Budgeting Workshops Los Angeles

From Wild Food and Self-Reliance Discovery

We're meeting on the front patio at Oldfield's Liquor Room on Venice Blvd. RSVP's open every Friday morning at 11:00am. The first five writers to RSVP and comment with "pages" will present their work the following Thursday. Please feel free to pm me for additional details. REQUIRED READING FOR NEW MEMBERS - Please read the Screenwriting Info sheet pdf before attending your first Thursday workshop. Message James the organizer with your email address, and he will send it to you.

20 attendees

TRADITIONAL BOW MAKING WORKSHOP

Sat, Sep 5, 5:00 PM

From Collab: LA's Best Art Salon and Creative Networking Party

To register and for exact location, click [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/bow-making-workshop/) BOW-MAKING WORKSHOP A time to meet like-minded folks, and to discuss the important issues…….. September 5, 10 a.m. In our class time, we will cover all the basics of making your own archery bow. You’ll learn how to select a piece of wood for making a bow. You’ll learn the basics of creating a long bow (aka self bow). You will learn how to determine the belly from the back, how to slowly reduce, how to tiller, make nocks, etc. Your goal will be to learn all the steps involved in making a functional bow. If you rush because you simply want to take a bow home, you might be disappointed. We will supply the staves for you to use, and we have extra tools. **If you have tools, such as sharp axe, draw knife, files, rasps, etc., bring them.** We do bring tools if you don’t have any. Location given upon registration. This class requires a bit more prep, and so please RSVP. Limited to 14 participants. $75. ($55 for seniors/ students).

2 attendees

Intro to Woodworking at the Collab MakerSpace

Sun, Sep 6, 6:30 AM

4.4

### **Intro to Woodworking — Hands-On Beginner Class (Los Angeles)** Want to start woodworking but don’t know where to begin? This beginner-friendly class is a fun, approachable way to learn real skills—no experience needed. Perfect for beginners, or those who've had some time off and want to reconnect with woodworking. And you'll leave the workshop with 2 awesome projects built entirely by you with your new skills! Join The Collab MakerSpace for a hands-on introduction to woodworking in a relaxed, supportive environment. It's great for date nights, friends, or anyone looking to try something new. ### **What You’ll Learn** In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll build a strong foundation in: • Common woodworking tools and how to use them safely • Different types of wood and how to choose materials • Measuring, cutting, and prepping your work • Core woodworking techniques for DIY and creative projects ### **Hands-On Experience** After a short demo, you’ll jump right into building. You’ll get guided experience using: • Table saw • Miter saw • Band saw • Drill + essential hand tools ### **Take Home Your First Projects** You won’t just learn—you’ll make. By the end of class, you’ll complete and take home: • A custom mini wine rack • A handmade candle holder You’ll leave with real skills, real confidence, and projects you can actually show off. ### **What’s Included** • All materials and tools • Safety gear (gloves, glasses, dust masks) • Step-by-step instruction ### **What to Bring** • Long pants • Closed-toe shoes • Hair tie if you have long hair Feel free to bring a drink or snack. ### **About The Collab MakerSpace** The Collab MakerSpace is a 3,500 sq ft community workshop just north of Downtown Los Angeles, with free, easy parking. Think of it as a gym for makers—offering access to wood, metal, and creative tools without the cost of building your own shop. We support everyone from beginners to working artists through memberships, classes, and events designed to help you build real skills.

From Wealth Producers Group - Los Angeles

Beyond the 9-to-5: Learn Money, Business & Additional Income

Sat, Sep 5, 5:00 PM

# **What if one Saturday morning could change the way you think about money, business, and creating additional income?** Most of us are taught to go to school, get a good job, work hard, and earn an income. But very few of us are ever taught how money really works—or how to build additional sources of income outside of our primary career. This seminar is for **hungry, driven, and open-minded people who are looking for more**. Maybe you're doing well in your career but want to create something on the side. Maybe you've been thinking about starting a business but aren't sure where to begin. Or maybe you simply want to become more knowledgeable about money and learn from people who have successfully built something of their own. ## Special Guest Speaker For this event, we're excited to welcome a **highly successful business leader and entrepreneur** who has spent years building and developing a thriving financial services organization. Instead of theories from a textbook, you'll have an opportunity to hear directly from someone who has actually gone through the process of building a business from starting out, developing people, overcoming challenges, and eventually creating an organization that can grow beyond one person's individual effort. He'll share some of the **mindset, lessons, and principles** that have helped him succeed and what he believes people should understand when they're looking to create more options for themselves. ## What We'll Explore During this seminar, we'll talk about: * How successful entrepreneurs think differently about **time, money, and opportunity** * Financial concepts that many families were never taught * Why having financial knowledge can change the decisions you make * The concept of developing **additional sources of income** * The difference between simply working for income and **building something that can grow** * How someone with **no previous financial or business experience** can begin learning * The mindset and personal development involved in building a business **No experience is required.** You don't need a background in finance, sales, or entrepreneurship. You simply need to be willing to learn and explore something new. This is also **not a get-rich-quick event**. Building a business takes work, patience, consistency, and personal growth. We're not here to make unrealistic promises. We're here to provide **education, exposure, and an opportunity to learn from people who have actually done it.** If you've ever thought: **“I'd like to understand money better.”** **“I'd like to create an additional source of income.”** **“I've always wondered what it would be like to build my own business.”** **“I'd like to meet and learn from successful, motivated people.”** Then this seminar may be for you. Come with an open mind, bring your questions, and meet other people who are also looking to learn and grow. 📅 **Saturday, September 5, 2026** ⏰ **10:00 AM – 12:00 PM** 📍 **City of Industry, CA** **RSVP is required.** The exact event location and additional information will be provided directly to confirmed attendees after RSVP. **Space is limited. Reserve your seat today!**

