Makers Meet-up
2022-04-24 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Spend a fun afternoon creating together in our new space, 1152 San Bernard Street! Our April Makers Meet-Up will be card making! Make cards for Mother’s Day and learn a tip or two from Cardmaker Jourdan Huerta of Greetings By J. It’s free to participate, plus we’ll have lots of materials available, but you are welcome to bring items to share. If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in- person, join us virtually! For details, contact Susan at susan@artsparktx.org. Use this link to participate virtually.

Reconstructing Memories: A Memoir Writing Workshop for Veterans with Brian Turner
2022-05-21 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for a half day virtual writing workshop with hands-on writing exercises. Brian Turner is a poet and memoirist who served seven years in the US Army. He is the author of two poetry collections, Phantom Noise and Here, Bullet. His memoir, My Life as a Foreign Country, has been called, “achingly, disturbingly, shockingly beautiful.” Open to current and prior military and Veterans.
Registration is limited. Zoom link will be sent upon registration. Register via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/290721896017

Monthly Drum Circle
2022-05-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-06-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-07-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-08-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-10-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-11-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-12-17 11:00 - 12:30 and 1 more date | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Join our Monthly Drum Circle, led by Mary Oliver of Spirit Rhythms on the last Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Mary focuses on her passion for drumming as a tool for nurturing others toward self-expression, spirituality, and wellness. The drum circle will take place outdoors in chairs but will move indoors in the case of inclement weather.
To sign up, or if you have any questions, please email mary.spiritrhythms@gmail.com
There is no cost to participate, though donations are welcome.

Women Veterans Moving Forward Through Creative Arts - Art and Songwriting Workshop
2022-06-11 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for a half day virtual event focusing on self-care through the arts for female-identifying current and prior military members. We will start with a warm up art activity with Art Therapist Leah Danze, then focus on a Songwriting workshop with musician Kelley McRae of Song Rise Arts. You will learn song structure and the basic elements of songwriting, with time for individual and group writing exercises, with sharing at the end. All supplies will be mailed to you. Zoom link sent upon registration

Register now to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/290839337287

The Story Behind the Recipe
2022-06-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Art Spark Texas offices, 1152 San Bernard Street, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Here in Austin, we love food! And this summer, Art Spark Texas needs your help to share the story behind your home recipes! During June and July we are offering Austin Seniors and Young Adults a series of multimedia art workshops that focus on building connection through food. We will learn the tools of visual art and video to share these recipes and stories. The focus of the videos will be “The Story Behind the Recipe”. Seniors will participate in a 4 week series of writing, illustration, and video interview activities. Classes for Seniors will take place 10-11:30 AM on Wednesdays. Young Adults will participate in a 6 week series of new media training workshops on audio/video recording, animation, and editing. Classes for young adults will take place 1:30-3 PM on Wednesdays. Each workshop covers a new tool and thus creates a new piece of content for our final videos. Our goal is to use the power of art to share Austin culture and bring together two diverse groups of people around the central focus of food. Artists of all experience levels welcome!
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRoE7vaGk2o7kTgC-cD7IKPuXPWXIhUBxVUqM126fa4YFnrA/viewform?usp=sf_link

June Makers Meet-up
2022-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Join us for our monthly art-making gathering! For June, we are creating pieces to enter in the upcoming Art Spark Texas ART • BBQ • PIE Art exhibit! All supplies provided. If you’re already working on your entry, feel free to bring any works-in-progress to share with the group for constructive feedback. Deadline for submitting your work into the exhibit is Monday, July 18th. It’s free to participate in Makers, and free to submit your artwork. If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in- person, join us virtually here https://bit.ly/3tmR4JF

July Makers Meet-up
2022-07-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Join us for our monthly art-making gathering in our new space! For July, we will be diving into Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese method of Fish Printing. Originally a method for fishermen to record and catalog their catch, Gyotaku has evolved into an art form. All supplies provided. As an alternative to printing on paper, we will have fabric paint. (We will be using rubber replica fish for this activity)

If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in-person, join us virtually here https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87338919414?pwd=[REDACTED]

Makers Meet-up
2022-08-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
In celebration of the Dog Days of August, please join us for our monthly art-making gathering which will feature Pet Portraits! Expert pet portrait artist Ty Hamilton will be on-hand to offer some instruction and pointers on creating a special portrait of your beloved pet! We will have all the acrylic painting supplies on hand you will need, you just have to supply your own photograph(s) to work from – sorry, no live models except service animals. It’s free to participate and there will be snacks! If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in-person, join us virtually here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87338919414?pwd=[REDACTED]

Makers Meet-up
2022-09-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Rock the Vote at our Monthly Makers Meet-Up! Join us to paint Voting Rocks – Bring your creative ideas to paint the 3-4″ rocks we will have on-hand. The idea is to paint voting reminders and positive messages, then take your rocks with you to leave them around town for others to see. If you want BIGGER rocks just BYOR (Bring Your Own Rocks)! It’s free to participate and there will be snacks! Participants have the option to join either virtually or in-person. Use this link to participate virtually.

