Empty Shelf

It’s Saturday! We are open until 7 PM today!

The photo is from last week’s “Korean Traditional Knot Workshop: Dongshimgyeol Maedup”!
A big thank you to Nancy Nancy Lee for hosting! It was such a wonderful time ⭐️

We hold small craft events here at Empty Shelf.
Let’s make the most of October!

[ UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/EVENT ]

SUN, OCT 11 Perfume Making Workshop Hosted by 
SAT, OCT 17 Watercolor Basics Workshop by＠createhearthappiness 
SUN, OCT 18 Intro to Metalsmithing: Make Your Own Stacking Rings ✦ Vol. 3 ✦ Hosted By BIANCA MOSCATELLI

NOW BOOKING! : Link in Bio

✦ Empty Shelf | Books & Handmade Gifts ✦
58 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA91105

Now on Shelf!

How to Be a Cat
Written by Sam Voulters / Illustrated by Yoshiko Hada

“When I’m feeling this and that, I pretend to be a cat!”

The Beatles sang “I Am the Walrus,” but who says we can’t learn to be cats instead?

This delightfully charming picture book follows two imaginative children and their furry friend as they practice the art of being a feline from drinking water straight from a bowl and pouncing around, to stretching out for a cozy nap in a sunny spot.

Come pick up your copy today! 🐾

Mon, September 28th

Happy Monday!

Hard to believe October is right around the corner! After such a scorching summer, autumn is finally here. Starting in October, we’re super excited to welcome over 20 new artists to Empty Shelf! Can’t wait!

We’re open until 6 PM today!

See you in Old Pasadena!

[ UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/EVENT ]

SUN, OCT 11  Perfume Making Workshop Hosted by
SAT,  OCT 17  Watercolor Basics Workshop by＠createhearthappiness
SUN, OCT 18 Intro to Metalsmithing: Make Your Own Stacking Rings ✦ Vol. 4 ✦ Hosted By BIANCA MOSCATELLI

NOW BOOKING! : Link in Bio

✦ Empty Shelf | Books & Handmade Gifts ✦
58 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA91105

THE GREAT UTOPIA, a monumental exhibition catalogue on the Russian Avant-Garde, has arrived.

It is a documentary resource from the legendary exhibition that toured major venues such as the Guggenheim Museum and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam between 1992 and 1993.
It condenses the passion of the avant-garde movement that swept through revolutionary Russia from 1915 to 1932 into a single volume, featuring artists such as Malevich, Lissitzky, Rodchenko, and Tatlin.
As shown on the cover, it contains chronologies and heavy essays in three languages—Dutch, English, and German—along with an overwhelming collection of over 650 full-color reproductions. For those who want to dig deep into design, architecture, photography, and art history, this is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime book.

Now on the shelf!

Sun, September 27th

Sunday is creative and fun day!
Starting this morning, we’re hosting the Korean Traditional Knot Workshop: Dongshimgyeol Maedup with Nancy Lee!

What a fun morning!

See you all in Old Pasadena!

[ UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/EVENT ]

SUN, OCT 11  Perfume Making Workshop Hosted by
SAT,  OCT 17  Watercolor Basics Workshop by＠createhearthappiness
SUN, OCT 18 Intro to Metalsmithing: Make Your Own Stacking Rings ✦ Vol. 4 ✦ Hosted By BIANCA MOSCATELLI

NOW BOOKING! : Link in Bio

✦ Empty Shelf | Books & Handmade Gifts ✦
58 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA91105

1920s–1930s Japanese Art Deco & Graphic Design Volumes 1 & 2.

Long before modern manga and anime, 1920s and 30s Tokyo had its own booming graphic arts scene—heavily inspired by Paris Art Deco, Jazz Age culture, and Western pop fashion.
These two volume reprints collect rare, original commercial illustrations, cut-out art, and typography from that era:

    •    Volume 1: Features Ryoji Naito’s Creative Cut & Design Collection, full of stylish “Modern Girl” (Moga) fashion and roaring-twenties illustrations.
    •    Volume 2: Features Katsumi Tsuji’s 1933 Comprehensive Collection of Modern Cuts, packed with vintage automotive graphics, café culture art, and retro commercial typography.

A goldmine of visual inspiration for illustrators, graphic designers, and vintage art collectors. Available now in-store and online.

Now on the shelf!

Sat, September 26th
Let’s hang out in Pasadena this weekend!

We’re open until 7 PM!

[Last Call For Tomorrow Morning’s Event!]
SUN, SEP 27 Korean Traditional Knot Workshop: Dongshimgyeol Maedup Hosted by Nancy Lee

See you all in Old Pasadena!

[ UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/EVENT ]

SUN, OCT 11  Perfume Making Workshop Hosted by
SAT,  OCT 17  Watercolor Basics Workshop by＠createhearthappiness
SUN, OCT 18 Intro to Metalsmithing: Make Your Own Stacking Rings ✦ Vol. 4 ✦ Hosted By BIANCA MOSCATELLI

NOW BOOKING! : Link in Bio

✦ Empty Shelf | Books & Handmade Gifts ✦
58 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA91105

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Perfume Making Workshop in October!

Create your own signature scent and take it home!
Join us at Empty Shelf for a hands-on, interactive perfume workshop with artist mizi

Blend different fragrances to craft a roll-on perfume that reflects your personality.
    •    Date: 11th Oct (Sun)

    •    Time: 05:00PM –07:00 PM PST
    •    Location: Empty Shelf, Pasadena
    •    Price: $40.00
    •    Ages: 12+
    •    Experience: No experience needed

NOW BOOKING! : Link in Bio

✦ Empty Shelf | Books & Handmade Gifts ✦
58 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA91105

A beautiful celebration of French graphic design has just landed: “Affiches Françaises: 50 Years of Modern French Posters.”

Originally published as a Japanese exhibition catalog, this book gathers 101 iconic works spanning half a century of post-war French poster art.
Inside, you’ll find Raymond Savignac’s witty, playful commercial ads (like his famous work for BiC pens and La Guerre des Boutons), Jacques Nathan-Garamond’s sleek Citroën campaigns, André François’s imaginative artwork, and bold theater posters from the 1970s and 80s.

Combining legendary French poster art with the thoughtful curation of a Japanese publication, it’s an incredible source of inspiration for designers, illustrators, and vintage art collectors.

Now on the shelf!

Friday, September 25th

Is everyone ready for the weekend? Pasadena is packed with lots of exciting events again this weekend!

And the moment you’ve all been waiting for—this Sunday, Empty Shelf will be hosting a workshop led by the incredibly talented Nancy. Seats are still available, so be sure to sign up!

SUN, SEP 27
Korean Traditional Knot Workshop: Dongshimgyeol Maedup
Hosted by Nancy Lee

See you all in Old Pasadena!

[ UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/EVENT ]

SUN, OCT 11  Perfume Making Workshop Hosted by
SAT,  OCT 17  Watercolor Basics Workshop by＠createhearthappiness
SUN, OCT 18 Intro to Metalsmithing: Make Your Own Stacking Rings ✦ Vol. 4 ✦ Hosted By BIANCA MOSCATELLI

NOW BOOKING! : Link in Bio

✦ Empty Shelf | Books & Handmade Gifts ✦
58 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA91105