Welcome to the Hill Country Council for the Arts
Connecting The Hill Country Through Art & Community.
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Seascape Painting with Pauly Tamez
Radiant Horizon: Capturing Light Over Water
Join artist Pauly Tamez for a three‑hour immersive workshop exploring the drama of sky and sea. Participants will learn to layer color, build atmosphere, and express movement through confident brushwork. From the first wash to the final glow, you’ll create your own luminous seascape that celebrates the power of light and reflection.
Saturday, July 11 | 10AM-1PM
Peyote Stitch at Art AfterHours
Use seed beads in a traditional indigenous method of stringing. Peyote is a brickwork pattern that uses a needle and beading thread to form shapes and patterns. Like all our AA classes you explore history, techniques and materials like seed bead sizing and shapes, beading needle sizing and styles, and beading threads. Choose your colors and pattern to build a unique piece.
Tuesday, July 14 | 7-9PM
Suminagashi Ink
Try your hand at marbleizing with the traditional method of Suminagashi marbleizing. Celebrate the Japanese art of floating ink on water. Working with brushes, drops and other tools, you will watch as the ink dances across the water to create flowing, swirling geometric designs on paper.
Tuesday, July 21 | 7-9PM
Our Services
Arts Programs
Creative learning opportunities that inspire artistic growth across the Texas Hill Country.
Arts & Cultural Events
Festivals, exhibitions, and gathering celebrating local artists and community.
Artist Support & Promotion
Elevating regional artists through visibility, partnerships, and opportunity.
Membership & Patron Support
Supporting the arts through memberships, patron giving, and advocacy.
Artist Spotlight
Meet the creators shaping our community!
Susan Reich
A familiar face in the HCCArts community, Susan Reich is a talented artist, longtime supporter, and lifelong learner whose creativity continues to inspire others.
After a career in mathematics, Susan discovered painting while living in Singapore, where volunteering at an art museum sparked a passion for art. Years later, when health challenges made it difficult to paint at an easel, she embraced digital art on an iPad and continues creating beautiful work while exploring new techniques.
Susan’s journey is a wonderful reminder that creativity has no age limit and that there’s always a way to keep making art. We’re grateful for all she brings to the HCCArts community and are proud to spotlight her this month.