Registration open for NEW classes at TASI: Video Production, Drawing, Clay for the Family, Film Photography and more!

Classes and workshops available now for teens and adults! Learn the basics or advance your skills in studio arts from our wonderful instructors. Register now to secure your spot!

Registration open now for:

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!

Must be paid in advance in order to reserve your spot.
Come in or call us at (409)838-5393 during our regular hours:
Tues-Sat, noon-5

OR reserve your spot now at THIS LINK!

Interested in trying drag, or just need a little boost in your makeup game? Learn all the tips, tricks, and techniques to transform into a fabulous queen for a day. Houston-based drag artist Opalia Sinn will teach a lesson on stage-ready makeup that anyone can have fun doing. See the recommended supply list on Amazon below, or bring whatever you already have in your makeup kit. Small mirrors will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own.

Saturday
September 15
5-9 pm

$20 per student
Supplies not included.

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Learn all the basics of painting from still life as well as color theory and everything in between with your instructor Virginia Johnson. This class is designed for beginners to intermediates in the art of painting, ages 18 and up. Students will be practicing with acrylics on paper and canvas. Recommended to bring an apron or clothes you don’t mind getting stained.

Saturday, March 9
10 am – 1 pm

$50 per student
All materials will be provided for use in the classroom.

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Join instructor Karey Richard for an inclusive art lesson! Participate in adaptive art projects that anyone can enjoy, created especially for budding artists with special needs, and their siblings! Feel free to contact us in advance to prepare for any specific needs or adaptive tools that would be especially helpful. All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the class. All ages 8+.

Third Friday of each month, 6-8pm
$20 per participant

All materials provided.
Drop-ins welcome as space allows.

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Learn the basics of painting with watercolor, including color theory and technique, from instructor Virginia Johnson. This three-hour class session is designed for beginners in the art of watercolor, ages 13 and up. Recommended to bring an apron or clothes you don’t mind getting stained.

Saturday, May 4
10am – 1pm

FLORALS:
Saturday, May 11
10am – 1pm

$50 per student, per session
All materials provided for use in classroom – students will take home their own paint set!

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During the four sessions over two weekends, photographer James Blaign Rambo will teach beginner-level students the ins and outs of using a film camera, developing images in the darkroom, and printing black and white photographs. The class includes an outing to capture photos outdoors and students will keep their own prints as well as digital scans of their photographs. Chemicals will stain clothes, please dress accordingly. Ages 18+ only.

Saturdays & Sundays
April 20, 21, 27, 28
2-6pm

$125 per student (for 4 sessions)
All materials provided – but students may bring their own 35mm film camera if they wish.

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Do you have a teen with a serious desire to make art? This six-session course will provide essential lessons in ceramics to introduce your young person to essential know-how including handbuilding techniques in clay, the science of glazing, and a live raku firing experience! This class is for ages 13 – 17 ONLY

Tuesdays and Thursdays
June 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
5:30 – 7:30 pm

$100 per student (for 6 sessions)
All materials will be provided.

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Interested in learning the art of drawing, but don’t know where to start? This is the class for you! Over the course of three two-hour sessions, adult students from beginner and intermediate levels will hone the basics and sharpen their art skills using pencils, graphite, and charcoal with a focus on drawing the human figure.

Mondays
April 8, 15, 22
6-8pm

$75 per student (for 3 sessions)
All materials will be provided

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Join instructor Masaya Tamegai (@VisualsByMasaya) for the Beginners’ Video Production Workshop at TASI! This hands-on course is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to create your own short videos, whether for personal projects, social media, or a potential career in film. Don’t miss this opportunity to jump-start your journey into the world of video production! Please come in with an idea in mind to film. Students will use their own smartphone cameras to create a project. Here’s what you can expect to learn:

Camera Settings: Familiarize yourself with your gear, diving deep into buttons and settings.
Framing and Composition: Capture compelling visuals and B-roll to enhance your storytelling.
Lighting: Understand the vital role lighting plays in elevating your video.
Editing Basics: Learn effective editing techniques and find the best editing apps for your needs.
From Idea to Script: Turn your brainstormed ideas into a shoot-ready script, focusing on key pre-shooting considerations.
Q&A: Get your questions answered.
Go and Shoot!: Use what you’ve learned to produce a 60- to 90-second video, showcasing your newfound skills.

* @VisualsByMasaya also offers opportunities to gain real-world experience by shooting on live sets, giving you invaluable practical knowledge essential for the industry. See more at visualsbymasaya.com

Saturday, October 28
noon – 5pm

$80 per student

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