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Cold Process Soap Making
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Learn how to make beautiful handmade soaps in your own kitchen. Open to beginners and experienced makers alike, this hands-on course walks you through the cold process soap-making method from start to finish. With careful attention to safety, expect a fun, informative experience.
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Try your hand at the time-honored craft of stained glass in this introductory class. You will learn the basic techniques and create your own abstract glass panel using recycled glass and a choice of finishing details. No prior experience required, and all materials are included.
Nov 1st
12–4pm PT
Nov 7th
12–4pm PT
Nov 8th
12–4pm PT
Nov 14th
12–4pm PT
Nov 15th
12–4pm PT
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Your Pet in Stained Glass!
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Turn a favorite photo of your pet into a beautiful stained glass portrait. In this beginner-friendly workshop, our experienced artists guide you through creating a one-of-a-kind tribute to your furry friend. No prior experience needed, and all materials are provided.
Oct 25th
5–8pm PT
Nov 1st
5–8pm PT
Nov 7th
5–8pm PT
Nov 15th
5–8pm PT
Nov 21st
5–8pm PT
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Beginner Wheel Throwing
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
This beginner-friendly pottery workshop provides a hands-on introduction to wheel throwing with a choice of glazing options. Finished pieces are fired and shipped directly to you, and no prior experience is required to join.
Oct 23rd
6–8pm PT
Oct 24th
12–2pm PT
Oct 25th
12–2pm PT
Oct 25th
6–8pm PT
Nov 1st
12–2pm PT
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Stained Glass Workshop Weekly Intensive
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Tap into your creative side and discover the craft of stained glass in this beginner workshop. Learn the copper foil method as you design, cut, and shape glass panels around your own imagery. No experience required, with all materials included in this 4-week intensive.
Nov 1st
9–11am PT
Meets 4 Times
Nov 4th
6–8pm PT
Meets 4 Times
Dec 3rd
6–9pm PT
Meets 3 Times
Dec 6th
9–11am PT
Meets 4 Times
Halloween Stained Glass Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Get ready to add a touch of creepy elegance to your home this spooky season with our stained glass workshop. Join us for a fun and creative experience where you'll create a spiderweb, Jack-o-lantern, or Halloween bat masterpiece.
Oct 24th
5–7pm PT
Oct 29th
3–5pm PT
Oct 29th
6–8pm PT
Oct 30th
3–5pm PT
Oct 30th
6–8pm PT
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Beginning Wheel Throwing
Clay CA See all classes by this school @ 900 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Learn the basics of wheel throwing in a beginner-friendly pottery class focused on centering, pulling walls, and shaping clay into a functional form. All materials are provided, and you will leave with a better understanding of the process from wet clay to finished piece.
Oct 23rd
1–3pm PT
Oct 23rd
3–5pm PT
Oct 23rd
6–8pm PT
Oct 24th
10am–12pm PT
Oct 24th
1–3pm PT
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Stained Glass Succulent Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
In this beginner-friendly workshop at Element Art Center, you will discover the satisfying craft of stained glass sculpting as you create a lifelike glass succulent from scratch. Guided by an experienced instructor, you will learn how to safely score, cut, and sand glass into the delicate, layered shapes of succulent leaves, then personalize your piece with your choice of colors and finishes. The result is a durable, eye-catching work of art that brings the beauty of botanicals into any space.
Ceramic Charcuterie Board
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
In this hands-on pottery workshop, you'll learn to hand-build and decorate your own functional ceramic cheese and charcuterie board. All materials are provided, and your finished piece will be shipped directly to you within three weeks.
Nov 7th
3–5pm PT
Nov 21st
3–5pm PT
Nov 29th
3–5pm PT
Dec 13th
3–5pm PT
Beginning Wheel 1 (Sunset)
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 3028 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Get started in pottery with hands-on coaching in shaping, trimming, and glazing. Step in, with expert instruction and plenty of clay to experiment and bring pieces to life.
Nov 1st
9am–12pm PT
Meets 3 Times
Nov 2nd
6–9pm PT
Meets 3 Times
Nov 3rd
9am–12pm PT
Meets 3 Times
Nov 4th
6–9pm PT
Meets 3 Times
Nov 5th
9am–12pm PT
Meets 3 Times
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Stained Glass 3D Flower
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
In this course, students build a personalized 3D stained glass flower using the copper foil method, choosing pre-fabricated petals and leaves, then soldering and mounting the piece on a copper wire stem.
