Flexible Access is a program focused on providing continuing education opportunities through pay-what-you-can visual art courses for ages 17 and up.

In 2022, ALH kicked off a multi-year initiative to re-imagine the role of an Art League School to foster radical imagination, reduce economic barriers to art education and impact positive social change through the arts. This program marks the start of a larger initiative to prioritize arts access and equity taking place at the ALH school.

HOW TO REGISTER

All school registration can be made over the phone during our office hours, online, or by contacting the school email. Contact the ALH School for more information at school@artleaguehouston.org or 713.523.9530 ext. 3.

Phone: Students may register by calling Art League Houston at 713-523-9530 ext. 3 during regular office hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Email: Provide contact information to best reach you at (include name and phone) to school@artleaguehouston.org (use the subject line - Art League School: Flexible Access Registration)

Online: Students can register the pay-what-you-can options available online.

MORE INFORMATION

Please note: Flexible Access courses have limited seating. Once registered, attendance to these courses is highly encouraged. All courses take place at Art League Houston unless noted otherwise. Membership discounts are not applicable to Flexible Access courses. Before registering for any class, students must carefully read the Art League School policies by clicking here. By registering for a class at Art League Houston, you agree to the Art League School policies (please review terms and conditions before registering, which are subject to change).

FALL 2025

 
Printing Like a Painter: Monotypes (FA-1) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Printing Like a Painter: Monotypes (FA-1) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Printing Like a Painter: Monotypes (FA-1) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Printing Like a Painter: Monotypes (FA-1) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Printing Like a Painter: Monotypes (FA-1) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
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Printing Like a Painter: Monotypes (FA-1) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

Instructor - Gaby Hurtado-Ramos

All Levels

Wednesday evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

October 15 - November 5

4 weeks

$320 public / Pay-What-You-Can

Studio 1

Monotypes are one-of-a-kind prints —using similar tools and processes of traditional multiples, monotypes leave a single, yet lasting impression. In this 4-week course, we will cover a variety of methods to make unique monotype prints. Participants will learn how to operate an etching press as well as print methods you can do from home. We will learn techniques including: trace-monotype, stencils, ghost prints, split-fountain inking, and painterly marks. Using non-toxic ink, we will understand how to modify ink to the desired consistency for different print applications. Students will come away with a series of unique prints. Painters, printmakers, and beyond are all welcome.



This program has limited seating. For Flexible Access courses, ALH requires students to attend 70% of the scheduled classes. Failure to do so will place the student in a 6-month waitlist for future Flexible Access courses. Membership discounts are not applicable to Flexible Access courses. If a payment option isn’t available, contact the ALH School during office hours for assistance. By registering for a class at Art League Houston, you agree to the Art League School policies (please review terms and conditions before registering).

Mini Nicho-Shrine in Clay (FA-2) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Mini Nicho-Shrine in Clay (FA-2) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Mini Nicho-Shrine in Clay (FA-2) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Mini Nicho-Shrine in Clay (FA-2) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Mini Nicho-Shrine in Clay (FA-2) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
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Mini Nicho-Shrine in Clay (FA-2) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

Instructor - Nancy Rios

All Levels

Sunday afternoon, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

November 9

1 Day

$160 public / Pay-What-You-Can

Studio 1

Celebrate Mexican Folk Art by creating your own clay nicho. A small decorative shrine perfect for honoring a loved one or displaying a special object. In this 3-hour workshop, you will learn slab-building techniques, creative embellishment, and texturing methods to craft a one-of-a-kind piece. All materials and tools are provided; no experience necessary.



This program has limited seating. For Flexible Access courses, ALH requires students to attend 70% of the scheduled classes. Failure to do so will place the student in a 6-month waitlist for future Flexible Access courses. Membership discounts are not applicable to Flexible Access courses. If a payment option isn’t available, contact the ALH School during office hours for assistance. By registering for a class at Art League Houston, you agree to the Art League School policies (please review terms and conditions before registering).

 
DIY Zinemaking: Make By Any Means Necessary (FA-3) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP DIY Zinemaking: Make By Any Means Necessary (FA-3) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP DIY Zinemaking: Make By Any Means Necessary (FA-3) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP DIY Zinemaking: Make By Any Means Necessary (FA-3) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP DIY Zinemaking: Make By Any Means Necessary (FA-3) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
DIY Zinemaking: Make By Any Means Necessary (FA-3) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

Instructor - Gaby Hurtado-Ramos

All Levels

Saturday, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

December 6

1 Day

$195 public / Pay-What-You-Can

Studio 1

Zines can be instructive, humorous, serious, political, text-based, illustrative, and all sorts of combinations in-between. Zines are self-published small-run books that take many forms. In this workshop we will be covering the basics of handmade booklets with an emphasis on accessibility so that you can apply skills and ideas to future zines with whatever tools you have available. Writing, drawing, collage, and conceptual-based booklets will be covered, but participants are welcome to make any kind of zine they desire. A combination of one-page zines and pamphlet stitch booklets will be demonstrated using standard letter-sized copy paper. Participants will make zines that they can later make copies of on their own at their local printer, office, or copy machine. Methods and preparation for both black and white and color printing will also be covered.

This program has limited seating. For Flexible Access courses, ALH requires students to attend 70% of the scheduled classes. Failure to do so will place the student in a 6-month waitlist for future Flexible Access courses. Membership discounts are not applicable to Flexible Access courses. If a payment option isn’t available, contact the ALH School during office hours for assistance. By registering for a class at Art League Houston, you agree to the Art League School policies (please review terms and conditions before registering).