May 29, 2017

Intro to Skateboarding Photography – Luke Lutz

We had a long-awaited introduction to photography workshop today at the Success Lab!  Luke Lutz, a skateboarder and photographer from Orange County, California, came out to […]
May 27, 2017

Skateboarding Journalism with Marcus Bandy

On May 20th, we hosted an extra-special Saturday workshop here at Next Up with the marvelous Marcus Bandy, former professional skateboarder, teacher, photographer, and creator/editor of […]
May 26, 2017

VANS DIY PAINTING WITH ALINNE FERNANDES

On May 22nd, Next Up participants had quite a unique opportunity at the Success Lab, thanks to NYC artist Alinne Fernandes and Vans!  Miss Fernandes first […]
May 12, 2017

FIELD TRIP TO STONER PARK – SANTA MONICA

On May 6th we paid a visit to the famous Stoner Skatepark in Santa Monica.  On May 6th, a group of Next Up participants, chosen based […]
May 10, 2017

THE ROLE OF A TEAM MANAGER WITH TYRONE ROMERO

On May 2nd, Next Up hosted Tyrone Romero, the current Team Manager for Diamond Shoes. Tyrone gave our participants a workshop on the role of a […]
May 1, 2017

Next Up x Black Book Sessions #24

Black Book Sessions stopped in Anaheim, CA where they teamed up with Next Up Foundation to put together a free creative festival for young artists open […]
April 7, 2017

Pro Guest Kurtis Colamonico

Professional skater, Kurtis Colamonico, made his way to Next Up on March 23 of 2017 to share his passion for skateboarding with our students. He not […]
March 20, 2017

Pro Guest Felipe Gustavo

Photos kindly taken by Jesus Gamez & Erik Heredia On February 16th, professional skateboarder Felipe Gustavo joined us at Next Up for some skating and conversation. […]
March 20, 2017

Field Trip Active Ride Shop

On March 11th, Bronson Speed Co. invited Next Up participants to attend their Ditch ‘Em program at Active Ride Shop Headquarters.  Local skaters in attendance were […]