Nothing into Something: Alternative Resourcing in Art

Nothing into Something: Alternative Resourcing in Art

  • ALL AGES

A discussion and workshop on creative, nontraditional ways to integrate discarded materials into your practice

By OpenMFA

Date and time

Saturday, May 31 · 2 - 4pm CDT

Location

Art League Houston

1953 Montrose Boulevard Houston, TX 77006

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

This course offers an introduction to incorporating discarded materials into your artistic practice. Led by artist and performer Anfrea Garfia, you'll explore various techniques and methods for transforming waste into functional tools for art-making.

Location

Art League Houston (1953 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006)

This program is part of the Absurd Classroom, a multi-day gathering inviting artists, students, and community members to earn an Alternative Certificate in Studio Art through playful, participatory programs designed to spark reflection, connection, and growth. The Absurd Classroom embraces absurdism as a lens for creative transformation and resistance—leaning into uncertainty, collaboration, and joy as radical tools for challenging the norm and fostering self-determined growth.

All events are free, welcoming, and open to all—no fees, no prerequisites, just a shared commitment to community + creativity

This project is made possible with the support form The Idea Fund. The Idea Fund is a re-granting program administered by DiverseWrokes, Aurora Picture Show, and Project Row Houses and funded by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

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OpenMFA

ABOUT US: OpenMFA is a grassroots artist collective dedicated to making arts education available to all. We believe in a society where people of all backgrounds are empowered to engage with the arts, which enriches both individual lives and the broader Texas arts community. While OpenMFA has seven core organizing members, our network extends far beyond, encompassing a vibrant and supportive community of members. Our initiatives provide a framework for self-directed growth and development, uniting a vibrant network of artists across Texas. Participation is open to all—no membership fees or prerequisites, just a shared commitment to learning and collaboration.