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Dropped stitches? Twisted stitches? Join us for Fiber Club Clinic: Knit Fix, a beginner-friendly workshop held during our weekly Fiber Club meet-up. We'll walk through common knitting mistakes and show you how to fix them, so you can gain confidence and keep your projects on track. We’ll have demo yarn and needles available, or bring your own project in need of some TLC. 💡 Participation in the Clinic is optional. You are welcome to join us for regular Fiber Club - just RSVP to the separate event listing! About the Instructor Cecilia is a lifelong creative spirit, always eager to learn new craft techniques. From garment sewing to knitting and jewelry making, her passion lies in handmade creations and artistic exploration. Her travels infuse her work with a unique blend of Scandinavian heritage and Southern California vibes.

Ready to create your own soft luxurious throw blanket? No needles, no experience, just pure cozy vibes. ✨ Here's why you'll love it: Effortless crafting: Ditch the intimidating needles and embrace chunky yarn magic! Simply use your hands and a table to guide the yarn, creating beautiful, thick loops that stitch together effortlessly. Instant gratification: Watch your blanket come to life in real-time! This technique is surprisingly quick and beginner-friendly, so you'll be snuggling under your own creation in no time. Indulge in pure coziness: We provide all the materials you need – think super-soft, chunky yarn! No prior crafting experience? No worries! We're here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you leave with a masterpiece (and bragging rights!). So, what are you waiting for? Grab your friends, unleash your creativity, and get ready to knit your way to pure bliss! Workshop includes: All materials: Chunky yarn Step-by-step instructions Expert guidance and support A lifetime supply of cozy feels! Sign up today and let's get knitting! P.S. Don't forget to share your chunky knit creations with us using #smallspaceartcollective! We can't wait to see your cozy masterpieces! Registration closes 10 days prior to workshop to allow for materials order. About the Teacher: Cecilia Ostberg, co-owner of Small Space Art Collective, brings a global perspective to her art and teaching. Growing up on the south coast of Sweden, she now flourishes in sunny San Clemente, CA, surrounded by her husband, feline companions, and her mother. Cecilia's a lifelong creative spirit, always eager to learn new craft techniques. From garment sewing to jewelry making, her passion lies in handmade creations and artistic exploration. Her travels infuse her work with a unique blend of Scandinavian heritage, Southern California vibes, and a touch of Mexican and South American influence (thanks to her husband and family!). Cecilia believes that creativity is for everyone, not just professional artists and creatives. In her classes, she fosters a welcoming space where anyone can discover their inner maker and embrace the joy of handcrafted art. You can find Cecilia on the socials as @mindful.crafter.

A book serves as a unique vessel to hold ideas, dreams, and reflections written, drawn, and saved. In this workshop, join Kristianne Riddle as you create a small hardcover, cloth-bound, Coptic book that lays flat when opened -- perfect to use as a photo album, sketchbook, or notebook. Expand your understanding of the bookbinding process, learn an easy multiple-signature binding technique, and walk away with a carefully crafted bound object ready to accept your artistry or give as a gift. All materials for creating the book will be provided (paper, cloth, glue, thread). If you've taken a bookbinding class before, bring your awl + bone folder! (We will have extras for you to borrow if needed). Have a marbled or decorative paper you’d like to use? Wondering what to do with that cotton fabric you’ve been saving? Bring it along to incorporate into the cover. The fabric patterns being provided for cloth cover options were designed by Kristianne using her own dreamy photographs. About the Teacher Kristianne is a lens-based artist captivated by photography, sculpture, and book art. Common themes in her work include personal narrative and the intersection between environment and motherhood. She graduated BFA in Photography from CSULB. Since then, she has been a professor at CSUF, held photography workshops, received recognition from Luerzer’s Archive Magazine, Communication Arts Magazine. and was a Critical Mass finalist. Her work has been exhibited around the United States in solo and group shows and she works with corporate clients creating work for advertising campaigns. When she's not in her studio or on assignment, she is exploring the California coast by sailboat with her husband and teenage children. Kristianne and her family are currently refitting a 46’ Kelly Peterson sailboat to sail to the Sea of Cortez and beyond. Balancing her thirst for adventure, freedom, and spontaneity while settling down to raise a family has heavily influenced her work. She is currently nestled into her hometown, for now, to be with family.