Beginning Handbuilding - Cone 10 Firing (Frogtown)
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 2910 Gilroy St, Los Angeles, CA
Get creative in beginning handbuilding by working through diverse techniques from pinch pots through slab construction. Each session focuses on clay manipulation and glazing methods under expert guidance toward Cone 10 firing excellence.
Nov 3rd
6–9pm PT
Meets 3 Times
Slab Built Mug
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
This beginner-friendly pottery workshop teaches you how to slab build and decorate your own ceramic mug or teacup. You can hand-paint or glaze your piece, then have it delivered to you after firing. All materials are included in the class.
Oct 25th
3–5pm PT
Nov 15th
3–5pm PT
Dec 12th
3–5pm PT
Practice Hours
Clay CA See all classes by this school @ 900 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Refine your pottery wheel abilities in focused, hands-on practice sessions. Embrace the learning process through trial, adjustment, and creative exploration with seasoned instructors. Develop mastery in a collaborative atmosphere that celebrates progress and mutual encouragement.
Oct 23rd
11am–12:30pm PT
Oct 23rd
12:30–2pm PT
Oct 23rd
2–3:30pm PT
Oct 23rd
3:30–5pm PT
Oct 24th
11:30am–1pm PT
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Winter Stained Glass Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Join our Winter Stained Glass workshop this holiday season to create your own beautiful candy-cane, holly, snowflake, or mistletoe sun catcher, guided by experienced instructors and equipped with all necessary materials, perfect for adding a festive touch to your home!
Nov 28th
5–7pm PT
Dec 6th
6–8pm PT
Dec 12th
6–8pm PT
Dec 18th
6–8pm PT
Dec 20th
3–5pm PT
Halloween Wheel Throwing
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate spooky season in this beginner-friendly pottery workshop by learning the basics of wheel throwing and creating a festive bowl. Personalize your piece with fun Halloween-inspired details and your choice of painted or studio-applied glaze, with all materials included.
Oct 24th
6–8pm PT
Oct 30th
6–8pm PT
Oct 31st
12–2pm PT
Oct 31st
6–8pm PT
Kintsugi
Kintsugi & Origami with Kat McDowell See all classes by this school
Learn the transformative Japanese art of Kintsugi in Los Angeles and turn broken ceramics into gold-filled works of art. This mindful, meditative practice offers a peaceful and reflective creative experience. Join an intimate workshop to master this ancient technique and learn to celebrate imperfections with grace.
Oct 28th
7–9:45pm PT
Oct 31st
9:30am–12:15pm PT
Nov 7th
9:30am–12:15pm PT
Dec 26th
1:30–4:15pm PT
Dec 27th
1:30–4:15pm PT
Beginner Wheel 4-Week Course
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Dig into wheel-throwing in this 4-week pottery intensive, covering throwing, trimming, decorating, and glazing with EAC's house glazes. Studio access is 24/7 and all materials are provided, so you can create and keep your own pottery. No experience needed.
Nov 1st
9–11am PT
Meets 4 Times
Dec 6th
9–11am PT
Meets 4 Times
Wheel Throwing Course
Clay CA See all classes by this school @ 900 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Refine your pottery skills in our intensive four-week course, mastering wheel throwing techniques from centering to glaze application. Enjoy access to our studio round the clock for practice outside class hours. With all materials provided and no prior experience necessary, unleash your creativity and craft a comprehensive body of work under expert guidance.
Nov 4th
6–8pm PT
Meets 4 Times
Beginning Wheel 1 (Frogtown)
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 2910 Gilroy St, Los Angeles, CA
Get started in pottery from the very basics, with hands-on coaching in shaping, trimming, and glazing. Step in, with expert instruction and plenty of clay to experiment and bring pieces to life.
Nov 5th
6–9pm PT
Meets 3 Times
Nov 7th
9am–12pm PT
Meets 3 Times
Reviews for DIY Classes in Los Angeles
DIY Classes in Los Angeles are rated 4.7 stars based on 407 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Stained Glass Workshop Weekly Intensive
Auzzie is an amazing instructor, the demos she did were great and the class was so fun. The studio has a very comfortable vibe and the other students were lovely to learn alongside. I would definitely recommend to anyone curious about stained glass. -
Your Pet in Stained Glass!
