Intro to Oil Painting

with Jess Currier

$185

Whether you are new to painting entirely or just new to using oils, this workshop will set you up to work comfortably with this incredible medium. You'll learn studio setup and safety, how to choose a reference and begin a painting, and the fundamentals of composition, color, and value. You'll create your very own beautiful still life to take home and be equipped with all the knowledge and experience needed to begin your own oil painting practice. All materials will be provided.

Feel free to BYOB!

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

With a passionate love of all things botanical and painterly, Jess Currier developed her voice as an artist through expressive studies of landscapes, flowers, and portraits. She is best known for her large scale figurative oil paintings overlaid with floral patterns. Jess earned her BFA in Painting from York College of Pennsylvania and her MFA from Academy of Art University, where she also studied painting in Florence, Italy. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and Europe and is collected worldwide. She spends her time painting, teaching, and building creative community from her studio in Los Angeles, California.

4 Week Series: Foundational Figure Drawing

with Jeremy Bowden

$220

January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

This workshop is a chance for people to get to know the basic concepts of drawing from observation, such as light and shadow, perspective, and form.  Working from this foundation, we will build up to drawing from a live model during the last two classes.  Through learning the basics and attaining a drawing practice, we will transform this potentially intimidating subject to a simple and fun practice that can be enjoyed by artists at all levels. 

The last two workshops with the live models are open to drop ins, if space is available.

All materials provided

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Jeremy is a character designer, illustrator, avid sketcher, and Highland Park resident! He attended ArtCenter Collge of Design 2018-2022, and since then he has been teaching academic drawing, doing freelance Illustration, and participating in Rick and Morty's character design trainee program.

Intro to Sewing: Tote Bag

$150

Have you been wanting to learn how to sew? Do you have a sewing machine, but aren’t really sure how it works? Are you wanting to learn the basics so you can alter your own clothes? This workshop is for you! In this class, you will get an overview of how a sewing machine works, how to thread the machine, how to become friends with the bobbin, and how to make basic stitches. We will then dive into a beginner friendly project to get plenty of practice with your new skills. We will cover common mistakes and challenges, technique and what tools you might want to set up your sewing room. Students will leave with a completed color block tote, and the confidence to tackle sewing projects at home!

All materials are provided!

Our sewing workshops are perfect for ages 16+

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 3 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming. You will receive a credit for a future class.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Watercolor Figure Painting

with Rebecca Holopter

$65

Beginner friendly introduction to painting the human form from a live nude model. Timed poses will focus on different techniques - from learning various watercolor techniques, focusing on color to create form, quick gesture sketches, shadow and highlights, and more.

All supplies will be provided. No cell phones will be allowed while the model is posing.

All materials provided. 18"+

Feel free to BYOB!

Our Policies:

• Please try to arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Rebecca Holopter is a multi-hyphenate artist who focuses on ease, joy, and nostalgia. Jealous of her brother's ninja turtle drawings, Rebecca's aunt set her down at a young age and said "it's just practice." With this sentiment, Rebecca continued to practice and study art throughout college. In 2015 she drew and animal a day (maintaining the practice while drinking wine in Italy!) and in 2016 she extended the practice with a watercolor painting a day. Since then she has continued with watercolor adding in other art mediums such as embroidery, acrylic, and pastels to explore skin tones and textures in colorful portraits and the freedom in excessive abstracts. She has taught in different mediums for the past 6 years and encourages her students with the same sentiment that was instilled in her - it's all just practice.

Lost Wax Ring Carving

with Allison Teicher

$175

Join jewelry designer Allison Teicher and learn the ancient art of lost wax to create your own custom ring. In this workshop, you'll use various tools and techniques to design and carve a wax model of your ring, which will then be cast in the metal of your choice after the workshop.

Please note that an additional payment via Venmo is required for the metal to cast the ring, as the cost is based on weight. Brass rings range from $20-$40, and silver rings range from $30-$60. You'll even have the option to have your brass ring gold-plated for an additional $15.

