Intro TIG: Precision Welding

Pushing you to meet your unique photographic goals technically and creatively. Working towards developing a strong portfolio & gallery quality work. Prerequisites: Intermediate Photography or Portfolio review

Your bath can become your at-home getaway when you add beautiful and fragrant handmade glycerin soaps. Making these beautiful soaps is easy and enjoyable and expressing your creativity is part of the fun. In this course, students will create different types of soaps while learning how to use colors, molds, fragrances, essential oil, extract, herbs,...

Want to paint and have fun, I am an experienced teacher and active acclaimed artist who teaches watercolor, acrylic, and inks. You can learn each or a combination of all of the media, if you paint on paper this class is for you from beginners to advanced painters. A painting class for all levels! I teach on an individual basis if you are a beginner...

If you've always wanted to learn how to sew, this is the perfect place to start! This class will cover the basics of sewing machine operation and explore some practical sewing techniques. You'll even get to make your very own pillow!   Materials needed:  Fabric shears  Ball head dressmaker pins  Pincushion or magnet...

This course offers students instruction on basic watercolor techniques in order to bring out their artistic expression. Topics covered in class include: color mixing, color application, brush stroke techniques, plus much more. No experience needed, all are welcome to join.  Please read:  Students need to have access to a basic...

Our Creative Night is 2 hours of studio time to paint whatever you want and we'll help you paint it with individual guidance! Creative Night is located at Brushstrokes + Beverages™ Studio Location in the heart of the East Village Arts District of Long Beach, CA! All materials included! What is Creative Night? Did you miss a painting on our calendar...

This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera...

Enhance your way of seeing and take your photographic vision to the next level. Through field trips, interesting assignments and critiques, students will advance their technical photographic skills with the primary emphasis on advanced creative camera work, metering and lighting. Student furnishes fully manual DSLR camera & printing. Prerequisites...

Learn how to paint “Tropical Sunset” step by step! All materials included! This is a BYOB Event at Our Studio! ONE TICKET. ONE TREE. We’ve partnered with Plant Your Change to plant a tree for every ticket sold!

Get going on your dream of understanding your camera and improve your images! This workshop offers the basics of photography and manual camera skills. In class we bring you up to speed on camera technology and teach you how to visually explore and experience your surroundings from behind the lens and much more. Creative practical assignments will...

The Schacht Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom is portable, versatile and maybe best of all - EASY! If you are a yarn lover, rigid heddle weaving may be the best thing yet for quickly transforming your stash into beautiful, functional pieces for gift giving, decorating your home and accessorizing your wardrobe. In this 2 week course, Gail will help...

Learn how to paint “Lavender” step by step! This event is located on the outdoor parklet at District Wine in the East Village Arts District of Long Beach, CA! All materials included!

Join us for an in-person paint night. Paint “Ohana Means Family”, a fun colorful Lilo & Stitch inspired painting with The Paint Sesh. Our instructor will guide you through about 1 – 1.5 hours of creative fun outside on the covered patio. No experience needed to have a good time, so treat yourself to a fun night out! Bring some friends,...

In this four-part course, you will be guided through three projects: a scarf, a hat, and a shawl. You will learn: how to cast on how to form the knit and purl stitches how to increase and decrease how to work in the round on circular and double pointed needles how to read a pattern how to read a yarn label and about fiber content After completing...

Understanding that lighting is essential indoors, you now know that it can ruin your shot if not lit properly or make a significant difference. Not only can you flatter who or what you are shooting, but you can alter the feel of your portrait by changing your lights. You have the choice of a light, cheery portrait or a serious and dramatic look just...

In this workshop you will learn the manipulation and the observation of materials, as they are best used to gain the objectives expressed in the Japanese view of flower arranging following the curriculum of the OHARA form of Ikebana done in a low bowl using moribana style, meaning "piled-up."  Advanced class for continuing students or those with...

Join us for an in-person paint & sip event. Paint “Shine On” a magical lamp painting with The Paint Sesh. Our instructor will guide you through about 1.5 – 2 hours of creative fun. No experience needed to have a good time, so treat yourself to a fun night out! Bring some friends, get a drink or snack from the kitchen and we’ll handle the...

Students will learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel. Simple forms such as cylinders, cups, and bowls will be emphasized. Learn the use of clay slab, along with methods of using pinch pots, coiling, and glazing. Attendance is important in order to complete class Pottery projects.  Please bring hand towel to class.  CLASS FEE...

Ikebana is more than just flower arrangement! This stunning Japanese art form will teach you how to observe and manipulate flowers, leaves, and even stems to create pieces of art using the traditions of Ikebana. Our beginner friendly introductory class will focus on the low bowl Hana-isho style, creating simple flower designs that will bring the beauty...

What is composition in photography? Composition in art refers to the arrangement of the elements of a work of art. Learn the unspoken rules of photography to create better images using better photographic composition! See creatively – learn the principles of design to create stronger, more compelling images! What is composition in photography? Composition...