Classes Los Angeles, CA

Ever wanted to hit your sewing machine? The Beginning sewing class will rebuild your relationship. Showing you how to thread, how to un thread, how to sew a tote bag from start to finish and how to do it graciously without hurting your new favorite home appliance. Note: It is highly recommended (but not required) for students to bring their own sewing...

Explore the fun, rewarding possibilities of the voiceover industry! Discover current trends in the industry and how they make it easy and affordable for just about anyone to get involved.  In this one-time, 2 hour, introductory class, you’ll also learn about the different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your...

Acquire the skills you need to elevate your personal wine appreciation. History, anecdotes, and laughs all served in generous portions For thousands of years, people have made and enjoyed wine. If it's been around so long, why is it so difficult to learn about wine? Why is it so intimidating? We know how to demystify this ancient beverage. Whether...

Every dress starts with a pattern. Our designers will guide you through copying a dress onto a pattern, and altering your size and sleeves. You will leave this class with your first pattern, ready for you to customize and make your own dresses time and time again. What you need: A dress or a top you’d like to convert into a pattern. Non-stretch...

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! Sewing machines provided in classroom! Materials needed: Fabric shears Ball head dressmaker pins (NOT BALL POINT)...

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...

This is a class on how to operate a business using basic recordkeeping, accounting, reporting, and analysis methods. This is a hands-on class where students learn the importance of timely reporting of business transaction by performing financial analysis, using graphs and ratios. Specifically, students will learn: How to set-up a Chart of Accounts...

On this 1-day Business Writing class participants learn step-by-step how to write more persuasive and effective emails, reports and business proposals and create a more favorable impression of themselves and their organization. They will also learn to sharpen language, tone, style, spelling and punctuation whilst avoiding common writing mistakes. This...

Learn the skills to make bracelets, necklaces and earrings with choice of beads using proper jewelry tools.  Everyone is welcome.

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 Ohara...

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study Cold Reading Interview Technique Improvisation Character Development Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

This class is for absolute beginners as well as for those who want to brush up on their skills.  It is a step by step, paint along class, during which the theories and principles behind every step are explained before they are executed. The students watch the instructor and then repeat the process on their own canvasses. And if they have any...

During the 2nd Saturday Art Walk! 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...

Learn how professionals Chop, Dice, Slice and Julienne items quickly and efficiently. CHEF ERIC shows you knife holding grips, knife cuts and how to choose, sharpen, hone and care for your knives. Learn to cut with ease advancing to more complicated and decorative Brunoise, Paysanne, Batonnet and Tourne Cuts. Everything looks and tastes better when...

Learn how to paint “Tropical Sunset” step by step! This event is located at Brushstrokes + Beverages™ Studio Location in the heart of the East Village Arts District of Long Beach, CA! All materials included!