This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in jewelry-making, from beginners to those with more experience. The class lasts approximately 4 hours, and your finished ring will be shipped to you within two weeks of the class. Don't miss this opportunity to learn a time-honored technique and create a stunning piece of jewelry that you can wear and treasure for years to come!

All materials provided

Feel free to BYOB!

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming. Please note that credit for a missed session due to illness is not always possible due to expenses associated with preparing each workshop, but we will do our best to work with you to provide a partial credit.. There will be no refunds for absence due to illness.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Allison Teicher believes that adornment and beauty should be intertwined with sustainability and community. Eyde, Allison's jewelry line, is created using a slow, mindful approach to design that incorporates lost wax casting and other techniques to produce unique, wearable art. Allison also shares her passion for lost wax casting with others through workshops, where she guides participants through the process of creating their own custom rings. Each piece of Eyde jewelry is made from locally sourced recycled metal and ethically produced in Los Angeles by a small team of skilled artisans.

Tailoring + Alterations

With Sadye Harvey

$150

Imagine a world where your clothes just fit you right.  

That is the world we will create in this tailoring and alterations workshop.  In this class,  we will learn to alter or tailor one article of clothing from your own collection.  Each student will get the chance to learn from their class mates projects as well.  Classical tailoring as well as creative alterations will be explored, depending on your interest. 

Please bring 2-3 articles of clothing that need some kind of alteration, whether it is hemming pants, bringing in the waist, adjusting the length etc.  We will then decide which article of clothing is best suited for the class.  Options to expand clothing can be explored, but may not always be possible.  Denim alterations can also be slightly more advanced, so please bring non-denim options as well.  

Intro to Sewing or some basic machine sewing experience is a prerequisite. 

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 3 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming. You will receive a credit for a future class.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burned on these very special artists.

Intro to Stained Glass

Bad Glass Shop

$315

This intro workshop is for anyone interested in learning the art of stained glass. Each student will learn how to create a stained glass piece from start to finish, using the copper foil method, and will leave the class with their very own stained glass creation.

Teaching Artist Rachel Burnstein of Bad Glass Shop will lead this workshop & provide assistance for each students needs. Your 4 hour class will focus on a stained glass project- a suncatcher or wall hanging- all provided by Rachel.

After selecting their glass, students can expect to cut and grind, foil, and solder their glass pieces together. No prior experience is required & all materials will be provided.

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Rachel Burnstein, owner of Bad Glass Shop, is a Los Angeles based stained glass artist and designer. She received her BFA from California College of Art and has studied at SAIC, Oxbow, & Penland School of Craft. Primarily working with mirror, Rachel’s work explores surrealism, psychedelia, self-exploration, admiration, & criticism. Her installations evoke a constant dualism of light & dark, love & hate, and positive & negative.

Collage Vision Boards

$35

Begin 2025 with intention. In this community class, we will use magazines, paper, washi tape, pens and paints to create a vision board for the year to come. Reflect on your goals, be inspired by your neighbors, and clarify your dreams for the year to come!

All materials included.

Feel free to BYOB!

Our Policies:

• Please try to arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

4 Week Series: Foundational Figure Drawing

with Jeremy Bowden

$220

January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

This workshop is a chance for people to get to know the basic concepts of drawing from observation, such as light and shadow, perspective, and form.  Working from this foundation, we will build up to drawing from a live model during the last two classes.  Through learning the basics and attaining a drawing practice, we will transform this potentially intimidating subject to a simple and fun practice that can be enjoyed by artists at all levels. 

The last two workshops with the live models are open to drop ins, if space is available.

All materials provided

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Jeremy is a character designer, illustrator, avid sketcher, and Highland Park resident! He attended ArtCenter Collge of Design 2018-2022, and since then he has been teaching academic drawing, doing freelance Illustration, and participating in Rick and Morty's character design trainee program.

Bead Weaving Earrings

with Alix Camp of Earth to Alix

$150

In this 4-hour immersive journey, we’ll unwind together, embracing the quiet rhythm of bead weaving—a meditative and ancient art form.

This meticulous craft guides us into mindfulness, patience and presence.

