, build a pattern, sketch a small scene, this is process-driven, tactile making at its best.
Open to adults and kids, with space for each to settle in and create in their own way. Each bean artist needs their own ticket.
All materials are provided. Kids 2 and under are FREE and welcome ! Extra hands are onsite to support baby care.
About the Artist
Swamp Mistress
View maker profile @swamp_mistressSwamp Mistress (Mary Cobb) is a self taught, contemporary glass artist residing in Oakland, CA and a workshop in San Francisco, CA. With a boundless imagination and an eye for the unusual, Mary Cobb brings an edgy, authentic approach to the world of stained glass breaking away from tradition to craft unique glass art.
Mary uses the copper foil/Tiffany technique to experiment with styles ranging from the morbid and macabre to the colorful and abstract. She pulls inspiration from pop-culture, books, movies, television, and the many effervescent people she walks amongst in the consummate Bay Area.
About the Space
small talk city
@smalltalkcityCurated Style, Rooted in Community
small talk city is a fast-growing children’s consignment brand based in Berkeley, California. Founded by Jillian Leigh Lewis—a longtime creative and mother of two—the brand began as a curated online shop born from the desire to make kids’ wardrobes calmer, more intentional, and more sustainable.
From its inception, Small Talk City has been about more than just resale; it is about neighborhood. Jillian has built a vibrant gathering space for thoughtful families, seamlessly blending a signature curated style with a deep commitment to community care. Whether online or in-person, the brand serves as a hub for those looking to balance sustainability with a high-touch, local feel.
1415 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, California 94709, Berkeley, CA
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