Classes Los Angeles, CA

Acquire the skills you need to elevate your personal wine appreciation. History, anecdotes, and laughs all served in generous portions For thousands of years, people have made and enjoyed wine. If it's been around so long, why is it so difficult to learn about wine? Why is it so intimidating? We know how to demystify this ancient beverage. Whether...

Want to paint and have fun, I am an experienced teacher and active acclaimed artist who teaches watercolor, acrylic, and inks. You can learn each or a combination of all of the media, if you paint on paper this class is for you from beginners to advanced painters. A painting class for all levels! I teach on an individual basis if you are a beginner...

If you've always wanted to learn how to sew, this is the perfect place to start! This class will cover the basics of sewing machine operation and explore some practical sewing techniques. You'll even get to make your very own pillow!   Materials needed:  Fabric shears  Ball head dressmaker pins  Pincushion or magnet...

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study Cold Reading Interview Technique Improvisation Character Development Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

This course is an introduction to face painting. Participants will learn the free-hand stroke skills necessary to create swirls, teardrops, curlicues, dots and spots, stroke leaves, and teardrop flowers.  Topics will also include tool and make up selection, loading your brush wih multiple colors, using split cakes, and proper hygiene. The skills...

On this 1-day Business Writing class participants learn step-by-step how to write more persuasive and effective emails, reports and business proposals and create a more favorable impression of themselves and their organization. They will also learn to sharpen language, tone, style, spelling and punctuation whilst avoiding common writing mistakes. This...

“Wow, you have a great voice!” Have you heard that more times than you can count? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” If so, then you could have what it takes to begin working as a professional Voiceover Artist. Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor,...

This is a course to learn what is required to start their business in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The class begins with a look at the Challenges the new business owner will face, the marketing basics quick, and easy guide through the forest of regulations faced by new business start-ups in Los Angeles. Learn what you need to know about city...

This course offers students instruction on basic watercolor techniques in order to bring out their artistic expression. Topics covered in class include: color mixing, color application, brush stroke techniques, plus much more. No experience needed, all are welcome to join.  Please read:  Students need to have access to a basic...

In this four-part course, you will be guided through three projects: a scarf, a hat, and a shawl. You will learn: how to cast on how to form the knit and purl stitches how to increase and decrease how to work in the round on circular and double pointed needles how to read a pattern how to read a yarn label and about fiber content After completing...

During the 2nd Saturday Art Walk! Our Creative Night is 2 hours of studio time to paint whatever you want and we'll help you paint it with individual guidance! Creative Night is located at Brushstrokes + Beverages™ Studio Location in the heart of the East Village Arts District of Long Beach, CA! All materials included! What is Creative Night? Did...

Students will learn all the essential tools and techniques to perfect photo manipulation. Our most comprehensive Photoshop course, taking you from Photoshop beginner to Photoshop master in 5 days. The trainer will show you step-by-step how Professional Graphic Designers use Photoshop on a range of different photo editing jobs. This...

Businesses use presentations to inform, educate, motivate and persuade internal and external audiences. A great presentation doesn't just happen. It is well planned and rehearsed. To become a good presenter you need to learn a set of presentation skills. Whether you are doing an internal presentation or delivering a multi-million dollar sales presentation,...

This leadership class will open the door for new leaders in today's workforce. Investing in leadership training will help build your team's management fundamentals, and give participants the skills and confidence to motivate and boost performance. The course is interactive, fast-paced, fun, and full of tips and techniques you can use immediately. ...

This 1-day beginner class is designed to get you up and running quickly in Photoshop. You will learn basic photo retouching, color correction, selections, replacing backgrounds, adding type, and preparing your images for print and web. This course is ideal for designers, marketers and anyone who is pursuing a career in graphic design.No prior experience...