This gathering isn’t just about learning a new craft; it’s about connecting to something larger—our roots, our creativity, and each other. It’s a time to slow down, to create intentionally, and to honor the hands that came before us.

Leave with not only a beautiful handmade adornment, but also a deeper connection to your magic within.

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Alix is a professional Jeweler and Energy Healer with 20 years of experience. Making things with her hands is her way of slowing down and finding a natural rhythm. It helps her to connect with her human-ness and she loves to share this creative process with others.

Oil Painting Workshop: Mastering Skin Tones & Expressive Brushwork

with Jimena Agra

$250

Join us as we learn to paint a fantasy-inspired portrait—ethereal and full of character. You’ll learn to mix realistic skin tones while embracing loose, expressive brushstrokes to bring your painting to life. Whether you’re after realism or just want to loosen up, this class will help you master the balance between control and creativity. Plus, you’ll leave with your own Halloween masterpiece!

In this workshop, you will:

—Learn the art of mixing skin tones in an Alla Prima style (which is simply wet on wet painting)

—Explore techniques for loosening your brushwork, creating soft edges and expressive strokes.

—Dive into the balance between detail and spontaneity, allowing the paint to flow naturally.

Be guided step-by-step in creating your own portrait, with references I will be providing for you to choose from :)

—Connect with other amazing fellow artists!

All materials provided.

Our Policies:

• Please try to arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

My name is Jimena, I'm an oil painter based in Los Angeles, California.
My artistic journey began in Spain, where I studied Fine Art and immersed myself in various workshops, trying to absorb as much as I could from the masters. This summer, I had the pleasure of teaching a workshop in Italy, sharing my passion for painting with others.
My work blends realism with a dreamlike with a bit of an impressionistic touch— drawing inspiration from nature, folklore, films, poems, and everyday life, I use loose brushstrokes to let light and movement flow freely across the canvas, creating a fantasy-like quality in everyday subjects while maintaining a realistic foundation.

4 Week Series: Character Drawing

with Jeremy Bowden

$220 - 4 sessions

February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Join our hands-on workshop and learn to draw characters, cartoons, and stylized people. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll gain essential techniques to create expressive figures and bring your ideas to life. Learn to draw your pets, loved ones, or even your DnD character! This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to improve their drawing skills and learn to create appealing, fun characters.

We will be working primarily with pencil.  While this is certainly not required, feel free to bring an iPad or other tools to draw digitally! (Please note, no specific instruction will be given on digital drawing in this class.)

All materials provided.

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Jeremy is a character designer, illustrator, avid sketcher, and Highland Park resident! He attended ArtCenter Collge of Design 2018-2022, and since then he has been teaching academic drawing, doing freelance Illustration, and participating in Rick and Morty's character design trainee program.

Upcycled Tablecloth Camp Shirt: Part 1

With Sadye Harvey

$300

Two Part Series: February 8th + 15th

In this workshop, each student will be using a unique vintage tablecloth to cut and sew a crisp, spring ready camp shirt. This is a unisex design, and can be cut to a crop length or full length.

In the first session, we will learn pattern placement, how to utilize decorative elements on fabric, and how to cut a pattern. We will then begin piecing the garment together using a serger and a straight stitch machine. No serger experience necessary!

The second session will be used to complete the garment, including attaching a collar, sewing button holes, and hand sewing buttons.

Students will take home their completed camp shirt, as well as any remaining fabric from their table cloth and a paper pattern in their size to use for future garments. Written sewing instructions will be emailed to each student after class.

Prerequisite: Intro to Sewing or similar experience.

Please reference the size chart below. You will be prompted to select your ideal tablecloth and size at checkout. I will do my best to update the selection as tablecloths become unavailable. Please read the notes on the table cloth images carefully, as some are smaller and will not be suitable for all sizes.

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 3 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Intro to Sewing: Tote Bag

$150

Have you been wanting to learn how to sew? Do you have a sewing machine, but aren’t really sure how it works? Are you wanting to learn the basics so you can alter your own clothes? This workshop is for you! In this class, you will get an overview of how a sewing machine works, how to thread the machine, how to become friends with the bobbin, and how to make basic stitches. We will then dive into a beginner friendly project to get plenty of practice with your new skills. We will cover common mistakes and challenges, technique and what tools you might want to set up your sewing room. Students will leave with a completed color block tote, and the confidence to tackle sewing projects at home!

