Local Missoula artist and illustrator Erin E. Johnson, creator of Fire Sprung Creations, draws inspiration from a lifetime spent exploring Montana's diverse landscapes and communities. Originally from Helena, her journey across the Hi-Line and through Montana fostered a deep appreciation for the animals and wild places that shape life under the Big Sky.

Erin's work combines bold graphic forms, playful organic shapes, vibrant color, and storytelling. Influenced by folklore, mythology, cartoons, graphic novels, and childhood nostalgia, she creates whimsical animal-centered pieces that celebrate humor, curiosity, and the joy found in life's small wonders.

Every bookstore has a few secrets tucked away in storage—and we're finally bringing ours out into the sunshine.

Join us for FMC's first annual Garage Sale as we clear out overstock, display pieces, discontinued merchandise, random treasures, and all manner of wonderfully weird bookstore odds and ends. We're making room for the next year of adventures, which means great deals for book gremlins willing to dig.

You never know what you'll find, but we can promise it'll be interesting.

Come hunt for treasure, score a bargain, and help us reclaim our storage space.

Curious about rope? Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to self-tie shibari, a Japanese-inspired rope art practice that blends creativity, mindfulness, and self-expression.

Participants will learn basic rope handling, safety fundamentals, and a simple self-tie pattern in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. No partner or prior experience is required.

Whether you're interested in the artistry, the meditative practice, or simply trying something new, this workshop is designed to help you explore at your own pace.

Bring your curiosity. Leave with a new skill—and maybe a new obsession.