13 upcoming workshops events
Marcus Center Workshop on Electronic Structure Theory
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 1:00 AM
Noyes 153 (J. Holmes Sturdivant Lecture Hall)
An academic workshop at Caltech's Marcus Center focused on electronic structure theory, held in Noyes 153 (J. Holmes Sturdivant Lecture Hall). Attendees will explore quantum chemistry methods, orbital theory, and contemporary computational techniques through talks and hands-on sessions.
JUN 22 thru 26 - Mini Makers Kids Camp: Dollhouse Design Studio
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
These Hands Makers Collective
Join These Hands Collective in Los Angeles for Mini Makers Camp: Dollhouse Design Studio (Jun 22–26). Kids design, blueprint, and build two-story dollhouses, crafting furniture and décor through hands-on mini-design projects.
Make Your Own Italian Charm
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 at 1:00 PM
Bianca Moscatelli
Join a two-hour jewelry workshop at Bianca Moscatelli in Los Angeles to create your own wax cornicello horn charm using lost-wax casting. Learn its Sicilian significance and finish a brass-mold pendant or keychain you can wear or gift.
JUL 20 thru 24 - Mini Makers Kids Camp: Tiny Worlds
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
These Hands Makers Collective
Explore tiny worlds with These Hands Collective in Los Angeles for a screen-free Mini Makers Kids Camp (July 20–24). Kids design and build miniature scenes, craft tiny objects, and tell stories through hands-on making.
Urban Milpa – Garden Series #5: Preparing for Harvest
Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
LA Plaza Garden
Join Urban Milpa’s Garden Series as we explore culturally rooted harvesting practices in the milpa system and share seed-saving techniques. This hands-on, RSVP-required afternoon at LA Plaza Garden invites gratitude-centered stewardship and practical tips for sustaining a garden into autumn.
Perfume Making Essentials Workshop with Camp Disco
Thu, 25 Mar 2027
These Hands Makers Collective
Join Camp Disco for an in-person perfume-making workshop at These Hands Collective in Los Angeles. You’ll cover perfume 101 and blending basics, then craft two personal fragrances—a perfume and a rollerball—to wear solo or layered. Leave with your own duo of signature scents and the know-how to blend at home.
Mini Makers: Kids' Craft Day Camp (Mar 30–Apr 3)
Mon, 29 Mar 2027
These Hands Makers Collective
Join Mini Makers, a five-day kids’ craft day camp at These Hands Maker’s Collective in Los Angeles (Mar 30–Apr 3). Each day offers hands-on art projects—from fake cake decorating to puppet making. Sign up for individual days or the full week for a creative, hands-on experience.
Handbuild a Modern Ceramic Vase with Claydate LA
Thu, 11 Mar 2027
These Hands Makers Collective
In this in-person workshop with Claydate LA at These Hands Collective in Los Angeles, learn handbuilding a modern stoneware vase. Follow templates or design from scratch as you’re guided through techniques, with all tools and materials provided.
Calligraphy Club: Spring Card Edition
Sat, 13 Mar 2027
These Hands Makers Collective
Join These Hands Collective for an in-person Calligraphy Club session: Spring Card Edition. Learn modern calligraphy basics with brush pens, then complete a practical card project. The workshop covers supplies, hand-lettering techniques, and simple transfer tips to finish polished designs.
Paint Your Own Pottery Session
Sun, 7 Mar 2027 at 2:00 PM
These Hands Makers Collective
Join a cozy 2-hour pottery painting workshop at These Hands Collective in Los Angeles. Paint your own pottery pieces (ornaments, mugs, planters) with guidance from The Painted Vessel; items are fired after painting and priced separately.
Creating a Sketchbook Practice with Annie Brown
Wed, 24 Mar 2027
These Hands Makers Collective
In this in-person workshop, artist Annie Brown guides you through starting a lasting sketchbook practice. You’ll receive a brand-new Hahnemühle sketchbook and full access to materials, with a charity twist donating $8 per ticket to Girls on the Run. An approachable, creative evening in LA.
Paint Your Own Pottery Session
Sun, 14 Mar 2027 at 7:00 AM
These Hands Makers Collective
Join These Hands Collective for a cozy 2-hour pottery painting workshop led by The Painted Vessel. Paint your own pottery pieces—ornaments, mugs, planters, and trinket dishes—during in-person studio time, then have your pieces fired. Base session price starts at 21.95; individual pieces are charged separately.
Sunday Studio: Good on Paper
Mon, 22 Mar 2027 at 5:00 AM
MOCA Grand Avenue
Join MOCA Grand Avenue for a hands-on Sunday Studio exploring paper-based art within a contemporary setting. This adults-only workshop guides participants through materials, discussions of artists, and the creation of a personal paper artwork inspired by current exhibitions.