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Craft Cocktails from the Kitchen Cabinet
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Let's learn the basics. Think of this class with bartender Jack Perry as a mixology 101. In our two hours we'll learn the simple rules of cocktails, what to mix, why to mix, when to mix, and how to mix. We'll learn the balance of sweet vs. sour, shaken vs. stirring, and how to order a drink correctly. You'll make three drinks but leave with the knowledge to make 20! Q&A Q: Are materials provided? A: Yes, materials are provided...
Gingerbread House Workshop
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Enjoy a mimosa with your friends or a hot chocolate with your mini maker at our Gingerbread House workshop! In this class, Jessica Vargas from Little Sparks Cookies will provide all of the essentials you'll need to make your own royal icing “mortar” and assemble and decorate the cutest gingerbread house EVER! You will leave with your gingerbread house and all instructions needed to bake and build one at home!
Three-week Storytelling Bootcamp Series
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
In this workshop with David Crabb, students will learn advanced mining exercises to help find the meaningful stories from their lives. Through exercises & brief lectures about structure, details and truth, each student will leave class with a compelling 6-10 minute story. Learn advanced techniques to mine for stories from your past experiences. Find out how to craft your story in a way that will keep your audience engaged. Explore performance...
Modern Watercolor Techniques for Beginners
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
In-Depth 4 Day Workshop with Special Guest Artist Ana Calderón Ana Victoria Calderón is an American/Mexican artist based in Mexico City. She's coming to Makers Mess to teach this incredible workshop and we're so excited to have her! Ana teaches limited workshops every year, while managing her studio, where she sells her art prints and products online and works with great clients, including Hallmark, Galison, Papyrus, Up With Paper, Studio Oh!,...
DIY Screen Printing
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 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.
Weaving On a Frame Loom
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 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...
Beginner Natural Perfume Workshop
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 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 See all classes by this school @ 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.
Intro to Bookbinding
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 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.
Weaving for Beginners
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 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!). 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 See all classes by this school @ 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...
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Join us in hosting artist Erica Tighe at the studio for this fun-filled night of learning calligraphy! Erica is the owner and designer of Be A Heart. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from DePaul University in Chicago, moved to Brazil to work for Heart’s Home for a year and a half, lived and worked in Brooklyn before moving to Los Angeles. She has a love for calligraphy and watercolor mediums and teaches several hand-lettering...
Beginner's Weaving with Meghan Shimek
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 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,...
Felted Pet Portraits
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 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!
Modern Calligraphy
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Learn the basics of Modern Calligraphy with this 2 hours workshop taught by Maker Olivia. You will be using dip pens in this frustration-free class. This class will teach fundamental techniques on pen pressure, letters and connecting letters. Don't forget to BYOB!
Carving & Casting a Ring
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 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...
Natural Bundle Dyeing
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 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 See all classes by this school @ 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
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Intro to Modern Calligraphy
Makers Mess See all classes by this school @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Learn the art of Modern Calligraphy with Angi of Angelique, Ink in a three hour workshop, where you'll explore and practice the tools and proper techniques of modern pointed pen calligraphy. In this special holiday edition of the class, we'll go over everything from techniques of basic pen strokes to proper construction of letterforms, connecting letters, and tips on styling and composition, so you can walk away with everything you need...
Reviews of Makers Mess
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Clay Earrings
I highly recommend this class to polymer clay newbies. The teacher was friendly and knowledgeable. I ended up making 4 very cute pair of earrings. -
Clay Earrings
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Watercolor Portraits
Rebecca is an excellent teacher and a great artist! I really enjoyed her class. She is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, encouraging and gave great suggestions for taking my art to the next level. -
Felted Pet Portraits
Instructor was well informed, encouraging, and professional! -
Modern Calligraphy
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Modern Calligraphy
Instructor was excellent and a lot of fun. Also learned a lot in two hours. Would recommend. -
Modern Calligraphy
Wish they sell supplies! However, class was super fun and affordable. Our instructor Olivia was very nice and knowledgeable. Thank you for the opportunity!! -
Modern Calligraphy
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Modern Calligraphy
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Marbled Clay Coasters
Becca was great and it was very feasible for a beginner like me. -
Mini Weaving
I really enjoyed the class. The only things I would change would be to have it as a longer session, or being allowed to take the loom home. Overall it was great! -
Mini Weaving
I loved this class! It was fun and relaxing!! -
Watercolor Pet Portraits
Great instructor. Started out with some basic skills and then did our portraits. Super fun and would take the class again to do another portrait. -
Watercolor Portraits
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Wood Burning
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Gouache Still Life
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Gouache Still Life
Really cute and fun class! There was a brief intro and then you were left to your own devices which I enjoyed. -
Modern Calligraphy
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Candle Making
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Felted Pet Portraits