Date & Time
Saturday, September 11, 2021 10:00 am
to 1:00 pm
Venue
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Address
4848 Main Street
Homecoming mum workshop image

This workshop has been cancelled.

Homecoming season in Texas is quickly approaching, so join HCCC and homecoming mum expert Jennifer Martinez to design and construct a uniquely fabulous homecoming mum!

Mums are staples for high-school homecoming celebrations across Texas and a rite of passage for many students. In this on-site, hands-on workshop, learn how to build your mum using traditional and non-traditional techniques. Bring your own ribbons and trinkets inspired by your high-school colors and activities to make your one-of-a-kind mum.  We will provide the space, know-how, and basic materials, so you can bring your mum to life and display maximum high-school spirit!

When you visit HCCC, be sure to check out [Mums], 2021, by Antonius-Tín Bui, in the Case Study space. Bui created their own version of homecoming mums, which reference the Texas tradition, yet pay homage to the artist’s own history and background as a member of the Vietnamese American community.

Note:  This event is subject to cancellation in response to current COVID-19 conditions. The workshop takes place in person and inside the HCCC building. All participants must wear a mask when inside the building and practice social distancing during the workshop. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 participants, who will be spaced more than six feet apart.

REGISTRATION FEE
$60 for HCCC members
$75 for Non-Members

Registration is now closed.

This class is for adults aged 18+ or children aged 13+ accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is required and includes instructor, materials, and administration fees. No experience necessary. Basic supplies will be provided, but we ask that you bring ribbons in your high-school colors and any specific trinkets that you wish to add to your mum, such as band trinkets, footballs, initials, etc. We will provide white ribbon and basic trinkets, such as “Class of 2022” and bells. Be sure to indicate in the registration the desired name for your mum stickers. Registration closes on September 8, at 12:00 PM.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Workshops are subject to cancellation or change due to low enrollment. Registrants will be notified seven (7) days in advance if the workshop is cancelled by HCCC. If registrants need to cancel their registration, they must do so at least 14 days in advance to receive a full refund. No refunds will be made for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the workshop date. To cancel your registration, email HCCC at education@crafthouston.org, so that someone on the waiting list can attend the workshop.

**Materials Not Provided**
A specific shopping list with recommended vendors will be provided to participants prior to the workshop.

  • Size 40 ribbon in your high-school colors
  • Size 9 ribbon in your high-school colors
  • Size 5 ribbon in your high-school colors
  • Specific club decorations and other embellishments, trinkets, teddy bears, etc.

**Materials Provided**

  • Glue guns/glue sticks
  • Staple gun/staples
  • 6.5 inch white flower
  • Various trinkets and bells
  • 6 inch round mum backers
  • Size 40 white and silver ribbon
  • Size 9 white and silver ribbon
  • Size 5 white and silver ribbon

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4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM

4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM

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