Join us for a fun and laid-back knitting course where you’ll create "The Beach Tank" by Jess Scheibstein. This versatile, boxy fit top is perfect for warm weather or as a stylish layering piece year-round. You’ll have the option to customize the length of your tank to create a cropped look or a longer fit, making it your own. We’ll be knitting with cool, comfortable cotton/merino wool blend, perfect for the summer. The course includes the pattern and all materials needed to complete your project. Come knit with us and create a wardrobe staple you'll love! In this course we learn how to: - Read a commercial knitting pattern - Gauge swatch - Long tail cast on - Knit in the round - Purl stitch - Rib stitch - Decreasing - I-Cord straps Week 1: Course overview, purling, rib stitch, gauge swatch, blocking Week 2: Cast on, join in the round, start knitting ribbed hem Week 3-4 (no in class session): Finish ribbed hem, knit stockinette in the round to the armholes Week 5: Decreasing, start knitting the front Week 6: (no in class session): Finish knitting the front & back Week 7: I-cord straps, grafting, weave in ends All tools and materials are included in the course. Included tools & materials: - DK weight Pima Cotton/Superwash Merino Wool blend yarn (machine washable) - US size 9 Interchangeable needle with a 24" cord - Yarn Needle - Project Bag - Set of stitch markers You can opt to bring your own circular needle and receive a $10 credit. Pre-requisites: Completed Learn to Knit 1 - Chunky Beanie course, or know how to knit the knit stitch and have some practice knitting. This course is designed for adults and mature teens. Registration closes 4/21 to allow for materials orders to arrive in time. About the Teacher: Cecilia Ostberg, co-owner of Small Space Art Collective, brings a global perspective to her art and teaching. Growing up on the south coast of Sweden, she now flourishes in sunny Southern California with her husband, two cats and a Chiweenie. Cecilia is a lifelong creative spirit, always eager to learn new art/craft techniques. From garment sewing to knitting and jewelry making, her passion lies in handmade creations and artistic exploration. Her background infuses her work with a unique blend of Scandinavian heritage and Southern California vibes.

In this 3-hour workshop, you'll learn the basic techniques of Sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching method known for its geometric patterns and use in repairing and reinforcing textiles. What you'll learn: The history and philosophy of Sashiko Sashiko materials and tools Essential Sashiko stitches Simple geometric Sashiko patterns Techniques for mending and patching clothes with Sashiko What you'll make: A Sashiko patch with your chosen pattern, perfect for use as a decorative patch (Optional) You can also bring a piece of clothing to mend or embellish directly during the workshop! This workshop is perfect for: Beginner sewists or embroiderers who want to learn a new skill Crafters interested in visible mending and upcycling techniques Anyone who appreciates beautiful, functional handwork All materials and tools are provided. Space is limited, so register today! About the Instructor Cecilia Ostberg, co-owner of Small Space Art Collective, brings a global perspective to her art and teaching. Growing up on the south coast of Sweden, she now flourishes in sunny Southern California, surrounded by her community, husband, two cats and a Chiweenie. Cecilia's a lifelong creative spirit, always eager to learn new craft techniques. From garment sewing to jewelry making, her passion lies in handmade creations and artistic exploration. Her travels infuse her work with a unique blend of Scandinavian heritage and Southern California vibes. Cecilia believes that creativity is for everyone, not just the professional artists and creatives. In her classes, she fosters a welcoming space where anyone can discover their inner maker and embrace the joy of handcrafted art.

