September 8, 2009

Home Ec. Los Angeles

Make like a ______ and ______ at this indie arts studio and shop. Classes are as basic as sewing and as quirky as cactus knitting with all the stitchy business in between.

  Silver Lake, Culture, Indie

September 8, 2009

Rock Paper Scissors Collective San Francisco

This volunteer-run organization in Oakland offers free and low-cost classes, curated and open-submission art shows, as well as a shop full of indie clothing and crafts. It’s also available for events.

  Downtown, Culture, Artsy, Do-Gooder

September 8, 2009

Paint:Lab Los Angeles

Throw on your best beret, pencil in a mustache, and make sure your black turtleneck is clean(ish). Take a class, rent studio time, or rub elbows with artistes during wine and cheese nights.

  Ocean Park, Culture, Artsy, Mommy and Me

February 4, 2009

Floral Couture Atlanta

Take your pick from bouquet workshops, custom event arrangements, and tip-filled field trips to industry vendors and the farmers market.

  Avondale Estates, Culture, Weddings

May 1, 2008

The Wren's Nest Atlanta

A page-turner of a city landmark. Folktale author Joel Chandler Harris’s home sets the scene for fantasy-filled tours, storytelling sessions, workshops, and pubic events.

  West End, Culture, Good for Kids, Landmark

July 18, 2007

The Needle Shop Chicago

Stop by this quaint neighborhood spot and pick up sewing supplies and fabric, as well as knowledge in the form of workshops.

  Bucktown, Culture, Artsy

January 11, 2007

Tinlark Gallery Los Angeles

Opened by Fresh Start founder Cris McCall, the gallery cultivates young, emerging artists — in part by selling their work at affordable prices. Monthly openings include craft-making workshops for both kids and adults.

  Hollywood, Culture, Cheap

October 5, 2006

Machine Project Los Angeles

An array of offbeat events, workshops, and lectures. Turn a cardboard box into an Easy-Bake oven? Check. Jam fruit from your neighbor’s yard into tasty jelly? Double check.

  Angelino Heights, Culture

July 14, 2006

Knitch Atlanta

Pity the spool that doesn’t make it in to this cozy, crafty bungalow. Book a group workshop or peruse the yarn project book library for solo inspiration.

  Virginia Highland, Culture, Good for Groups, Private Parties

May 20, 2009

Hands-On 3rd Los Angeles

Nothing like a little wool felting or jewelry making to make you feel like you’re back at camp. But this time you get eat whatever you want and leave whenever you please.

  Beverly Center, Culture, Tea Party