Improve your art practice in this self-guided model session! Bring your favorite materials to work with and study the nude figure. The model will sit for a number of short gestures, followed by one long pose. Join us for us for this month’s traditional session, cohosted by Contracommon members and figure drawing professionals, Holly Cerna and Darryl Demps Jr.

This workshop is intended to be done as a pair so that one person can paint the day scene and one person can paint the night scene. Bring your partner, your bestie, your mom, or yourself and enjoy a carefree paint night. The pair of paintings featured in this class will feature night and day scenes of the Texas Hill Country. Register today for just $35, all materials included, and join us for this class on April 20. BYOB optional!

Improve your art practice in this self-guided model session! Bring your favorite materials to work with and study the human figure. A clothed model will sit for a number of short gestures, followed by one long pose. Join us for us for this month’s session, cohosted by Contracommon members and figure drawing professionals, Holly Cerna and Darryl Demps Jr.

Join Contracommon artists once a month for a casual night of creativity and camaraderie.

Bring a current project (or just a pen and paper for some doodling). No expectations, judgements or prerequisites! Just bring yourself and your favorite materials to start off your weekend with some art.

Free to join with refreshments provided by Sprouts.

In this 2-hour, beginner-friendly class we will be learning about the supplies and techniques used for painting in watercolors! Contrary to a typical “paint and sip” style class, this lesson will be focused on individual experimentation rather than a prescriptive “how to make this picture”. During the first half of class time the instructor, guest artist Roxolana Krywonos, will introduce the class to the different materials and why some will suit your artistic needs better then others. We will also cover some brush techniques and common troubleshoot spots.

In the second hour, attendees are encouraged to play with the different papers and get a feel for how they change the painting experience. A variety of paper types will be available for your use in a postcard size so that you can experience different thicknesses and textures. After the initial introduction, free-spirit students are welcome to freestyle and paint what they want while asking questions when they get stuck. Students who need more structure will be provided step by step exercises to practice.

Join us in the Contracommon gallery for a special edition traditional session of our monthly figure drawing. To celebrate our member-curated figurative exhibition, Bodies Akin, we will be hosting two figure drawing sessions for March: a clothed session held in our gallery surrounded by the figurative works of the exhibit, as well as a this traditional nude session in the community space at the back of our facility.

This independently-led session is for artists aged 18+ only. Drawing boards, tall stools, and easels are available but in limited supply, so be sure to arrive early or bring one along!

Each student will leave the workshop with a completed work of stained glass.  No experience is necessary and all tools and materials will be provided. This workshop is intended for artists aged 14 and up; participants under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian.

In this single session class, students will learn the basics of lead came, or "lead light" stained glass, while learning basic leading, soldering, and finishing techniques.  We will be assembling pre-cut pieces of glass (students will have a variety of colors/styles to choose from) to form a suncatcher with a themed design (approx 4-6 inches).  Glass cutting and shaping will be discussed, and students will have the opportunity to score/break/grind glass. 

Deke Cameron, @the_glassclown on Instagram, is a self-taught South Korean-born stained glass artist from Central Texas.  Deke offers custom stained glass creations, pattern drawing services, video instruction on how to create your own patterns, as well as individual and group instruction in copper foil and leaded stained glass.  You can see more of Deke’s work on his Instagram page and at his website http://www.theglassclown.com. Also, he fuses glass from time to time.

Register here

Learn more and register here!

Join us in the Contracommon gallery for a special edition clothed session of our monthly figure drawing. To celebrate our member-curated figurative exhibition, Bodies Akin, we will be hosting two figure drawing sessions for March: a clothed session held in our gallery surrounded by the figurative works of the exhibit, as well as a traditional nude session in the community space at the back of our facility.

This independently-led, clothed-session is open to artists of all ages. Drawing boards, tall stools, and easels are available but in limited supply, so be sure to arrive early or bring one along!

Join Contracommon artists once a month for a casual night of creativity and camaraderie.

Bring a current project (or just a pen and paper for some doodling). No expectations, judgements or prerequisites! Just bring yourself and your favorite materials to start off your weekend with some art.

Free to join with refreshments provided by Sprouts.

Each student will leave the workshop with a completed work of stained glass.  No experience is necessary and all tools and materials will be provided. This workshop is intended for artists aged 14 and up; participants under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian.

In this single session class, students will learn the basics of copper foil, or "Tiffany style" stained glass, while learning basic foiling, soldering, and finishing techniques.  We will be assembling pre-cut pieces of glass (students will have a variety of colors/styles to choose from) to form a suncatcher with a seasonal themed design (approx 4-6 inches).  Glass cutting and shaping will be discussed, and students will have the opportunity to score/break/grind glass. 

Deke Cameron, @the_glassclown on Instagram, is a self-taught South Korean-born stained glass artist from Central Texas.  Deke offers custom stained glass creations, pattern drawing services, video instruction on how to create your own patterns, as well as individual and group instruction in copper foil and leaded stained glass.  You can see more of Deke’s work on his Instagram page and at his website http://www.theglassclown.com. Also, he fuses glass from time to time.

Contracommon is proud to present Bodies Akin, an exhibition showcasing intimate and intense, even psychedelic at times, representations of the human figure. The exhibition will be on view in the gallery from March 11th through April 8th, 2024. An opening reception for the participating artists will be held at Contracommon on Saturday, March 16th from 6-9 pm; it is free to attend and open to the public.

