Book Clubs & Events - The Shop at Matter

We are now booking events in our community venue connected to the bookstore at The Annex, 2114 Market St., and in the Printshop, 2134 Market St. To book an event with us, fill out this contact form to open the conversation.

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All of our Workshops can be found here.

	December 2024
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						1 MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market December 1, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA ✨ Join Us for a Celebration of Art, Community, and Revolutionary Love! ✨ This year, our holiday market uplifts and centers the voices and creations of a different handful of artists and makers every Saturday and Sunday from November 30th through December 22nd. Value aligned: Pro-artist. Pro-labor. Pro-POC. Pro-Queer. Pro-Love. Enjoy the bookstore and experience Denver's most intersectional community. ✨What to Expect: - Unique Handmade Creations: Shop one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, textiles, prints, zines, and more from diverse local talents, all from the margins. - Community Connection: Engage with local makers whose work celebrates identity, activism, and love. - Good Vibes & Purpose: Every purchase supports a future rooted in equity, creativity, and sustainability. Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for authentic artistry. Together, let’s celebrate the power of Denver's Creative Community. All are welcome. ❤️ Here is who will be joining us: November 30th: Peter Bergman, Juno J. Heo, and Julio (July) Ramirez December 1st: Brayan Montes and Emily Hammack December 7th: Jasmin White December 8th: Rune Plume, Emily Hammack, Jasmin White, Damin Stevens December 14th: Cory Montalvo, Cristina Chacon, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 15th: Brayan Montes, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 21st: Damon Stevens, Cory Montalvo, Miriam Dubinsky, and Cristina Chacon December 22nd: Brayan Montes, Miriam Dubinsky, and Teagan Kimbro #SupportLocal #ShopWithPurpose #ProLove Add to Google Calendar See more details •
2	3 Letterpress Workshop: Private for DCD Faculty Letterpress Workshop: Private for DCD Faculty December 3, 2024 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm Add to Google Calendar See more details •	4 Private Event: DEI Consortium/LA Mixer Private Event: DEI Consortium/LA Mixer December 4, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PoCC DEI Practitioners Mixer. Add to Google Calendar See more details •	5 Fresh Off the Press Fresh Off the Press December 5, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm MATTER Ltd. (design studio & printshop), 2134 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA Are you afflicted with an incessant need to print? Do you crave the smell of ink? Are you constantly thinking about drop caps and kerning? If so, you might want to come to FRESH OFF THE PRESS THURSDAY (5-8pm) to find a community of like-minded typophiles. You're not alone. Add to Google Calendar See more details POSTPONED Author Talk until January! Tycho Dwelis presenting KING OF DUST POSTPONED Author Talk until January! Tycho Dwelis presenting KING OF DUST December 5, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY. Book signing, reading, and Q+A for King of Dust, a vampire fantasy! Meet Darius on his journey of loss, redemption, and light LGBTQ romance. The event is designed to immerse readers in the world of King of Dust and give them an interactive experience with the book’s themes, characters, and, of course, me as the author! Event Flow:1. Welcome and Book Introduction (5-10 minutes):Start by welcoming everyone and giving a brief introduction to King of Dust. Share what inspired me to write the story, especially the influence of Curse of Strahd, and a few highlights about Darius’s journey and his fascinating entourage. This part sets the tone for the reading, helping the audience to engage right away.2. Book Reading (15-20 minutes): Read the first few chapters aloud.3. Q+A Session (20-25 minutes): Open the floor to questions4. Book Signing (30-35 minutes): Conclude with a signing. Invite readers to have their copies of King of Dust personalized. Add to Google Calendar See more details • •	6	7 MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market December 7, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA ✨ Join Us for a Celebration of Art, Community, and Revolutionary Love! ✨ This year, our holiday market uplifts and centers the voices and creations of a different handful of artists and makers every Saturday and Sunday from November 30th through December 22nd. Value aligned: Pro-artist. Pro-labor. Pro-POC. Pro-Queer. Pro-Love. Enjoy the bookstore and experience Denver's most intersectional community. ✨What to Expect: - Unique Handmade Creations: Shop one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, textiles, prints, zines, and more from diverse local talents, all from the margins. - Community Connection: Engage with local makers whose work celebrates identity, activism, and love. - Good Vibes & Purpose: Every purchase supports a future rooted in equity, creativity, and sustainability. Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for authentic artistry. Together, let’s celebrate the power of Denver's Creative Community. All are welcome. ❤️ Here is who will be joining us: November 30th: Peter Bergman, Juno J. Heo, and Julio (July) Ramirez December 1st: Brayan Montes and Emily Hammack December 7th: Jasmin White December 8th: Rune Plume, Emily Hammack, Jasmin White, Damin Stevens December 14th: Cory Montalvo, Cristina Chacon, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 15th: Brayan Montes, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 21st: Damon Stevens, Cory Montalvo, Miriam Dubinsky, and Cristina Chacon December 22nd: Brayan Montes, Miriam Dubinsky, and Teagan Kimbro #SupportLocal #ShopWithPurpose #ProLove Add to Google Calendar See more details WHAM: Winter Holiday Art Market WHAM: Winter Holiday Art Market December 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Import Mechanics, 235 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA Join MATTER at the Arts Student League of Denver Winter Holiday Art Market! Winter Holiday Art Market – or WHAM! – invites you to snag art for everyone on your gift list. Enjoy a laidback and family-friendly market atmosphere. Featuring 20+ vendors who are all faculty and staff at ASLD, this event showcases the best that our creative community has to offer. The event will be held in the Import Mechanics on Broadway. Buy Tickets Here! Saturday, Dec. 7 \| 1-7PM Sunday, Dec. 8 \| 10AM-4PM Add to Google Calendar See more details • •	8 WHAM: Winter Holiday Art Market WHAM: Winter Holiday Art Market December 8, 2024 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The Import Mechanics, 235 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA Join MATTER at the Arts Student League of Denver Winter Holiday Art Market! Winter Holiday Art Market – or WHAM! – invites you to snag art for everyone on your gift list. Enjoy a laidback and family-friendly market atmosphere. Featuring 20+ vendors who are all faculty and staff at ASLD, this event showcases the best that our creative community has to offer. The event will be held in the Import Mechanics on Broadway. Buy Tickets Here! Sunday, Dec. 8 \| 10AM-4PM Add to Google Calendar See more details MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market December 8, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA ✨ Join Us for a Celebration of Art, Community, and Revolutionary Love! ✨ This year, our holiday market uplifts and centers the voices and creations of a different handful of artists and makers every Saturday and Sunday from November 30th through December 22nd. Value aligned: Pro-artist. Pro-labor. Pro-POC. Pro-Queer. Pro-Love. Enjoy the bookstore and experience Denver's most intersectional community. ✨What to Expect: - Unique Handmade Creations: Shop one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, textiles, prints, zines, and more from diverse local talents, all from the margins. - Community Connection: Engage with local makers whose work celebrates identity, activism, and love. - Good Vibes & Purpose: Every purchase supports a future rooted in equity, creativity, and sustainability. Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for authentic artistry. Together, let’s celebrate the power of Denver's Creative Community. All are welcome. ❤️ Here is who will be joining us: November 30th: Peter Bergman, Juno J. Heo, and Julio (July) Ramirez December 1st: Brayan Montes and Emily Hammack December 7th: Jasmin White December 8th: Rune Plume, Emily Hammack, Jasmin White, Damin Stevens December 14th: Cory Montalvo, Cristina Chacon, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 15th: Brayan Montes, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 21st: Damon Stevens, Cory Montalvo, Miriam Dubinsky, and Cristina Chacon December 22nd: Brayan Montes, Miriam Dubinsky, and Teagan Kimbro #SupportLocal #ShopWithPurpose #ProLove Add to Google Calendar See more details • •