All materials are provided!

Our sewing workshops are perfect for ages 16+

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 3 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming. You will receive a credit for a future class.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

4 Week Series: Character Drawing

with Jeremy Bowden

$220 - 4 sessions

February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Join our hands-on workshop and learn to draw characters, cartoons, and stylized people. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll gain essential techniques to create expressive figures and bring your ideas to life. Learn to draw your pets, loved ones, or even your DnD character! This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to improve their drawing skills and learn to create appealing, fun characters.

We will be working primarily with pencil.  While this is certainly not required, feel free to bring an iPad or other tools to draw digitally! (Please note, no specific instruction will be given on digital drawing in this class.)

All materials provided.

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Jeremy is a character designer, illustrator, avid sketcher, and Highland Park resident! He attended ArtCenter Collge of Design 2018-2022, and since then he has been teaching academic drawing, doing freelance Illustration, and participating in Rick and Morty's character design trainee program.

Valentine’s Day: Flower Arranging + Edible Tablescape

with Sami Nguyen of Rebel Creative Co + Carter Norvell of On Nourishing

$175

Grab your Valentine or Galentine and join us for an evening of beauty and bounty to brighten these late winter nights.

We will begin the evening with an edible tablescape, Winter nourishment appetizer and tonic tasting with Carter Norvell.. As we graze, Sami Davis will guide us as we create small, sculptural floral arrangements based out of ceramic bowls and incorporate local blooms, and living produce. We will finish the evening by making an infused honey, so everyone can take a bit of sweetness with them for this season of love.

All materials including vessels, shears, beautiful blooms, local produce, and culinary tools will be provided so that you can enjoy seasonal bites throughout the evening and leave with a handmade floral arrangement + infused honey. We can’t wait to celebrate this cozy season with you all!

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5 -10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Carter Norvell is a holistic nutrition student, food writer, and farmer’s market buyer. She is deeply passionate about connecting with local, seasonal, and regenerative food systems and exploring this through a multi-sensory and experiential lens. Her intention is to connect others to pleasure and presence within the daily act of nourishing yourself.

Sami Nguyen here - your wild child, flower loving gal! I've always had a passion for building beautiful things and creating magical moments, which led me down a path into florals after several friends hired me to design florals for their weddings + special events. Since then we've grown to service couples + brands across California. You'll find me bringing rebellious + fun floral moments to life over in our studio!

Upcycled Tablecloth Camp Shirt: Part 2

With Sadye Harvey

$300

Two Part Series: February 8th + 15th

In this workshop, each student will be using a unique vintage tablecloth to cut and sew a crisp, spring ready camp shirt. This is a unisex design, and can be cut to a crop length or full length.

In the first session, we will learn pattern placement, how to utilize decorative elements on fabric, and how to cut a pattern. We will then begin piecing the garment together using a serger and a straight stitch machine. No serger experience necessary!

The second session will be used to complete the garment, including attaching a collar, sewing button holes, and hand sewing buttons.

Students will take home their completed camp shirt, as well as any remaining fabric from their table cloth and a paper pattern in their size to use for future garments. Written sewing instructions will be emailed to each student after class.

Prerequisite: Intro to Sewing or similar experience.

Please reference the size chart below. You will be prompted to select your ideal tablecloth and size at checkout. I will do my best to update the selection as tablecloths become unavailable. Please read the notes on the table cloth images carefully, as some are smaller and will not be suitable for all sizes.

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 3 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

4 Week Series: Character Drawing

with Jeremy Bowden

$220 - 4 sessions

February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Join our hands-on workshop and learn to draw characters, cartoons, and stylized people. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll gain essential techniques to create expressive figures and bring your ideas to life. Learn to draw your pets, loved ones, or even your DnD character! This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to improve their drawing skills and learn to create appealing, fun characters.

