About the Conservatory

Welcome to the Conservatory

A place where curiosity, creativity, and discovery are held in esteem. 

 

There are places that teach creativity.

There are places that sell supplies.

The Conservatory exists for something different. 

We believe creativity deserves to be explored, celebrated, preserved, and shared.

Every exhibit begins with a simple question.
"What might happen if someone looked a little closer?" 

Sometimes the answer is a bead mix.

Sometimes it's a story. 

Sometimes it's a conversation. 

Sometimes it's simply permission to create without worrying whether it's "right." 

Every Collection Has a Purpose

Our permanent collections each explore creativity from a different perspective. 

Some celebrate imagination. 

Some preserve memories. 

Some invite adventure. 

Some simply remind us to keep wondering. 

Temporary exhibits arrive throughout the year, each curated around a story, season, or idea before eventually making room for the next discovery. 

Like any good conservatory, there is always something new to discover. 

More than Materials

Whether you're making jewelry, pens, journals, keychains, ornaments, mixed-media art, or something that has never existed before...

...you are welcome here. 

The materials matter. 

The creativity matters more. 

 

A Place to Return To

The Conservatory is designed to reward curiosity. 

You may arrive looking for one thing and leave having discovered something entirely unexpected. 

We think that's one of the best parts. 

So take your time. 

Open a few doors.

Read an archive. 

Visit a new exhibit. 

Join us live. 

You never know what you'll discover next.