9	10	11	12 25-Hour Print-a-thon 25-Hour Print-a-thon December 12, 2024 5:00 pm - December 13, 2024 6:00 pm MATTER Ltd. (design studio & printshop), 2134 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA Add to Google Calendar See more details Fresh Off the Press Fresh Off the Press December 12, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm MATTER Ltd. (design studio & printshop), 2134 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA Are you afflicted with an incessant need to print? Do you crave the smell of ink? Are you constantly thinking about drop caps and kerning? If so, you might want to come to FRESH OFF THE PRESS THURSDAY (5-8pm) to find a community of like-minded typophiles. You're not alone. Add to Google Calendar See more details • •	13 25-Hour Print-a-thon 25-Hour Print-a-thon December 12, 2024 5:00 pm - December 13, 2024 6:00 pm MATTER Ltd. (design studio & printshop), 2134 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA Add to Google Calendar See more details MATTER's 25th Anniversary Printsale & Party MATTER's 25th Anniversary Printsale & Party December 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Add to Google Calendar See more details • •	14 MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market December 14, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA ✨ Join Us for a Celebration of Art, Community, and Revolutionary Love! ✨ This year, our holiday market uplifts and centers the voices and creations of a different handful of artists and makers every Saturday and Sunday from November 30th through December 22nd. Value aligned: Pro-artist. Pro-labor. Pro-POC. Pro-Queer. Pro-Love. Enjoy the bookstore and experience Denver's most intersectional community. ✨What to Expect: - Unique Handmade Creations: Shop one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, textiles, prints, zines, and more from diverse local talents, all from the margins. - Community Connection: Engage with local makers whose work celebrates identity, activism, and love. - Good Vibes & Purpose: Every purchase supports a future rooted in equity, creativity, and sustainability. Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for authentic artistry. Together, let’s celebrate the power of Denver's Creative Community. All are welcome. ❤️ Here is who will be joining us: November 30th: Peter Bergman, Juno J. Heo, and Julio (July) Ramirez December 1st: Brayan Montes and Emily Hammack December 7th: Jasmin White December 8th: Rune Plume, Emily Hammack, Jasmin White, Damin Stevens December 14th: Cory Montalvo, Cristina Chacon, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 15th: Brayan Montes, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 21st: Damon Stevens, Cory Montalvo, Miriam Dubinsky, and Cristina Chacon December 22nd: Brayan Montes, Miriam Dubinsky, and Teagan Kimbro #SupportLocal #ShopWithPurpose #ProLove Add to Google Calendar See more details •	15 MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market December 15, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA ✨ Join Us for a Celebration of Art, Community, and Revolutionary Love! ✨ This year, our holiday market uplifts and centers the voices and creations of a different handful of artists and makers every Saturday and Sunday from November 30th through December 22nd. Value aligned: Pro-artist. Pro-labor. Pro-POC. Pro-Queer. Pro-Love. Enjoy the bookstore and experience Denver's most intersectional community. ✨What to Expect: - Unique Handmade Creations: Shop one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, textiles, prints, zines, and more from diverse local talents, all from the margins. - Community Connection: Engage with local makers whose work celebrates identity, activism, and love. - Good Vibes & Purpose: Every purchase supports a future rooted in equity, creativity, and sustainability. Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for authentic artistry. Together, let’s celebrate the power of Denver's Creative Community. All are welcome. ❤️ Here is who will be joining us: November 30th: Peter Bergman, Juno J. Heo, and Julio (July) Ramirez December 1st: Brayan Montes and Emily Hammack December 7th: Jasmin White December 8th: Rune Plume, Emily Hammack, Jasmin White, Damin Stevens December 14th: Cory Montalvo, Cristina Chacon, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 15th: Brayan Montes, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 21st: Damon Stevens, Cory Montalvo, Miriam Dubinsky, and Cristina Chacon December 22nd: Brayan Montes, Miriam Dubinsky, and Teagan Kimbro #SupportLocal #ShopWithPurpose #ProLove Add to Google Calendar See more details •
16	17	18	19 Fresh Off the Press Fresh Off the Press December 19, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm MATTER Ltd. (design studio & printshop), 2134 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA Are you afflicted with an incessant need to print? Do you crave the smell of ink? Are you constantly thinking about drop caps and kerning? If so, you might want to come to FRESH OFF THE PRESS THURSDAY (5-8pm) to find a community of like-minded typophiles. You're not alone. Add to Google Calendar See more details •	20	21 Extended Holiday Hours Extended Holiday Hours December 21, 2024 9:00 am - 7:00 pm The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA Get some last minute shopping done at the Shop. Rick will be hanging out 9-11am and 6-7pm to be your personal shopper. Add to Google Calendar See more details MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market