Workshop Houston’s mission is to provide youth with creative, technical and educational resources. Our vision is to lay the groundwork for a just society by creating a community that provides youth with support, expanded opportunities and alternative definitions of success. Workshop Houston has five shops that provide resources and support for young people: the Third Ward Bike Shop (do-it-yourself bike repair), the Chopper Shop (welding and metal fabrication), the Beat Shop (hip-hop music production), the Style Shop (fashion and graphic design) and the Scholar Shop (tutoring and academic enrichment).

Just a few months ago, Workshop Houston was approached by local business l + j industries about partnering up for a specialized class. The lovely ladies behind l + j industries (Lynne and Julia) upholster furniture and wanted to help give back to the community. What better way than recovering some chairs for us here in Style Shop, and teaching the students how to actually do it themselves?

Style Shop students were in charge of quilting scrap fabric together to be used for the cushion covers, as well as painting the chairs provided by l + j industries. Lynne brought the heavy-duty staple guns, as well as the fixed-up seat cushions, and the students got to work! Here you can see students Juan, Pedro, and Jacky putting the cushions together:

We love our new sewing seats in Style Shop– thank you l + j industries for your time and expertise!

If you know anything about the programming we offer to our middle school students here, you know that each program tackles some pretty cool stuff. If you’ve ever thought “Hey, I’d like to know how to do that,†finally, here is your chance!

For three hours, for four Saturdays in March, join Bass Heavy in Beat Shop & learn the basics of music and hip hop production, just like our students do! You do not need to have any previous experience- all equipment, tools, instruction, will be supplied.

Please check out “I Made It” , made in the Beat Shop as an example of the work that YOU can possibly do

For the low cost of $80, you can reserve your spot in this limited-availability class.

Reserve your spot by contacting us with your deposit (contact@workshophouston.org or 713.807.7911), & come prepared to get funky.

Schedule of Beat Shop Adult Classes:

Saturdays, March 3th, 10th, 24th, & 31st, 9am-12pm.

(*Please Note: No make-up times have been allocated for this class- please be sure to clear your schedule in order to make it to these sessions. Class size is limited to the first five people who register- secure your spot today!)

Check out some pics from our visit to the legendary Rap-A-Lot Records of Houston, TX.

Check out some pics of our students ice skating at Discovery Green Park.

If you know anything about the programming we offer to our middle school students here, you know that each program tackles some pretty cool stuff. If you’ve ever thought “Hey, I’d like to know how to do that,” finally, here is your chance!

For three hours every Saturday in February, join Jill in Style Shop & learn the basics of sewing, just like our students do! You do not need to have any previous experience- all equipment, tools, instruction, & some fabric is supplied.

For the low cost of $80, you can reserve your spot in this limited-availability class. Learn to use a sewing machine, read a pattern, & much more. Over the course of four weeks, sew your own pillowcase, reversible tote bag, & stylish tunic!

Reserve your spot by contacting us with your deposit (contact@workshophouston.org or 713.807.7911), & come prepared to sew!

Schedule of Style Shop Adult Classes:

Saturdays, February 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 9am-12pm.

(*Please Note: No make-up times have been allocated for this class- please be sure to clear your schedule in order to make it to these sessions. Class size is limited to the first five people who register- secure your spot today!)

Don’t forget to check out our Youtube page for the latest hits out of the Beat Shop!!!

Workshop Houston Youtube

Check out pictures of some holiday activities here at Workshop Houston.  More pics on our Facebook page.

Workshop Houston will be closed for Winter Break

Middle School and High School Programs:

Closed from Saturday, December 17th - Monday, January 2nd

Bike Shop:

Closed from Sunday, December 18th - Thursday, January 5th

Happy holidays and best wishes in 2012!

Hot new track from Beat Shop students Kayla and Jaide.  Check it out!!!

God is Amazing

The Style Shop ladies put on quite a performance at the Premium Kids design expo held on Sunday, October 30th. In case you didn’t join us in person, check out some of the inspired, original designs that walked the runway that day!