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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Learn the basics of handbuilding while creating a functional set of ceramic wares for use in your home matcha ritual. You’ll learn fundamental ceramic techniques, decorate your bowl with carvings and texture, and choose finishes for each of your pieces from our wide range of glazes.
All glaze options are foodsafe. Pieces will be fired, glazed, and ready for pickup within 3 weeks.
Workshop Details
Date: April 14
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: 850 N Virgil Ave
Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required
Tickets are transferable but non-refundable. Please email us at squeak@housemouse.la with any questions.
led by Malavika Rao
In this workshop we will create a hand-sewn pocket altar - a soft fabric pouch to hold keepsakes, photographs, ancestors, and intentions.
Together, we’ll think about what an altar can be: a site of care, a place to return to, or a way of honoring the everyday. We will stitch in keepsakes, attach small photographs, or add fabrics that hold significance, transforming the pouch into a personal anchor.
All materials will be provided, along with an assortment of fabric scraps and embellishments. Participants are encouraged to bring fabric remnants, small objects, or meaningful items they may want to incorporate into their altar. This workshop is beginner-friendly and open to all — no prior sewing experience needed.
Workshop Details:
Date: May 10
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: 850 N Virgil Ave
Class size: Limited to 10 participants
Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required
Sliding scale pricing: select the tier of ticket you are comfortable purchasing. “Base rate” is the base price of the workshop; “Community rate” is for those needing a lower cost; “Supporter rate” is for those with the means to help others in the community access the workshop.
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 — we’re so excited to offer a craft cafe to accommodate more people, more art, and more community building. Rather than a place where you only go to attend workshops, we want house mouse to be a place for the community to gather, make connections, and create all at the same time, and on a more regular basis.
with Inessa Illes
In this hands-on workshop, you'll work with a collection of pre-cut glass shapes to build your own free-form image or abstract composition — no experience necessary, just an open mind and a sense of play. Inessa will guide you through each step of the process, from selecting and arranging your pieces to soldering them together into a finished work. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind stained glass piece that's entirely your own, ready to hang in a window and catch the light for years to come.
Workshop Details:
Date: April 19
Time: 12pm - 4:30pm
Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles
Duration: 4.5 hours
Class size: Limited to 6 participants
Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required
Note: tickets are transferable but not refundable. Additionally, any cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to workshop date will not be eligible for transfer to a future workshop.
Join us for April’s snailspace gathering! snailspace is a series of outdoor experiences for those wishing to slow down and commune with nature and each other over art and tea.
This month we will be collaborating with Worn Not Torn Exchange and Lilah Sniderman.
Worn Not Torn Exchange is an artist run clothing swap collective with active branches in Los Angeles and New York. We believe that fashion can be a healing form of self expression and host free clothing exchanges in public spaces aimed at building community and strengthening the circular economy. All remaining clothing is donated!
Check our Instagram for updates: @wornnottornexchange
Lilah will be leading a natural dye bath - bring clothes or items that you want to dye and upcycle!
house mouse will be pouring tea in a causal gong fu ceremony style.
Participation in this month’s snailspace is free! If you sign up and change your mind, please let us know so we can plan materials and tea accordingly.
Each snailspace pairs a tea component with an art activity rooted in natural processes.
Date: April 26
Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm
Location: TBA (exact location will be sent to ticket holders prior to the workshop)
Join us for a free fiber craft circle loosely guided by Isabelle Caldwell
Bring your own knitting, crochet, or mending projects! Isabelle will be available to help with troubleshooting or brainstorming ideas, and some materials will be available to use.
This will be a recurring, free community craft night every two weeks on Tuesday evenings.
April Dates:
Date: April 7, 21
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 850 N Virgil Ave
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
Don't see your question answered here? Email us at squeak@housemouse.la