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Creative Tech & Visual Arts Mixer

Sat, Aug 22, 10:00 PM

From Creativetoolkits

Network with LA creatives working at the intersection of art, technology, media, and production. Creativetoolkits is a community of 3D artists, fabricators, animators, VFX artists, TouchDesigner visual artists, software engineers, post-production professionals, videographers, directors, music producers, designers, creative coders, and more. Our goal is to create a space for people using creative technology to meet collaborators, exchange ideas, share projects, and build community. Whether you’re an industry professional, hobbyist, student, or just curious about how technology is being used in creative fields, you’re welcome to come hang out. **📍 Where:** Smalls LA \| 4149 W Pico Blvd \#103 Los Angeles\, CA **🗓 When:** Every Saturday! **🎟 Tickets:** Free Entry, but consider buying a drink as a 'thank you' to our local record store/coffee shop. **What to Bring:** **Yourself + what you’re working on:** Come ready to talk about your projects, tools, workflows, experiments, or ideas. **Support:** If we’re meeting at a local venue, please consider purchasing a drink or snack as a gesture of appreciation. **Get More Involved:** Eager to contribute? We’re looking for people interested in hosting project showcases, lectures, seminars, workshops, demos, creative hackathons, installation events, and collaborative meetups. Join the Discord and help shape the future of LA’s creative technology community. **Connect with us** Discord : [https://discord.gg/WemVunqCwS](https://discord.gg/WemVunqCwS) Instagram : [https://instagram.com/mycreativetoolkits](https://instagram.com/mycreativetoolkits)

5 attendees

Make Your Own Custom Ring | Beginner Metal Lathe Workshop

Sat, Sep 5, 4:30 PM

From Los Angeles Maker Spacers Community Group

5.0

Create. Learn. Take Home Your Own Custom Ring. Ever wanted to learn how to use a metal lathe? This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop is the perfect introduction to precision machining. You'll learn the fundamentals of operating a metal lathe while creating your very own custom ring to take home. Whether you're completely new to machining or simply curious about maker tools, this class is designed to give you a safe, fun, and rewarding first experience. ### What You'll Learn * Introduction to metal lathe safety and operation * Basic machining techniques and terminology * How to shape, size, and finish a custom ring * Best practices for precision and accuracy ### Workshop Schedule **9:30 AM** – Coffee, check-in, and meet & greet **10:00 AM** – Introduction, safety briefing, and machine theory **Hands-On Session** – Guided ring-making experience **Q&A** – Ask questions and receive personalized guidance ### What's Included * All materials and tools * Hands-on instruction in a small group setting * Coffee before class * Your finished custom ring to take home ### Who Should Attend? * Beginners with no prior experience * DIY enthusiasts and makers * Anyone interested in learning metalworking and machining 📍 **Location** **Silicon Beach Maker Space** 3303 W. Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018 **Entrance is located at the back of the building.** 📅 **Schedule** This workshop is held on the **first Saturday of every month**. **Reserve your spot today—spaces are limited to ensure every participant receives personalized instruction.**

1 attendee

Monthly Open Workshop @ Silicon Beach Maker Space

Sat, Aug 29, 7:00 PM

From Los Angeles Maker Spacers Community Group

5.0

Hello! We're hosting a monthly open-workshop/open-space meet-and-greet event to welcome new members and existing ones. Please bring your projects! This event is tailored to bring in new ideas, existing projects, and innovations to collaborate with. You'll have the opportunity to work hands-on with our tools and equipment. Notes: 1\. Please be advised that you will need to be supervised or trained for some equipment\. 2\. Please be aware that the entrance is in the back of the building\!

4 attendees

Wearables Wednesday

Thu, Aug 20, 3:00 AM

From CRASH Space

4.5

Anything and everything wearable! Sewing, crocheting, leatherwork, cosplay, el wire, LEDs, smart watches, and more. We will be sharing, working on our own projects, and checking out wonderful wearables on the web. \-\-\-\-\-\- CRASH Space is a non-profit organization located in Los Angeles and run by volunteers. We are a collection of artists, hackers, programmers, builders, and makers. Our members use the space to work on their projects, share ideas, and help each other create whatever they envision. Learn more at [https://blog.crashspace.org](https://blog.crashspace.org/)

7 attendees

C++ Show & Tell (in-person)

