ABOUT - Create Studio Fresno

ABOUT CREATE STUDIO FRESNO

CREATE STUDIO FRESNO is located in the M Street Arts Complex at M Street and Tuolumne in Downtown Fresno. The studio is a place to create and have fun. We host monthly craft events every First Thursday, Second Saturday and Last Friday, and all supplies are included with every craft event. We also sell retail merchandise including craft kits, handmade cards, Fresno-themed merchandise and giftables.

ABOUT THE OWNER

RINA GONZALES

RINA GONZALES is the owner of Create Studio Fresno. Prior to opening the studio in Fresno, Rina created a mobile craft events business and signature event called “Crafty Happy Hour” in 2013 based in Riverside, California.

Crafty Happy Hour is an awesome crafting event hosted in fun venues throughout California. Crafty Happy Hour is your time to create, enjoy and unwind. No crafting experience is required. All embellishments such as pre-punched papers, stamped sentiments, stickers, buttons and adhesives are provided. Make a special handmade card in about 7-10 minutes. This event is open to everyone – all ages – crafters and non-creative gals and guys. Everyone is encouraged to bring a friend. Parents are welcome to bring their children too. Craft Happy Hour costs $5 per person, per project, and a Pop Up Shop also features seasonal craft kits and gift items.

Rina has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside and a Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Davis.

Rina has been featured on the Craft & Hobby Association Blog regarding her Crafty Happy Hour event and she has also been a speaker for the annual Crafty and Hobby Association Mega Show.

Rina has been featured in HuffPost UK, Where Women Create Business Magazine, Adobe Acrobat and Riverside Magazine.

Rina has worked with several national brands including: Sizzix, I Love to Create, Crafty Chica, Expressionery, OttLite, Eileen Hull Designs, Chick-Fil-A and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

To read about why memory keeping and scrapbooking is so important to Rina, click here.

For all inquiries regarding custom orders, collaborations and media please email: rinagonzales@gmail.com