CTRL-Clay: Custom Keycap Craft Party

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create custom polymer clay keycaps inspired by your favorite things—from cute animals and beloved pets to Studio Ghibli, Pokémon, and classic cartoons. Each tiny keycap becomes your own miniature canvas for creativity.

You’ll get to sculpt, mix colors, and experiment with details to transform simple keys into works of art that brighten your workspace and remind you to keep crafting—even on busy days.

💡 What’s Included:

• Step-by-step guidance on how to make custom keycaps
• A variety of colorful polymer clay
• Sculpting tools to help bring your design to life
• 3 keycaps to customize and take home
• The opportunity to connect with other creatives in the community

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• How to work with polymer sculpting clay
• Techniques for attaching clay together and fine details
• Baking and finishing your keycaps for a lasting look

Feel free to bring your mechanical keyboard for a show-and-tell!

About the Instructor:

Jasmin is a hands-on creator who loves bringing ideas to life through craft and artistry. With a background in ceramics—primarily wheel throwing, which she learned in school—and as a self-taught fiber artist, she has spent over five years crocheting and has recently taken up sewing. She finds joy in transforming simple materials like clay and yarn into beautiful, functional pieces that friends and family can cherish.

About Sunset Commons:

Carmen and Steven started Sunset Commons to provide a space to connect and build community through arts and craft activities led by talented local artists. Inspired by a love for creativity and a desire to foster connection in the Sunset District, we envisioned a “third space” where neighbors can gather, unwind, and form meaningful relationships. Our mission is to empower self-expression, boost confidence, and offer an inclusive haven for everyone, from introverts seeking a calm environment to those enjoying health-focused traditional teas. Sunset Commons is not just a business - it’s our way of enriching the community we love and to the city we both grew up in.

*Our events are often photographed and filmed so we can share the fun with our community. If you don’t want to be on camera, no worries—let us know before the event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sunset Commons, 1600 Irving Street, San Francisco, United States

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