Summer Sustenance & Expansion Initiative

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Bihl Haus Arts Inc

LXCL:Bihl Haus Arts creates an inclusive community where seniors, veterans, neurodivergent creatives, and local artists connect, heal, and express themselves, driving cultural and personal growth throughout San Antonio.

Skill Level:Beginner Welcome &middot; All levelsMedium:Drawing &amp; Mark-MakingTap into your subconscious through guided drawing and mark-making exercises rooted in surrealist tradition. This session introduces organic, intuitive techniques designed to bypass the critical mind and unlock unexpected imagery. No &#39;right&#39; way to draw here &mdash; just discovery. &nbsp;This is a standalone evening class. Kat Shevchenko is a San Antonio-based fine artist and illustrator whose work draws from surrealism, metaphysics, dreams, and the natural world. &nbsp;Adults 18+ only. All materials provided.Confirmation Email Note:

Surreal Discovery: Organic Magic Drawing Instructor: Kat Shevchenko

Skill Level:BeginnerMedium:Mixed MediaA single-session workshop exploring Chicano/a heritage through the creation of personal altars and mixed media art. Drawing on traditions of devotion, storytelling, and cultural identity, participants will build their own altar pieces using a variety of materials and techniques. &nbsp;No experience needed &mdash; just an openness to creativity and cultural expression. Taught in English and Spanish. &nbsp;Adults 18+ only.

Altars & Chicano Art Instructor Naomi Palomo

BeginnerMedium:Beading &amp; FindingsA hands-on beginner series covering the essentials of jewelry assembly. Learn the fundamentals of stringing beads, including how to finish ends cleanly and securely. We&#39;ll also cover design principles and how to choose the right clasps and findings for your piece. &nbsp;This is a 3-session course running August 8, 15 &amp; 22. Adults 18+ only. No prior experience required.

Jewelry: Stringing Instructor: Denise McCoy

Join ceramic artist Sarah Connell&nbsp;Skill Level:BeginnerMedium:CeramicsEvent Description (copy/paste into Zeffy):A collaborative hands-on workshop where students carve their own original stamp designs into clay cylinders, then use those stamps to create decorative clay tiles. &nbsp;This community-centered session is taught by Bihl Haus Arts Teaching Artist Sarah Connell, whose work is rooted in nature, mindfulness, and the beauty of the natural world. &nbsp;This is a 3-session course running August 7, 14 &amp; 21. Adults 18+ only. No prior experience required.

Ceramic Stamp & Kintsugi Instructor Sarah Connell

Skill Level:Beginner &ndash; IntermediateMedium:DrawingEvent DescriptionExplore the fundamentals of portrait drawing through both traditional and contemporary approaches across three focused sessions. &nbsp;Day 1 introduces the classic Loomis method &mdash; learning to construct the head using proportion, structure, and anatomy. Day 2 shifts to the envelope method, focusing on observation, value, and intuitive mark-making to capture likeness and character. Day 3 puts it all together with a 90-minute live model session, where students work in the medium of their choice. &nbsp;Taught in English and Spanish by Liz Gomez, an Afro-Chicanx multidisciplinary artist and educator from San Antonio. This is a 3-session course running August 8, 15 &amp; 22. Adults 18+ only.

Portrait Drawing Intensive Instructor: Liz Gomez

Skill Level:All LevelsMedium:Mixed Media &mdash; Drawing, Ink, Collage, Writing, WatermediaA hands-on introduction to art journaling &mdash; a unique mix of writing, drawing, collage, and painting that helps you capture both what you see around you and how you feel inside. &nbsp;Students will learn how to start and maintain a personal art journal using mixed-media techniques, with a focus on exploring personal style, building creative confidence, and using journaling as a tool for self-expression and reflection. All in a relaxed, supportive environment. &nbsp;Taught by Angela N. Weddle, a multidisciplinary autistic and disabled visual artist based in San Antonio. This is a 3-session course running August 8, 15 &amp; 22. Adults 18+ only.

Creative Art Journaling Instructor: Angela Weddle

All skill levels welcome &mdash; whether it&#39;s your first time making something artistic or you&#39;re a seasoned zine maker. &nbsp;We&#39;ll kick things off with a quick intro to zines (think: miniature, handmade magazines that anyone can make), touch on their history, and then dive right in. You&#39;ll be collaging, painting, and drawing in your own mini booklet &mdash; and the topic is totally up to you. Random factoids, something you&#39;re passionate about, your favorite memes &mdash; there&#39;s no wrong way to make a zine, and that&#39;s the beauty of it. &nbsp;This is a 3-session course running August 7, 14 &amp; 21. Adults 18+ only. No prior experience required.

