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).

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!

Workshop Houston and the Third Ward Bike Shop

will be closed from

Wednesday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 27th.

See you after the holiday and have a  happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 3rd, Style Shop headed downtown to look at some amazing work at the International Quilt Festival. While the students of Style Shop may be tackling some ambitious sewing projects during their time at Workshop Houston, nothing quite prepared us for the intricate designs and impressive sewing that was on display here.

Students especially enjoyed the Wearable Art section of the show, which displayed quilted clothing. Another big hit was the quilts which were created with sparkling thread.

Making a quilt is a huge undertaking, and the students were impressed by the amount of work that goes into something so lasting and beautiful. When asked to pick just one as their favorite, students said they absolutely couldn’t choose one quilt over another. We are already looking forward to going back next year!

Come see our students’ fashion, music and cycles on October 3oth at the premiumkids Little Monster’s Bash! Click on the flyer for details!