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Connecting The Hill Country Through Art & Community.
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Acrylic Pour with Julie Majek
June 13, 2026 | 10AM-1PM
Go with the flow with Julie Majek as she teaches students the art form of pouring paint onto canvas, also known as fluid art, originated in the 1930s quite by accident. Muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros accidentally spilled different colors of paint onto canvas on top of each other, and was fascinated by the way they mixed.
In the early 2000s, pouring mediums for acrylic paints were developed, and now acrylic pour art has become a global trend, mostly thanks to social media platforms.
In this workshop you will learn two different painting techniques, and create two paintings.
Ring Making at Art AfterHours
Tuesday, June 16 | 7-9PM
Learn the art of metal smithing by creating beautiful, stacked rings with non ferrous metal. We work on sizing, filing, soldering, and finishing. Practice torch firing, metal texturing, and polishing techniques. Gain all the basic skills to begin your exploration of metals.
Stained Glass with Kelly Leith
June 18 & 25, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 | Thursdays 6-8PM
A 6 week stained glass panel workshop series. The class will focus on pattern layout and marking; cutting and fitting; soldering and finishing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone who’s never picked up a glass cutter, this class is your chance to dive into something truly luminous.
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!
Jonathan Barnes
This month we’re highlighting Jonathan Barnes, recipient of the People’s Choice Award at our Spring Film Festival and a participating artist at the recent Hill Country Art & Wine Festival. The Barnes family is deeply involved in the arts, with creativity extending across generations. Alongside Jonathan’s work, his sons pursue artistic interests including music, video production, and voice acting, while his wife is active in live theater. Together, they represent the many ways artistic expression can flourish within a family and contribute to a vibrant creative community. We are grateful for the Barnes family’s support of the arts and their involvement with HCCA. Congratulations again to Jonathan on receiving the People’s Choice Award, and thank you to the entire Barnes family for sharing their talents with our community.