Classes & Workshops in Newton, TX

Senior Craft at Heritage Hall!

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Ages 55+

Join us once a month at Heritage Hall Senior Center in Jacinto City for a craft sponsored by the library!

Make & Mingle: Tote Bag Design

In 1 week · Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Frisco Library · 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

Come customize a canvas tote with your own style! If you already own something you'd like to decorate, feel free to bring it! Totes and design supplies are provided but limited.

Puppet Pizzazz Puppet Variety Show!

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 8:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · La Porte Branch Library · 600 South Broadway Street, La Porte, TX

Join us for an unforgettable puppet variety show presented by Puppet Pizzazz! This performance is free to attend and recommended for kids of all ages and their families. Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.

Charcoal Drawing Class

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC

Have a good time, learn, and stretch creative muscles in this hands-on charcoal art workshop! Live demonstrations and assistance will be provided by a librarian artist from the Harris County Public Library at the partnering Juergen's Hall Community Center. No experience or art skills are necessary!.

AARC: Hyphenated Book Club - This Arab is Queer: An Anthology by LGBTQ+ Arab Writers

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 4:00 AM–5:30 AM UTC · Asian American Resource Center · 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, TX

Craft at HPL - Garden Markers

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Join an HPL Staff-led craft hour and learn how to create garden markers to decorate your outdoor space. Supplies provided.

Drawing Class

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 27, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC

Have a good time, learn, and stretch creative muscles in this hands-on charcoal and oil pastel art workshop! Live demonstrations and assistance will be provided by a librarian artist from the Harris County Public Library at the partnering Leonel Castillo Community Center. No experience or art...

Afternoon Book Club **18 and Up Only**

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library · 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX · Ages 18+

Please join us for our regular afternoon book club meetings. You'll meet fellow book lovers and have a great time! For more information on how to attend the book club, please contact us cc@hcpl.net

Business Book Club: The Mind of the Leader

In 1 week · Sat, Jul 25, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Frisco Library · 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

Meets monthly to discuss current business, management, and personal professional growth books. There will be a discussion regarding the topics within the chosen book each month to help further business ventures and other personal goals. The Business Book Club meets on the 4th Saturday of each month.

Mat Looming, Crochet, Crafts & Needlework

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 28, 2:00 PM–5:15 PM UTC · Market Street · Amarillo, TX

Mat looming and crochet work offer creative, no-cost ways to support homeless individuals and veterans by turning recycled plastic bags and yarn into durable sleeping mats and tote bags....

Global Explorers: Egypt (All Ages)

In 1 week · Sat, Jul 25, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Haggard Library · 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75075, Plano, TX

Explore the civilization of Egypt through activities including: making sand bottle art, playing an Egyptian game, and exploring the language by making a hieroglyph bookmark. Come & go

NYE SRC: Artist Talk + ART Social Hour

In 1 week · Jul 23 – Jul 25 · Almost Real Things · 2324 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX

Teen Open Art Space

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Kingwood Branch Library · 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood, TX · Ages 13–18

Calling all teen artists! Whatever your medium is, you're invited to hang with other artists and work on your projects. Sketch pads, art pencils, markers, paints, yarn, crochet hooks, and more will be available for those who just want to show up and create. No registration is required. Snacks will..

Closer Look Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

A weekly book club that focuses on one book over six-weeks. Read and discuss in depth a different section of the book each week. The book we will be covering this summer is The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith.

Drawing from the Masters

In 1 week · Sun, Jul 26, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX · Ages 12+

Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session is focused on a different work of art and provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Drawing materials will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their.

Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop

In 1 week · Jul 26 – Sep 21 · Stargazer · 979 Springdale, Austin, TX

Art Shop: Dino Edition!

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 27, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Flower Mound Public Library · 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022, Flower Mound, TX

Can you create a masterpiece on a budget? This program is free, but you'll "purchase" your supplies and create your artwork! Make anything you want with the supplies you have, or make the Special Dinosaur Craft of the Week. Registration: Please register with the name(s) of the child(ren) attending..

Young at heART: Watercolor Group

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 28, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Branch Library · 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX

Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meets every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Sometimes.

This Is Me Art Project

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Craft a self-portrait that reveals who you are, inside and out. Get creative with different art materials and highlight what makes you unique. Supplies provided.

Adult Watercolor Art Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Katy Branch Library · 5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX · Ages 18+

This club is for adults only. (This is not a class.) If you're just starting out or a more advanced artist, this group is for you. Bring your own materials to finish your latest project or to start a new one. A place where you can share your work with other artist in a supportive and friendly...

Candle Painting

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Kingwood Branch Library · 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood, TX · Ages 18+

Join us for our candle painting program! This program invites you to unwind while designing and painting your own set of tapered candles. Registration and attendance for patrons ages 18+ only. The Kingwood Branch Library expresses its gratitude to the Friends of the Library Kingwood (F.O.L.K.) for..