Crafted with intention these beads will serve as a tool for meditation, mindfulness, and manifestation. A simplified version of traditional Mala, these are elastic and can be comfortably worn wrapped around the wrist. This workshop is designed to guide you through the process of creating your own Mala inspired beads while infusing them with your intentions and aspirations. These beads are designed without the knots of traditional Mala Beads, and with an elastic cord which makes them easier to create and more comfortable to wear wrapped around the wrist. We begin with an introduction to the significance and traditional use of mala beads, as well as tips and suggestions for how they can be used less traditionally. We then explore the meanings of the stones used in this workshop, which are moss agate, dalmatian jasper, and Amazonite. These stones are known facilitate new beginnings, grounding, clarity, and inner strength. Before we begin making our beads, we are guided through a visualization meditional which serves as a tool for centering ourselves and envisioning our dreams and aspirations. Following the meditation we take a few moments to write down our intentions on the keepsake card provided. Under the guidance of your instructor, you'll be led step by step in creating your beads. No prior experience is necessary. As you string each bead, you'll infuse it with your intentions, embedding your personal energy into the beads. To conclude our gathering, we engage in a brief breathing exercise, bringing the sense of closure and unity to the workshop experience. As a memento of your journey, you'll receive a fabric pouch to protect and carry your beads and your keepsake card, a tangible reminder of your intentions and the meanings behind the stones. Limited to 6 participants. Suitable for adults and mature teens. About the Teacher This workshop is led by Cecilia Ostberg of @mindful.crafter and Partner at Small Space Art Collective. Cecilia is a life-long creative and is on a mission to share the healing and positive impact that creativity has on everyone's emotional and physical health and wellbeing. She is also a certified yoga teacher and loves to create experiences that meld mindfulness and meditation with creativity.

Join us for our next Fiber Club Clinic, where we’ll explore the art of mending! This session will focus on patching and hand stitching techniques to repair and refresh your favorite garments. We’ll provide tools and materials, and you’re encouraged to bring in items in need of mending. Whether you’re fixing a hole or adding a creative touch, let’s make old things new again—together! 💡 Participation in the Clinic is optional. You are welcome to join us for regular Fiber Club - just RSVP to the separate event listing! About the Instructor Cecilia is a lifelong creative spirit, always eager to learn new craft techniques. From garment sewing to knitting and jewelry making, her passion lies in handmade creations and artistic exploration. Her travels infuse her work with a unique blend of Scandinavian heritage and Southern California vibes.

Learn the art of Linocut! Linocut is a type of relief print created by carving a design into a printing block. It is the uncut surface that gives you an image when rolled with ink. The inked block is printed one at a time with an etching press. So many things can be printed such as cards, tea towels, t-shirts, and beautiful papers to create unique pieces of art. This class is an ongoing class that explores all the various techniques used in linocut printmaking. The process is really fun and can be used to create multiple images of the same print. You can also make one of kind images by embellishing your print and by painting on it. The possibilities for exploration are endless! The class is open to everyone from beginners to people who have practiced printmaking. Class size limited to 5. This class meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. $200 registration includes one month of classes (2 classes, 3 hours each) Please reach out to Leah at 310-428-5324 or email hello@smallspaceart.com to inquire about joining this class series or to book private sessions with Leah. About the Teacher Leah Rodarti is the founder and co-owner of Small Space Art Collective. She is a visual artists/educator whose work includes painting, drawing, installation and printmaking. Leah loves, art, people, teaching, animals, bikes, fashion, surfing, dancing, and music. good conversations,and love.

In this class we will explore a variety of materials to create pieces to hang on the wall. We will learn the process of painting, drawing, collage and printmaking and how these processes can be combined to create one of a kind pieces. The class meets twice a month every other Wednesday from 9:00am-11:00. Cost $170 a month includes materials with exception of special papers. Please reach out to Leah at 310-428-5324 or email hello@smallspaceart.com to inquire about joining this class. Leah is also available for private classes - please reach out to her via the phone number above. About the Teacher Leah Rodarti is the founder and co-owner of Small Space Art Collective. She is a visual artists/educator whose work includes painting, drawing, installation and printmaking. Leah loves, art, people, teaching, animals, bikes, fashion, surfing, dancing, and music.

