Silver Lake Classes Los Angeles, CA

Weaving On a Frame Loom

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

Weaving on a Frame Loom with Kellee Creative is perfect for beginners as well as individuals who have some experience!  In this workshop you'll learn how to warp a frame loom, various beginner and intermediate weaving techniques, how to use several weaving tools, experiment with dreamy, fluffy wool roving, and have ample opportunity to discuss and ask questions.  Students will leave with their own beautiful wooden frame loom and many...

Improv + Communication Skills for Women

The Engaging Educator @ 1110 Bates Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Looking for your voice? Start to find it with us. As women, we tend to find ourselves overthinking and trapped in our heads, focusing in on how we ‘should’ sound, what a strong communicator looks like, what answer would be perceived as the best one. And the best one often is, be you. In this class, we’ll take improv-based and public speaking activities to the next level and apply them to communication – whether that’s interpersonal impromptu...

Fundamentals of Digital Photography

Makers Mess

This 5-part course will teach you the basics of digital photography and how to use your DSLR camera to its maximum potential. You will learn manual camera operation and understand how to get the perfect exposure using shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. The course will also cover focus, lens selection, and white balance. There will also be an introduction to image editing and organization. Last (but not least), you will also learn the rules of composition,...

Beginner Natural Perfume Workshop

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

In this beginner workshop students will learn the art of natural perfumes while discussing botanical essences, distillation, and history. You will sample oils from around the world including 15 natural essential oils and absolutes like French Jasmine, Italian Bergamot, and Bulgarian Clary Sage. The mixing session will be guided by a trained natural perfumer. Students will walk away with their own formula in a .25 oz spray bottle and a mini bag....

Father's Day Workshop! Leather Wallet Making

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

Make a wallet that will last a lifetime and improve with age. In this workshop by Roxie Hodge of Deakin Handmade, you'll do everything from cutting, assembling, stitching and edge finishing and leave with an amazing piece that is tough as nails and damn good lookin' :) Q&A Q: Are materials provided?  A: Yes, materials are provided unless stated otherwise in the class description.

DIY Screen Printing

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

Learn to screen print with Megan Lockhart & Bob Motown, seasoned veterans of the screen printing and printmaker art scene. This workshop will cover all the screen printing basics as well as provide time to get creative and make fun, hand-printed tote bags and art prints. Q&A Q: Are materials provided?  A: Yes, materials are provided unless stated otherwise in the class description.

Intro to Bookbinding

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

In this one day workshop with Rachel Curry, students will be introduced to several non adhesive bookbinding styles perfect for artist books, zines, journals and sketchbooks. We will begin with two folded book structures, then a single signature sewn pamphlet, and finish with a long stitch leather journal. Q&A Q: Are materials provided?  A: Yes, materials are provided unless stated otherwise in the class description.

Succulent Wall Garden with Valerie Jurado

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

This workshop by Valerie Jurado is designed to teach students how to assemble, plant, and maintain an Outdoor Vertical Wall Garden. Students will be provided with a pre made 16x10 wooden frame with an aluminum screen, paint, and tools. Pick a color, paint your box, fill it with Soil and Sphagnum Moss and enclose the back. Choose from a variety of colorful Succulents, desoil them, and plant away! You will be given care instructions at the...

Beginner's Weaving with Meghan Shimek

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

In Meghan Bogden Shimek's workshop, students will cover the basics of beginner's weaving. You will learn how to warp a loom, plain weave, how to create triangles, soumak (it looks like a fishtail or braid), and rya (fringe).  The class includes a handmade loom with rotating heddle, tapestry needle, booklet, a dowel to hang your weaving and enough yarn to complete your first weaving. Q&A Q: Are materials provided?  A: Yes,...

Intermediate Weaving

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

This workshop by Meghan Bogden Shimek will explore design, color blending, hatching, shapes and inspiration. This class is open for interpretation and suggestions and will be student-interest lead. It is expected that you know the basics of warping and weaving.  This class will include a large loom with rotation heddle (valued at $175 retail), enough yarn to complete your weaving, weaving booklet, tapestry needle, and a dowel to hang...

Minestrone/Butternut Squash Soup Combo Deal

The King's Roost @ 3734 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Soups are delicious ways to enjoy fall. Join the instructor for one or both classes as she teach you how to make a minestrone soup and butternut squash soup. Buy them together for $155 or buy individually at $85 each. Take home: A professional recipe An understanding and new skill of how to make a pureed soup and a broth soup. Soups! What to bring: An apron or anything you feel comfortable in getting messy and a container for your so...

Felted Pet Portraits

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

Come to the studio to create a felted portrait of your furry loved one! In this 3 hour class, we'll go over the tools and techniques of needle felting to create a one of a kind piece of art. Bring a pic of your pet or have one ready on your phone for reference. All materials provided. And don't forget to BYOB!

Cinnamon Rolls

The King's Roost @ 3732 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Cinnamon rolls are a sweet treat for the weekend. Learn how to make them from scratch! I’m here to guide you in this simple yet tricky skill. Varieties of flour How to make the perfect dough How to bake and glaze Take home: Cinnamon rolls What to bring: An apron or anything you feel comfortable in getting messy and a container.

Kombucha with Caterina

The King's Roost @ 3734 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Caterina, our in-house expert on Kombucha will teach you how to make this amazing and popular health drink. If you are a kombucha drinker, you don't want to miss this class. Home made kombucha costs pennies to make and you can flavor it any way you want. You will go home with your very own scoby and the knowledge to make all the (practically) free kombucha your heart desires!

Carving & Casting a Ring

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

Come design your own bronze or silver ring! FIT's 2012 Next Generation Award winner Dana Bodourov and art director Silke Labson will teach you wax carving techniques with various tools in order to produce a final carved ring by the end of class. Your ring will then be cast into your choice of brass or silver, polished and shipped to you within 7-14 business days following the workshop.  *Please note that an additional payment...

Figure Drawing

Makers Mess @ 777 S Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA

Figure drawing is part of the foundation of a drawing practice.  In this class we will seek to demystify drawing the body and rediscover the poetry of the human form.  Using a live nude model as inspiration, we will begin with a series of 30 second poses using soft charcoal to loosen up our technique, and then will move into studies of longer poses in which we can explore light and shadow, details and different media.  The main emphasis...

Natural Bundle Dyeing

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

This workshop will introduce participants to the colorful world of natural dye plants, many of which are dual purpose edibles and have herbal/medicinal properties. You'll learn the water-wise, mess-free technique of bundle dyeing with natural dye expert and educator Liz Spencer. What's more, you'll learn techniques and actions that set her practice apart from other natural colorists, focusing on sustainability, working with local plants and environmental...

Weaving for Beginners with Kellee Creative

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

Weaving for Beginners with Kellee Creative is perfect if students are curious about beginning their weaving journey but don't know where to start! They'll learn the basics of weaving - how to assemble a simple loom, learn weaving vocabulary, and perform basic weaving techniques (fringe! tassels! soumak!). All materials are included in the workshop price.

Watercolor Portraits

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

Intro to Sewing

Sew Silverlake @ 1110 Bates Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Sewing can take you anywhere. Whether you want to design a whole new wardrobe, make meaningful quilts and gifts, or alter clothes to fit you perfectly: it all begins with knowing your way around a sewing machine. Take the first stitch with Lauren, a costume designer and custom-made costumer, who started with a simple machine and curiosity just like you. This class will start with the basics of setting up and operating a domestic lockstitch sewing...