Just a bookclub at A Novel Idea Bookshop, located in Guthrie Oklahoma
Always been interested in owning a fountain pen, but never quite sure where to start? Join us in this introductory fountain pen class. We will walk you through how to load, use, & clean your fountain pen!
The class includes a Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen & a 50mL bottle of Kaweco ink.
Saturday || April 5th || 10am-12pm
Looking for a new hobby or to build skills you have? Come learn the ancient art of paper quilling and leave with a beautiful framed art piece of a hanging floral basket. Choose your paper colors from over 50 options or a pre-selected color kit. You will also have your choice of a black or white frame and white, cream or kraft color background.
Sunday || April 6th || 1-4pm
Get creative this spring with our Colorful Checkered beading workshop! Learn the brick stitch, the foundation for endless beaded designs, and craft your own checkered earrings. Customize your colors, pattern, and size to make a one of a kind pair of earrings!
No experience? No problem! We’ll guide you step by step in a fun, relaxed setting. Leave with a handmade accessory and the skills to keep creating.
Saturday || April 19th || 1-4pm
Have you taken a calligraphy class before? Looking to dig a little deeper into the craft? This workshop is designed to refine your calligraphy skills and elevate your personal style. We’ll focus on achieving smooth, flowing letter transitions and dive deep into styling techniques like bounce lettering and flourishing.
A brush pen & dip pen will be provided to explore both calligraphy tools. The take-home supply kit will also include tracing paper and a traceable workbook.
Saturday || April 26th || 1-3pm || $70.00
Live music from that video game duo at Bookish on March 29 starting at 7:00 p.m. $20 cover.
Calling all lefties! Learn the art of calligraphy using a brush pen with left-hand friendly tips and tricks! Hillary with Hilligraphy Ink will show you basic strokes and techniques of creating each letter as well as tips & tricks when the brush pen doesn’t behave.
Class includes tracing paper, lettering templates, a brush pen, and a new favorite hobby. Right-handed friends welcome too!
Saturday || March 29th || 1-3pm $65.00 || Saturday || March 15th || 10:30am-12:30pm
Off the Rails Movie Club at Bookish March 28 at 7 P.M.
Writer’s night for all ages and styles at Bookish on March 27 at 5:30 P.M.
Donna Powers reading and book signing at Bookish on March 22 at 10 A.M.
Live music from Martin Caviar and DJ Flash Jordan at Bookish on March 21 starting at 7:30 p.m. $10 cover.
VHS & Chill featuring, Space Truckers on March 20 at 7 P.M.
Always wanted to bake sourdough but not sure where to start? Join Stephanie from More Than a Mom Sourdough for a delicious starter class. Each person will receive a starter, feed it during the class, and get to shape their own loaf of bread to take home & bake that evening. We will review how to maintain the starter, and step by step how to make a loaf. In class sourdough snacks will be provided.
$65.00 || Saturday || March 15th || 10:30am-12:30pm
Always been interested in owning a fountain pen, but never quite sure where to start? Join us in this introductory fountain pen class. We will walk you through how to load, use, & clean your fountain pen!
The class includes a Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen & a 50mL bottle of Kaweco ink.
$65 || Saturday || March 8th || 1pm-3pm
Showing the weird, so-bad-they’re-good, Off the Rails Movie Club stars at 7 p.m. on February 28 at Bookish.
Writer’s night at Bookish for all styles and ages starts at 5:30 p.m. on February 13 and February 27.
Live music featuring Ritual, Prim, Mad Honey and Honor Choir on February 24 at 7 pm. $10 Cover
Live music featuring the Nghiems, Gabriel Hancock, and the Sick Forms at 7 pm on Feb. 22, $7 Cover
At this workshop, you will be led through the basic strokes of pointed pen calligraphy using a nib, liquid dip ink, and nib holder. This class is beginner friendly, and you will leave with a boxed kit with everything you need to continue practicing at home.
$70.00 || Saturday || February 22nd || 1-3pm
Enjoy a morning of pastries, mimosas, pottery and your closest friends… This year for our Galentines events you can learn how to make your own ceramic mug/ vase utilizing hand building techniques (no wheel this time). No prior experience necessary. This is a relaxed time to explore hand building and create functional items you can use. And as always, you can count on good tunes and good vibes.
$89.00 || All supplies included.
Have a sweet and salty Galentine’s day with friends! In this class we will be painting “BITE ME” and “UR CUTE” conversation heart earring studs, along with a small heart trinket (or catch all) dish. Jewelry will be assembled and ready for pick up by March 8th or sooner. Attendees will be notified by email. Surprise sweet and salty treats included with the class!
The class includes a set of heart stud earrings and heart trinket dish.
$75.00 || Saturday || February 15th || 1pm-3pm
Rockin’ Roly Polys, Saturday morning sing-a-long on Saturday, February 15 at 10:15 a.m.
Enjoy a morning of pastries, mimosas, pottery and your closest friends… This year for our Galentines events you can learn how to make your own ceramic mug/ vase utilizing hand building techniques (no wheel this time). No prior experience necessary. This is a relaxed time to explore hand building and create functional items you can use. And as always, you can count on good tunes and good vibes.
$89.00 || All supplies included.
Spend Valentines at Bookish for a chill, chaotic, and diy dance party. Featuring: Modern Slasher (OKC), Dicqbeats (Maryland/DC), and Beta Betamax (Tulsa). DJ Robin Rhoades working the decks all night too. $10 cover
Translated Fiction Book Club at Bookish starts at 7 pm on February 13.
Writer’s night at Bookish for all styles and ages starts at 5:30 p.m. on February 13 and February 27.
Sweathearts Prom! Join Bookish for an evening of community, singing and entertainment on February 9 at 4 p.m. Ages 21+ with $5 cover. Starring Jonathan Marshall Pro-Zach, Rita Lyn and Pearl MacArthur featuring Oklahoma Action Chorus.
Enjoy a morning of pastries, mimosas, pottery and your closest friends… This year for our Galentines events you can learn how to make your own ceramic mug/ vase utilizing hand building techniques (no wheel this time). No prior experience necessary. This is a relaxed time to explore hand building and create functional items you can use. And as always, you can count on good tunes and good vibes.
$89.00 || All supplies included.
Have you thought about taking pottery lessons before? Have you ever wished there was a 1x class that could give you a taste of what it’s like before you commit to one of our 4-week classes? This 1x wheel throwing workshop is for people who have no experience but want a general introduction of what it’s like to throw pottery. Each person will select one piece for our studio to process, glaze and fire from the evening. All pieces will be ready for pick-up in 4 weeks.
$89 || February 8 | 7 PM - 8:30 PM || All supplies included. Clothes may get dirty.
Grab your valentine or galentine for a fun brunch creating some hand-pressed foil note stationery. We will guide you through using our heat press including choosing a font, picking liners & envelopes, stamping your stationery, & lining & assembling your set. Red and pink foil will be available for pressing. Leave with a 12 count set of foil note stationery created by you!
$45.00 || Saturday || February 8th || 10am-12pm
Live music featuring Frail Talk, Maddie Razook & Sky Hemenway at 7 pm. $10 Cover
Showing ‘Tank Girl’ at 7 PM on Jan 30 at Bookish.
It’s writer’s night at Bookish! All styles and ages welcome at 5:30 PM
Get accurate measurements for your body and clothes for an empowering shopping experience every time.
Showing the weird- so bad they’re good- at Off the Rails movie club at Bookish, Jan 24 at 7 PM
