Date & Time

Session 1 – Friday June 13, 2025 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Session 2 – Saturday June 14, 2025 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Venue
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Address
4848 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002

Tired of plain white backgrounds for your artwork photos?  Unleash your creativity, and take your artwork photography to the next level with this hands-on workshop led by resident artist Dongyi Wu!

Create unique, dynamic photography settings for your artwork, starting with pre-designed backdrops inspired by still-life compositions  using everyday objects like food, clothing, and printed materials. Incorporate your own artwork into the scene, experiment with constructing new backdrops, and explore how lighting and composition can transform your photos.

Dongyi will share insights from her travels and offer practical tips on capturing compelling images with minimal equipment, budget, and photography experience. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with a digital portfolio of professionally styled photographs of your artwork, ready to showcase online or in print!

Note: The workshop takes place in person and inside the HCCC building. Space is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.

REGISTRATION
$125 for HCCC members
$155 for Non-Members

Registration opens in mid-May.

This class is for adults aged 18+ or children aged 13+ accompanied by a parent or guardian. No experience is necessary. Pre-registration is required and includes instructor, basic materials, tools and administration fees. Participants will be asked to bring a few art objects to photograph. Registration closes on June 12th 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 canceled 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.

 

Image credit: Ceramic doll and ceramic cat by Bailey Holley. Necklace on ceramic doll by Dongyi Wu. Jewelry on shoes by Bob Baldridge. Jewelry on ceramic couch by Kimberly Arcega. Ceramic couch by Shea Kister. Photo by Bob Baldridge.

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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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