We will be working primarily with pencil.  While this is certainly not required, feel free to bring an iPad or other tools to draw digitally! (Please note, no specific instruction will be given on digital drawing in this class.)

All materials provided.

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Jeremy is a character designer, illustrator, avid sketcher, and Highland Park resident! He attended ArtCenter Collge of Design 2018-2022, and since then he has been teaching academic drawing, doing freelance Illustration, and participating in Rick and Morty's character design trainee program.

Observational Drawing

with Jeremy Bowden

$65

Participate in our one-day workshop where you'll learn to draw from observation, focusing on key techniques like proportion, perspective, and light logic. Ideal for artists of all levels, this workshop will help you enhance your ability to capture the essence of what you see and translate it onto paper with accuracy and confidence.

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Jeremy is a character designer, illustrator, avid sketcher, and Highland Park resident! He attended ArtCenter Collge of Design 2018-2022, and since then he has been teaching academic drawing, doing freelance Illustration, and participating in Rick and Morty's character design trainee program.

Sewing Level II: Bralettes + Briefs

with Lily Fong of LilypaDesigns

$350 - 2 Sessions

February 22nd + 23rd, 10am-2pm

Never sewn lingerie before but curious on how to start? Lily of LilypaDesigns expertly demonstrates how the sew a basic bralette and panty with lingerie fabrics and elastics. In this two-part class, Lily demystifies sewing adjustable straps, hook and eye closures and working with delicate laces. Both patterns come together quickly with a basic sewing machine with zigzag capability. Over the course of two sessions, learn the fundamentals of lingerie making that results in an easy to wear, lingerie set that looks fabulous and will set you up to move onto more intricate projects.

First Session - Sewing Underwear

Second Session - Sewing a Bralette

Please enter your hip and waist measurement at checkout, and your underwear pattern will be cut for you prior to class.

Lily will have a floral cotton/lycra fabric, or a solid power mesh if you prefer no print on your fabric. You can select your fabric preference at checkout.

Lily will take measurements for the bralette during the first session. The bralette pattern covers band sizes 26 - 52, and cup sizes A-KK (UK sizing).

While some sewing machine experience is required, no prior experience with lingerie is necessary . If you have any questions about sizing, or prerequisite experience, please email us!

Our Policies:

• Please try to arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Lily Fong, M.Ed. is the owner and lead designer of LilypaDesigns. She helps people achieve their dreams - of a well fitting bra - through her PDF Sewing Patterns, Blog, Sewing Community, Online Courses and Sewing Supplies. Her patterns pieces are designed to mix and match different sizes to better match individual body shapes while the Instructions read like a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure book.

Lily has studied multiple drafting methods and strives to help as many people as possible into comfortable bras. Her love of teaching and penchant for data led to a different method of selecting bra sizes - one that depends on breast measurement instead of chest circumference.

When not pattern making or interacting with clients, she can be found on various crafting adventures with her 3 boys - babywearing the youngest with coffee in hand.

Tailoring + Alterations

With Sadye Harvey

$150

Imagine a world where your clothes just fit you right.  

That is the world we will create in this tailoring and alterations workshop.  In this class,  we will learn to alter or tailor one article of clothing from your own collection.  Each student will get the chance to learn from their class mates projects as well.  Classical tailoring as well as creative alterations will be explored, depending on your interest. 

Please bring 2-3 articles of clothing that need some kind of alteration, whether it is hemming pants, bringing in the waist, adjusting the length etc.  We will then decide which article of clothing is best suited for the class.  Options to expand clothing can be explored, but may not always be possible.  Denim alterations can also be slightly more advanced, so please bring non-denim options as well.  

Intro to Sewing or some basic machine sewing experience is a prerequisite. 

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 3 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming. You will receive a credit for a future class.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burned on these very special artists.

