Crafts Classes in San Diego, CA

This class will introduce students to the use of certain leather crafting tools and techniques common to a great many projects, including stamps, beveler, border stamp, rivet setting and edge finishing.  An introductory project will be completed by each student in two to three hours. The duration of the class is subject to the project's complexity...

A thought-provoking class, where students learn how to use different mediums to create contemporary art pieces. Mixed Media Monday is a fun and inventive class, a time for students to explore while discovering how to use paper, fabric, recycled materials, mark making, stencils, pastels, and more, together with paint to create your next masterpiece!...

Shop Orientation covers all the important information you’ll need to know as a new member- from general shop safety and member rules, to other hot topics like project storage, machine reservations, and local sources for materials. This is a mandatory course for all new members. So, before you start tinkering in the shop, make sure you’ve cleared...

The beers aren’t the only refreshing thing at Beads & Brews! We’ve got a fresh take on evening crafting and it doesn’t involve paint. With us, it’s all about those…BEADS! Grab your friends and join us for an evening of jewelry-making and a cold one (or two)! Experience the San Diego’s Micro-Breweries, Tap Rooms, Wine Bars and best-kept-secret...

A monthly mixed media workshop held on the first saturday of every month! Each month, Susie brings a NEW topic and lesson to grow your journaling practice. Let this be the creative space and time you are seeking… Let this be the creative process you desire… Art journaling is a powerful way to reconnect with your soul, set your creative spirit...

This is an introduction to lifecasting class. In this class students will learn how to use alginate, hydrocal, and wax to make single use molds of the face, hands, and other body parts. Using alginate (Algi-Safe, Smooth-On) you can safely cast molds of the skin and body. It reproduces fine detail and makes an excellent temporary mold – good for...

Have you ever wanted to cut out your own coasters, etch custom designs on glassware, or just make really awesome gifts? MakerPlace's Intro to Laser course will guide students through the care and use of the 80 and 100 watt lasers as well as the proper steps for prepping your file, material selection, and navigation of the LaserCut software. With...

We’re sure by now you’ve heard about all the fabulous CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) equipment at MakerPlace. The concept behind these machines is simple; create a design on your computer and the machine will cut out the design for you. Not sure where to start? We’ve set up a series of classes to help you turn your concept into a reality....

The beers aren’t the only refreshing thing at Beads & Brews! We’ve got a fresh take on evening crafting and it doesn’t involve paint. With us, it’s all about those…BEADS! Grab your friends and join us for an evening of jewelry-making and a cold one (or two)! Experience the San Diego’s Micro-Breweries, Tap Rooms, Wine Bars and best-kept-secret...

This class covers the basic operation of our CNC Wood Router. Students will learn how to navigate VicEngrave software, proper machine set-up and calibration, how to import and run files, as well as operation of the vacuum table.  The first portion of this class will be lecture based. After the lecture, students will each have the opportunity...

Those flabby slabs of amazing-ness will become one of your favorite art tools! Gelli plates are a versatile tool that begs for experimentation in creating papers and prints for your art. You can achieve really nice, unexpected results from just switching up the tools and techniques you try with the gelli plates, soon a few hours have flown by and...