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

December 27, 2006

Magic Castle Los Angeles

Looking for entertainment, intrigue, a rabbit to pull out of your hat, or an assistant to saw in half? Alakazam! The home of the Academy of Magical Arts is a clubhouse for occult tricksters with a knack for slight of hand. Entry is exclusive, so call before you go.

  Hollywood, Culture

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

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

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

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