Daughter and I did the stained glass pet class and had a blast! Nicole, our instructor, was fantastic and was very helpful in helping us with our project! Thanks for a wonderful and memorable time that she and I will remember forever. Dawn and Jaylene -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
Auzzie is a fantastic teacher, she made the steps very clear and made us all feel successful with our pots. Fun! -
Soap Making--Cold Process Method
I had such a wonderful experience attending this soap-making class! ?✨ The teacher was knowledgeable, patient, and very easy to learn from. He explained each step clearly and made the whole process fun and enjoyable. I learned so much about soap making and left the class feeling more confident and inspired to continue creating my own soaps. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and making this such a great experience. Highly recommended! ?? -
Soap Making
Abdul, is a great person to learn from. Very genuine and explains things so thoroughly and in a way anyone can understand. -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
This class and the studio were great. The instructor, Becca, is incredible. She is a skilled ceramicist and instructor. Instruction was well paced and everyone in the class seemed to be having fun, even my husband whom I dragged to take a class with me! This is the second class I’ve taken at Element Art Center (the other was stained glass) and I’d take a class again. Talented instructors in a fun and safe space. -
Ceramic Charcuterie Board
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the ceramic charcuterie platter class. Teacher was great and value for the tuition cost was terrific. Watching your site for future classes of interest to us. -
Stained Glass Workshop Weekly Intensive
Class was exactly what I wanted it to be. Teacher was great and explained the steps in easy to understand directions. -
Custom Perfume Making
Rachel was fabulous. She took the time to explain the different notes and how they work together. She was kind and patient. -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
Really really loved it -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
Sarita was such a gem! Loved this class. It was easy to follow, she was incredibly helpful, I always wanted to try throwing on a wheel and it was so much fun. 10/10 recommend! -
Your Pet in Stained Glass!
I was worried that since my dog is black and white that the stained glass wouldn’t be as nice. Boy was I wrong! The finished product was so cute and beautiful! The instruction was clear and fun to do! Would completely recommend! -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
This was such a great class! Becca was super helpful and gave really easy to follow instructions. Definitely recommend!! -
Beginning Wheel 1 (Sunset)
a lot of fun, gets you off your phone and out of your head for a couple hours, and laura is the nicest and patient and will help as much as she can! -
Soap Making
The best -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
As someone who has never done pottery before, I found the class to be extremely beginner friendly and supportive. My instructor was able to provide me with 1-on-1 support as needed. I would totally go back and do this again! -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
The class was super cool, especially if you've never done anything like this before. Our instructor - Chloe was very thorough and super helpful throughout the duration of the class. Looking forward to seeing the finished results! A great way to meet new people. Would highly recommend this class for a super fun, family and friends outting. Will definitley be taking more classes! -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
I love my first class! Em was so sweet and had so much patience for all the students. She made sure to have a long one time with us to make sure we got what we needed! Gave us tips and all! Highly recommend this class! Can’t wait to come back and learn more. -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
Chloe was great. Her directions were simple and clear. It was a small class and she gave each individualized attention. Will look at other classes that are offered. -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
It was a lovely class with a patient instructor. It was only my friend and I in the class which was nice since it allowed the instructor to focus on us. I learned a lot and can’t wait to book another class -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
Highly recommend to anyone who is interested in stained glass. The instructor was friendly, attentive, and thorough. She paced really well, you leave the class with solid foundation. -
Your Pet in Stained Glass!