Sewing Level II: Bralettes + Briefs

with Lily Fong of LilypaDesigns

$350 - 2 Sessions

February 22nd + 23rd, 10am-2pm

Never sewn lingerie before but curious on how to start? Lily of LilypaDesigns expertly demonstrates how the sew a basic bralette and panty with lingerie fabrics and elastics. In this two-part class, Lily demystifies sewing adjustable straps, hook and eye closures and working with delicate laces. Both patterns come together quickly with a basic sewing machine with zigzag capability. Over the course of two sessions, learn the fundamentals of lingerie making that results in an easy to wear, lingerie set that looks fabulous and will set you up to move onto more intricate projects.

First Session - Sewing Underwear

Second Session - Sewing a Bralette

Please enter your hip and waist measurement at checkout, and your underwear pattern will be cut for you prior to class.

Lily will have a floral cotton/lycra fabric, or a solid power mesh if you prefer no print on your fabric. You can select your fabric preference at checkout.

Lily will take measurements for the bralette during the first session. The bralette pattern covers band sizes 26 - 52, and cup sizes A-KK (UK sizing).

While some sewing machine experience is required, no prior experience with lingerie is necessary . If you have any questions about sizing, or prerequisite experience, please email us!

Our Policies:

• Please try to arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Lily Fong, M.Ed. is the owner and lead designer of LilypaDesigns. She helps people achieve their dreams - of a well fitting bra - through her PDF Sewing Patterns, Blog, Sewing Community, Online Courses and Sewing Supplies. Her patterns pieces are designed to mix and match different sizes to better match individual body shapes while the Instructions read like a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure book.

Lily has studied multiple drafting methods and strives to help as many people as possible into comfortable bras. Her love of teaching and penchant for data led to a different method of selecting bra sizes - one that depends on breast measurement instead of chest circumference.

When not pattern making or interacting with clients, she can be found on various crafting adventures with her 3 boys - babywearing the youngest with coffee in hand.

4 Week Series: Character Drawing

with Jeremy Bowden

$220 - 4 sessions

February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Join our hands-on workshop and learn to draw characters, cartoons, and stylized people. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll gain essential techniques to create expressive figures and bring your ideas to life. Learn to draw your pets, loved ones, or even your DnD character! This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to improve their drawing skills and learn to create appealing, fun characters.

We will be working primarily with pencil.  While this is certainly not required, feel free to bring an iPad or other tools to draw digitally! (Please note, no specific instruction will be given on digital drawing in this class.)

All materials provided.

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Jeremy is a character designer, illustrator, avid sketcher, and Highland Park resident! He attended ArtCenter Collge of Design 2018-2022, and since then he has been teaching academic drawing, doing freelance Illustration, and participating in Rick and Morty's character design trainee program.

Observational Drawing

with Jeremy Bowden

$65

Participate in our one-day workshop where you'll learn to draw from observation, focusing on key techniques like proportion, perspective, and light logic. Ideal for artists of all levels, this workshop will help you enhance your ability to capture the essence of what you see and translate it onto paper with accuracy and confidence.

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming.

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

Jeremy is a character designer, illustrator, avid sketcher, and Highland Park resident! He attended ArtCenter Collge of Design 2018-2022, and since then he has been teaching academic drawing, doing freelance Illustration, and participating in Rick and Morty's character design trainee program.

Expressive Portraits in Oil

with Jess Currier

$185

This workshop is designed to support all skill levels. We'll briefly cover studio setup and safety, how to choose a reference and begin a painting, and the fundamentals of composition, color, and value. Jess will guide you through a live painting demonstration and share her process for painting portraits in her signature expressive style. Working from a variety of reference photos provided by Jess, you'll create your very own unique portrait painting to take home and be equipped with the knowledge and experience to support your own oil painting practice. All materials will be provided.

Feel free to BYOB!

Our Policies:

• Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.

• You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.

• We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.

• Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

• If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming. \

• Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.

With a passionate love of all things botanical and painterly, Jess Currier developed her voice as an artist through expressive studies of landscapes, flowers, and portraits. She is best known for her large scale figurative oil paintings overlaid with floral patterns. Jess earned her BFA in Painting from York College of Pennsylvania and her MFA from Academy of Art University, where she also studied painting in Florence, Italy. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and Europe and is collected worldwide. She spends her time painting, teaching, and building creative community from her studio in Los Angeles, California.