Participants will learn the basic concepts, patterns, and techniques involved in this historic Islamic art form and create their own ebru patterns and designs. The materials and tools of ebru will be introduced, including dyes, carrageenan, oxgall, styluses, combs and rakes. Then, experiment with painting on the surface of water and discover how to capture your painting on paper. Each participant will complete several pieces of ebru art throughout the workshop.

Please note: The workshop will be held indoors with limited space for a maximum of 10 participants.

REGISTRATION

$45 for HCCC members
$55 for Non-Members

Registration opens in early June.

This class is for adults aged 18+ or children aged 14+ accompanied by a parent or guardian. No experience is necessary. Pre-registration is required and includes instructor, basic materials, tools and administration fees. Registration closes on Aug 22, 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.

Note: The workshop takes place in person and inside the HCCC building. (HCCC). Space is limited to 15 participants, so early registration is encouraged.

Please note, all sculptures will remain at HCCC to dry and be kiln fired. Finished ceramics will be ready for pickup approximately two weeks after the workshop. Participants will receive an email notification from HCCC staff once their pieces are available.

REGISTRATION

$75 for HCCC members
$85 for Non-Members

Registration will open in early June.

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. Registration closes on July 24th 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.

Featuring works in fiber, clay, paper, and found materials, this exhibition highlights the work of 2023-2024 resident artists Robert Hodge, Ann Johnson, Sarah Knight, Hai-Wen Lin, Qiqing Lin, Rebecca Padilla-Pipkin, and Terumi Saito. The walkthrough offers a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with Robert Hodge, who will provide insights into his creative processes and the conceptual foundations of his work.

About the Artist

Robert Hodge is a multidisciplinary artist currently working in Houston, Texas. His work celebrates resilience and reclamation through commemorations of African-American cultural icons and is grounded in the rich continuum of African-American history and cultural expression. Hodge’s collage-based works pair urban detritus and found objects with cut-out images, lyrics, and other signifiers of the African-American experience, creating a duality of meaning in which fragments of everyday life become conduits of artistic expression. His works are often cut, sewn, scorched, and painted, collapsing the space between his reclaimed materials and the traditions he invokes, and suggesting alternative pathways through the “layer cake” of African-American history.

Hodge has exhibited his work in galleries and museums across the country and internationally, including the Baltimore Museum of Art, The Contemporary Art Museum of Houston, the Carnegie Museum, and the Blaffer Museum. The multi-media artist also recently released a theme-based record honoring and remixing music from the legendary Robert Johnson.

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Spring | Summer Collection Dates
April 25 – July 19
Open during public hours at HCCC (Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM)
HCCC Members receive a 10% discount on all retail, exhibition and studio sales. (Not a member? Join here.)

Related Events

HCCC Members Double-Discount Day
Saturday, April 26, 10 AM – 5 PM
Join us to celebrate the launch of our Spring | Summer Collection with a double-discount day! HCCC members of all levels are invited to shop and get their typical discount doubled to 20% off one retail purchase. Our team will be spinning some vintage vinyl as well!

Collage a Card for Mom & Gift Wrapping
Saturday, May 10, 11 AM – 3 PM
Join us at Asher: Off the Wall for a special craft and shopping event with mom in mind! Shoppers are invited to collage a personalized, handmade card for mom. All materials will be provided. Sweeten the gesture by exploring our curated selection of unique craft gifts for Mother’s Day. We’ll also be offering complimentary gift wrapping and upcycled baskets, so you can tie it all up with a bow!

Collage a Card for Dad
Saturday, June 14, 11 AM – 3 PM
Join us at Asher: Off the Wall for shopping and a special DIY for Father’s Day! Shoppers are invited to collage a personalized, handmade card for dad. All materials will be provided.

Participating Artists

Paula Angeleri (@rokka_rokka) • Jewelry • Houston, TX
Lorena Angulo (@lorenaangulo) • Jewelry • Houston, TX
Sneha Bhavsar (@snehabhavsar.art) • Paper • Houston, TX
Eric DePan (@depantheman) • Glass • Houston, TX
Michelle Hansdottir (@michellehansdottir) • Ceramics • Houston, TX
Lauren Ibañez (@libanezink) • Paper • Houston, TX
Tammy Kuhar (@tammy_kuhar) • Jewelry • Houston, TX
Melinda Laszczynski (@mlaszczynski) • Paper • Houston, TX
Jennifer Ling Datchuk (@jenniferlingdatchuk) • Ceramics • Phoenix, Arizona
Lowborn Goods (@lowborngoods) • Candles • Houston, TX
Shaheen Rahman (@islamicartssociety) • Paper • Houston, TX
Preetika Rajgariah (@prajgariah) • Fiber • Houston, TX
Carole Smith (@mccheeksmayhemceramics) • Ceramics • Houston, TX
Lee Steiner (@domesticpapers) • Paper • Houston, TX
StudioSophiaSophia (@studiosophiasophia) • Jewelry • Binghamton, NY
Rebekah Sweda (@sweda_ceramics) • Ceramics • Grand Rapids, Michigan

Experiment with layering a variety of colored papers and weaving patterns to create a textured composition. Then, discover how to play with geometric shapes in ways that create a bold graphic look. 

Note: This activity takes place indoors and is on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

HANDS-ON HOUSTON is a free drop-in event held on the first Saturday of every month. Each month, a teaching artist or guild demonstrates a craft related to the current exhibitions. Community members of all ages are welcome to come any time between 11 AM and 3 PM and participate in a 30-minute activity. Materials are provided. This program supports HCCC’s mission to advance education about the process, product, and history of craft. Learn more here.

Make sure to drop by both venues to enjoy receptions and see the show!

Image: Sonya Clark, The Hair Craft Project: Hairstylists with Sonya, 2013. Sonya Clark with Jamilah Williams. Inkjet photograph, 28 x 28 inches. Photo by Naoko Wowsugi.