Canceled: What's a Zine? And How to Make One! Instructor Alycia Vargas

Help Bihl Haus Arts Bridge the Summer Gap!Summer is a beautiful time of growth, but it is also a critical period for non-profits like ours. To keep our gallery vibrant, our doors wide open, and our community classes running smoothly, we are on a mission to raise $5,000 this month.At Bihl Haus Arts, we believe that access to creative expression changes lives. Your generous gift directly sustains our core community programs:<ul data-path-to-node="3,3" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Go!Arts: Providing vital, life-enriching creative aging arts education for seniors across San Antonio, helping them connect, create, and thrive.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Forward!Arts: Empowering our veterans through intentional, healing visual arts programming tailored to support their unique journeys and creative voices.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Onward!Arts: Supporting the professional growth and showcase opportunities of local and regional contemporary artists, ensuring our cultural community continues to move onward and upward.</li></ul>Because Zeffy is a 100% free platform, 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes straight to Bihl Haus Arts&mdash;no processing or hidden platform fees deducted.Thank you for being the color in our world and helping our community thrive!

Help Bihl Haus Arts Bridge the Summer Gap!Summer is a beautiful time of growth, but it is also a critical period for non-profits like ours. To keep our gallery vibrant, our doors wide open, and our community classes running smoothly, we are on a mission to raise $5,000 this month.At Bihl Haus Arts, we believe that access to creative expression changes lives. Your generous gift directly sustains our core community programs:Go!Arts: Providing vital, life-enriching creative aging arts education for seniors across San Antonio, helping them connect, create, and thrive.Forward!Arts: Empowering our veterans through intentional, healing visual arts programming tailored to support their unique journeys and creative voices.Onward!Arts: Supporting the professional growth and showcase opportunities of local and regional contemporary artists, ensuring our cultural community continues to move onward and upward.Because Zeffy is a 100% free platform, 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes straight to Bihl Haus Arts—no processing or hidden platform fees deducted.Thank you for being the color in our world and helping our community thrive!

Love What You See?Help Us Keep the Arts Alive &amp; FreeBihl Haus Arts relies on community support to keep our gallery exhibitions free, empower local working artists, and provide essential creative aging workshops across San Antonio.Become a Monthly Sustaining Partner Today!<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$10/mo &mdash; Supplies specialized art materials for a student in our creative wellness classes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$25/mo &mdash; Keeps our historic gallery space open, lit, and welcoming to the public all year long.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$50/mo &mdash; Supports fair compensation for local master artists teaching in our gallery and partner centers.</li></ul>

Love What You See?Help Us Keep the Arts Alive & FreeBihl Haus Arts relies on community support to keep our gallery exhibitions free, empower local working artists, and provide essential creative aging workshops across San Antonio.Become a Monthly Sustaining Partner Today!$10/mo — Supplies specialized art materials for a student in our creative wellness classes.$25/mo — Keeps our historic gallery space open, lit, and welcoming to the public all year long.$50/mo — Supports fair compensation for local master artists teaching in our gallery and partner centers.

Help Us Keep the Arts Alive & Free

&iquest;Te gusta lo que ves?Ay&uacute;danos a mantener vivas y gratuitas las artesBihl Haus Arts depende del apoyo de la comunidad para mantener nuestras exposiciones de galer&iacute;a gratuitas, empoderar a los artistas locales y ofrecer talleres creativos esenciales para el envejecimiento en toda San Antonio.&iexcl;Convi&eacute;rtete en un socio sustentador mensual hoy!<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$10/mes &mdash; Proporciona materiales de arte especializados para un estudiante en nuestras clases de bienestar creativo.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$25/mes &mdash; Mantiene nuestro espacio de galer&iacute;a hist&oacute;rico abierto, iluminado y acogedor para el p&uacute;blico todo el a&ntilde;o.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$50/mes &mdash; Apoya una compensaci&oacute;n justa para los maestros artistas locales que ense&ntilde;an en nuestra galer&iacute;a y centros asociados.</li></ul>

¿Te gusta lo que ves?Ayúdanos a mantener vivas y gratuitas las artesBihl Haus Arts depende del apoyo de la comunidad para mantener nuestras exposiciones de galería gratuitas, empoderar a los artistas locales y ofrecer talleres creativos esenciales para el envejecimiento en toda San Antonio.¡Conviértete en un socio sustentador mensual hoy!$10/mes — Proporciona materiales de arte especializados para un estudiante en nuestras clases de bienestar creativo.$25/mes — Mantiene nuestro espacio de galería histórico abierto, iluminado y acogedor para el público todo el año.$50/mes — Apoya una compensación justa para los maestros artistas locales que enseñan en nuestra galería y centros asociados.

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Skill Level:BeginnerMedium:Textile &middot; Wax &amp; DyeEvent Description&nbsp;Discover the ancient art of batik in this hands-on introductory workshop. You&#39;ll learn to apply wax to fabric to create a resist pattern, then dip your piece in black dye. Once the wax is ironed off, your one-of-a-kind design is revealed &mdash; bold, graphic, and entirely your own. Taught in English and Spanish by a master art teacher with 35+ years of experience. No experience needed, just a willingness to try something new. &nbsp;Adults 18+ only.

