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EDUCACIÓN
MOSAIC CLASSES
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El Orange Show Center for Visionary Art produce clases y talleres durante todo el año para niños y adultos interesados en expresar su creatividad personal y aprender nuevas habilidades.
UPCOMING CLASS DATES
Click on your preferred date below to register
MIG WELDING CLASSES
MIG (Metal Inert Gas) Welding is an arc welding process in which a continuous solid wire is fed through a welding gun and into the weld pool, joining two base materials together. MIG Welding is a common welding process for beginners, and in our Intro to MIG Welding Class, you'll learn about this easy and versatile type of welding including safety and technique, all in a small group setting. No experience is required, and is designed for ages 16+
After you've taken the Intro to MIG Welding Class (or if you have proven experience with MIG welding), we encourage you to continue practicing and creating by taking one of the advanced classes we offer - The Art of Welding, where you will learn to roll and bend steel to create an armature for your own sculptural piece, and Welding for the Home, a more functional welding class designed to teach you how to create items useful for your daily life such as a steel planter box.
MIG Welding Workshops are $150 per person, 3-hours, and designed for ages 16 and up. Registration fee includes all materials and protective gear. Students are required to wear closed-toe shoes and long sleeves/pants made of natural fibers like cotton or wool (no polyester or synthetic blends).
All workshops take place at the Orange Show World HQ's ExCargo Warehouse
Please park on our campus at 5330 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77023
Special thanks to Triple S Steel and the Dillard Family
for their generous support of our Welding Class program
UPCOMING CLASS DATES
Click on your preferred date below to register
Intro to MIG Welding
No experience required. 16+
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 10am-1pm
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 10am-1pm
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 10am-1pm
The Art of Welding
Pre-Requisite: Intro to MIG Welding or proven MIG welding experience. 16+
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 2-5pm
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 2 - 5pm
Welding for the Home
Pre-Requisite: Intro to MIG Welding or proven MIG welding experience. 16+
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
CIRCUIT BENDING EXPLORATORIUM
with Matt Fries
Circuit bending is the practice of modifying the components inside cheap toys and synthesizers to produce unexpected sound effects. It’s long been a staple of DIY experimental music practice, and our man Matt Fries is ready to show you how to use a soldering iron to unleash new sonic possibilities from old electronics. You can bring your own sound-making device to hack, or pick something from the pile. All participants will make a small device to take home, and all are invited to regroup for a live collaborative performance at the Orange Show’s monthly performance art showcase “The Happening” on July 25. For ages 14 and up, 12 participants max.
$50 per participant
Includes all materials, but we encourage you to bring a cheap, vintage sound-making device.
About the Instructor: Matt Fries is a member of the Moon Papas, a collaborative working primarily in large playful electronic sculpture, utilizing light, sound, interactive sensors, and a wide array of physical materials including steel, wood, and acrylic. Their work focuses on bringing the viewer into their own experience as an active participant, often directly interactive, but always bending perception—whether by the hand of the viewer or their minds.
ZINE FEST HOUSTON
SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES:
This summer, join Zine Fest Houston for a special workshop series at the Orange Show Center celebrating the art of the zine, with three skill-building sessions to help you take your self-publishing project to the next level. These workshops can be taken individually, or as a trio.
Register for all three and get 20% off!
ADVANCED COLLAGE TECHNIQUES
w MONAE JACOBS
Join award-winning multimedia artist Monae Jacobs for a hands-on workshop aimed at taking your collage practice (and zine project!) to the next level! Discover a world beyond simple cut-and-paste as Monae teaches a wide variety of paper craft and collage techniques, and let your creativity soar by making a finished piece of your own. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any additional materials you would like to use! 15 participants max, ages 12 and up.
$50 per participant
About the Instructor:
Monae Y. Jacobs (b. 1994, Galveston, TX) is a self-taught multimedia artist whose practice is an exploration of ancestral identity and the intersections of sexuality and personhood. Currently studying visual arts at Houston Community College, Monae works across multiple disciplines including painting, collage, music/sound, poetry, and textiles, to create cross medium work that honors Blackness, queerness, and the deep emotional textures of the lived and transitional experience.
INTRO TO PAPERMAKING
w KIRA LEAR
Join interdisciplinary artist Kira Lear in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop teaching the science and process behind making paper! A great way to give old materials a new life, this ancient and sustainable artform adds a unique touch to any zine or bookmaking project. After learning the background of zines and self-publishing, Kira will lead participants through the process of creating and pouring one-of-a-kind sheets of paper. Attendees will leave with several pieces of handmade paper, and the skills to continue their papermaking journey at home! 15 participants max, 10 and up.
