After years of being on hiatus (with making a mini return at the New Haven Night Market last year) we're bringing back our pin and patch market in FULL FORCE! Flair Fair will now take place outdoors in Pitkin Plaza, located right outside the Strange Ways storefront. Over a dozen artists will be tabling where you can browse, buy, chat, and more in-person with the people behind the flair you love. There will also be an After Party and on-store patch application LIVE the day of the market. Visit the official Flair Flair website for all the details!
Join us for a day of creativity and community at Strange Ways Studio!
We'll provide basic supplies needed to sew/DIY your clothing (you're also welcome to bring your own), so come on by and sew on those patches or finish that mending project you've been putting off.
We'll also have art supplies and a button maker provided by our friends at Downtown New Haven, so you can make your own flair to add to your jacket!
Our friendly staff will be offering our sewing and heat application services, so if you'd rather have us do it for you, we're here for ya! We'll also be happy to share our hot tips and knowledge with you as you work on your own DIY project.
Light snacks and refreshments will also be available. Come spend the afternoon DIYing with us!
On March 6th our store was broke into overnight. Over $2,000 worth of product was stolen. We've been posting about it on social media, but it's time to move forward. Through the generous donations of the brands and artists donating back what was stolen, coupled with the outpouring of support from our community—our spirits have been lifted. As one of our team, Stephan Oliveira said...
“I feel like no matter what, Strange Ways keeps plugging along," he said. "We figure out a way to make things work.”
Join us for our monthly mini market at Strange Ways! This April, we are celebrating a very special holiday: 4/20 (if ya know, ya know)! We've curated a selection of the HIGHEST (heh) quality artisans selling handmade goods to keep you elevated all day long. Come support local and spend your green where it matters!
Featured vendors:
Beltweaver - Mystical magical jewelry, homegoods, and more
Crafty Cat Corner - handmade pipes, bowls, ashtrays, and more
High Honey Candles - handmade candles that keep your air clean
Many Eyed Mystic - trippy, colorful art prints
Our last all-ages drag show at Strange Ways was such a hit, we're bringin' back the crew for another one! Join Frankie Cyanide, Tiki Malone, and Destiny Harmony for a fabulous drag show that is more thrilling than any televised sportsball event!
This show is appropriate for all ages and is family friendly, so bring the whole fam for an evening of wholesome and energetic entertainment. This tenacious trio never disappoints!
This show is free to attend, but we strongly recommend arriving early to ensure a spot. Strange Ways will be open for business so feel free to shop while you wait. We have plenty of standing room but the studio itself fills up fast!
Most importantly- PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING CASH TO TIP YOUR PERFORMERS. Drag is an art form and deserves to be treated as such! Besides, giving dollar bills to drag performers is clinically proven to enhance your happiness levels and increase your good karma (don't quote us on this...)!
Hope to see you there!
The days are getting longer, and spirits are lifting! Why not celebrate by shopping local at our monthly mini market...this time, we're thinking SPRING! This curated market features four local vendors who embody Spring Things!
Featured vendors:
Beads by Rhe - sweet and springy beaded jewelry
Gawa LLC - lush, living terrariums
The Strangest Places - jewelry made with real preserved botanicals
Z.Nith Point - fresh and inspiring scented candles
