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Designed for Creative Play

Explore creative living through workshops and hand crafted products made in small batches from rescued materials.

Now booking private creative lessons and parties for all levels.

 
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Obseverable Universe Pop-up

River is currently the Resident Artist at Observable Universe in Durham, NC. Hosting workshops, an in-person shopping experience and community collaborations.

 
 

An Ephemeral Experience
NOV. 2024 - Jan. 2025
Hosted by Rivtak
& Magick Makers

The Observable Universe Pop-Up explores the intersections of art, nature, spirituality, and well-being through special programming and a seasonal gift shop. Shop in person, or pick-up online orders. Workshop schedule TBA.

Visit Us

2200 Dominion Street, Unit F
Durham, NC 27704

Hours:
Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, Nov 16 & Sunday, Nov 17
Open every weekend from Nov 9 through Jan 31
Saturday 12 PM - 6 PM
Sunday 12 PM - 6 PM
*Excluding holidays and Dec. 15th - Both River and Erin will be vending at Patchwork Market downtown Durham at the Armory.

 
 

River’s Favorite Things

 
 

2025 Celestial Calendars

Pre-sales for 2025 Calendars are here! All Pre-sale orders placed before Nov. 5th, will get free 5x7” calendar prints with EACH calendar ordered!! Our annual calendar classic features lunar cycles, meteor showers, seasonal changes and more!

 

Mixed Media Mobiles

Inspired by artist Alexander Calder, and the movement of sunlight, these mobiles are the perfect home addition. These mobiles have an element of earth- a found driftwood or cactus stick, wind and air, and a crystal sun catcher to project sun beams through out a room.

 

Mini Moon Bag

One of River’s favorite things, the purse she carries around everywhere! Made from 100% rescued materials: leather samples, deadstock zippers, and army surplus webbing for the strap.

 

Vulva Pillows

Our best sellers: Novelty pillows made with hand dyed fabric, vintage and new fabrics with lots of mixed textures. The perfect gift! Next collection releasing Fall/Winter 2024.

 

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RIVTAK Handmade

River Takada is a Japanese American mixed media artist, based in Durham, NC.

River’s work is known for embracing the spirit of re-use; using high quality remnant materials left behind by local textile factories. In small batches, Rivtak products are designed with little to zero waste.  Each piece is carefully crafted around a purpose... adornment and awareness. The artist is always experimenting with new materials and offers a variety of creative workshops, sharing her Japanese and American textile heritage.

Textile & mixed media workshops

 

Indigo Dye Workshops

Sewing Workshops

Kids workshops

Other workshops

Want to learn how to sew?

River has been teaching kids and adults for over 12 years!

 
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