December 21, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA ✨ Join Us for a Celebration of Art, Community, and Revolutionary Love! ✨ This year, our holiday market uplifts and centers the voices and creations of a different handful of artists and makers every Saturday and Sunday from November 30th through December 22nd. Value aligned: Pro-artist. Pro-labor. Pro-POC. Pro-Queer. Pro-Love. Enjoy the bookstore and experience Denver's most intersectional community. ✨What to Expect: - Unique Handmade Creations: Shop one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, textiles, prints, zines, and more from diverse local talents, all from the margins. - Community Connection: Engage with local makers whose work celebrates identity, activism, and love. - Good Vibes & Purpose: Every purchase supports a future rooted in equity, creativity, and sustainability. Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for authentic artistry. Together, let’s celebrate the power of Denver's Creative Community. All are welcome. ❤️ Here is who will be joining us: November 30th: Peter Bergman, Juno J. Heo, and Julio (July) Ramirez December 1st: Brayan Montes and Emily Hammack December 7th: Jasmin White December 8th: Rune Plume, Emily Hammack, Jasmin White, Damin Stevens December 14th: Cory Montalvo, Cristina Chacon, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 15th: Brayan Montes, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 21st: Damon Stevens, Cory Montalvo, Miriam Dubinsky, and Cristina Chacon December 22nd: Brayan Montes, Miriam Dubinsky, and Teagan Kimbro #SupportLocal #ShopWithPurpose #ProLove Add to Google Calendar See more details • •	22 Extended Holiday Hours Extended Holiday Hours December 22, 2024 9:00 am - 7:00 pm The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA Get some last minute shopping done at the Shop. Rick will be hanging out 9-11am and 6-7pm to be your personal shopper. Add to Google Calendar See more details MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market MATTER & Friends 2024 Art Market December 22, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205, USA ✨ Join Us for a Celebration of Art, Community, and Revolutionary Love! ✨ This year, our holiday market uplifts and centers the voices and creations of a different handful of artists and makers every Saturday and Sunday from November 30th through December 22nd. Value aligned: Pro-artist. Pro-labor. Pro-POC. Pro-Queer. Pro-Love. Enjoy the bookstore and experience Denver's most intersectional community. ✨What to Expect: - Unique Handmade Creations: Shop one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, textiles, prints, zines, and more from diverse local talents, all from the margins. - Community Connection: Engage with local makers whose work celebrates identity, activism, and love. - Good Vibes & Purpose: Every purchase supports a future rooted in equity, creativity, and sustainability. Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for authentic artistry. Together, let’s celebrate the power of Denver's Creative Community. All are welcome. ❤️ Here is who will be joining us: November 30th: Peter Bergman, Juno J. Heo, and Julio (July) Ramirez December 1st: Brayan Montes and Emily Hammack December 7th: Jasmin White December 8th: Rune Plume, Emily Hammack, Jasmin White, Damin Stevens December 14th: Cory Montalvo, Cristina Chacon, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 15th: Brayan Montes, Rick Griffith, and Debra Johnson December 21st: Damon Stevens, Cory Montalvo, Miriam Dubinsky, and Cristina Chacon December 22nd: Brayan Montes, Miriam Dubinsky, and Teagan Kimbro #SupportLocal #ShopWithPurpose #ProLove Add to Google Calendar See more details • •
23	24 Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break December 24, 2024 - January 5, 2025 Add to Google Calendar See more details •	25 Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break December 24, 2024 - January 5, 2025 Add to Google Calendar See more details •	26 Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break December 24, 2024 - January 5, 2025 Add to Google Calendar See more details •	27 Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break December 24, 2024 - January 5, 2025 Add to Google Calendar See more details •	28 Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break December 24, 2024 - January 5, 2025 Add to Google Calendar See more details •	29 Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break December 24, 2024 - January 5, 2025 Add to Google Calendar See more details •
30 Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break December 24, 2024 - January 5, 2025 Add to Google Calendar See more details •	31 Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break Bookstore Closed for Holiday Break December 24, 2024 - January 5, 2025 Add to Google Calendar See more details •

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