Active Lifestyle

Just because you don’t get a winter vacation like you used to during your school days doesn’t mean it can’t be a time to learn something new. L.A. has a plethora of places to unleash you inner creativity. Here are a few that have made our list:

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Apliiq: Apliiq is based on the French word for apply and that is exactly what happens here. At Apliiq you can sew unique and colorful fabrics to basic apparel and “make it flash.” Operating in downtown L.A., Apliiq is a hot spot on the downtown art walk and encourages people to bring in their clothes and give them a new lease on life. Apliiq also sells American Apparel items if you don’t want to BYOT-but why wouldn’t you? You can do your own applique at 548 s. Spring street shop 114 Los Angeles, 90013 on 6th street between Spring and Main, 323-300-6492, web: http://www.apliiq.com/.…

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Paint Lab: A walk in art studio space “where you can experience, express and explore your own creativity through the medium of paint.” They provide the paints, brushes and easels. You provide the creativity and canvas. Come in for a workshop or just use the lab space on your own. They also offer wine and cheese painting nights. All day usage starts at $20. Get your Van Gough on at 2912 Main Street in Santa Monica, 310-450-9200, web: www.paintlab.net.

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Cuisine by Kat: Has watching the Food Network inspired your own inner foodie? Make the move from TV to kitchen with cooking lessons from Kat. Kat Odell is the food editor of Eater LA and a staunch supporter of seasonal food and local farmer’s markets. Each class is based on what is fresh at the Santa Monica market that week and always includes bottomless glasses of wines. Visit www.cuisinebykat.com for more information and to sign up for the next class. Fee is $30 and includes dinner and wine.

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Hands-On 3rd: This all-in-one DIY center has something for everyone with sewing, green living tips, upholstery, ceramics, botanicals and more. You can sign up for any of its “real skills” workshops and DIY to your heart’s desire. If you’re looking to host a party, there’s an event space too. Find your inner crafter and more at 8377 W. 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-0515 web: http://www.handson3rd.com/

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Echo Ceramics: There is something about working your hands on a wheel that just seems soothing (and anyone who grew up watching Ghost…). If you’ve ever wanted to make the magic happen on your own pottery wheel, why not do it this summer? Echo Ceramics offers flexile eight week classes to make you a working professional by day and a ceramics junkie by night. Echo Ceramics 2856 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles 90034 310-815-1525 www.echoceramics.com

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Echo Park Film Center: Did you move to L.A. to make it in the business but still haven’t made your own film? Get hands-on training at the Echo Park Film Center. It offers classes on editing, documentary film techniques, Final Cut Pro and more. Classes are for 20 + and fill up quickly. Visit the center at 1200 N. Alvarado Street (@ Sunset Blvd) Los Angeles, CA 90026, Map, 213-484-8846 Web: http://www.echoparkfilmcenter.org/

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