Other Suburbs/Cities Classes Los Angeles, CA

Rejuvenate Your Retirement

Mt. San Antonio College @ 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA

This course is designed for retired individuals to consider and evaluate changes to their current retirement strategies.  They will review their current retirement plans and be introduced to possible adjustments they may want to make concerning risk management, new investments and adjustments to their health care planning. Upon completion students will: identify the primary threats to retirement savings plan their retirement income to preserve...

Serene Path

Painting & Vino @ 2222 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA

Join us and have a great time recreating this painting, “Serene Path”. This sip and paint class is aimed at beginners and designed to let your inner artist take over. Your instructor will guide you through every step, so you don’t have to be a Picasso or have a way with acrylics to enjoy this creative activity. All painting supplies will be provided for you, including a 11×14 canvas. We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the...

Indigo Frost Poncho

The Knitting Tree, LA

Learn how to tailor fit using short rows, and use mosaic technique to give your knitting a pop of color while making this warm and comfortable poncho. Important Thing to Note: There will be a brief meeting the Wednesday night before the Saturday sessions begin to get started.  If you cannot make that meeting, you have homework!  Poncho neck needs to be worked through eyelet round. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?...

Peeping Tom's Drawing Salon

The Gallery Girls @ 901 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA

We are doing a fun Drawing Event at the new and improved California Art Institute. One stage has 25 min poses all night.The other stage has one pose for 3 hours so you can paint if you like. With Models: 2 models/2 stages Fun music Wine, cheese and other snacks & drinks We request that the artist please provide their own art supplies.

Bead Embroidery Cuff

The Knitting Tree, LA

Learn how to take bead embroidery to a new level and create your own unique beaded cuff! elle Warren’s previous bead embroidery students asked for it, so here it is - just in time for the holidays! Fun and beautiful, if you have some crafty skills and a bead stash, this is the class for you! No previous embroidery experience required but you must be able to thread a Very Tiny needle! What To Bring (Bring your supplies or purchase them here): ...

Sugar Skull Embroidery Workshop

The Knitting Tree, LA

Make 4 Sugar Skulls to celebrate The Day of the Dead in this 2 day workshop with elle Warren. You will learn some basic embroidery stitches, simple appliqué techniques, and create your own designs for small sugar skulls! Supplies needed: 5” embroidery hoop Sharp small scissors Thread conditioner Assorted colors 6 ply cotton embroidery floss This class is suitable for absolute beginner to intermediate level crafty people.

Intro to Weaving: Tapestry

The Knitting Tree, LA

Tapestry weaving has a long history in fiber art, and is a great technique for beginners to learn the basics of weaving. Students will learn how to warp a frame loom, how to open and close the shed, and how to finish a weaving. Students will also learn both dovetail tapestry and slit tapestry techniques. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No. There are no makeups allowed. You might be able to informally meet with the instructor...

Felted Coasters

The Knitting Tree, LA

Riviera Nights Stole

The Knitting Tree, LA

Afraid of Intarsia? Worried about handling many colors at once? Learn this versatile knitting technique in a gentle way while using only 2 or 3 colors per row. Learn how to handle those dramatic diagonal lines of contrasting color!  For those who want to advance, the second class will focus on a classic Argyle pattern. A chart for the Argyle pattern will be provided, unless participant wants to bring their own pattern. (for the Argyle,...

Unraveling Ravelry

The Knitting Tree, LA

Unlock the magic to be found within the Ravelry community.  We'll cover pattern and yarn searches, creating and managing your stash and project pages, growing your participation in the community, and so much more.   Materials:  You need to provide your own mobile device (cell phone, laptop, tablet, etc)  for this class. Please create a Ravelry account if you don't already have one. It's free at www.ravelry.com...

Cancun Boxy Lace Top

The Knitting Tree, LA

Learn different lace techniques in this lace-sampler top. It is made from two simple rectangles, knit from the bottom up and seamed at the shoulders and sides to create a boxy shape. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No. There are no makeups allowed. You might be able to informally meet with the instructor but it would be up to the instructor. The school is very flexible with scheduling and attendance for our Beginning Knitting...

