(Downloadable Summer 2026 catalog PDF available by clicking the image above)
SUMMER 2026 Quarter
July 13 - August 30, 2026
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
Early Registration: June 1 - 7, 2026
(Open to Spring 2026 students - note: a unique password will be emailed directly to the student email address ALH has on file)
General Registration: June 8 - July 5, 2026
Late Registration: Begins on July 6, 2026 (additional non-refundable late fee of $15 per class and/or workshop)
Course Schedule: July 13 - August 30, 2026 (unless noted otherwise).
Make-up week: August 31 - September 6, 2026
COMING SOON: FALL 2026
Preview Available: August 14, 2026
General Registration: opens August 24, 2026
Course Schedule: October 12 - December 6, 2026
To be notified when Fall courses open for general registration, please fill out our waitlist form.
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All school registration can be made online or over the phone during our office hours.
For step-by-step instructions to register online, click here.
Online: Register here at www.artleaguehouston.org/classes
or at www.artleaguehouston.org/artleagueschoolcourses
Phone: Students may register by calling Art League Houston at 713-523-9530 ext. 2 & 3 during regular office hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Only credit card payment will be accepted over the phone.
If the class you are interested in is full, you can join a waitlist by filling out the form linked here.
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All classes have a recommended list of materials that students are responsible for purchasing.
Materials lists can be viewed by visiting the following page: www.artleaguehouston.org/materials
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Are you an ALH member? Membership provides a $35 discount off each class/workshop. To confirm your membership status call 713-523-9530 ext. 2 or 3 during regular office hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
To sign up for a membership, please visit the Membership section of our website. Note: memberships are valid for one year from the date purchased and are non-refundable.
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Have class credit? Learn how to apply it to your next registration by going to: https://www.artleaguehouston.org/class-credit
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Withdrawals: Refunds or class credits will only be issued for students who officially withdraw. All refunds are subject to a $100 (for 6-7 week classes) or $60 (workshops) registration and processing fee. Unless a course is officially canceled by ALH, registrations are considered final as of 6 days prior to the workshop start date or at the start of the school quarter for classes. All additional fees are non-refundable. Students must file a course drop form to file a withdrawal or transfer from a course (drop forms can be filed HERE).
Transfers: Students may request to transfer from one course to another before the second session of the class, but students are responsible for any additional model or material fees involved in the course.
Transfer forms can be filed HERE.
ART LEAGUE SCHOOL POLICIES:
Before registering for any class, students must carefully read the Art League School policies. Please review terms and conditions before registering, which are subject to change, by visiting:
https://www.artleaguehouston.org/school-policies
PLEASE NOTE:
The Art League School offers adult studio courses exclusively for individuals aged 18 and above.
Flexible Access is a program focused on providing a continuing education opportunities through pay-what-you-can visual art courses for ages 17 and up. This program is part of a larger initiative to prioritize arts access and equity taking place at the ALH school.
Flexible Access es un programa enfocado en brindar oportunidades de educación continua a traves de cursos de arte en lo cual puedes pagar-con-lo-que-puedas para edades de 17 años en adelante. Este programa parte de una iniciativa más amplia para priorizar el acceso a las artes y la equidad que se lleva a cabo en la escuela ALH.
Instructor - Nancy Rios
All Levels
Sunday afternoon, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
August 16
1 Day
$175 public / $140 member (+additional $15 late registration fee after July 5)
Studio 1
Join ceramic artist Nancy Rios for a one-day, hands-on workshop focused on the art of ceramic mask-making. Rooted in both creative exploration and cultural storytelling, this workshop invites participants to shape expressive masks that reflect personal identity, emotion, or imagination. Using hand-building techniques and surface decoration methods, you'll learn how to construct and design your own clay mask from start to finish. Nancy will guide you through form, texture, and symbolism.
Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this workshop offers a space to create meaningful, sculptural works in a supportive and inspiring studio environment.
THIS CLASS IS FULL. TO JOIN A WAITLIST, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM.
By registering for a class at Art League Houston, you agree to the Art League School policies (please review terms and conditions before registering).
Instructor - Barbara Mueller
Beginner / Intermediate
Saturday + Sunday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
August 29 + 30
2 Days
$310 public / $275 member (+additional $15 late registration fee after July 5)
Studio 1
In this workshop students will learn the fundamentals of stained glass using the copper foil (Tiffany) method to complete a small panel from start to finish. You can design your own small panel or choose a design from one of the available pattern books before cutting and grinding glass pieces to fit your pattern. You will then wrap each piece with copper foil, solder the panel and finish it for display. Panels are generally 10–20 pieces in total.
No prior glass experience needed. Materials are provided by the instructor for a fee (see materials list for more details).
THIS CLASS IS FULL. TO JOIN A WAITLIST, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM.
By registering for a class at Art League Houston, you agree to the Art League School policies (please review terms and conditions before registering).
Instructor - Gaby Hurtado-Ramos
All Levels
Wednesday evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
August 19 + 26
2 Days
$190 public / $155 member (+additional $15 late registration fee after July 5)
Studio 1
Feel the relief and carve into blocks that you can print from home. Learn how to carve a relief block and successfully print it by hand or with an etching press. We will be using linoleum and carving tools. You will leave with an edition of prints and knowledge of how to continue these skills on your own. This workshop is a great introduction to relief printing and a fun way to share your message with the world.
THIS CLASS IS FULL. TO JOIN A WAITLIST, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM.
By registering for a class at Art League Houston, you agree to the Art League School policies (please review terms and conditions before registering).