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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.

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Clay Cafe - June 28, July 11, 14

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.

Earth & Ember: A Ceramics + Incense Workshop | July 18 & Aug 1

Join us for a collaborative two-part workshop, where you will create both a ceramic incense holder and a set of handmade incense.

Saturday July 18th

During the first session, Jamiee and Andy of house mouse will guide participants through handbuilding a ceramic incense holder designed to complement the type of incense they will later create, whether stick or cone. Participants are welcome to create a purely functional piece or explore more sculptural and expressive forms, using clay to create a thoughtful object for daily ritual. We’ll consider how the vessel catches ash, holds and directs smoke, and integrates function with sculptural form, with opportunities to add texture and carved details as well. At the end of the session, participants will select a glaze color for their work.

Each person’s ceramic piece will then be glazed and fired, ready for pickup at the second session two weeks later. In part two, participants will return to learn the art of incense making, creating a custom set of incense to take home alongside their finished ceramic holder.

Saturday August 1st

During session two, Allie Brown will lead the incense crafting part of our Ember & Earth workshop. Learn to craft hand rolled and cone incense blends inspired by the vibrant energy of summer, using resins, powders, herbs, such as sandalwood, frankincense, rose, and chrysanthemum. 

Burning incense can be used as a mindfulness practice, transforming the sensory experience of smoke and scent, to one of present-moment awareness and grounding. Explore the spiritual science behind incense, and discover how this ancient practice can support emotional transformation, energetic cleansing, intuition and more. 

Smoke moves in fluid, ever-changing patterns—rising with warmth and gently dispersing as it cools. Across many spiritual traditions, it is seen as a bridge between the physical and unseen realms, carrying prayers, intentions, and offerings while symbolizing purification and transformation.

About Allie Brown: 

Allie Brown (she/they) is a multidisciplinary healer, blending her expertise as an Herbalist, Sound & Meditation Guide. She holds a Master’s Degree in Traditional East Asian Medicine and has been a teacher of Mindfulness for a decade. Allie’s passion lies in creating spaces for people to heal, reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom and live in harmony with the cycles of nature. She offers private one-on-one sessions and hosts multisensory events + workshops, including herbal medicine making, incense crafting, meditations, soundbaths, tea ceremonies, and more.

No prior experience is necessary. All materials, firing, and instruction are included.

Workshop Details

  • First meeting: Saturday, July 18th, 12pm - 2pm

  • Second meeting: Saturday, August 1st, 12pm - 1:30pm

  • Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles

  • Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required

Craft Club LA x house mouse Rosette Workshop | July 19

At this Craft Club LA x House Mouse workshop, we will be making rosette style prize ribbons— the kind you may have been awarded in childhood for participation or achievement. These circular decorations, often layered with textured fabrics or ribbons, are a symbol of nostalgia and are making a handmade comeback. You will learn how to create something soft and whimsy using felt, ribbon, lace, and other materials to truly personalize your unique statement piece.

Craft Club LA is a community based group that meets once a month to make something whimsical together. Whether you are a first time crafter or a skilled artist, Craft Club LA welcomes everyone. As DIY culture, analog hobbies, and textile arts continue to make a comeback, our goal is to provide a creative space for people to connect and unwind… plus you get to leave with a hand made creation!

Workshop Details:

  • Date: Sunday, July 19th

  • Time: 1pm - 4pm

  • Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles

  • Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required

Ceramic Sculptural Jewelry Dish Workshop | July 21

with Rose Yao (@roses_objects)

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: Tuesday, July 21st

  • Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

  • Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles

  • Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required

snailspace | July 25

In this month’s snailspace we will be exploring different types of anthotypes and sipping on tea made from the same ingredients.

Anthotype is an alternative photography process that utilizes photosensitive plant pigments to create soft and dreamy monochromatic images.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make anthotypes using blueberries, beets, and turmeric. We’ll also have special tea blends made with these same ingredients.

