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1450 Ocean: Second Saturday Free Craft Lounge

The second Saturday of every month at 1450 Ocean is special - all are welcome to work on projects, take in a mini-workshop.

Saturday 11/14, 11am-2pm
Cost: Free! RSVP appreciated.

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The second Saturday of every month at 1450 Ocean is special - all are welcome to work on projects, take in a mini-workshop, and stretch their craft-legs. Work in a friendly setting in this open lab. Knitters/Crocheters, hang out and practice your stitches. Beaders, knot up something nice - and scrapbookers, origami artists, bookbinders, ornament makers, go! Sewing machines provided for sharing; miscellaneous craft supplies and expertise on hand. Work on projects, trade tips, materials and ideas. We often invite a guest artist to lead a mini session in their area of expertise. Bring your friends and craft together with tea and company.

Parking is around th...e corner at Structure 6 on 2nd, $2.50 for 3 hours.

Peggy Dobreer is a 2014 Pushcart Nominee. Her first full-length collection of poetry titled “In The Lake of Your Bones” was released in 2012. Peggy began her artistic career in dance and choreography and is an ward-winning public speaker. She is widely published and hosts The RwIrGiHtTe READ literary events at The Rapp Salo(o)n in Santa Monica and Stories Books in Echo Park.
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1450 Ocean offers arts, crafts and culture classes year-round. Polish your writing, take a better picture, learn how to make paper, knit, sew, and find a community of artists and movers!

Contact communityclasses@smgov.net or 310-458-2239
View and Register for classes at
http://ow.ly/IehoU (smgov.net/reserve)
Visit us at smgov.net/1450ocean or 1450 Ocean Ave at Broadway
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Parking and Transport: Parking is $1 for first 2.5 hours in Parking Structure 6 (2nd between Broadway and Santa Monica), each 30 min. thereafter $1.50, max $14. At 120 Broadway, flat $5 after 4pm and weekends. At the Civic Auditorium lot at 1855 Main St; $5 all day, every day. Meters on Ocean Avenue; $2/hr maximum 3 hours. More info: parkme.com/santa-monica-parking. Buses that serve 1450 Ocean include Routes 1, 7 and Rapid 7, 10. Visit bigbluebus.com for more information. Biking to class is always encouraged!

Registration (bring cash to cover material fees) In Person: Advance registration accepted at 1450 Ocean between 9am-5pm M-F & 11am-4pm Sat. Dropping in? Call 310-458-2239 to confirm availability, preferably by the Tuesday before class starts; plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of class; many classes do not allow drop ins.

Refunds/Transfers: Full refunds given if class is cancelled before taking place. For any other reason, $15 processing fee for each multisession activity refunded; one-time classes & expended material fees are nonrefundable. Requests must be made in person, by mail, fax (310-899-0840), or email to communityclasses@smgov.net within 24 hours of first class meeting. All class dates, times, locations, and instructors are subject to change.

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