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New Heavy Duty Sewing Machines!
A Sailrite sewing machine
A Sailrite sewing machine

Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V)
  • The Sailrite is a portable, heavy-duty sewing machine that performs both straight and zigzag stitches.
  • It has the ability to sew thick and dense fabrics.
     
    What Can It Sew?
    -Heavy canvas
    -Vinyl fabric
    -Upholstery fabric
    -Craft fabric
    -Leather
    -Denim
    -Clear vinyl
    -Sailcloth
Please check out the Sailrite YouTube Channel for more training.
 
You may start calling to reserve the new Sailrite Sewing Machines beginning Monday, December 2nd.
 
Reservations may be taken in-person or by phone at ">213-228-7150.
 

New Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machines 
A singer sewing machine
Coming in December, the Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machines #4423 will be replaced with the newer #4432 machines, which feature the same robustness and interface, with new sewing patterns and a working built-in needle threader.

Upcoming Programming

Stay up to date by visiting our event calendar.

A collection of zines

Saturday, November 23

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Zines are a DIY form of rapid publishing that are a great way to share your thoughts, poetry, drawings, comics, or more! In this class, you’ll learn how to fold and assemble several types of zines using various methods, including X-Fold, T-Cut, Snake, and Pamphlet Stitch zines. You will leave with instructions and templates to help you incorporate these techniques into your next zine projects! All supplies are provided.

 

Nova Community Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art studio that offers arts education and access to materials and equipment in Los Angeles, CA. Please visit them at https://www.novacommunityarts.com to learn more!

 

This program is part of the Indie-Pendent Voices: A Celebration of Authors and Zines.

 

Registration is required to attend this in-person program. To participate, please email rsvpoctavialab@lapl.org.
Nini Canela

Saturday, December 7

2 pm - 4 pm
Have you ever wanted to write a song? Are you a songwriter seeking new techniques and inspiration? Join us for this fun, collaborative workshop where you'll learn how to write lyrics through games and improvisation and how to compose backing music—even if you know nothing about music theory.
 
Workshop leader Nivi Canela believes everyone has the power to create meaningful art. They have empowered people to share their stories via creativity workshops in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, and online. Their debut EP, Our Lady of Abundancia, was partially produced at the Octavia Lab.
 
Registration is required to attend this in-person program. To participate, please email rsvpoctavialab@lapl.org. 

 
A collection of mulitcolored dice.

Saturday, December 14

2 pm - 5 pm
Young Angeleno game masters will lead an interactive role-playing adventure game around the quote, "The destiny of Earthseed is to take root among the stars," from the Parable of the Sower series with the intent "to co-create our understanding of the hope, creativity, and resilience that shaped Octavia's first book." This role-playing game will also tie Butler's work to the climate change we face today.

 

Registration is required to attend this in-person program. To participate, please email rsvpoctavialab@lapl.org.
Chinese paper lanterns

*Future Program in January 2025*

Chinese Paper Lanterns

Saturday, January 11, 2025

2 pm - 4 pm
Participants will learn the ancient decorative art of making Chinese lanterns with presenter Emmy Lam. During this hands-on workshop, participants will make two lanterns.
 
This special program is one of many at the Lunar New Year Celebration at Central Library.
 
Registration is required to attend this in-person program. To participate, please email rsvpoctavialab@lapl.org.

Call In Your Reservation Today

To schedule your use of the new equipment or any of Octavia Lab’s fantastic gadgetry, call (213) 228-7150 to make your reservation.

If you have any questions, please email octavialab@lapl.org, and note we will not accept reservations by email.

Lab Hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday: 1 - 5 p.m
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday & Holidays: Closed

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