Batik: Gradations in Black Instructor Mary Lustri

Skill Level:BeginnerMedium:PaintingEvent Description (copy/paste into Zeffy):Begin by exploring the world of botanical art, then put observation into practice through drawing exercises that emphasize looking closely at the intricate details of natural specimens. A great introduction to slowing down, seeing more, and capturing the natural world on paper. &nbsp;Taught by Kathleen Baker Pittman, a San Antonio-based artist with 30+ years of teaching experience. Her work is held in collections across the US, Mexico, and Australia. &nbsp;This 2-session course runs Friday September 11 and Saturday September 12. Adults 18+ only.

Botanical Drawing & Painting Instructor: Kathleen Baker Pittman

Skill Level:BeginnerMedium:Textile &middot; Rit Dye &middot; Gulf WaxEvent Description&nbsp;A follow-up to Batik Class 1: Gradations in Black. Bring your piece to life with color &mdash; paint three layers of Gulf wax, dip in Rit Dye, and iron off the wax to reveal a vibrant, one-of-a-kind finished piece. A satisfying and dramatic conclusion to the batik process. &nbsp;Note: Prior attendance of Batik Class 1 is recommended but not required. Taught in English and Spanish. &nbsp;Adults 18+ only.

Batik: Adding Color with Dye Instructor: Mary Lustri

Skill Level:BeginnerMedium:Chalk Pastel on Colored Construction PaperEvent Description (copy/paste into Zeffy):Bring the iconic La Catrina to life using chalk pastels on colored construction paper. We&#39;ll practice drawing facial proportions and sketch our own facial features using a mirror as reference, then shade and blend with chalk pastels before adding color and detail to complete our stunning La Catrina portrait. &nbsp;Taught in English and Spanish by a master art teacher with 35+ years of experience. &nbsp;Adults 18+ only. All materials provided.

La Catrina: Chalk Pastel Portrait Instructor: Mary Lustri

Skill Level:Beginner Welcome &middot; All levelsMedium:Acrylic PaintingEvent Description (copy/paste into Zeffy):Decalcomania is a surrealist painting technique that creates organic, dreamlike textures by pressing and pulling paint between surfaces. Used by Max Ernst to conjure strange landscapes and creatures from pure chance, this session invites you to find the fantastical hidden in the accidental. &nbsp;This is a standalone evening class &mdash; register for one, two, or all three Surreal Discovery sessions. No prior experience required. &nbsp;Adults 18+ only. All materials provided.

Surreal Discovery: Decalcomania Painting Instructor: Kat Shevchenko

Skill Level:Beginner Welcome &middot; All levelsMedium:Candle TechniqueEvent DescriptionExplore the surrealist technique of fumage &mdash; using candles to create mysterious, one-of-a-kind imagery on paper. Each mark is entirely unrepeatable, and that&#39;s what makes it magical. &nbsp;This is a standalone evening class &mdash; register for one, two, or all three Surreal Discovery sessions. No prior experience required. &nbsp;Kat Shevchenko is a San Antonio-based fine artist and illustrator whose work draws from surrealism, metaphysics, dreams, and the natural world. &nbsp;Adults 18+ only. All materials provided.

Surreal Discovery: Fumage Instructor: Kat Shevchenko

Skill Level:BeginnerMedium:Wire WorkEvent DescriptionExplore how to use wire to connect beads and construct chains, earrings, and closures. A great continuation from Jewelry: Stringing &mdash; though no prior experience is required to join. &nbsp;This is a 3-session course running September 12, 19 &amp; 26. Adults 18+ only. No prior experience required.

Jewelry: Wire & Chain Instructor: Denise McCoy

Skill Level:All LevelsMedium:Mixed MediaEvent DescriptionA gentle, go-at-your-own-pace art class that blends simple breathing exercises with creative exploration. No art experience needed &mdash; this class is about slowing down, not skill-building. &nbsp;Each session opens with a short grounding meditation, moves into guided creative activities, and wraps up with optional reflection. Activities may include intuitive painting, mandalas, collage, nature sketching, and journaling with visual elements. &nbsp;This is a 3-session course running September 12, 19 &amp; 26. Adults 18+ only.

Bihl Haus Arts Inc

Bihl Haus Arts Inc

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Batik: Gradations in Black Instructor Mary Lustri

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Botanical Drawing & Painting Instructor: Kathleen Baker Pittman

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Batik: Adding Color with Dye Instructor: Mary Lustri

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La Catrina: Chalk Pastel Portrait Instructor: Mary Lustri

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Surreal Discovery: Decalcomania Painting Instructor: Kat Shevchenko

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Surreal Discovery: Fumage Instructor: Kat Shevchenko

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Jewelry: Wire & Chain Instructor: Denise McCoy

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Meditative Art Instructor: Lauren Merceron

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