Fiber Arts Studio & Social Club
Your destination in LA for fiber arts workshops, social events, and maker meet-ups.
A communal space for solitary hobbies.
Patchwork is a fiber arts community built around making—together. From workshops to social gatherings, we create space for connection through craft, using our hands to slow down and create.
Learn something new, and make it your own.
Come learn a new skill, or return to something you’ve always loved. Workshops at Patchwork are about more than learning a skill —they’re about making alongside others. We host beginner-friendly classes and skill-building sessions across a range of fiber arts. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced maker curious about a new craft, each class is designed to be accessible, low-pressure, and fun!
Bring your project, find your people.
Our maker meet-ups are a space to settle in and create alongside others. Bring a project you’re working on, or the one that’s been sitting in your bag for weeks, and spend time stitching, chatting, and trading tips with fellow makers. It’s low-key, welcoming, and open to all levels.
patch·work
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1. A textile made by stitching together pieces of fabric—often varied in color, pattern, or texture—into a single, cohesive whole; commonly associated with quilting and other fiber arts.
2. A composition formed from distinct elements brought together; a collective made stronger and more meaningful through the joining of diverse parts.
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Upcoming Workshops & Events
Friday, June 19
6:00-8:30pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Learn the complete step-by-step process of how to filet crochet, from how to make a chart with your own design to making a finished piece.
Filet crochet is such a great technique that allows you to create fun motifs within your work. It can be used to add visual interest to your space through a wall hanging, a coaster, a table runner, or if you’re ambitious, you can use the technique to make an accessory or a garment.
In this class you will learn:
How to read filet crochet charts
How to make a filet crochet chart using Stitch Fiddle
Various methods to work up filet crochet
How to filet crochet
Materials Needed/Recommended* (Not Included):
100% cotton yarn in lace, fingering, sport or light worsted weight
A crochet hook (1mm-4mm)
A phone, tablet or laptop to make your chart
*The type of yarn and hook size is important in filet crochet. Cotton in lace-light worsted weight is recommended because it allows you to see the motif the easiest, but you can work with the yarn type and size that you prefer, but expect some differences in how your work appears.
Skill Level: This class is recommended for experienced beginners to advanced crocheters. You should know how to chain, single crochet, and double crochet.
Saturday, June 20
10:00am–2:00pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
A first project that doesn’t look like a first project! Join us at Patchwork on June 20 from 10:00am–2:00pm for a beginner-friendly sew-along making the Stash Pocket Tote by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club—a roomy everyday bag with exterior pockets for all the things you want within reach.
This small-group workshop is designed for newer sewists, with step-by-step guidance, demos, and plenty of hands-on support throughout. We’ll move through the project together so you can build confidence on the machine while making something genuinely useful.
Materials: All materials, sewing machines, and notions are included. Just bring yourself!
Skill Level: This is Patchwork’s true beginner course. It’s perfect for anyone new to sewing or anyone looking to refresh their sewing basics in a relaxed, supportive setting. No prior experience required.
Saturday, June 20
3pm-6pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
In this 3-hour workshop, we will learn how to knit and purl using the Continental style.
For crocheters who are struggling to bridge the distance between the crochet and knitting, this workshop may help! Continental knitting tensions yarn in the left hand and may feel more comfortable and intuitive for avid crocheters looking to master knitting.
For experienced English/throwing style knitters, learning to knit in the Continental style can add speed to your knitting and improve the drape of your fabric. Additionally, gaining mastery in Continental knitting can open the door to two-handed knitting techniques such as two-color brioche, doubleknitting colorwork, and fair isle knitting!
While covering the following topics, participants can expect to also learn how to maintain hand/wrist health.
Topics:
Casting on loosely in the Long Tail Cast On method
Left hand tensioning techniques for smooth control
Practice in knitting in Continental
Three methods for purling in Continental (including the elusive Norwegian Purl!)
Reading your knitting and counting rows for Garter Stitch and Stockinette Stitch
Skill level: Beginner in knitting in English/throwing style knitting or experienced crocheter. This is not a substitute for the “Learn to Knit” class offered through Patchwork.
