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

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

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

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