Teen Craft Time

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Lone Star College-CyFair Library Branch Library · 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX · Ages 10–17

Day: Thursdays, weekly June 1-Aug 1 Time: 2:00PM Ages: 13-18 Description: Calling all creative teens! Come hang out, make a cool craft, and have fun with friends while learning something new. 🎨 Additional Info: Free! Tickets at the Adult Reference Desk 6/4 String Art 6/11 Jewelry Making 6/18 No...

Craft Cart

In 1 week · Sat, Jul 25, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.

Craft-a-long Movie Night

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek Branch Library · 16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX

Come join us at the library to watch Night at the Museum while we craft! Either bring your own craft or make your own punch cards with us. Supplies will be provided for the punch cards. Snacks will be provided. This program is intended for adults 18+.

The Sequence Is Yours: Teacher Advisory Group Exhibition

In 1 week · Jul 24 – Sep 4 · Mid Main Lofts · 3550 Main Street, Houston, 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 55+

Installation of The Sequence Is Yours, 2026. Photo: Tasha Gorel. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live About The art classroom can be viewed as a portal to the future and a space to show students what is possible. The Sequence Is Yours is a collaborative exhibition of...

Art Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Northwest Branch Library · 11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX · Ages 18+

Come hang out with some adult coloring pages, explore watercolors, try your hand at sketching or bring your own art project to work on. Materials are provided at this two hour chill sesh.

Brown Bag Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Parr Library · 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX

2026 Reading List January 22: Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson February 26: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn March 26: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley April 23: There There by Tommy Orange May 28: Backyard Bird Chronicles..

Preschool Story Time

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Branch Library · 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX · Ages 3–5

Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years. Tickets are...

Sewing Machine Workshop

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 27, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Learn how to thread a sewing machine safely, wind a bobbin, sew a straight line and back-stitch to lock in a seam.

Kids Drawing Class

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Ages 10+

Kids and teens ages 10 and up can come learn the principles of art such as shape, value, proportion, and composition! We will practice drawing a still life realistically! Live demonstrations and assistance will be provided by a librarian artist from the Harris County Public Library at the...

Open Studio

In 1 week · Sun, Jul 26, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Education Studio · Dallas, TX

Drop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by works on view at the museum. A new project is offered each month, so families are encouraged to return frequently. All materials are provided. This program is designed for children...

Low-Key Craft Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · North Channel Branch Library · 15741 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX

Need a break from the chaos? Drop into Low-Key Craft Club — a relaxed space for teens to hang out, get creative, and work on easy, stress-free crafts. No experience, no pressure, just good vibes and something cool to take home.

Make and Create

In 1 week · Sat, Jul 25, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.

Drop-In Knitting and Crochet

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Hamilton Public Library has knitting and crochet programs for all ages and skill levels. Drop in with your current project and materials.

Make and Create - Watercolour Painting

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.

* Group Visit Dts Makerspace

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

INSTRUCTIONS: Submit the Makerspace Tour using this template. Set as a Private Event. Select the appropriate age group and delete the others. Enter the group name in the SUBTITLE field. DURING SUBMISSION: Add the following information about the group: GROUP NAME: (e.g. Huntington Park) CONTACT...

Baby Playtime

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 4:15 PM–5:15 PM UTC · Flower Mound Public Library · 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022, Flower Mound, TX · Ages 6–18

Parents, caregivers, and grandparents! Bring baby to experience a variety of sensory play areas including building boxes, art activities, shakers, and much more! This program runs at the same time as Music, Motion, and Play! for toddlers and preschoolers. Baby Playtime is designed for babies who...

Youth Fibre Crafters Club

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 27, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Bring your fibre craft project (knitting, crochet, cross stitch, bracelets and more) and hang out with other youth who love to create. Some materials provided.

Ease into Art

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library · 22248 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, TX

Join us in the library conference room to ease into art by painting a moon scene with acrylic paint on canvas in honor of International Moon Day, to commemorate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar mission in 1969, and the first humans to walk on the moon. Registration is required and it is for...

Crafter's Corner

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Emily Fowler Library — Upstairs meeting room · Denton, TX

Bring your current crafting project to work on and meet others in the local crafting community. Share ideas, get tips and inspiration, and learn something new at this come and-go program.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

In 1 week · Jul 25 – Aug 11 · Genesis Creative Collective · 1507 Wilshire Blvd., Austin, TX

Freeman Needlecrafters

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 28, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX

If you knit, crochet or do any other form of needlecraft please join us for the Freeman Needlecrafters. While attendees are happy to help others through the difficult parts of a project, this club is not intended as a class for instruction.

The Yarn Society

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 27, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · South Houston Branch Library · 607 Avenue A, South Houston, TX

Welcome to The Yarn Society! Let's get together and crochet/knit. We enjoy each other's company and even chit chat here and there! Hope to see you here. ¡Bienvenidos a la sociedad de hilo! Nos juntaremos y tejeremos juntos. Disfrutaremos la compañía de todos y hablaremos también. ¡Los espero!

Story Time

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 4:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · North Branch Library · Denton, TX · Ages 1–5

Join us for interactive preschool classes that use stories, songs, and puppets to build early literacy skills and prepare children to learn to read. For children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given out at service desk 30...