Hammered Flower Prints at Artisanal LA

Makers Mess

Come create something beautiful with the Makers Mess crew at Artisanal LA! We’ve got a fun adult + kid-friendly craft for you. We’ll be hammering flowers to create gorgeous, naturally dyed prints. Make your own stationary page or notecard! What to Expect: Makers + Crafters + Artisans + Chefs Shopping + Tasting + DIYs + Workshops Spring Garden Area + Pop-Up Urban Farm + Even Goats (!) Panels + Demos + Giveaways + Free Drinks Coffee + Café...

Tapestry Crochet: Senegalese Inspired Mini Baskets

The Knitting Tree, LA

Students will use color changing techniques to achieve a small to medium Senegalese inspired basket that can be used for beads, buttons, or trinkets. We will specifically focus on one color for the base and up to 5 colors for the squares. Techniques covered: Working in the round Increasing stitches Working with multiple strands of yarn  Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No. There are no makeups allowed. You might be...

Fixing Knitting Mistakes 2

The Knitting Tree, LA

In this class students will learn how to fix mistakes that occurred multiple rows earlier, like: Incorrectly worked stitches in seed and garter stitch A k2tog that should have been a ssk, and vice versa. Multiple incorrectly worked stitches in a row. Students must be able to cast on, knit, purl, recognize the difference between knit and purl stitches, and read/understand written knitting instructions. Homework prior to this class: using worsted...

DIY Colorwork

The Knitting Tree, LA

Hats are a great way to play with color, practice new techniques, swatch for a bigger project (like a sweater) - and you end up with hats that you can wear or give to friends and family. Traditional, random, subtle, eye-popping - the possibilities are endless. In this class we will cover: Different techniques for knitting stranded colorwork Different styles of colorwork patterns - Scandinavian, Fair Isle, etc. Speed swatching for knitting in...

Constructing Your Loom

The Knitting Tree, LA

Have you purchased a 15" Cricket Loom and need help assembling it? We have just the workshop for you! Constructing Your Loom - For people who need help assembling their loom. What to Bring: Complete contents of the box your Cricket came in Philips head screwdriver

Tarot Tuesdays

The Knitting Tree, LA @ 1031 W. Manchester Blvd. #2, Inglewood, CA

Have you always been curious about the Tarot? Have you been attracted to the images on the cards and wished you could learn more? Did you know that Tarot cards are much more than a way to predict the future? Tarot can be a powerful tool for self-transformation! Elle Warren, our embroidery teacher at The Knitting Tree L.A., has been studying Tarot for most of her life and would like to share some of her deep respect, love and knowledge with you!...

Bubble Wrap Class

The Knitting Tree, LA

Learn to knit your very own Bubble Wrap cowl with Suzanne Nielsen. Using 10 mini skeins of authentic Mongolian Cashmere contained within the Jade Sapphire coloring box, Suzanne will guide you through the construction of your beautiful garment. Skills covered:  Slip knot cast on German short rows jogless stripes bubble stitch. Materials:  Size US 6 -24” needle 3 stitch marker cashmere coloring box kit, or 10 colors fingering...

Cast-ons, Bind-offs, Increases and Decreases

The Knitting Tree, LA @ **Virtual Classroom

M1L, LTCO, KFB, JSSBO, SSK ... what do they mean? Cast-ons, bind-offs, increases, and decreases - these are the basic building blocks for all knitting projects.   Learn different methods - how to do them, and just as important, how to choose the right one for different situations. Materials Needed: Smooth light-colored DK or worsted weight yarn - at least 2 colors of the same weight yarn. Needles - circular or straight, any length,...

Crochet Brioche

The Knitting Tree, LA

Like the look of Brioche but prefer to crochet?  Here is the class for you.  Learn Brioche crochet and make this beautiful cowl by Mamachee.  Want a longer cowl?  Andy will show you how. Materials: Yarn: 2 skeins Sport or Fingering weight yarn in contrasting colors Hooks: size H (5mm) and I (5.5mm) Locking Stitch Markers Pattern:  Celtic Cowl (purchase pattern before class, available on Ravelry)  Techniques...