workshops
Explore ceramics, stained glass, fiber arts, cyanotype, and more through hands-on classes taught by local artists. Our workshops welcome all skill levels—no experience needed. Each workshop includes materials, tools, and instruction.
Check our schedule below for upcoming offerings and workshops.
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Make a felt Halloween ornament in this hand-sewing workshop! Choose a pumpkin or a black cat, both inspired by 1970s DIY craft kits, and sew it together using a few fundamental hand stitches. You’ll also design its expression and decorate it however you like, then take it home to hang in your home, just in time for spooky season!
All materials and tools are included. No sewing experience is needed, and Michelle will teach the stitches you need.
led by Michelle Nieweg
Workshop Details:
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles
Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required
bring an old friend, make a new one
Join us for a craft à la carte at Clay Cafe! Choose from handbuilding, glazing, painting, and more. Clay Cafe is low-stakes crafting day, for you to explore the mediums we have available. A perfect way to connect with others, explore a new medium, and unwind through making art.
See below for more details on each option, and additional instructions regarding booking.
Block print a pair of tea towels to use at home! Using our selection of hand-carved linoleum stamps, you’ll learn the basics of printmaking to create functional, one-of-a-kind textiles while exploring composition, pattern, and color.
Participants will leave with two 100% cotton towels, along with care instructions. Once the ink fully dries and cures, the towels can be machine washed and dried.
Workshop Details:
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles
Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required
with Melissa of Pizza Daughter
Learn how to make really good sourdough pizza with Melissa of Pizza Daughter! We’ll get hands-on with the basics of pizza making - stretching dough, topping your pie, working with a pizza oven, and learning what makes sourdough pizza different.
Melissa, a third generation pizza chef, will walk us through her process and share tips for making better pizza at home, then everyone will get a chance to stretch, top, bake, and - most importantly - eat some pizza.
No pizza-making experience needed. Come hungry :)
BYOB!
Workshop Details:
Date: Thursday, October 15th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles
Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required
with Malavika Rao
In this two-part workshop, participants will build a functional frame loom entirely from clay before returning in part two to learn the fundamentals of tapestry weaving on the loom they’ve created.
Session One: Building the Loom
Design and construct a ceramic frame loom from clay, considering both form and function as you create a reusable weaving tool. We’ll discuss how looms have historically been handmade and how the tools we use shape the textiles we create. Participants will choose a glaze color, and your looms will be fired between sessions.
Session Two: Learning to Weave
Using your completed looms, participants will learn foundational tapestry weaving techniques, including plain weave, color changes, creating texture, and finishing methods. Working with a variety of reclaimed yarns and fibers, each participant will begin a woven textile while gaining the skills and confidence to continue weaving long after the workshop concludes.
No prior weaving or ceramics experience is necessary.
Workshop Details:
Dates:
Part One: Saturday, October 17th
Part Two: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Location: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles
Duration: 3 hours
Skill level: No experience required!
with Rose Yao
Explore the intersection of sculpture and function in this ceramic jewelry holder workshop. Using handbuilding techniques, participants will create a unique ceramic sculpture that doubles as an organizer for your jewelry, clips, charms, and other accessories. At the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to select a glaze color and pieces will be glazed and fired for pickup at a later date.
Workshop Details:
Date: Sunday, October 18
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles
Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required
New date added: Saturday, October 24!
Join us for a ceramic workshop led by artist Wally Kelly to create a home for your sacred and special small objects! An altar is a structure traditionally used to display offerings, big or small, that can hang on your wall or occupy a corner in your space.
This workshop will include all tools, materials, and glazing for each altar :)
Workshop Details:
Dates:
Tuesday, October 20
Saturday, October 24
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles
Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required
workshop FAQs
Before You Come
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Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little messy. Clay, paint, and ink can sometimes get on clothing. Closed-toe shoes are recommended, especially for stained glass workshops.
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Absolutely. Most of our workshops are designed for complete beginners, and we'll teach you everything you need to know. If a workshop requires previous experience, we'll note that in the description.
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Just yourself! We provide all materials, tools, and supplies. Feel free to bring a water bottle and notebook if you like taking notes.
Tickets/Logistics
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Yes! Tickets are transferable. Just email us at squeak@housemouse.la with the new attendee's name and contact info so we can update our roster.
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Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable. If you can't make it, you're welcome to give your spot to a friend.
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Yes! When you purchase, enter the recipient's name and email at checkout, and we'll add them to our roster and send them all workshop communications.
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Please let us know as soon as possible. We start on time so everyone gets the full workshop experience. If you're more than 15 minutes late, we may not be able to accommodate you depending on the session.
For Ceramic Workshops
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Ceramics need time to dry and go through two firings (bisque and glaze). Your pieces will typically be ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after the workshop. We'll email/text you when they're ready!
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No problem! We'll hold your pieces for up to 3 months from the date we notify you they're ready. After 3 months, unclaimed pieces will be donated or recycled.
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Yes! Just let us know who will be picking them up when you get our ready-for-pickup email.
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We try our best to help you ensure your pieces will be strong & sturdy. It's rare, but breaks happen — ceramics can be unpredictable! We'll let you know if anything doesn't survive the firing process. It's part of working with clay, and we'll help you understand what might have caused it. We’ll also
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