From Wild Food and Self-Reliance Discovery

Script Jam - Write a short screenplay in one hour! (FREE)

Sun, Sep 6, 8:00 PM

From skillca.mp

4.5

Join screenwriter and playwright Conor Kyle for a fun workshop that helps you sharpen your scenework skills in a supportive environment. Our instructor kicks things off with an inspiring prompt and helps everyone brainstorm your ideas for a dramatic scene. You will then write a complete scene in one hour, followed by a live table read and group critique session. Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting out, you'll be surprised at what you can accomplish in a single session. Leave with a finished, workshopped short screenplay in your hands! ***About the Instructors:*** **Conor Kyle** has written for Shudder's Creepshow (2019) and placed twice in the Nicholl Fellowship with his scripts “Peter and the Wolves” (quarterfinals, also Launchpad top 10) and The Tube (semifinals). His screenplays have also been featured on the annual Hit List, Young & Hungry List, Spec Book, and on Tracking Board’s “Best Writers of the Year” booklet. Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory (Look for Conor in the building next door to the right of the Paramount) 2708 E Cesar E Chavez Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90033 - BHAC Parking Lot at 339 N Fickett St. This event is free and everyone is welcome! However, if you are able to volunteer or donate, it will go a long way to help make these classes possible! You can sign up on our website: [https://skillca.mp](https://skillca.mp)

13 attendees

SURVIVAL SKILLS, with emphasis on SHELTER SKILLS

Sat, Aug 29, 5:00 PM

From Wealth Producers Group - Los Angeles

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/weekend-warrior-workshop-shelter-focus/) The location noted below may change, register for exact location August 29 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $45.00 – $65.00 Part of our Weekend Warrior classes THE SURVIVAL SKILLS YOU SHOULD KNOW — a field trip and workshop, with an emphasis on shelters. **Saturday, August 29, 10 a.m.** We will cover many topics in this class, including Water Purification, Making Fire without Matches, Wild Foods, Uses of Yucca, and yes — making a Wilderness Shelter. We’ll cover all of this. We will show how to construct make-shift shelters from tarps. Are there ready-to-occupy shelters in the woods? What sort of shelters would you be able to make in the wilderness? We’ll talk about your possible shelters ranging from the post-earthquake shelter, to ready-to-occupy wilderness shelters, to the shelters you’d build from what’s available in the wilderness. Learn about body hollows and their application and limits. Plus, bring your bowl since we’ll conclude this class with some wild food cookery! $65. (Senior/Student $45) Location sent upon registration.

2 attendees

Building Your Greatest Asset: Health & Wealth

Sat, Aug 29, 5:00 PM

What is your greatest asset? We often think about income, savings, investments, or retirement accounts. But our health and our wealth are deeply connected and both play an important role in the quality of our lives. Join us for a special **Health & Wealth Q&A Conversation** featuring two highly experienced professionals from the health and financial fields. Our guest speakers bring **more than 35 years of combined professional experience**, including over 25 years in healthcare and wellness and more than a decade in financial services. They’ll share practical insights, real-life experiences, and lessons they’ve learned from working with people and families over the years. Rather than a traditional lecture, this will be an engaging conversation where we’ll explore how to take better care of your health today while also building and protecting your financial future. There will also be time for Q&A, so bring your questions! 📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 City of Industry, CA **Seats are limited, so please RSVP to reserve your spot.** Come learn, ask questions, and gain practical ideas you can apply to both your health and your financial life.

