SEWING, GREEN LIVING, UPHOLSTERY BASICS, MOSAICS, BOTANICALS, ARTS & CRAFTS, MODEL BUILDING, STUDIO SPACE


Classes at Hands-On 3rd

 At Hands-on 3rd, our goal is to give you the techniques you need to do-it-yourself with creative tools and without buying expensive equipment when possible.  We hope you'll enjoy making and sharing your skill with others.


SEWING & TEXTILE

Crochet Crash course
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This class will get you started on the basics of crochet: the chain stitch, single crochet and double crochet. We'll get you started on your first project before you leave.  Then come to Knit Assist on Sundays for tips and guidance.

Embroidery Sampler course - Learn to embellish and create wearable art pieces with a needle and thread. You'll learn loads of stitches that will have you doodling all over your clothes, napkins, hats in no time!!

Fascinator -
Yes, it's an accoutrement! Create a fabulous design to wear in your hair, hat, or lately on your shoes. Check the photo gallery for great photos.

Jeans Repair Clinic - torn jeans can look great.. depending on where the hole is and what's sticking out.  Repair your Holy jeans in this workshops.  We'll have jean scraps, patches, stitch witch, irons, thread, and sewing machine.  A bit of technique gets you sewn whole before you leave.    $20 ($10 class + $10 material fee)

Knit Crash Course - This class will get you started on the basics of knitting: casting-on and the knit stitch. We'll get you started on your first project before you leave!

Knit Assist All levels bring in your projects & get guidance from fab knitter, Sasha.  Sundays 11-1pm. 
$15/session or $25/month    Drop-ins welcome 


Needle Felt -
Be creative and come personalize your own wool garment or accessory. Bring a wool cap, blanket, pillow, sweater or we'll provide wool to purpose and decorate with needle felting!

Sewing A to Z - Our most comprehensive sewing-basics course! This 4-part series begins with hand-sewing (seams, hems, closures, buttons and more), then moves on to beginner's use of the sewing machine. Students complete a unique sewer's notebook, great for using as your personal resource for all things sewing in the years to come.  No make-up classes.  $195 + material supply list (or purchase material kit from us for $55) 

Sewing Crash Course - You're a beginner. You want to learn to sew. You only have time for 1 class right now.  We'll teach you machine & stitch basics, plus you'll go home with an envelope pillow.

OTHER REAL SKILLS

Jewelry Madness - Where do beads, decoupage and memory boxes converge? On your new bracelets, hair pins, necklaces, rings, sweater pins and more! You'll get so many compliments on these unique creations , you'll want to wear them everywhere!  

Jewelry Techniques - An introduction to jewelry making, wire wrapping, clasps, crimp beads, stringing and more.  Get started creating your own jewelry once you know a few skills. We'll have supplies but you can bring your own beads if you like.

Mosaics - This beginner's course introduces Mosaic basics (tile, grout, nippers, glass cutters, scoring and design). Work on a set of 4 coasters or a light switch plate.

Silk Screen - Learn the fundamentals of home screen printing and see how easy it is to personalize clothes, bags, wall art, whatever! Bring a graphic image to print or draw your own design (keep it simple, not too detailed for best results). We provide t-shirts to imprint, but you're welcome to bring other flat items (e.g. onesies, canvas bags, special paper).                  

Terrariums - Make your own open or closed terrariums. Learn the proper way to layer your materials for a low maintenance, decorative plant. Lots of plants, glass, pebbles and found objects to choose.  Check schedule as open and closed terrariums alternate.



Hands-on 3rd
8377 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323)655-0515
info@hands-on3rd.com


Saturday and Sunday: 11- 5

Enroll on-line and we'll email you to confirm. 
Thanks, the Hands-on 3rd Team
Jean Repair Clinic Sat, Feb 4th from 12 -2pm  $20
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