“La Fuente del Deseo” Artist & Curator Tour

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Join Georgina Treviño, the artist behind "La Fuente del Deseo," and the exhibition’s curator, Sarah Darro, for an intimate tour of the artist’s jewel- and chrome-encrusted work.

Free

Cyanotype Workshop

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Join HCCC and current resident artist Hai-Wen Lin for an in-depth workshop on the cyanotype process, an early form of photography that uses basic chemistry, light, and time to produce brilliant blue images. Explore Hai-Wen’s practice of creating experimental cyanotypes that are later integrated into sculptural works. During the workshop, create a light-sensitive emulsion that […]

$75 – $85

Summer Exhibitions Reception

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Please join HCCC to celebrate the opening of our summer exhibitions, "Georgina Treviño: La Fuente del Deseo" and "Disclosure: The Whiteness of Glass". The evening will also feature open studios by the current resident artists.

Free

POSTPONED: Resident Artist Talk & Open Studios

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Due to widespread power outages related to the May 16th storm, HCCC will be closed until further notice and the May 18th resident artist talk has been postponed. Join HCCC for a talk by current resident Hai-Wen Lin (fiber), who will discuss their kite-making practice, which borrows from the languages of garment construction and pattern-making […]

Free

Framing Workshop

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Learn framing basics using a pre-made frame in this workshop with the Menil Collection’s framer, Mina Gaber. The workshop is inspired by our current exhibition, "THIS SIDE UP", which explores the behind-the-scenes labor in a museum, including art handling and installation. Discover how to best highlight your artwork and learn framing tips, such as selecting […]

Free

Hands-On Houston: Kites

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

This month, we celebrate kite-flying weather with current resident artist Hai-Wen Lin. Join us in an interactive kite-making activity that explores the connection between aerodynamics and craftsmanship. Construct a frame using wooden dowel rods, and personalize your kite to reflect your unique style. Discover the crucial role of a kite’s tail in stabilizing flight, and […]

Free

Event Series HCCC Spring Break

HCCC Spring Break

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Join HCCC during Spring Break week for hands-on making and other activities that encourage visitors ages three and up to explore craft and art making! Although we are normally closed on Mondays, HCCC will be open all week for this event. Each day of the week, from 10 AM – 1 PM, participants can experiment […]

Free
Event Series HCCC Spring Break

HCCC Spring Break

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Join HCCC during Spring Break week for hands-on making and other activities that encourage visitors ages three and up to explore craft and art making! Although we are normally closed on Mondays, HCCC will be open all week for this event. Each day of the week, from 10 AM – 1 PM, participants can experiment […]

Free
Event Series HCCC Spring Break

HCCC Spring Break

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Join HCCC during Spring Break week for hands-on making and other activities that encourage visitors ages three and up to explore craft and art making! Although we are normally closed on Mondays, HCCC will be open all week for this event. Each day of the week, from 10 AM – 1 PM, participants can experiment […]

Free
Event Series HCCC Spring Break

HCCC Spring Break

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Join HCCC during Spring Break week for hands-on making and other activities that encourage visitors ages three and up to explore craft and art making! Although we are normally closed on Mondays, HCCC will be open all week for this event. Each day of the week, from 10 AM – 1 PM, participants can experiment […]

Free
Event Series HCCC Spring Break

HCCC Spring Break

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Join HCCC during Spring Break week for hands-on making and other activities that encourage visitors ages three and up to explore craft and art making! Although we are normally closed on Mondays, HCCC will be open all week for this event. Each day of the week, from 10 AM – 1 PM, participants can experiment […]

Free

Picnic Table Workshop – Session 2

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Session 2 – Join HCCC and Houston ToolBank in a rewarding endeavor to craft two picnic tables that will bring joy to our Craft Garden and a nearby elementary school. Working as a group to construct a pair of tables, workshop participants will hone their woodworking skills to become proficient in using power tools like […]

$20 – $25