The Creativity Digest: The Holiday Edition

Welcome to The Creativity Digest, a monthly newsletter series from Akin! We’re bringing you some of the most interesting creative classes, workshops, events, and pop-ups around New York City every month so that you can find your own creative community.

The Holiday Edition ✨

Wow, what a year it’s been, huh? The last month has felt especially heavy with the election results in the US. However, in the weeks after, we were so inspired by our community's commitment to providing safe, supportive spaces for creative expression. Check out our Instagram under the “❤️” story highlight for our thoughts, and rest assured that every business in our directory shares these values.

We strongly believe in the value of community and the role that creativity plays in creating genuine connections! When we launched, we weren’t quite sure if this was something that people wanted. We have been incredibly touched and pleasantly surprised by the support so far! Thank you guys for everything.

In our last edition of The Creative Digest for 2024…

✨ Discover one-of-a-kind creative gift ideas for your loved ones (trust us, these aren't your typical gift guide picks!)

Happy Holidays from the Akin Team!

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 🎁

For the Friend Who Says "I'm Not Creative" (But Secretly Wants to Be)**

1.Skillshare Membership 2."The Artist's Way" journal by Julia Cameron 3.Creativity Coaching with Krystie Yen4.Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set & Johanna Basford Coloring Book

For the Friend Who Collects Hobbies Like Spotify Playlists (And Never Looks Back)**

1.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Membership 2.Artsnacks Monthly Art Supply Subscription Box 3.Portable Watercolor Travel Kit by Winsor & Newton 4.NYC Drawing Room Open Hours Pass

For the Friend Who Takes Workshops More Seriously Than Their Day Job (And We Love That For Them)**

1.Wacom Intuos Pro Digital Drawing Tablet 2.Book Journal Kit from Talas 3.The Studio Bag from Soolla 4.Brooklyn Craft Company Workshop Gift Card

For the Friend Whose Pinterest Board Is a Whole Vibe (And Their Home Is Too)**

1.Fujifilm Instax Mini Link Printer 2.Typography Tearaway Calendar 3.Gift Card to Artists & Fleas 4.The Cool Pottery Kit by Crockd

For the Friend Who Treats Their Personal Brand Like a Full-Time Gig (And Is Honestly Crushing It)**

1.Brooklyn Art Library Sketchbook 2.Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light 3.Postalco Customizable Notebook in A5 4.Gift Card to Printed Matter

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Happy creating and thank you for joining us on this creative journey!

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Until next time,

Your Creativity Guides 👩‍🎨