$50 per participant
About the Instructor: Kira Lear is a Houston-based multi-disciplinary artist and educator. She received her B.A. In Arts, Technology, & Emerging Communications from UT Dallas with a focus in Technology Applications & 3D VFX. In her childhood, she cultivated a strong DIY attitude while creating with her family and exploring a variety of print media. Her work focuses on representing scientific and educational information in interactive, creative, and visual ways.
INTRO TO SCREEN PRINTING
w J. Michael Stovall
In this beginner-level workshop led by artist, educator, and designer J. Michael Stovall, learn the terminology, techniques, and materials to integrate screen printing into your zine making
process! Introduction to Screen Printing will teach the basic principles of how photo emulsion screen printing works and how using opaque inks and transparent inks can produce layered images. We will print on a variety of 9x12 colored papers to create covers for zines or booklets using screens with prepared emulsions in addition to cutting basic shapes with vinyl. 12 participants max, ages 12 and up.
$50 per participant
About the Instructor: J. Michael Stovall is an artist and educator based in Houston, TX. He has worked professionally as an animator, illustrator and graphic designer for more than 30 years. Mike earned a BA in Illustration and Design from The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and also studied at the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, Vermont. He has worked as an art instructor at the Art League Houston, Glassell Junior School and for HSPVA, PasadenaISD and Alvin ISD.
Intro to Fire Artisty & Safety
Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 10am-2pm
additional dates to be announced
Introduction to Fire Artistry and Safety is a workshop that shares the history of fire manipulation in performance, foundations of fire safety, an introduction to fire props, dancing, and manipulation, and an opportunity to burn 2-3 fire props of your choice. Whether you want to learn the basics of playing consciously with fire or are ready to release your inner pyro, this experience is for YOU!
Introduction to Fire Artistry and Safety is led by professional movement artist and educator, Y. E. Torres (ms. YET). Torres is a Fire Bellydancer, a Flame Effects Operator, licensed by the state of Texas, a Principal on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Special Effects (SPE-AAA) Committee, and the Public Programs and CAMHLAB Manager of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.
$150 per participant
18 & up only
No experience necessary. Fee includes all materials.
Fire props are available for purchase.
TO REGISTER, EMAIL MS. YET at yet.torres@gmail.com
CLASS POLICIES & GUIDELINES
Refunds
A student may be eligible for a refund less a non-refundable registration fee. Refunds are based on the type of class and the date of request. All registrations are subject to applicable fees regardless of the payment method or purchaser.
Refunds for classes regularly priced at LESS than $100:
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Request is made 14 or more days before the class date: Full refund less $10 registration fee
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Request is made 7-13 days before the class date: Full refund less $15 registration fee
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Request made 6 or fewer days before the class date: Ineligible for refund or transfer
Refunds for classes regularly priced $100 or MORE:
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Request is made 14 or more days before the class date: Full refund less $10 registration fee
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Request is made 7-13 days before the first class date: Full refund less $25 registration fee
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Request is made 6 or fewer days before the first class date: Ineligible for refund or transfer
Cancellations or Postponement
The Orange Show reserves the right to cancel or postpone a class or workshop. Generally, this is because of any of the following reasons:
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Instructor is unable to attend and a replacement is not possible
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Number of registrations has not met the minimum class size
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Weather-related issues making attending the class unsafe
The Orange Show will notify registrants within 48-hours of the scheduled class should it be cancelled, providing opportunities to transfer their registration to a different date or receive a full refund.
Attire
At the Orange Show you we encourage you to dress appropriately for the activity you will be engaging in. The vast majority of our workshops take place outdoors under a cover, so layers are recommended depending on the time of year.
For Welding Workshops, arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing, long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed.
For Mosaic Workshop, feel free to dress comfortably depending on the time of year. Classes take place under the open-air Vison & Elkins Pavilion at Smither Park, so you may be exposed to extreme heat or cold at times.
Ages Guidelines
For adult classes, anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to participate. Youth ages 12+ are welcome to take any adult class, as long as the parent/guardian is registered in the same class with them.
Location
All classes and workshops take place on the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art's campus, located at 2334 Gulf Terminal Drive, Houston, TX 77023. For any workshops, please park in the parking lot at this address.
Within our campus, we have multiple locations where your class may take place, including Smither Park, the Orange Show World HQ, or the Orange Show Classroom. Follow the signage when you enter the campus for your designated parking and destination.
Additional Questions
If you have any additional questions, feel free to email us at classes@orangeshow.org