Fri, Aug 21, 1:30 AM

From Los Angeles Sprawl C++ User Group

**ATTN!** Postponed 2 weeks (from 08/06 to **08/20**) in order to accommodate for a better attendance. We hope you can still make it! At this in-person meetup, we are welcoming people to show off whatever cool \`c++\` project(s) you might like to show off. Not pure \`c++\`? That's okay, I'd like to share a predominantly-Swift project myself, admittedly. Plan for a casual meetup with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available. Some potential projects I'll personally show & tell: * \`-ffreestanding\` \`c++\` on an Arduino R4 WiFi, playing with LED matrix * my 'exploratory' geometry App Store iOS application, *Surfaces in Space* * \`c++\` modules-first library and library design Some potential projects our members may show & tell: * inverse kinematics engine * ECS game engine (Entity-Component System) * geometric puzzles, 3D printed from \`c++\`-generated model files I anticipate other exciting projects will show themselves here as well! We would love to meet new people in the "local" \`c++\` community. For intermediate communication and all that, please check out our Discord server: [ https://discord.gg/aJMnKxhFe ]

2 attendees

Circuits Social

Fri, Aug 28, 2:30 AM

From CRASH Space

4.5

Get together to talk and learn about electronic components and circuits. Bring your questions, bring your projects, we’re here to help and learn. \-\-\-\-\-\- CRASH Space is a non-profit organization located in Los Angeles and run by volunteers. We are a collection of artists, hackers, programmers, builders, and makers. Our members use the space to work on their projects, share ideas, and help each other create whatever they envision. Learn more at [https://blog.crashspace.org](https://blog.crashspace.org/)

1 attendee

AI, Art & Vibecoding - StrangeNew.World @ 310 Coffee

Fri, Aug 21, 10:00 PM

From AI, Art & Vibecoding - StrangeNew.World

5.0

We frame ourselves as **"a support group for the technological singularity"** and we are an eclectic mix of open-minded thinkers, artists, and tinkerers who believe in embracing the emerging technologies and capabilities in the most humanitarian way possible. Our meetings have a super casual and open atmosphere where all are welcome to contribute. Feel free to come late or leave early. So whether you're an AI enthusiast or skeptic, a creative professional already using AI on the daily, or someone just starting their first vibe coding project, this group may be for you! **NOW NEW & IMPROVED (Until the end of summer!)** We are doing "Hack-a-salons" after every meeting (starting at 5pm) now that 310 Coffee is staying open later. So please bring your laptops or art projects, or works in progress that you have questions on or want to present to the group. No podiums... only passion projects, good people and great vibes! ☺️ **What to Expect** Interesting conversations, relevant content, and educational resources. We are a diverse community of people who want to help each other and the world around us. We meet in person once a week at **310 Coffee in Culver City from 3-5pm**, we share our work and interesting news in our Whatsapp group, put on remote Learning Labs, go to events together, and encourage our members (who have the availability) to participate in a learning collective where we can volunteer to give each other one-on-one crash courses in various artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial disciplines. Here is a list of what we can teach: [https://strangenew.world/labs/what-we-know](https://strangenew.world/labs/what-we-know) We also encourage each of our members to take on a Passion Project, which could be as simple as getting up and running with a new artistic medium or project, or as complex as laying the groundwork for your dream business or career. We believe there has never been a better time (at least in OUR lifetimes) to set your sights on what your ideal life would be two years from now and then just start moving toward it. And maybe we can help you do that by giving you the hand-holding you need to get over that first hump, which can sometimes be the most difficult part. **How to Give Back** If you are a member looking to give back, or if you like what our organization is doing, then please follow, subscribe, rate us, and smash that like! 🤣 I know it seems silly to many of you, but in the attention economy, just the act of following us, liking our posts, and reviewing our events can make a huge difference in how the algorithm shines upon us. Also, if you would like to support us in a more direct way, please consider giving us a one-time donation, subscribing to one of our tiers, or sponsoring us. We pay for a lot of stuff out of pocket, so please consider becoming a patron to support the overall longevity of our group and vision. [https://strangenew.world/support-us](https://strangenew.world/support-us) **More Information** What we explore during our meetings really depends on who shows up and what they want to discuss: * The changing job market. What skills will matter in 10 years * The future of business and the creative industries * Chatbots, LLMs, and Agentic Workflows * Using AI for scientific or artistic exploration * Will generative art destroy Hollywood or save it? * What is consciousness? What constitutes intelligence? * The various types/platforms of vibecoding and which is best for your project * The end of capitalism as we know it * Are we entering the 2nd Cognitive Revolution? **Learn more at: [https://strangenew.world](https://strangenew.world)**

2 attendees

Coding Social

Tue, Aug 25, 3:00 AM

From CRASH Space

4.5

Get help with coding or just hangout and be social! You do not need to be a member to join, and there's often more crafting, snacking, or socializing than actual coding. \-\-\-\-\-\- CRASH Space is a non-profit organization located in Los Angeles and run by volunteers. We are a collection of artists, hackers, programmers, builders, and makers. Our members use the space to work on their projects, share ideas, and help each other create whatever they envision. Learn more at [https://blog.crashspace.org](https://blog.crashspace.org/)