From Friday Coffee Meetup

Scaling SaaS Right Now: Lessons from the Frontlines

Sat, Sep 12, 3:15 AM

4.8

Today’s environment is forcing SaaS founders and operators to rethink not just what they build—but how they build, deliver, and scale it. Join us for a candid, discussion-driven session with Bryan Walley, CEO & Co-founder of Forward Inheritance, as we explore what it takes to grow a SaaS venture in today’s rapidly shifting landscape. Bryan is has built Forward Inheritance, a platform designed to bring clarity and structure to one of the most complex and emotionally charged areas families face—inheritance and legacy planning. The idea didn’t start as a business—it started as a personal need. Faced with navigating estate planning within his own family, Bryan saw firsthand the lack of simple, secure, and transparent tools to organize information, communicate clearly, and align across generations. So he built one. Today, Forward is evolving that solution into a broader platform that helps families move from confusion and avoidance to clarity and preparedness—combining secure document management, financial tools, and guided collaboration. In this session, Bryan will share how his team is approaching: * Building and positioning a SaaS product in a nuanced, human-centered problem space * Rethinking product delivery and user experience in today’s market * Navigating the intersection of fintech, family dynamics, and long-term planning * Lessons learned while scaling in an environment that demands adaptability This won’t be a one-way presentation—it’s an opportunity to exchange ideas, compare approaches, and learn from others navigating similar challenges. Whether you're building, scaling, advising, investing—or simply interested in how SaaS is evolving—this session offers a practical and timely perspective on what’s working right now. **Networking** Come early to connect with fellow founders, technologists, creatives, and community members. Friday Coffee Meetup is as much about the people in the room as it is about the conversation on stage. *** ## **About the Speaker** Bryan Walley is CEO & Co-founder of Forward Inheritance and a technology and business leader with a proven track record of building and delivering software-driven solutions across a range of industries, including financial services. His experience spans the full lifecycle of innovation—from early concept and product development through go-to-market execution and operational scale. With a background that bridges technology, business strategy, and execution, Bryan has led initiatives across software development, product management, strategic partnerships, and business growth. At Forward Inheritance, Bryan is focused on helping families navigate inheritance and legacy planning through tools that promote clarity, communication, and proactive

22 attendees

Los Angeles Polymarket Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Sun, Aug 30, 1:00 AM

From The Growth Mindset Collective

**Turn Forecasts Into Income** Learn the analytical approach that separates profitable Polymarket traders from the rest. RSVP alone won't hold your spot — register below to confirm. ### [REGISTER NOW](https://blanket.aiventurelab.org/product/Polymarket?city=Los%20Angeles&groupurlname=meetup-group-ybrjhzay&startgmtdatetime=2026-08-30T01:00:00Z) - Risk management for prediction markets - A repeatable edge, not a one-off bet - A systematic approach to forecasting outcomes Built for founders who want to move fast.

45 attendees

Professional Women's Mastermind Circle

Wed, Sep 2, 1:00 AM

From Professional Womens Network LA

4.8

*** **Thanks to everyone who joined us last month to make our first return event a great success! So let's do it again!** **Join us for our Professional Women's Mastermind Circle!** An evening of real talk, real support, and real solutions. Whether you're growing a business, building a career, or just want to network with a great group of women, bring your ideas, questions, and challenges, and leave with a fresh perspective, helpful tips, and a room full of women in your corner. To allow time for everyone to share, this Meetup is capped at just 10 women. Led by PWNLA founder, certified executive coach & facilitator, Margalit Ward, the evening is relaxed, interactive, and built around you, designed to help you find solutions, inspire action, and move forward with fresh ideas. Light refreshments will be served \| Sign up now; space is limited\! **When:** Tuesday, Sept. 1, 6 pm – 8:30 pm **Where:** Margalit's home, LA-Fairfax Grove area (address will be sent upon registration) **Cost:** $20 pre\-registered $relaunch rate$ \| $25 at the door First come, first served; this Meetup typically fills up quickly and often has a waiting list. **Bring with you:** Business cards, something to take notes with, and a question, challenge, or idea you'd like feedback on. We can't wait to see you there! *** ***What women say about our Mastermind Circles...*** *"Loved this event. I got a lot of great advice for my own business, and the whole evening was full of wisdom, kindness, and generosity. Definitely worth the time and money." — Tara King, Choreographer & Web Designer/Developer* *"So many great ideas shared, and so much inspiration from a great group of wonderful women. Thank you all!" — Kimberly Chenier, Attorney & Business Strategist* *"The best few hours I've spent in a long time. It was a supportive, productive and energetic group of smart women helping each other to grow their businesses. I have a ton of great ideas to keep me rolling!" — Laura P, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach* *Tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable*

6 attendees

Improv Show: COME SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!

Sun, Sep 13, 2:00 AM

From Improv for Your Soul- Learn to let go and laugh!

# BURBANK IMPROV SHOW— 7:00 PM # HOSTED BY HOUSE TEAM: BREADSTICK BODEGA Come Watch an IMPROV SHOW in BURBANK! Laugh with our house teams as they turn your suggestions into characters, scenes, and completely unexpected comedy. NO SCRIPT. NO REHEARSAL. JUST COMEDY CREATED RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU. COME SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN. Bring a friend. Meet your neighbors. Discover the comedy happening right here in your neighborhood. L.A. CONNECTION COMEDY THEATRE Creating improv comedy since 1977 — L.A.’s oldest continuously running improv theater. **7:30 PM — LA Connection Comedy Theatre** **$8 ONLINE \| $5 AT THE DOOR $Mention this Meetup for your discount\!$** Easy street parking.

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