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This class, led by Meghan Bogden Shimek, will explore working with roving, how to handle it and how to make a basic, plain weave wall hanging. We will discuss different types of roving, cover twining, plain weave, and finishing. This class will include a copper dowel to hang your weaving on, and enough roving to make a weaving with. Q&A Q: Are materials provided? A: Yes, materials are provided unless stated otherwise...
This is a four-session workshop where students will learn to create, design, make and print their own zine anthology including the works of all students under one cover. Q&A Q: Are materials provided? A: Yes, materials are provided unless stated otherwise in the class description.
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 via venmo or check...
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Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
In this workshop with artist Jessica Weymouth she will go over watercolor paper types, brush types, paint brands, as well as brush strokes and how to control the paint. The students will be given the introduction to watercolor, and will then move into making and assembling their own watercolor cutout mounted moon ready to hang. In addition to mounting your very own watercolor moon, students will leave with their own paint supply, brush, and paper...
Makers Mess @ 777 S Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA
All the fun of regular weaving, at a fraction of the size! In this 3-hour class you will use small loom and will use it to create a mini woven tapestry which you can hang on your wall! A super fun way to learn how to weave without a big time commitment! Remember to BYOB!
Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
In this class, and with a few, simple tools, you will learn how to carve printing blocks and transfer your designs onto fabric. You’ll leave with your own, custom-printed fabric, and block to work on more projects at home. Don't forget to BYOB!
Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Take your watercolor practice to cosmic levels! in this 2 hour, beginners workshop, you will learn color blending, layering, and helpful techniques in using both pallet and tube watercolors. Although the instruction will be the same for everyone, you will walk away from class with a one of a kind moon or planet of your own creation. Please feel free to BYOB!
Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Looking for the perfect coasters for your coffee table? Come to the studio and customize your own! In this 2-hour workshop, you'll learn how to create a marbled effect, speckled ceramic look, or get creative with your own pattern. We'll bake, paint, and glaze them to be ready to take home or be given as a gift. Don't forget to BYOB!
Makers Mess @ 777 S Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA
In this workshop you will learn the basics of embroidery, from transferring designs to different types of stitches. We will be focusing on embroidering minimalist figures, and each student will leave with mini embroideries to hang on their wall or give as gifts! Perfect for beginners! All materials included. BYOB!
Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
In this class you will learn how to create a small piece of woodburned art for your home. We will go through the steps of choosing the right tools, drawing and burning a design. You will leave the class with a beautiful piece of work, and a valuable creative skill to beautify wood pieces!
Makers Mess @ 777 S Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA
Ready to learn how to paint like the greats do?! In this 2 hour workshop, you will be guided through the use of gouache a.k.a. opaque watercolor paints and fine line pens to paint a beautiful still life set up just for you. Painting from life helps you develop technique for depth of field, finding the light, deciding composition, and much more! Don't forget to BYOB!
Makers Mess @ 777 S Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA
Always wanted to paint your furry friend? In this 2 hour workshop, you'll be guided through the basic watercolor techniques to get you comfortable with the medium. Then you'll do a sketch of your pet (don't stress - we'll be using light to help you trace right from the pic) and will be guided though layering and adding details. Please send a clear and in focus pic of your pet 48 hours before the workshop. (We'll email you more details once...
Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Always wanted to try block printing? Now’s your chance! Grab a pal and come explore the art of relief printing. We will experiment with patterns, color and repeats, and everyone will leave class with their very own hand carved block to be used again and again!
Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
In this two-hour workshop, you will be introduced to the basics of soy candle-making! Our teacher will take you through the process of making clean-burning candles with natural, fragrances and cotton wicks. You'll also be given tips and tricks that will help you succeed in making your own candles! You’ll be taking home 2 hand-poured candles!
Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
A million compliments are coming your way after this workshop! In this 2 hour class, you'll learn how to shape polymer clay into beautiful earrings. Play around with shapes, color combinations, marbling and more. We’ll teach you how to assemble the pieces to create your own statement jewelry! All materials included. Will have clip ons, too!
Join Brooklyn-based artist Kaelyn Garcia for this exclusive workshop! In this 2.5 hour class you will learn the basic techniques of embroidery using decorative, line, and fill stitches. Students will experiment with cotton, silk, and metallic threads along with learning how to transfer their own designs for their next project. Q&A Q: Are materials provided? A: Yes, materials are provided unless stated otherwise in the class description....
In most schools, cursive lessons are replaced by typing lessons. In an attempt to save the beautiful art, we are teaching young people calligraphy. Not only will they learn their cursive letters if they don’t already know them, but they will also learn to do it with traditional dipping ink and nib. It is a wonderfully relaxing activity that they will be able to continue practicing at home (all supplies are included) as a quiet hobby. The first...
In this all-level workshop by David Crabb, students will learn to mine their experiences for personal narratives. Through the use of exercises involving theme, details and story structure, each student will leave class with a compelling 5-7 minute story. Learn methods to mine for stories from your past experiences. Find out how to structure your story in a way that will keep your audience engaged. Explore performance strategies to present...
Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Learn the art of macrame by making your very own macrame wall hanging during this introductory workshop with Elsie Goodwin. We will learn a few basic knots and form them into a beautiful wall hanging using 100% cotton rope, some of it hand dyed. The process is to learn, challenge yourself, share stories, and tie it all into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. The technique learned can be used as a foundation to create other macrame pieces and will...
Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Join us for a fun evening of macrame! In this class by Grace Gulley of Lark + Arrow, you will learn the foundations of hand knotting and leave with your very own unique macrame wall hanging! These three hours will be packed with fun, creativity, and maybe a new friend or two. Q&A Q: Are materials provided? A: Yes, materials are provided unless stated otherwise in the class description.
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