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to sew a simple and stylish flat-bottom zipper pouch—perfect for storing small treasures. You’ll also discover how to customize your pouch with different sizes, fabrics, and unique touches. We'll discuss adding pockets, wrist straps, and other personal details you can incorporate into future projects. We have a variety of new and re-used fabrics to choose from, as well as zippers in a few colors. Feel free to bring your own, but send us a note to make sure you have the right materials. Whether you’re looking to keep it simple or explore new ideas, this workshop will help you build sewing confidence while having fun. Take your time, ask questions, and leave with a beautiful, personalized pouch to call your own! We have machines to borrow, but you're welcome to bring your own machine that you know how to use. Please let us know if you're bringing your own machine, and arrive 10 min early to set it up. This workshop is suited for beginners who know sewing basics. This workshop is designed for age 12 and up. This is a very small group workshop with only 4 participants. About the Teacher: Cecilia Ostberg, co-owner of Small Space Art Collective, brings a global perspective to her art and teaching. Growing up on the south coast of Sweden, she now flourishes in sunny Southern California, surrounded by her community, husband, two cats and a Chiweenie. Cecilia's a lifelong creative spirit, always eager to learn new craft techniques. From garment sewing to jewelry making, her passion lies in handmade creations and artistic exploration. Her travels infuse her work with a unique blend of Scandinavian heritage and Southern California vibes. NOTE: IF THE DATE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR ISN'T SHOWING UP BELOW CLICK "BOOK NOW" AND NAVIGATE TO THE DATE USING THE CALENDAR.

Join us for a fun and creative sewing experience where you'll design and sew your very own custom bucket hat! In this hands-on workshop, you'll choose from a curated selection of fabrics and colors—or upgrade to luxe fashion fabrics and pre-cut patterns for an elevated look. Whether you like to keep things classic or want to make a bold statement, this workshop is for you. Be as creative or as safe as you like—this is your hat, your style. With expert guidance throughout, you’ll learn how to assemble and sew a fully lined bucket hat in a relaxed, supportive environment. No prior experience is required, and you’ll leave with a finished, wearable piece you’ll be proud to show off. Come solo or bring a friend, and spend a few hours making something uniquely you. All materials and tools are included. Just bring your creativity! About the Instructor Born & raised in San Clemente, Kenneth Brody is a multifaceted fashion designer & artist, whose designs & debut collections have been worn by icons like Zendaya & Beyonce. His work has been featured in the gaming industry, has graced pages at Vogue & has been styled at Harpers Bazaar. Most recently, his designs for mobile app & video game, BELLEMINT are currently being styled by millions of players all over the world. His brand building & fashion design career is centered around innovation & elegance; his designs range from heels to couture, from the whimsical to the ”it” bag, & from the fashion iconic to the bucket hat.

Intro to Yarn Dyeing: Speckling Part 2 of our 3-Part Yarn Dyeing Series Take your yarn dyeing skills to the next level with speckle dyeing! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to create unique, modern speckled effects using acid dyes. Experiment with color placement, layering, and intensity to achieve a range of looks—from delicate sprinkles to bold bursts of color. Each participant will go home with two hand-dyed skeins of fingering weight superwash merino wool, perfect for adding a one-of-a-kind touch to your next project. This workshop builds on concepts from our Intro to Yarn Dyeing: Solid Kettle Dye class, but you’re welcome to join even if you haven't taken the first session, as long as you have a basic understanding of acid dyes. What’s Included: ✔ Two skeins of fingering weight superwash merino wool ✔ All dyeing materials and tools ✔ Expert instruction and creative guidance Coming Up Next in the Series: 🔹 4/27: Multi-Color Gradients – Learn techniques for smooth color transitions and blended effects. Join us for this fun and creative session—sign up today! About the Instructor Nicole is a yarn dyer and fiber artist with almost 20 years experience creating hand dyed yarn and making magic with color. Frost Yarn was born in Nicole's father’s studio kitchen in 2008 with fisherman’s wool and food coloring. Newly sober, she latched onto yarn like a woman shipwrecked on an island. Yarn was her salvation and she went shop to shop peddling her Kool-Aid dyed, hand spun yarn. Nicole's husband Martin is her biggest fan and cheerleader, and with his support Frost Yarn grew from one woman furiously dyeing in her kitchen to working with some of the most talented fibre artists in the world and teaching dye workshops around the globe.