Stir Your Creative Spirit: An Evening of Art & Artisanal Cocktails - "Luck of the Irish" Edition in celebration of St. Patrick's Day!!

Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory celebration where the art of mixology meets visual inspiration. Join us for an exclusive evening that blends creative expression with craft cocktails, presented in partnership with the renowned Amerigo's Grille.

Master the Craft

Let your creativity flow as one of Amerigo's elite mixologists guides you through the artistry of classic cocktail creation. Learn the secrets behind perfectly balanced drinks while discovering the stories and techniques that transform simple ingredients into sophisticated libations.

Art in Motion

Between mixing sessions, lose yourself in our captivating "Concrete & Clay" exhibition, showcasing bold works by talented Texas artists. The gallery space comes alive with an additional collection featuring 60 contemporary Texas artists, offering a rich tapestry of local artistic vision.

A Culinary Finale

Complete your evening of artistic indulgence at Amerigo's Grille, where culinary artistry takes center stage.

What to Expect:

• Expert-led cocktail crafting sessions for 2 drinks
• Light appetizers to complement your creations
• Intimate gallery exploration featuring our March group art show entitled "Concrete & Clay"
• Option to continue your evening with an artisanal dining experience at Amerigo's Grille

Come raise a glass to creativity as we celebrate the intersection of visual and culinary arts in this unique gallery experience.

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Join artist Allan Ginsburg for this hands-on workshop exploring watercolor techniques and succulents!! Beginner Friendly!

Succulents are known for their defined lines, unique shapes and fun textures. They're not only popular additions to the home garden and planters, but they have become popular home decor elements.

Join Allan Ginsburg in this watercolor workshop focused on mastering shading techniques and color blending. Participants will work alongside Ginsburg, step-by-step, working to create their own one-of-a-kind finished 8x10 masterpiece, suitable for framing.

Participants will be provided watercolor packets that include information and tips for reference and ALL supplies needed for the workshop. $85 pp. Limited to 8 attendees.

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A Creative Workshop Inspired by World Poetry Day

Celebrated every March, World Poetry Day reminds us that poetry lives everywhere — even hiding inside the pages of an old book. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn to uncover it.

Blackout poetry is the art of taking an existing page of text and selecting words to form your own original poem, then blacking out or covering everything around them. The result is something entirely your own — part poetry, part visual art.

Over 90 minutes, you'll receive step-by-step guidance on how to read a page with fresh eyes, find your poem, and bring it to life. From there, the page becomes your canvas. Use pens, watercolors, and other mixed media to transform the surrounding text into something beautiful, bold, or deeply personal — the creative choices are yours to make.

No writing experience. No art experience. No pressure. Just you, a page, and whatever you want to say.

All supplies are provided. All skill levels welcome. To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980883994351?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Join us for "Art in The Woods," our outdoor art market featuring works by 20+ Texas artists, just outside the doors of the gallery!

In addition to our lineup of spectacular local artists (see below), we are celebrating "National Children's Craft Day" and will have special attractions and events for families throughout the day.

Embark on an Artist's Quest!Uncover the secrets behind each market artist's masterpieces by becoming an "Art Detective" with our special Interactive Discovery Cards. As you wander through the market & gallery, these cards will prompt you to unlock fascinating conversations with our artists - from their eureka moments of inspiration to the fascinating techniques that bring their visions to life. Every completed Discovery Card enters you into our Creative Raffle, where lucky winners will take home a treasure trove of art supplies! (Don't worry - your creative destiny can find you even if you can't stay for the drawing!)Let curiosity be your compass as you explore, discover, and perhaps win the tools to start your own artistic journey!

Parent & Child Creation Stations:TBD

The gallery will also have a variety of "make-and-take" craft kits for children, artist designed coloring books and more available for purchase to inspire creativity at home!!

Participating art market artists include:

Aimee's Handicrafts

Annette Smith

April DeConick

Barbara Shirley

Bissi Cruz

Caroline Marcos

Christine Feyrer

Elif Burduroglu

Hannah Bladh

Irina Zamotorina

Jennifer Vahlbruch

Katherine Taylor

Madeline Rice

M Pottery

Pam Sunstrom

Sharon McClung

Sunbo Eze

Tiffany Nesbit

Zahra Martinez

Join Houston-based calligrapher and artist Sarah Batmale of The Beaux Arts for a hands-on introduction to modern calligraphy and expressive hand lettering. This relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop is designed for creatives of all levels who are curious to explore lettering as both an artistic practice and a mindful creative outlet.

Participants will learn foundational techniques using brush pens and markers, explore letterforms and composition, and create a finished piece suitable for display or gifting. All materials are provided, and guests will leave with new skills, creative confidence, and their own custom artwork.

No prior experience is required.

Duration: 2 hoursSkill Level: Beginner-friendlyMaterials: All supplies included

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There is an ancient Japanese belief: fold 1,000 paper cranes, and you will be granted a wish. But the real magic may be in the folding itself.

In this mindful, hands-on workshop, we'll explore the cultural and symbolic life of the crane — a creature that represents longevity, peace, and resilience across centuries of Japanese tradition. We'll draw inspiration from the stunning ways artists have transformed Senbazuru into living works of art before putting beautiful paper in your own hands.

You'll learn to fold your first origami crane and, if the spirit moves you, begin stringing your own Senbazuru — one crane at a time, toward one thousand.

$20 per person

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Let’s get groovy! Join us and make your own Tie-Dye bowl or dish (approx. 8”) alongside glass artist Mary Torres.

You will choose the shape, colors and design of your piece from a wide variety of glass colors to complete your glass bowl design. The finished design will be fired in a kiln by the artist, packaged and delivered to the gallery within 2 weeks of the class date.

All materials and tools are supplied. NO experience needed. $70pp. Class size limited to 8.

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In this hands-on workshop, students will select 3 pre-cut glass shapes from a curated collection to serve as the base of their very own suncatchers. From there, the creativity is entirely yours — layer on vibrant crushed glass in a rainbow of sizes and colors to build depth, texture, and dazzling light-catching detail. Complement your design with an assortment of decorative baubles that add personality and sparkle to every piece.

All pieces will be carefully kiln-fired to fuse the glass and lock in your creation permanently. Finished suncatchers will be ready for pick up the following weekend, complete with hanging hardware so you can display them in a sunny window.

Mary Torres is a celebrated local glass artist focusing on kiln-formed glassworks. Her work is currently displayed in Ardest Gallery.

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Turn your own photos into encaustic works of art with Shauna Martin! In this workshop, participants will create (2), 5x5 encaustic photos on wood panels.

In this specialty workshop, you’ll be using your own photos, turned black & white, and oil sticks of all colors to create beautifully layered compositions! The end result will remind you of the timeless hand-painted photographs of the late 1800's but with a modern twist! We offer an assortment of supplies, but you are welcome to bring more; your favorite tissue paper (plain or pattern); favorite writings, quotes, poems, magazine cutouts, hand-made papers, fabric, etc. Essentially, if you like scrapbooking or journaling, this workshop is for you! Make sure to check your email after registration for a photo request from Shauna. Once she receives your images she will edit and get them printed for the event.

This 2 hour workshop is designed for artists of all levels, even those new to encaustic painting. All supplies included.

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