Catalyst is an art space. A gallery. A Studio. A classroom. An experience. We've developed this space as a place for creativity, creation and fun. Become part of our community. Join us in learning and development experiences. Let us know what you'd like to see here, in this space, we'd like to make it your space too. This space is for artists and art enthusiasts alike. Let us know what you're missing in the realm of art creation. Knowledge? Space? Materials? Creativity?

The Long Beach Arts Group (Formerly Long Beach Art Walk) is a gathering of who love the Arts in all its forms. The purpose of the group is to make new friends, and explore the city's vast array of artistic and cultural events.

A walking tour of the Venice Art Crawl every third Thursday in Venice. Each month starting in a different place on the art walk. Get a colored map so you can recognize and meet the meetup members and see new cutting edge art as this new art walk gets going. Art lovers come meet each other and meet artists in person.

How lucky we are to live in a city of so many wonderful museums--world renown museums for art like The Getty Center, LACMA, Norton Simon and the Hammer; small eclectic ones such as the Neon Museum; profound ones such as The Museum of Tolerance, and a museum where your imagination can soar--the Museum of Flying at the Santa Monica Airport. If you are curious and would like to explore the wonders to be found at L.A. museums, please join us.  We don't have to see everything or spend all day. We can …

Are you crafty? Do you enjoy making uniquely geeky items and are always on the look out to learn new crafts? Then this is the group for you! We're a group of crafters who aren't afraid to let our geek flags fly. Whether you want to learn how to make Star Wars amigurumi, a Harry Potter or Tom Baker scarf, a Jayne Cobb hat, cosplay costumes, or just work on your own projects with like-minded people, we look forward to meeting you!

We have decided to start a shoe making group to share the art, craft, and experience of hand made leather shoes. The purpose of the group is to share shoe making traditions and to create hand made shoes. Those who want to create useful, beautiful shoes that help connect us to the earth, and tread lightly shall join. My name is Pete Julienne I am the Dir. of Sales and Marketing for Nomad Footwear. I wanted to keep this Shoemaking meet-up open. Anna did a great job starting this group and we will …

This group provides inspiration, support, and learning opportunities for those interested in the cultivation, uses, and crafting of hard shelled gourds. We meet once a month at the San Gabriel Bead Company. Join us! For more information contact lauriefidler@mac.com

This is a working group that is laser focused on opening a Kid Friendly Makerspace in Los Angeles (hopefully the first of many). The space will be age-agnostic (meaning all ages welcome). Click here to read some of my thoughts on the space. Join our working group wiki and our Google Group where we discuss events, classes, locations, budget, partnerships, equipment, etc. We are looking for passionate members that want to support a community of makers in Los Angeles. Your skills may range from acc …

The Creative Juice Bar is a place where you get together with other people searching for a creative outlet, to perfect a new skill, or to just join in some fun, community learning. Classes and workshops will be divided into 4 primary categories: Special Skills, Crafts, Weird Science/Tech, Green Living, and Chop Suey. Some classes may be practical such as "Beginner Survival Skills" and others may be for pure entertainment such as "Learn to Swear in 20 Languages." All classes are community driven, …

Have fun learning to paint and draw! Even if you've never picked up a pencil or a brush before, but always wanted to, join the group and grow your abilities! If you've been painting or drawing for a while, and want help getting to the next level, come on over. The classroom has big tables and easels, soft music and good company.

The crafters and makers of CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles create unique handmade goods right here in sunny SoCal.

We're dedicated to supporting fellow artists in the south bay & L.A.,Ca. Including:Torrance,Redondo,Lomita,Palos Verdes Peninsula,Hermosa,Manhattan,Lawndale,San Pedro, Gardena,Long Beach,Carson,Inglewood&Hawthorne and Los Angeles. *Please post in existing approved threads so as not to clutter our message board too quickly. We will try to make this team as easy to navigate as possible for you.

Tired of working on your creative projects at your kitchen table? The Artists' League meets Tuesdays from 9:30 am-12:30 pm to work on independent creative projects such as watercolor, collage, needlework and scrapbooking in the ballroom of The Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club. Your $3 donation benefits free art programs for homeless youth at School on Wheels.

do you love to make things? we do. join our group for an eclectic range of crafts. refreshments are always served!

