Date & Time

Tuesday, March 10 – Friday, March 13
11AM – 1PM DAILY

Venue
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Address
4848 Main St., Houston, TX 77002

Spring Break returns to HCCC with four days of hands-on fun! Join us for free, fun creative projects and other activities that encourage visitors ages three and up to explore craft and art making!

From Tuesday through Friday,11 AM – 1 PM, participants can experiment with different materials, tools, and techniques through hands-on activities demonstrated by teaching artists and volunteers. Families are also invited to spend time in the galleries sketching, looking at art, and talking with experienced docents. Visitors can explore the current exhibition, Clutch City Craft, as well as our resident artist studios, to gain insight into the inspirations and artistic processes of working artists.  HCCC Spring Break is free and open to the public.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES (Available from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day)

Tuesday, March 10: Polymer Clay Miniatures
Wednesday, March 11: Nature Weavings with Contemporary Handweavers of Houston
Thursday, March 12:  Cyanotypes with Houston Center for Photography
Friday, March 13:  Paper Marbling with Shaving Cream

Hands-on activities require about 25 minutes to be completed. Activities will take place outdoors (weather permitting) and are on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Families and children ages three and up are welcome to participate. Materials are provided, and teaching artists and volunteers provide step-by-step instruction.

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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