Stationery Depot 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
12 PM to 5 PM
View the most up-to-date info on sanjosemade.com
ALL ABOARD! Stationery Depot, a celebration of all things paper, notebooks, washi tape, and stickers, returns to San José on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This 2nd annual event will feature 55+ outstanding makers, stationery creators, illustrators, and local creative small businesses PLUS fun workshops, activities, and activation stations.
Open from 12 PM to 5 PM. Located along Paseo de San Antonio in Downtown San José. Outdoors. Any and all pets must be leashed. Free to attend. All ages.
Presented by the San Jose Downtown Association. In collaboration with SJMADE x MOMENT. In partnership with City of San José.
Poster designed by the amazing @hungrywhales.art
Parking and Directions
We recommend parking in a nearby paid ParkSJ parking garage or lot. View your ParkSJ paid parking options at ParkSJ.org. The nearest paid ParkSJ parking garage is the 2nd and San Carlos Parking Garage located at 280 S. 2nd Street, San Jose, CA. There is also limited metered street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood.
From there, you can enter the vendor marketplace at one of the three Paseo sections: Paseo 1 located near SJSU Spartan Village at 184 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA or Paseo 2 located near Eos & Nyx at 201 South 2nd Street, San Jose, CA or Paseo 3 located near the Hammer Theatre Center at 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA.
Vendor Marketplace Lineup for Stationery Depot
View the Vendor Lineup on Google Sheets
Event-Exclusive Postcard Giveaway
Located at Paseo de San Antonio on Paseo 3 (near 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA)
The first 400 attendees who visit the SJMADE Info Booth at Paseo 3 at Stationery Depot 2026 will receive a free event-exclusive 4"x6" postcard, featuring the poster artwork by Hungry Whales. While supplies last.
Postcard Party and Open Coloring Workshop
Join us to create your very own free postcard to express and share your creativity. Write to a friend and share your playful side! Basic materials such as colored pencils, markers, washi tape, and collage materials will be provided at no cost. Feel free to bring your own materials to decorate or donate!
Not feeling up to making a postcard? No problem! Free coloring sheets will be available for an open coloring session. No experience required! One free card and coloring sheet per attendee, please!
Activation hosted by Moth Mart (@moth_mart).
Printmaking Workshop
Join us for some printmaking fun as you make your own custom printing plate! Sherry’s Palette and Love Through Letterpress will share two methods of making prints - one using a vintage letterpress and another assembled with everyday art supplies. They will share their experiences with relief printing as you create a Spring-inspired card. All supplies will be provided. One free print/card per attendee. While supplies last.
Workshop hosted by Love Through Letterpress (@lovethroughletterpress) and Sherry's Palette (@sherryspalette).
Vinyl Cut Block Printing Workshop
This workshop will guide you through all the steps of relief printmaking. Through the workshop, participants will learn the design process, how to transfer an image, carve a block, apply ink, and press their print. Resulting in a print carved and pressed by the participant to take home with them. All supplies and materials will be provided. One free stamp and print per attendee. While supplies last.
Workshop hosted by Valeria Olguín (@mevaleymevale).
Sticker Trading Post by MOMENT
Back by popular demand: our Sticker Trading Post by MOMENT! Discover new designs, complete your sets, and connect with a community that shares your passion for all things sticky. Trade duplicates, unused, or coveted stickers for free.
Sticker Trading Post Rules:
Bring Your Own: Make sure to bring your own stickers that you're ready to trade! We will only have a limited amount of stickers available for swaps.
Quality Check: To ensure a high-quality experience for everyone, all stickers will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Our staff reserves the right to refuse any stickers for trade. Help us keep the selection top-tier by bringing your best items that adhere to the following criteria:
Good Condition: We only accept stickers that are clean and intact. Stickers that are ripped, dirty, or heavily damaged will not be eligible for trade.
Artist-Focused: We are committed to supporting the artist community. We will only accept human-made, unique designs. We will not accept AI-generated stickers.
Community-Appropriate: All stickers must be suitable for an all-ages environment. We will not accept any items that violate our zero-tolerance policy regarding offensive or inappropriate content.
Trade Limits: This is a one-for-one swap. You may trade a maximum of 3 stickers per person, per visit. Feel free to come back throughout the event to check out new offerings!