Earth Tones 2022: Exploring the Creative in Nature
2022-10-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Buescher State Park, 100 Park Road 1C, Smithville, TX, 78957, United States
Earth Tones 2022: Exploring the Creative in Nature is presented by Art Spark Texas. It is a free art and nature retreat for Veterans and current and prior military and their family members. Read more about the activities and workshop instructors here!
This creative workshop will be held at Buescher State Park in Smithville, TX from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and includes entry fee and lunch for the day.
We start as a group, then break into three focused workshops for the day with a break for a catered lunch, and a group wrap-up at the end.
Please choose your ticket based on the track you would like to follow for the entire day. All workshops will include time indoors and outdoors.
Photography – Bring your camera and join Nature Photographer Jerry Sargent in a workshop to gain skills in taking photos of nature. This indoor/outdoor workshop will include hikes around the park.
Visual Art – Bring your drawing or painting materials (or use ours) and join Smithville artist Michael Golden as you create in nature. Be inspired by the plants and animals at the park and connect with others as you gather indoors and outdoors.
Creative Writing – Bring paper and writing instruments and join author and professor Benjamin Reed for creative writing inspired by your natural surroundings. This indoor/outdoor activity will include hikes.
**Notes: You must bring your own camera. Some art supplies provided. Plan for October weather conditions and what you can carry while walking. ADA accessible trails are available and there will be options for hikes based on your personal activity level. Service animals are allowed on leash. Children age 14 + with supervision allowed in workshop with a parent or plan to bring your family to enjoy the park for the day as you participate in the workshop.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-tones-2022-exploring-the-creative-in-nature-tickets-408164500007
If you have questions, or if the topic you are interested in is sold out, please contact April Sullivan at april@artsparktx.org or 512-454-9912 ext 103.

October Makers Meet-Up
2022-10-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Don’t be haunted 👻 by FOMO! Join us at our free monthly Makers Meet-Up to make spooky jewelry. All are welcome teens to adults.

Join virtually here: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/291846373

Women Veterans Strong
2022-11-10 19:00 - 20:00
A virtual group for women vets to connect, create, and converse. Join us to just chat with other veteran women, or bring your art supplies and create with us.
This Thursday, we will explore how the senses can affect your perception of art and your own art through the medium of oil pastels.
Supplies:
oil pastels (e.g., Cray Pas) or crayons; the cheaper the better for this purpose.
Paper (e.g., paper bag, drawing paper, newsprint, wax paper, foil, etc.)…as many types as you want to play with.
Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Women Veterans Strong
2022-12-08 19:00 - 20:00
A virtual group for women vets to connect, create, and converse. Join us to chat, or gather your art supplies and create with us.
This Thursday we are creating Paper “Dolls” for Grown Ups.
We will create art dolls that tell a story.
Supplies:
A photo of yourself (or something important to you) that you don’t mind cutting up, gluing, etc.
Cardboard (e.g., from a gift box or a cardboard box, the back of a notebook, a cereal box, etc.)
Popsicle stick or clothespin (or similar)
Hot glue gun/hot glue, school glue or mod podge (or similar), and tape.
Scrap fabric, buttons, yarn, ribbon, feathers, etc.
Personal ephemera (optional) (e.g., copies of a performance report, DD Form 214, old airline ticket, etc.)
Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Women Veterans Strong
2023-01-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00
A virtual group for women vets to connect, create, and converse. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Elements
2023-01-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Body Collective, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111, Austin, TX, 78751, United States
The Elements dance class is back on the fourth Saturday of every month! The first class starts Saturday the 28th from 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111, Austin, TX 78751. Class is taught by Silva Laukkanen.
In this class, we will be getting familiar with the elements of dance and exploring each element at a time. First, we will look into the idea of time in dance improvisation. This class is open to individuals of all abilities and skill levels, ages 16 and up. Fee in sliding scale $5-$25.

Class Schedule:
January 28th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
February 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
March 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
April 22nd | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
May 27th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective

January Makers Meet-Up
2023-01-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon at our East Austin location learning how to make a Macramé bracelet and/or plant hanger in this free introductory workshop led by Artist Judith Miller. It’s free to participate. We will have the basic supplies needed plus yummy snacks!
