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

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 20, 2008

Natalie Erwin Dallas

The young painter is quickly winning the local art scene’s heart. From dog portraits to canvases splashed with whimsy wallpaper-esque patterns, her style hangs in local homes and hip boutiques alike.

  Uptown, Culture, Bespoke

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

March 16, 2009

Atlanta Printmakers Studio Atlanta

Pay to play with centuries-old presses or hone a budding hobby with themed printmaking classes from local pros.

  West End, Culture, Handcrafted, Scenesters

February 9, 2009

The Urban Craft Center Los Angeles

What’s old is new again at the communal studio space where upcycling and ecofriendly projects share the calendar with toy making and crocheting.

  Ocean Park, Culture

February 7, 2008

Fresh Pressed Los Angeles

Grandma went to L.A. and all you got was a stupid T-shirt. Show her how it’s done at this DIY custom screen-printing shop.

  East Hollywood, Culture, Bespoke, DIY