Gift Lab

Celebrate the season of giving with a joyful evening of hands-on creativity at Gift Lab! Join us for a special First Thursday where Bay Area artists and educators host a vibrant series of drop-in workshops designed to spark your imagination and help you craft heartfelt, handmade gifts.

From felting and miniature canvases to hand-pulled papers and cozy weavings, each station offers all the materials and guidance you need to follow your creative muse. Come solo or with friends and leave with one-of-a-kind treasures to share with your loved ones.

Artists and Workshops

Bea Byrne | UV resin creations
Naomi Fierro Peña | Charms
Judi Henderson | Holiday crowns and headbands
Risa Iwasaki Culbertson | Prints, cards, and more!
Piscola Mami | Air-dry clay ornaments

About the Artists

Bea [pronounced: bee] Byrne is an artist and entrepreneur originally from England now living in Oakland, California. Her mission is to help others find the joy she feels in making and creating. Following 20 years in big tech and nonprofits, during which she lived on three continents, she became a full-time artist in 2022. Her primary medium is textiles and sewing, but she loves learning new crafts and techniques. You can find her pouring candles, sewing and mending, quilting, and more at beabyrne.com or @beabyrneartist on social media.

Naomi Fierro Peña (she/her/ella) is a queer, Mexican American artist, facilitator, and community-curator who specializes in creating artful wellness spaces for BIPOC adults. After a decade as an educator — teaching ethnic studies, bilingual social studies, and leading DEI initiatives at Lick-Wilmerding High School — Naomi redirected her passion into founding That Art Party.

As That Art Party founder & CEO, her mission is to help BIPOC adults ritualize creative self-care and break free from perfectionism and toxic grind culture. Her Georgetown University background in government and education underpins her approach to community healing through art and play.

Naomi’s innovative work earned her the 2023 Surge Ambassador Award and $20,000 in the 2024 Surge Angels Pitch Competition. Through monthly in-person and virtual play dates, she creates sacred spaces that honor the inner child while connecting participants to their creative power.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Naomi embraces the Bay Area’s cultural richness as medicine. When not designing transformative experiences, you might find her dancing, exploring a new craft, or — practicing what she preaches — simply resting. Connect with Naomi’s work at thatartparty.com or @that.art.party.

Judi Henderson is the visionary behind Mannequin Madness, an award-winning Oakland business celebrated for its innovation and eco-conscious practices. Judi has been featured nationally for recycling mannequins for retail stores and reselling them at discount prices or repurposing them into DIY projects.

Her whimsical warehouse is a hub for art, community, and joyful self-expression. The design team on her staff is known for their warm teaching style and ability to make anyone feel artistic when designing a flower crown.

Judi is a proud graduate of the University of Southern California, an avid cosplayer, and one of the event planners for the philanthropic arm of Santa Con (not the pub crawl).

Risa Iwasaki Culbertson is a multidisciplinary artist in San Francisco who focuses on fiber arts, illustration, and storytelling. Inspired by the healing and connective power of humor and play, she creates wacky, whimsical, and colorful work as a way to process the deep emotions of grief and joy, while creating places of belonging and finding ways to stay connected to those we love.

Piscola Mami is a Chilean interdisciplinary artist who’s passionate about the healing nature of art, immigration, and community. She sees exploring mediums and dedicating time to her crafts as a space where curiosity and play are welcome. Her background as an industrial designer and design educator has shaped her current work.

Piscola’s practice also extends beyond her studio space by bringing people together through hands-on creative workshops and team-building experiences across the Bay Area. She encourages others to slow down and reconnect with their own creativity.

Committed to giving back, Piscola donates a portion of her proceeds to local organizations that support community access to mental health services as well as immigrant and women empowerment.

Accessibility Information

Accessibility accommodations such as American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and assisted listening devices are available upon request 10 business days in advance.
Please email publicengagement@sfmoma.org, and we will do our best to fulfill your request.

This program is made possible with support from Google.org.