Feeling crafty but don’t have the resources like the Cricut, cardstock paper, or glitter pens? Always want to make the crafts you see in magazines and Pinterest but don’t have the time or have no idea where to start? Come hang with us and GET CRAFT*ED! For a minimum fee, we will provide all the tools you need and help you create something to take home. The crafts range from holiday-themed home decor, gifts, greeting cards and many many more! It’s time for you to get away from your busy schedule …

Hey there! If you are interested in paper crafting, i.e., making cards, tags, banners or ATC, (Artist Trading Cards), or anything else that may come to mind please join us! We will also dabble a little in the making of jewelry; earrings, bracelets, necklaces and whatever may tickle our fancy! This world offers so many wonderful and beautiful things to make, so let's get together to learn, share, to be inspired and inspire others. Check out my photo album "Some of My Past Works" for a small sampl …

Celebrating 75 years of Art in San Pedro and the Harbor communities The San Pedro Art Association was formed in 1936 by a small group of local artists to bring together creative people with similar interests within the Harbor area community, and to provide a focal point for those with such interests to work together, to learn, and to exhibit their work. In 1953, the San Pedro Art Association became a non-profit corporation providing a structure for the further growth of its membership and activi …

Zoot Suit Art is a club for book artists and mini album hobbyists that are interested in building relationships with other members. Our meetings are scrapbook crop style structured is self-pace, self-directed and self-instructed meetings that you have the opportunity to work on your projects in an information sharing environment. We will meet monthly and have periodic swaps and details will follow. I’m VERY excited about this club and I hope you will be too. Thank you so much for your interest …

Are you craving a community of radical, creative queers? I am! I would love to assemble a group of folks interested in sewing/working with fabric/string in any capacity! I'm hoping to form a sewing/craft/creative circle that would get together in the members' living rooms or in parks or bookstores and stitch away and find common ground. Join me if you're interested!

Join Artful Playdate for an interactive, and creative playdate. We will supply all materials neccesary for an affordable imaginative and artistic experience. For ages 3-100+. Grandparents, Nannies, Dads, Moms, and Mommy helpers welcomed and let's have some fun, creatively engaging your little ones because playdates can be enjoyed by everyone.

FMLY is a socially conscious global community that believes in a stride of collectivity and collaboration to become the positive change that we hope to see in our environment. The L.A Fort is a new "Do It Together" venue that is the first of it's kind in Los Angeles. Our mission is to provide a safe and neutral space for positive expression in an all ages environment in an effort to help grow and nurture the arts and music community in Los Angeles. The Fort is a hub for different circles, clique …

This group is for anyone interested in how to create beautiful and fun hand made greeting cards. I started this group to meet and network with others (new or seasoned) interested in learning or sharing how to make hand crafted cards using rubber stamps, card stock, ink, chalk, colored pencils, ribbon, brads, buttons, beads, embossing, a Cuddle Bug, Big Shot, glitter & other fun items.  I am a Stampin Up demonstrator interested in teaching and learning from others ideas.  I have been making cards …

Yarn Bombing Los Angeles (YBLA) is a group of guerrilla knitters who have been collaborating since 2010. YBLA stages public installations and performances to help expand the definition of public art to embrace street art, including self-initiated, ephemeral urban interventions utilizing fiber material and craft techniques.Collaborative art making, community building, public outreach, blurring boundaries between contemporary art practices, graffiti and craft are integral components to YBLA's prac …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting together to create mini scrapbook albums, cardmaking, altered crafts etc. A place where we can meet new people and learn new techniques. We will get together for fun and relaxation while creating new projects or finishing old ones. I started this group to share and love for creating mini albums and to meet others with the same interest.

I have wonderful plans that I see happening at the gallery and I want to share it with everyone interested. There will be an abundance of events planned throughout the year, art classes scheduled, fund raisers, guest artists events, and a constant flow of positive energy being shared by like minded people. It's a chance to get acquainted with our artists and become inspired by taking a variety of art classes from fabulous teachers in their field of art. It's also an opportunity to become involve …

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Orange County, California. Founded in 1999 by the four-time Academy Award recipient and legendary animation creator and director, Chuck Jones, the Center's vision is to inspire the innate creative genius within each person that leads to a more joyous, passionate, and harmonious life and world. The Center offers classes, workshops and programs for all ages from art classes to book discussions. Come see what we're a …

This group is for anyone interested taking art workshops, visiting museums/galleries/studios, adventure gatherings, wine and cheese nights, free demos, and all things fun and artistic. I've always wanted to form and be a part of a community of active artists and creatives, so I look forward to our artsy explorations and/or having you attend a workshop or demo! Most of the workshops and demos announced here will be geared towards acrylic painting due to my affiliation with Golden Paints, but in t …

Our concept is based around one idea: To help women who have have found hardships along their path such as unemployment due to the recession, who are older and have aged out of their professions, who can no longer work due to illness, or women who thrive when they are involved socially with other women. Is this you? We would like to have you work with us to create hand crocheted baby blankets using modern colors & designs. I am looking for women who have a love for crochet. Ladies or gentlemen w …