Meet virtually with like-minded artists who are looking for feedback on their work just like you! Friendly Feedback is our virtual critique group, open to artists of all media, in any location. You can sign up for just one group, pop in when it’s convenient, or come back to take part in them every session - it’s up to you!

Our next feedback and brainstorming session will be held Thursday, March 14th and will be hosted by Contracommon member Forrest Aderholt. This event typically last 1 - 2 hours.

Fill out the form to register!

Improve your art practice in this self-guided model session! Bring your favorite materials to work with and study the nude figure. The model will sit for a number of short gestures, followed by one long pose. Join us for us for this month’s session, cohosted by Contracommon members and figure drawing regulars, Holly Cerna and Darryl Demps Jr.

This independently-led session is for artists aged 18+ only. Drawing boards, tall stools, and easels are available but in limited supply, so be sure to arrive early or bring one along!

Join Contracommon artists once a month for a casual night of creativity and camaraderie.

Bring a current project (or just a pen and paper for some doodling). No expectations, judgements or prerequisites! Just bring yourself and your favorite materials to start off your weekend with some art.

Free to join with refreshments provided by Sprouts.

Want to start an art business? Certified business advisor and professional artist Alejandro Castanon of Art Alliance San Angelo is here to help! In this virtual edition of his workshop, taking place during Print Austin 2024, you'll learn the essentials of starting an art business the right way. Topics covered include: choosing a business entity, marketing, filing taxes, financials, and more. Don't be afraid, these are all covered from an artist's perspective!

Back by popular demand! Join Iris Rylander of Allegory Handmade for one more opportunity to attend this beginner-friendly workshop, all about the basics of lino-carving and block printing! We’ll talk about relief printing techniques, experiment with a few different methods for preparing the linoleum block, get the hang of Contracommon’s new printing press, and learn how to print by hand at home with some standard kitchen utensils.

Register here

(rescheduled from 1/6) Embrace your inner child and play around with a summertime favorite: tie dye! This workshop will cover several classic tie dye patterns and techniques, using bleach to give a tie dye effect to dark fabrics, and an overview on how to use color theory within your designs.

This workshop is intended for artists of all ages.

Materials: (optional)
2-3 fabric items from home to dye or bleach dye at the event
Plastic grocery bags for transporting dyed items

Register here

Join Iris Rylander of Allegory Handmade for this beginner-friendly workshop, all about the basics of lino-carving and block printing! We’ll talk about relief printing techniques, experiment with a few different methods for preparing the linoleum block, get the hang of Contracommon’s new printing press, and learn how to print by hand at home with some standard kitchen utensils.

Register here

Improve your art practice in this self-guided model session! Bring your favorite materials to work with and study the nude figure. The model will sit for a number of short gestures, followed by one long pose. Join us for our first figure drawing session of 2024, cohosted by Contracommon members and figure drawing regulars, Holly Cerna and Darryl Demps Jr.

This independently-led session is for artists aged 18+ only. Drawing boards, tall stools, and easels are available but in limited supply, so be sure to arrive early or bring one along!

Drink & Draw returns, this time for Print Austin!

Join Contracommon artists for this special edition of our monthly night of creativity and camaraderie. Bring a current project (or just a pen and paper for some doodling). No expectations, judgements or prerequisites! Just bring yourself and your favorite materials to start off your weekend with some art. Our print exhibition, Proof of Life, will be on view at this time as well.

Drink & Draw will meet at 6pm on one Friday of each month. All are welcome! Sign up below to let us know you’ll be joining us. Free to attend, with refreshments provided by Sprouts.

Join Iris Rylander of Allegory Handmade for this beginner-friendly workshop, all about the basics of lino-carving and block printing! We’ll talk about relief printing techniques, experiment with a few different methods for preparing the linoleum block, get the hang of Contracommon’s new printing press, and learn how to print by hand at home with some standard kitchen utensils.

Register here

ARTIST-CURATED EXHIBITION FOR PRINT AUSTIN FESTIVAL EXPLORES DEEPLY FELT HUMAN EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE LENS OF NATURE.

Contracommon is proud to present Proof of Life, a group exhibition of printmakers running from January 19th through February 15th, as part of Print Austin. The opening reception will be held at Contracommon on Saturday, January 20th from 6-9 pm; it is free to attend and open to the public.

Join Contracommon artists once a month for a casual night of creativity and camaraderie.

Bring a current project (or just a pen and paper for some doodling). No expectations, judgements or prerequisites! Just bring yourself and your favorite materials to start off your weekend with some art.

Free to join with refreshments provided by Sprouts.

Improve your art practice in this self-guided model session! Bring your favorite materials to work with and study the nude figure. The model will sit for a number of short gestures, followed by one long pose.

This independently-led session is for artists aged 18+ only. Drawing boards, tall stools, and easels are available but in limited supply, so be sure to arrive early or bring one along!

Meet virtually with like-minded artists who are looking for feedback on their work just like you! Friendly Feedback is our virtual critique group, open to artists of all media, in any location. You can sign up for just one group, pop in when it’s convenient, or come back to take part in them every session - it’s up to you!

Our next feedback session will be held Saturday, December 16th and will be hosted by Contracommon artist Forrest Aderholt. This event typically last 1 - 2 hours.

Fill out the form to register!

Want to start an art business? Certified business advisor and professional artist Alejandro Castanon of Art Alliance San Angelo is here to help! In this virtual edition of his workshop, you'll learn the essentials of starting an art business the right way. Topics covered include: choosing a business entity, marketing, filing taxes, financials, and more. Don't be afraid, these are all covered from an artist's perspective!