1 attendee

Rebel Sewing Group

Thu, Sep 3, 2:30 AM

From CRASH Space

4.5

A monthly meetup open to the public focusing on reducing overconsumption and waste by helping the community mend clothing, teaching generalized sewing, and offering guidance through your fabric based projects. A member of CRASH Space with sewing knowledge will be in attendance to help with small mending and alteration tasks or to facilitate your journey into the world of textiles. If you already know how to sew, feel free to come in with your projects and tools to use it as a crafting day or to help the host teach others! \-\-\-\-\-\- CRASH Space is a non-profit organization located in Los Angeles and run by volunteers. We are a collection of artists, hackers, programmers, builders, and makers. Our members use the space to work on their projects, share ideas, and help each other create whatever they envision. Learn more at [https://blog.crashspace.org](https://blog.crashspace.org/)

1 attendee

Portrait Sculpture with Gabriel Castro

Sun, Aug 30, 5:00 PM

From Fine Art Classes at Kline Academy

4.5

Portrait Sculpture with Gabriel Castro Sundays, 10am - 1pm ***Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at* [https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/portrait-sculpture-class ](https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/portrait-sculpture-class)*or call the office at (310)-837-7194!*** | One Day - Pay Per Class | $90.00 USD | | ----------------------- | ---------- | | 4 week course | $290.00 USD ($74.54 per class) | | 8 week course | $550.00 USD ($70.68 per class) | | 12 week course | $820.00 USD ($70.25 per class) | | 18 week course | $1,175.00 USD ($67.10 per class) | | 24 week course | $1,500.00 USD ($64.25 per class) | **Learn More Here: [https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/portrait-sculpture-class](https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/portrait-sculpture-class)** **Enroll Here: [https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=cldqph0n8ucdn0846u5ucvfn7](https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=cldqph0n8ucdn0846u5ucvfn7)** Kline academy is proud to host a portrait sculpture class taught by LCAD and FAA alum, Gabriel Castro. Students will learn to observe and record the human head in clay using sight sizing and comparative measuring techniques to build a head from profile to fully rendered face, neck and base. Techniques like the following will be applied: \- Learning how to draw in space \- take notes on the sculpture itself \- and get comfortable with the medium on a basic level in order to form a strong foundation from which to build upon\. This class will teach students how to quickly and efficiently construct a portrait bust in clay with the possibility of casting it in Plaster, Resin or even bronze for those willing. Supply List coming soon! **What You'll Learn:** * How to apply drawing techniques usually used for drawing on two dimensional surfaces to three dimensional constructs. * A step by step approach to building a clay head, eliminating a constant “build and tear down” approach that may slow or bog down the process. * Basic anatomy of the skull and human head shape to help know what to look for and why. * “Proper” understanding of clay tools, what each shape and material is best used for and how to take advantage of your toolkit. * Learning to edit information: finding creative and stylistic choices to bring a finished bust to the next level. * A breakdown of casting techniques and materials needed. * How to make plaster and Silicone molds

1 attendee

Craft Lab

Wed, Aug 26, 1:30 AM

From South Pasadena Craft Lab

Join us at The Hive, South Pasadena, 1118 Mission Street, South Pasadena, 91030, Tuesday, August 25, 6:30 - 8:30 pm for our \*new\* monthly craft night! Scissors, paper, glue sticks, pencils, and markers are available, but guests are encouraged to bring their own crafts and supplies. Craft Lab is uninstructed and all types of creative exploration is encouraged. The gathering takes place in the studio, seating is first come first serve. Free. Open to all skill levels. Ages 18+. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehivesouthpasadena](https://www.instagram.com/thehivesouthpasadena/)/ or visit [www.TheHiveSouthPasadena.com ](www.TheHiveSouthPasadena.com)for more info and photos about the studio and shop.

13 attendees

Lunchtime Clay Workshop

Thu, Aug 27, 7:00 PM

From Wild Food and Self-Reliance Discovery

4.9

To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-clay-workshop/) August 27, Noon CLAY is everywhere! Really. Clay is in the soil, and in some places, you can find a high percentage of quality clay. Look at the abundance of pots and bowls and dishes that the indigenous peoples of the American Southwest have produced. It’s amazing. At this class, you will work with raw natural clay dug from the local hills. Once you collect the clay, you test it to determine how pure it is. Sometimes you add temper, sometimes not. Next, you do some sort of processing, and then set about making a useful product. You will learn the ways to process clay, and we will be doing one of those methods. You will process clay, and attempt to make a useful item from the clay. (We won’t do any firing.) You will take home whatever you make. A great opportunity to get outdoors and learn another survival skills August 27 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm $30.00 – $45.00

2 attendees

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