LA Tactile Lab is a textile and material lab located in Los Angeles, offering group classes, workshops, talks, open lab hours, and events.
Our Mission
LA Tactile Lab is a female-owned art school dedicated to fostering creativity through hands-on, immersive experiences in textiles and material explorations. Inspired by the legacy of Black Mountain College, we embrace an interdisciplinary approach to art-making, encouraging students to experiment, collaborate, and push the boundaries of their creative practice. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive community where artists of all backgrounds can develop their skills, discover new materials, and express themselves in transformative ways
Upcoming Talks:
May 31st 4pm Kim Garcia
Upcoming Courses:
Summer Schedule IS HERE!
🧶Intro to Weaving on the floor loom May 31st and June 1 10am-3pm w/ Kayla Mattes (SOLD OUT)
🌏World Building Through Narrative Art 6 weeks June 6th- July 11th 10am-1pm w/ Nehemiah Cisneros
🥊Contemporary Punch Needle June 16th and June 19th w/ Liv Aanrud
🧺Intro to Sculptural Basketry June 21 and June 22 10am-3pm w/ Rose Tsang
🪡Intro to Sewing The Robe June 28th 11-4 w/ Svetlana Shigroff
🥄Spoon Carving July 5th 9am-4pm w/ Ellie Richards
📠Intro to Machine Tufting July 13 ad July 20th 10am-3pm w/ Liv Aanrud
🫳Intro to Tapestry Weaving July 30th 4weeks 6pm-9pm w/ Kayla Mattes
🧹Cobwebber Broom Making July 25th 10am-4pm w/ Amanda Abdou