Participants will learn a simple book-binding technique using waxed thread. The books will be finished by the end of the workshop and ready to be used for sketching or journaling. This workshop can be adjusted based on age and experience level.
HCCC’s group tours and workshops can be reserved together or separately and designed to support the youngest creatives, adult novices, and masters of craft. We host school groups and private sessions, and strive to accommodate a range of learning differences and accessibility needs. Read below to learn more and contact us to schedule your visit with our expert education team.
Self-guided groups may arrange a visit with at least two weeks advance notice. Availability and space are limited, so please make a reservation before planning your trip!
Free, docent-led tours can be scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, between 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Guided tours require a reservation at least three weeks prior to the desired tour date.
All groups are limited to a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 40 people. HCCC requires at least one adult chaperone for every 10 students in grade levels pre-K through high school.
Tours are approximately one hour long but can be customized to suit group needs. Tour groups will view the current exhibitions, interact with resident artists at work in their studios, and visit HCCC’s Craft Garden to learn about plant materials used in craft making.
If you would like to bring a larger group or arrange for a virtual tour, please contact Tarina Frank at tfrank@crafthouston.org to discuss options.
HCCC’s private corporate workshops are a fun way to engage employees, team build, entertain clients, or say “Thank you!” The HCCC team will design each event to your specific needs.
Workshops can range from introductory level topics such as ceramic hand-building and bookbinding, or our staff can work with you to create a custom workshop for your corporate event.
An hour-long workshop can be added to your tour for a nominal fee. A stand-alone workshop (without a tour) can also be requested. Led by local teaching artists, our workshops provide a great hands-on learning experience.
The workshop price includes a teaching fee of $100, plus a materials fee of $10 per participant. The teaching fee is due seven business days in advance of the scheduled workshop and is also refundable seven business days before the workshop. The materials fee is due on the workshop date to avoid over or underpayment.
Please schedule your free tour and/or workshop at least three weeks prior to the desired date. Tours and workshops are not confirmed until you have been contacted in writing by HCCC.
If you would like to bring a larger group or arrange for a virtual tour, please contact Tarina Frank at tfrank@crafthouston.org to discuss options.
Participants will learn a simple book-binding technique using waxed thread. The books will be finished by the end of the workshop and ready to be used for sketching or journaling. This workshop can be adjusted based on age and experience level.
Participants will learn hand-building techniques to create textured clay mugs. The mugs will be bisque fired in our kiln and ready for pick-up in two weeks. This workshop can be adjusted based on age and experience level.
As a follow-up to the Clay Mug workshop, participants can return to glaze their mugs. They can also experiment with glazing a pre-made tile. Glaze serves to add color, decoration and waterproofing of an object. The mugs or tiles will be fired in our kiln and ready for pick-up in two weeks.
Participants will sketch an object from various angles and learn how to translate their designs from 2D to 3D, using polymer clay. Polymer clay is a molding clay that comes in a variety of colors. Projects will be baked on site and ready within 20 minutes.
Participants will learn wet-felting techniques as they create a colorful cord to use as a bracelet. Through a combination of heat, moisture, and agitation, raw wool fibers become entangled to form a solid piece of felt. The felt cord can be taken home the same day.
Participants will learn basic sewing skills by creating a hanging felt pendant. Participants will cut simple shapes from colored felt and hand sew them onto a banner, while learning beginner stitches. Advanced students can add more complicated stitches and embroidery techniques to their projects.
Participants will learn about upcycling, the process of converting old or discarded materials into something useful and beautiful, and how it breaks the rules of traditional jewelry making. This workshop can also be scheduled as a team-building workshop.
Free, staff-led tours can be scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, between 10:00 AM or 4:00 PM. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long but can be customized to suit group needs. Tours are limited to a minimum of ten with a maximum of forty people. If you would like to bring a larger group, please contact Tarina Frank at tfrank@crafthouston.org to discuss options.
Join us as a member and become an important part of our mission to advance craft and making. Membership helps ensure HCCC’s programs and admission are offered free to the public; plus, there are added benefits to you.
Join us as a member and become an important part of our mission to advance craft and making. Membership helps ensure HCCC’s programs and admission are offered free to the public; plus, there are added benefits to you.
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