Participants will leave with a booklet on anthotypes and the tea recipes as well.

snailspace is a series of outdoor experiences for those wishing to slow down and commune with nature and each other over art and tea.

  • Date:‍ Saturday, July 25th ‍

  • Time: 11:00am - 1:30 pm

  • Location: Elysian Park

  • Skill level: all levels welcome

Hand Sewn Norigae Keychains | July 26

with Lanie Cheatham

In this hand-sewing workshop, you will learn how to create norigae, a traditional Korean accessory. Norigae (노리개) loosely translates to “playful trinkets,” and is used as both decorative charm and protective ornament.

Embodying the essence of reuse, we will use fabric scraps and vintage thread to create a keychain. You can choose between the traditional triangle shape, fish, cat, or butterfly and will learn basic hand stitches to stitch your good luck charm.

Lanie is a Korean American arts educator with a passion for upcyling. Catch her sewing quilts and teaching classes at Quilting for Community in the valley.

Workshop Details:

  • Date: Sunday, July 26th

  • Time: 11am - 1:30pm

  • Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles

  • Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required

3D Fuzzy Friends: A Needle Felting Workshop | July 28

With Ayrin Gharibpour

Bring your favorite sketches to life through the meditative art of needle felting! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to sculpt loose wool into a solid, three-dimensional character based on your own doodles or designs. We provide a vibrant palette of wool colors to help your creation burst with personality. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a unique fuzzy companion to guard your desk or wear as a custom bag charm.

About the Artist:

Ayrin Gharibpour is a fabricator, animator and educator based in Los Angeles. Ayrin was born and raised in Iran and attended the Art University of Tehran where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. She has ten years of experience in illustrating children's books and performing as puppeteer for theaters both in Tehran and Los Angeles including Aran Marionette Theater, The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, the Skirball Cultural Center and Redcat Theater. Learn more

Workshop Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, July 28th

  • Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

  • Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles

  • Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required

Embroidering the Wild Lupine | August 2

With Jamie S. Maloney @faultlinesfiberart

Bring the glory of California's wild lupines into your living room while you master foundational embroidery stitches.

After learning some fundamentals, you’ll practice stem stitch, fishbone stitch, French knots, and Colonial knots. You’ll also get tips and advice on how to make your piece special and how to use what you learn to make the flowers that dot our landscape.

At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a unique piece and instructions for how to display it.

No previous experience needed. This beginner-friendly workshop includes all supplies. Just bring yourself. 

Workshop Details:

  • Date: Sunday, August 2

  • Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

  • Address: 850 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles

  • Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required

Fiber Friends | July 23

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 is a recurring, free community craft night held on bi-weekly and sometimes monthly basis.

Details:

  • Dates: June 16, 30

  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  • Location: 850 N Virgil Ave

  • Skill level: Beginner-friendly - no experience required

Stained Glass Picture Frames | July 12

Enshrine a photograph in a stained glass picture frame

In this workshop led by Inessa Illes, you'll work with a selection of pre-cut glass shapes to build a frame sized to hold a favorite photo, polaroid, or photobooth strip.

Inessa will guide you through each step of the process, from selecting and arranging your pieces to soldering them together into a finished piece.

Bring your own photo to use for the sizing of the frame!

Workshop Details:

  • Date: Sunday, July 12th

  • 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. Cancellations within 24 hours are not eligible for transfer.

house mouse gift card

Give the gift of creativity. This gift card is redeemable for any workshop, class, or product available on our website—from Clay Cafe and stained glass classes, to candle dipping and more.

Whether your recipient wants to get their hands dirty with clay, learn a new craft, or take home something beautiful, this card lets them choose their own adventure.

How it works: Gift cards are delivered via email and can be applied at checkout toward any purchase on our site. No expiration date.

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workshop FAQs

Before You Come

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable. If you can't make it, you're welcome to give your spot to a friend.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Yes! Just let us know who will be picking them up when you get our ready-for-pickup email.

  • 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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