Our social group is for people who wish to experience the art and culture that Houston provides.  We will enjoy an art-related activity several times a month.  Members are encouraged to suggest events for the group as long as they are willing to fulfil host responsibilities. We participate in a variety of activities from attending local festivals to viewing museum exhibits.  Every event will have specific details.  Event updates will provide all necessary information such as the meet and greet …

If you have the desire to draw, this may be the perfect place to start. Keeping an artist journal can be a fun and relaxing way for novices and experienced artists to record the world. Using different mediums, draw things you see (sleeping pets, travel scenes, trees and plants, people, food, architecture, etc.). All you need is a pencil and paper. Basic drawing exercises will get past the fear of the white paper. Adine Rotman is a professional fine artist. She teaches private watercolor lessons …

We are a group of beadwork artists, fiber artists, metal workers and glass enthusiasts all looking to share, learn and have FUN together! We have created the Spring Arts Guild where Jewelry Makers and other Artists UNITE! You are invited to join! We meet the Second Saturday of Every Month at 6pm at Faith United Methodist Church on Rayford Rd, and we have fun activities, events and socials planned. There is an annual due of $36 which will help us accomplish these things. We also do fun …

    The purpose of this Group is to meet others in person and explore what Houston has to offer besides bars and dance clubs. There is so much culture, attractions, activities, restaurants, festivals, fine art events we -- CULTURE VULTURES -- want to venture beyond the Happy Hour zombified event.   WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN OUR CALENDAR: 7 to 10 Events Every week !  -Among them:  Art Galleries Openings, Museums, Theater Plays, Film screenings, Performing Arts, Classical Music performances, Jazz , Bl …

What is your talent?  Artist, Jewelry Designer, Mixed Media, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Altered Art, Sculptor, Welder?  Photography? Furniture? a special craft? Our shop in Old Town Spring is dedicated to showcasing and supporting as many artisans as possible. We support Artisans who want to work independently or together collaborating and creating art. We will combine our expertise in Marketing and Sales with your wonderful works of art and provide an outlet to sell them. We are looking fo …

At the Houston Outdoor Market we will meet every weekend to buy and sell our arts and crafts and to teach and learn how to create and market our products. My name is Julia Bellaflores Blake and I love creating things, be it turning a fresh slab of salmon into paper thin, fennel infused, sweet, cured slices fish to eat with Greek yogurt and pita crisps or taking a yard of white silk and creating Japanese style flowers to decorate a wedding dress. Thank God that my husband is also the creative typ …

It is in the spirit of discovery that I began teaching. As a nationally and internationally known artist, my personal philosophy embraces the inner journey toward self realization through visual expression. Localio's Experimental & Abstract Painting course is for the intermediate and advanced student of art. The student will experience the authentic environment of the artist's studio, so important for visualizing the achievement of creative goals. I encourage students to think, feel and act as a …

We are group of Systema practitioners here in Houston that meet on Saturday mornings to train in the the Russian Martial Art of Systema. We train under the instruction of Gene Smithson who is in Austin who is certified under Vladamir Vasiliev in Canada who is the chief instructor of Systema under Mikhail Ryabko the founder of the Ryabko Systema. Systema is a great way to stay in shape and learn self defense at the same time.

… Ving Tsun kung fu - The Original Mixed Martial Art Ving Tsun (pronounced 'wing-chun') is a complete system of self-defense which works for everyone regardless of size, strength, gender or athleticism. The goal of Ving Tsun is to teach practical self-defense in the shortest amount of time possible. Its techniques are based on positioning, leverage and simple physics, allowing the student to borrow the opponent's strength and turn it against them. Practitioners of Ving Tsun employ kicks, punches, …

Fused glass and kilnforming are the primary art forms discussed here and classes are offered on a regular basis. If you are interested in learning to fuse glass and don't see a class scheduled that will fit you, please call to schedule your own fused glass class. When someone wants a particular class that I do not have offered, I post it so others may join us. My schedule is flexible, and I am happy to accommodate you. I teach beginning to advanced fused glass class. These classes are fun. You …

You will sweat, you will be exhausted, you will learn, you will grow, you will be a WARRIOR. Training camps designed for those who wish to explore more than just fitness, more than theoretical study of arts, and for those who wish to challenge themselves in all aspects of life; the Mind, the Body, and the Spirit. In our journey we all grow together. Training sessions combined aspects of Conditioning and Technical training from various Martial Arts, Parkour/Freerunning/Art of Movement Methods, Sp …

What our organization wants are members who are passionate, success driven, respectful, loyal, active and dedicated aspiring models, actors, photographers, make up artists and all stylists in the art of modeling photography ( fashion, commercial, print, kids to preteens, beauty & glamour, athletic, sports, petite, portraiture and more... ). The purpose of this group is to learn, help, share, to develop our skills and provide more opportunities... Beginners, amateurs, novices, enthusiasts, semi- …

CONSIDER JOINING US IF... You are ABSOLUTELY passionate about savoring the culture of other people and in turn love to share yours, because you yourself have a lot to offer culturally, perhaps you recently migrated to the US or were born here but have a strong connection to some cultural identity or not. Your iPod is a testament to your love of all things foreign, as you have music in every language on earth, you listen to the World Music hour on Putumayo, know who Cesaria Evora, Habib Koité, Ye …

The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts ( http://www.thearma.org) is an international organization dedicated to the study and practice of the martial arts of Renaissance Europe. Using source manuals written by the Renaissance masters themselves, we use historically accurate training tools to interpret and reconstruct the fighting skills of our Western heritage. ARMA has Study Groups all across the United States and in several countries around the world, including Mexico, Poland, and Greece …

The Barony of Granite Spyre is part of Amtgard, a nation-wide, free-to-play, medieval fantasy combat sport. We are located in the Kingdom of The Wetlands (Southeast Texas and West Louisiana). Our membership is made up of residents of West Houston and Katy. Members of our Barony are active in many Amtgard activities, including combat, the arts and sciences (including, but not limited to costuming, armor crafting, cooking, and painting), and theater arts. Amtgard combat uses safe, padded weapons a …

Hi my name is Jeff. I am starting a new group built to expand the use of martial arts weapons and to harness the power of music to expand this art form.