Studio A's Networking Page (what you hear on the floor at Studio A during sit-ups. See, it's not ALL gossip)

AKA The Best of Silver Lake, Echo Park and vicinities

  Since there is so much casual networking and local recommendations going on before, after and sometimes during (ugh!) class, we have decided to set up this page where one can electronically be privy to studio A's on-the-floor exchanges.

Precision Paint mixer: Get "slow" Joe to mix your paint at Baller Hardware at 2505 Hyperion Avenue (at Tracy). He may be in perpetual molasses-movement mode, but he gets the color you desire spot on. Worth the wait. While he is mixing, you might want to ask him about the celebrity whom he once dated.

Awesome Electrician: Not only reasonably priced, but Devin Ward is kind, clean and calls if he is unavoidably running late. Oh, and Nancy S. (from the BodyWorks class) says he is easy on the eyes. It seems that she gets a small "charge." Yes, he is licensed. One more item on Devin: It is not likely that you will reach him by phone on a Monday as he is a weekend surfer dude and that is the day he recoups. Devin Ward at Ward Electric: 818 391 8591

Proud Plumber: Don't let the name Robby's Rooter fool you. Cleaning out stopped lines is just the tip of the iceberg. New copper piping, dishwasher installation, sinks, etc. 323 255 2346

At the helm of Atwater Farmer's Market is Studio A's Joyce Chan. She has hand-picked the vendors who sell their goods every Sunday beginning at 10 AM at the Well's Fargo Bank parking lot on Glendale Blvd in Atwater (just over the bridge). We like the cranberry-walnut bread that the baker brings each week. Joyce also stages free entertainment varying from kid's dance recitals to rock bands to apple pie baking contests.

Iron Work: Pedro Diaz of Diaz Ornamental takes pride in his iron railings, and of the such. He has a contract at several schools where he keeps the public places for our kids safe (oh, and the teachers too!) with proper hand railings. On installation day, watch for brother Enrique and son Edwin pulling up to your home in their 60s vintage primer-rust Chevy truck. Pedro :323 268 0686

Intense Tiling: Since Paul Jackson is a fine artist with his drawings, his art translates into his tile work. Paul will custom tile table-tops with the design of your choice, or he will tile your bathroom or kitchen from floor to ceiling in grid-form with expert precision and any custom design that strikes your fancy. 213 819 5054

Crafty Cabinets: Try Jose Herrera. He built the new cabinets at the studio with the hideaway doors. He built and installed an entire kitchen of cabinets for someone at Studio A for $2,200. But here's the best part. He completed the job in three weeks ! You can reach Jose at J & R Cabinets at 213 927 1769 or 626 617 9609

Wood Guru: If you need a custom made gate, bookshelves, or ??? Gary Silk, Tai Chi instructor at Studio A moonlights as a master of the wood where all his work on on the "level." Call Gary and he can tell you where to drive by to get unhinged by viewing one of his masterful front gate creations. 323 664 9639

Party Hardy by hiring Steven Petrarca Events. Studio A patron Nancy threw a rooftop wedding brunch (city view looking south & west) for her son and his new wife. That week, Nancy took her usual classes at Studio A while Steven buzzed around taking care of the details.. He delivered rentals and eco-friendly plates utensils and cups! By the way, Nancy says the servers, bartender and caterers were all easy on the eyes. Nancy what rooftop view were you enjoying the most? Steven: 323 662-8100