This was so much fun and I had the best time -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
This class was perfect! The teacher was great about explaining every step as well as helping everyone to get their pieces to look amazing! -
Nudge Ceramic Charcuterie Board
I took this class Sunday December 14. The instructors were great and so helpful. I didn’t have any wine as I was driving, but there was a plentiful spread of drinks and snacks for anyone who wanted to partake. Making the charcuterie board was so much fun, I can’t wait to see what it looks like. I highly recommend this class or others like it as a group or date activity. The center is also located in Chinatown surrounded by a lot of great restaurants. -
Stained Glass Succulent Workshop
Great class! Parking was easy, studio was welcoming and clean, instructor was warm, knowledgeable, and funny. Honestly feel like I could do stained glass again on my own if I had the right equipment. Plus, I got a finished product I actually like! -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
This class was really fun. Chloe, our instructor, was so kind and extremely supportive. She is an excellent instructor. Everything was kept running on time, everyone had a complete project and time to choose their glaze. She broke down the process and helped us all feel confident using the wheel and sculpting our items. She learned and remembered everyone’s names as well which was so impressive! I would definitely recommend taking other classes with her at the Elementary Art Center. -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
Such a fun class! The instructors were very helpful while allowing you to have creative freedom and learn on your own. It was my first time working with stained glass and it might have jusy become a new hobby because of this class so thank you!! -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
This was so much fun. I can’t wait to take another class. This was a perfect event for all occasions. -
Stained Glass Workshop Weekly Intensive
This class was exactly what I hoped it would be. I learned how to make a stained glass piece from start to finish. The teachers were so helpful and the environment is great! -
Introduction to Metalsmithing: Make Your Own Stacking Rings
I thoroughly enjoyed this class, and would highly recommend it. I would also take it again! I am interested in more creative type art classes that may be offered. Is there a mailing list I can add my name to? I only knew about this class because a friend asked me if I was interested in taking it with her. The space was comfortable and the studio easy to find. ???? Carole C. -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
So much fun and a great teacher! -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
We had an incredible time. The instructors were informative and it was so much fun. Booking our next class here soon! -
Slab Built Mug
I've taken many classes in verious venues around L.A. and this was by far my favorite. The teacher (Nicole) was great--able to demonstrate the project in a very easy to understand way, ready with solutions to individual goals, has an opinion if you want one, and generally made the class very easy-going and fun. Highly recommend!! -
Stained Glass Succulent Workshop
I took this class with my husband and two older kids. We had a great time & are thrilled with our stained glass succulents. Justin was a fun and informative instructor and helped us create our original pieces in an easy to understand way. We truly enjoyed learning this new art and our time in the class. We will definitely look for more classes offered by Element Art Center! Highly recommend! -
Soap Making for Beginners
Super fun and informative. Instructor gave clear instructions and guidance. -
Soap Making
The instructor was very knowledgeable in soap making and provided many tips for the students to become successful in their soap making. Very fun class! -
Cold Process Soap Making
Class was very informative. The teacher was very good and extremely helpful answering questions and providing useful tips. The soaps we made were very lovely. -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
chloe was the instructor and so awesome -
Beginner Wheel Throwing
Justin the instructor was friendly and attentive while letting each of us work at our own speed. It was a fun, approachable introduction to pottery—it was a great way to end the work week! -
Kintsugi
Amazing class! -
Stained Glass Succulent Workshop
The class was great! The instructor was very friendly and informative. The class itself was a nice introduction to stained glass making. The glass was already cut and we learned how to assemble. The succulent plant you take home is really cute, too. A plant that I can keep alive! I'll definitely be taking more classes at this studio in the future. -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
Very positive and knowledgeable instructors to guide me through my ideas and various techniques, such as fun and enjoyable class, hoping to be able to return soon! -
Cold Process Soap Making from Scratch
know what his doing, professional, approachable, and i learn a lot from for that short period of time. -
Candle Making
Explained well. Plus hand out is good to read about candle techniques and safety. -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
Immensely fun! The environmentwas relaxed. Justin was very attentive, he gave easy concise instructions and helped when needed. He is an excellent teacher who allows you to discover your creativity in the craft, while guiding when necessary. The tools were well maintained, and safety guidelines were clear. I'm so proud of what I got to make. Anyone will enjoy this multiskill class and walk away with something they like. -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
It was a very fun class! I went as a group for my birthday and we all had a great time. The instructor Chloe was very friendly and knowledgeable and helped us all have a piece that we could be proud of in the end -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
I had the best time visiting the Element Art Center for the stained glass workshop. It was really easy to catch on as our instructor walked us through each step. She explained everything well and was available and ready for any questions if someone had any. All the supplies were provided and if anyone needed anything extra, it was brought to us. We are definitely looking forward to coming back and trying a different class eventually! -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
So much fun! Justin was such a great teacher and I definitely want to take another class at Element Art Center. -
Candle Making for Beginners
I really enjoyed the class it was very informative and Mr Abdul gave me the skills and knowledge that myself and my daughter need to run a successful candle business. I'm going to take all of this classes as they are beneficial for my business. Thanks, Denetrice -
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
good