Come join us for a fun afternoon of firing outdoors with Raku!

You can bring your own pre-bisqued pieces or purchase a piece made by our staff and residents, which are ready to decorate.

Bring some food to share, and come hang out as we fire the pots, watch us pull them from the kiln while they’re red hot, enjoy the drama and excitement of the reduction flames, and walk away with a truly unique memento (or three).

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Gather with other makers for a friendly and productive evening! Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community in our Berglund Studio Classroom or in the summer, on our beautiful front lawn! Bring a project to work on and any tools you need, and be ready to share conversation, tips and questions.

Free; no advanced registration required.

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Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 will support an artist residency at Spelman College; an immersive opportunity to collaborate, experiment and create. Alberta Whittle works across painting, film, performance and textiles illustrating a nuanced approach to the notion of craft.

Engaging resources across campus from emergent technologies in the innovation lab to resources in printmaking, papermaking, fibers and beyond Whittle will create, meet and interact with faculty and students.

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Join Maria of Four Season Foraging to learn about basic best practices for foraging in the city and explore the urban environment in search of wild foods— emphasizing seasonal flowers and fruit. Be prepared to be out, rain or shine, and walk up to 10–12 city blocks.

Suitable for ages 18+ or 11–17 registered alongside an adult for a reduced price. $45 ($40 ASI member).

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Gather with other makers for a friendly and productive evening! Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community in our Berglund Studio Classroom or in the summer, on our beautiful front lawn! Bring a project to work on and any tools you need, and be ready to share conversation, tips and questions.

Free; no advanced registration required.

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Gather with other makers for a friendly and productive evening! Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community in our Berglund Studio Classroom or in the summer, on our beautiful front lawn! Bring a project to work on and any tools you need, and be ready to share conversation, tips and questions.

Free; no advanced registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories. All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories. All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories. All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories. All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free.

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In conjunction with Suzanne Sullivan’s solo exhibition The Wilderness of Mirrors, join us at Brooklyn Metal Works for a chess tournament celebrating stealth, strategy, and subterfuge. Ceramicists Maggie Boyd and Julia Elsas will join Sullivan in this collaborative event, each creating a handmade chess board that will be set up for gameplay. Sign up to challenge the artists and immerse yourself in The Wilderness of Mirrors!

*Please note that these spaces are only accessible via stairs.

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Saturday, April 25 & Monday, April 27 from 1:30 to 5pm

Get a sneak peek of the glass blowing production of the Fountain Project 2026!

Nine artists will work together to create a custom glass fountain that will be installed at Powell Gardens from May 2 to June 21, 2026. View these artists at work at the Belger Glass Annex while they create an ambitious piece inspired by Kansas City’s distinction as the “City of Fountains.”

Visit Belgerarts.org to learn more about upcoming events and projects.

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Learn more about Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs in this tour led by our Director of Curatorial Affairs & Chief Curator Sara Arnold.

Free for Members. Included with admission for non-Members.

April 17, 2026 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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Join us for a week of Open Studio Residencies to celebrate Handwork 2026.

Get your craft on with a passionate cohort of fellow artists, makers, and craft enthusiasts and the support of Snow Farm housing and meals. Residencies include ample personal space in a shared studio with about half as many people per studio than our typical workshops.

All 8 of our studios are available: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Fibers, Flameworking, Flat Glass & Mosaics, Metals & Jewelry, or Woodworking.

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The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is a nationally recognized juried festival featuring over 200 artists from across the country.

Nearly half of participating artists work in fine craft disciplines, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, wood, and metal.

The festival creates meaningful opportunities for the community to connect with artists and gain insight into their materials, techniques, and creative inspiration.

Dates & Times
Friday, April 10: 1 PM – 5 PM
Saturday, April 11: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, April 12: 10 AM – 5 PM

Location
Along The Woodlands Waterway® and in Town Green Park
(2099 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380)
5 Gates!

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