Instructor: Lindsay Anderson
Materials Needed (Not Included):
Yarn - Any worsted weight yarn
Needles – US 6, US 7, or US 8; circular or straight needles are okay
Materials for taking notes
Sunday, June 21
11am-2pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Your new favorite Sunday ritual! Sunday Sewcial is Patchwork’s biweekly open studio hang for fiber artists, crafters, and makers of all kinds. Drop in anytime between 11am–2pm and bring whatever you’re working on—knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, hand sewing, sketching, or any project that could use a little company.
Think neighborhood happy hour, but for makers: a few easy hours to hang out, sip something nice, make progress on your project, and meet other creative folks in the room. Light refreshments included.
Working on a sewing project? Reserve a sewing station with access to Patchwork’s cutting table, irons, scissors, and studio tools, or book a machine for the full session.
Tickets are available for purchase as follows:
BYO craft admission: Sliding scale $5 / $10 / $15
Sewing machine rental: $20
Stay all morning or pop in when you can!
June 24, July 1, July 8 — 6-9pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Create a one-of-a-kind patchwork curtain panel inspired by traditional Korean bojagi textiles in this three-week beginner-friendly sewing series. Together, we’ll explore jogakbo — a style of bojagi created by piecing together small fabric remnants into organic, light-filled compositions that resemble stained glass when hung in the window.
Students will learn foundational machine sewing techniques while constructing their own curtain panel using machine-sewn ssamsol (flat-felled) seams, the distinctive reversible seam finish traditionally used in bojagi construction. Along the way, we’ll cover seam finishing, pressing techniques, patchwork composition, and textile assembly in a supportive small-group environment.
Materials: All materials, sewing machines, and tools are included. However, if you have specific cotton or linen fabrics you are wanting to incorporate into your piece, feel free to bring them with you.
Skill Level: All levels are welcome. No prior sewing experience is necessary.
What You’ll Make: One 20” x 30” bojagi café curtain panel.
The three sessions will be broken down as follows:
Week 1: Design & Foundations
Learn machine sewing basics, explore and practice ssamsol flat-felled seams, and begin planning your curtain design through fabric layout and composition.
Week 2: Piecing the Panel
Cut fabric and begin constructing your curtain. Focus on accurate piecing and seam construction as your design takes shape.
Week 3: Finish & Assemble
Complete the panel, refine seams and edges, press, and finish your curtain for hanging and display.
Monday, June 8
6:30-9pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Go beyond complementary and tertiary colors to explore how colors interact in pairs and complex groups!
You’ll leave this 2.5-hour class with:
The skillset you need to enjoy a more confident approach to colorway selection
A process you can depend on for your next project
More confidence in combining knowledge and instinct to make great color combos
CLASS LEVEL: Beginner:
No prior knowledge is necessary to take this beginner-level class, and you can apply what you learn to knit, crochet, quilting, sewing, needlepoint, and beyond! This in-person class is a blend of hands-on learning activities and lecture. No materials are needed.
Saturday, June 6
10:00am-1:00pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Learn the basics of hand embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop on Saturday, June 6 from 10:00am–1:00pm. Whether you’ve never picked up a needle before or are simply looking for a creative morning of stitching, this class will guide you through the fundamentals step by step.
We’ll start from the very beginning — learning how to split embroidery thread, thread a needle, and get comfortable handling materials — before practicing a handful of foundational stitches using a take-home stitch sampler worksheet. From there, you’ll sketch your own simple design onto a small embroidery hoop and use the stitches you’ve learned to create a one-of-a-kind piece of hand-stitched art.
At the end of class, you’ll also learn how to neatly finish the back of your embroidery using felt, so your piece is ready to display or gift.
All materials are included, including:
embroidery thread & needles
fabric & small wooden embroidery hoops
scissors
felt for backing & finishing materials
No experience necessary — just bring yourself and enjoy a cozy morning of slow stitching and making by hand.
Sunday, June 7
11am-2pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Your new favorite Sunday ritual! Sunday Sewcial is Patchwork’s biweekly open studio hang for fiber artists, crafters, and makers of all kinds. Drop in anytime between 11am–2pm and bring whatever you’re working on—knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, hand sewing, sketching, or any project that could use a little company.
Think neighborhood happy hour, but for makers: a few easy hours to hang out, sip something nice, make progress on your project, and meet other creative folks in the room. Light refreshments included.
Working on a sewing project? Reserve a sewing station with access to Patchwork’s cutting table, irons, scissors, and studio tools, or book a machine for the full session.
