Free for CU Members | $15 tickets for public   Take your canvas-making skills to the next level with this follow-up demonstration on preparing the canvas surface for painting. Learn how to properly size and prime your stretched canvas to create a durable and smooth substrate ready for a variety of painting mediums. We’ll cover materials like gesso and sizing ...

Free for CU Members | $15 tickets for public   Learn the essential skills to build and stretch a canvas in Part I of this hands-on demonstration! We’ll guide you through the process of constructing a sturdy frame, cutting and assembling stretcher bars, and properly stretching canvas to create a smooth, professional surface for painting. Save some money and learn ...

CU Membership Required   What'cha wanna learn? Each month, CU staff will demonstrate how to use one area of our wonderful facilities. How do we decide what to teach? You pick! Using the poll below, vote on what equipment you'd like to learn, voting closes two weeks before set day of program so send in your choice ASAP! Vote HERE! ...

Open to the Public | Member Presentation Only   Join us and get some feedback on your work! 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 practice. Critiques ...

CU Membership Required   Attention all woodworkers and aspiring woodworkers! This hands-on program will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a proficient woodworker, with instruction on a variety of woodworking techniques and tools.   Whether you are a beginner or have some experience in woodworking, this program is perfect for you (and required if you ...

Open to the Public   Join the artists of The Cedars Union's 4th Cohort for an evening celebrating their journeys over the past 18-months! Each artist will give a brief talk on their creative practice, share what they've achieved during their time in the Cohort, and discuss their future plans as they prepare to transition out of the program and ...

Open to the Public   Escape the cold and join us for a cozy ornament-decorating workshop open to everyone! This family-friendly event invites friends and loved ones to come together and create festive ornaments with all materials provided—just bring your creativity. Choose from a variety of designs for only $5 each, with paint, glitter, and more to personalize your piece. ...

We are excited to invite you to Cedars Open Studio (COS), a free neighborhood-wide event on, Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Cedars Union is an anchor location for COS, as we house 16 resident artists and provide creative co-working spaces for over 50 community artists. List Artists below: Cristina Ayala Victoria Brill Dakari Butler ...

Free for CU Members/CU Membership Required   Join Matt in the PC lab for hands-on training on how to operate and maintain the Bambu P1P and X1 Carbon printers. During the demo, participants will learn about the basic principles of 3D printing, as well as the specific features and capabilities of the equipment. We highly encourage all members to attend ...

Open to the Public | Register HERE! Join us for our monthly lecture series. This month, we're joined by Danielle Naylor, our Director of Operations at The Cedars Union and the Art Fair Director for Texas Vignette. Danielle will guide you through best practices, formatting tips, and what galleries and institutions look for. Learn how to effectively highlight your achievements, ...