Free for CU Members | $65 tickets for public   Step into the world of metalsmithing for a day of hands-on creativity! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn one of the fundamental skills of metalsmithing: sawing. All skill levels are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary. You’ll explore the basics of working with a jeweler’s saw while designing and ...

Open to the public   Join us in welcoming the artists of The Cedars Union's newest residents Cohort VI to learn about their works before they begin the 18 month incubation period. Each artist will give a brief talk on their creative practice, share what they've hope to achieve during their time in the Cohort, and discuss their future projects. ...

Open to the Public | Member Presentation Only   This is a sign-up page to attend and offer feedback, CU members please sign up on Proximity using the google form to present work.   This monthly critique session will be moderated by Veronica Ibargüengoitia. During the course of the program, we will discuss the works of three talented artists from ...

Free for CU Members | $65 tickets for public   Come get your hands dirty at the CU! Join Cohort 2 alum, Cat Rigdon as she guides you through the process of coil-built ceramics inspired by ancient Cypriot artifacts. This workshop will cover the basics of creating a coil-built ceramic vessel with handles. Once your vessel is built, you’ll dive ...

Open to the public   Come for the art and stay for the conversation!   Create & Connect Art Socials is a free, low-pressure art evening combining a brief art history lesson with a collaborative, hands-on artmaking activity. Designed to keep things playful, this event facilitates connections through shared creativity, meaning there’s no “right way” to participate.   This night’s ...

Open to the Public | Member Presentation Only   This monthly critique session will be moderated by Hatziel Flores. During the course of the program, we will discuss the works of three talented artists from our community. Participate in an engaging and constructive discussion as we provide valuable feedback and insights to support the growth and development of their artistic ...

Open to the public   Join us for a lecture co-presented by artists Christopher Najera and Fernando Alvarez. As artists, we spend a lot of time discussing our opinions and the formal properties of artwork, but what makes a critique both beneficial and stimulating as a conversation? These two artists will discuss their approach to critique, tools and formats, and ...

This monthly critique session will be moderated by Jeremy Biggers.Open to the Public | Member Presentation OnlyThis is a sign-up page to attend and offer feedback, CU members please sign up on Proximity using the google form to present work.This monthly critique session will be moderated by Jeremy Biggers. During the course of the program, we will discuss the works ...

Free for CU Members | $40 tickets for public   This one-day workshop introduces aniline dyeing as an experimental approach to coloring wood beyond traditional stain or paint. Participants will explore how translucent dyes can transform wood surfaces into layered, textile-like skins through techniques such as washing, layering, bleeding, bleaching, and resist. The workshop is open to artists working across ...

Open to the public   This program provides deep, critical feedback on participating artists' work. Five artists may participate in 15-minute conversations, welcoming feedback from an audience of members of the DFW community. Both CU members and non-members may present work. While potentially blunt, Critical Feedback Sessions serve to provide unfiltered and honest feedback regarding conceptual, contemporary, or formal aspects ...