Tickets are available for purchase as follows:
BYO craft admission: Sliding scale $5 / $10 / $15
Sewing machine rental: $20
Stay all morning or pop in when you can!
Saturday, June 6
1:30-4pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Make your own classic tomato pin cushion at Patchwork—your new favorite notion and an heirloom (pun intended) to be passed down for generations to come. We’ll walk through the process step by step, from shaping and stuffing to adding some signature details, so you can leave with something handmade, useful, and one-of-a-kind.
Everything you need is included:
All materials & sewing machines
Clear, step-by-step instruction from start to finish
A beginner-friendly project with room to make it your own
Space to chat and sew alongside other makers
Suitable for all levels — whether you’re brand new to sewing, an experienced sewist wanting to add some personality to your notions collection, or just in the mood to make something small and satisfying.
Two sessions available!
Saturday, June 13 at 10:00am-12:30pm OR Monday, June 22 at 6:30-9:00pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Learn the basic techniques of knitting stranded colorwork in a 2.5-hour class! We will make adorable pouches, an easy project designed specifically for learning stranded colorwork.
You’ll learn:
How to hold and tension yarn and project when using two colors
How to follow a colorwork chart (used more commonly than written instructions)
Why and when to hold one color under the other to enhance readability of design motifs
Class Level: Intermediate:
Prior knowledge of knitting in the round is required, as all stranded colorwork is knitted in the round and there won’t be time during our session to cover these basics. However, as long as you can knit in the round, new knitters are very welcome and you don’t need any additional skills to be able to begin colorwork.
Materials:
There are two options for materials:
Option 1: Purchase your materials from the instructor before class ($15)
Option 2: Bring your own materials.
Worsted weight yarn
Color A | Approx. 200 yds
Color B | Approx. 200 yds
To Bring from Home:
Size 7 US cable needles or double-pointed needles
2 stitchmarkers
Thursdays, June 11 & 18 (2-part series)
6:30-8:30pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
In this 2-part workshop, we will learn to identify and correct some of the most common knitting errors when making garments, which instructor Lindsay jokingly calls “Sweater Surgery.” Learning how to knit is great and all, but what do you do if things go wrong??
When it comes to knitting, I have two prevailing philosophies. 1. Even as an experienced knitter, I still make mistakes in my knitting. The only difference between me and a beginner is the ability to understand how I made the mistake and taking the time to fix it. 2. I will do everything in my power to avoid frogging and restarting my project (again!).
The first portion of this workshop is information/demonstration heavy and will include the topics listed below. Attendees will learn a lot in this workshop! The second portion of the workshop will give attendees some time to tackle correcting their own knitting issues - so please bring in a project that you have found an error in!
Topics:
Dropped stitch
Accidental short rows
Accidental yarn overs
Uneven fabric tension/fixing elongated stitches
Twisted stitches
“Tinking” (unknitting)
Using lifelines and adding lifelines
Laddering down
Skill level: Beginner knitting (& beyond!)
When: Thursdays, June 11 & 18 from 6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Lindsay Anderson
Materials to Bring:
Materials for taking notes
Optional: Bring in a project that has an issue that needs fixing
Your project (any yarn weight, any size needle)
A crochet hook that is the same/similar size millimeter as your knitting needles
Interchangeable needle kit OR a tapestry needle and scrap yarn
Wednesday, June 17
7-9pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
A midweek reset for your hands and your head. Every third Wednesday of the month from 7–9pm, we’ll host a low-key Makers Circle at Patchwork for whatever’s currently in progress—half-finished, almost-done, or just recently abandoned.
Bring your WIP, find a seat, and spend a couple hours making alongside others doing the same. Light refreshments available.
This is a free community night, with donations always welcome to support future programming.
Sunday, June 14
10:00am-2:00pm
4652 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Sew yourself into summer! Join us on June 14 at 10am to make the Closet Core Sun Hat—a classic summer staple you’ll reach for all season long. In this small-group workshop, we’ll move through the project together with plenty of guidance, demos, and one-on-one help throughout.
Materials: All fabric and materials are included. If you have your own fabric you’d like to use, you are welcome to bring it, just let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
Skill Level: This project is best suited for confident beginners who are comfortable on a sewing machine and ready for a next-step project (or more experienced sewists just looking for a fun summer project). If you’re completely new to sewing, we’d recommend starting with our Beginner Sew-Along first.
Contact Us
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