HANDS-ON HOUSTON: SOAP CARVING
Saturday. OCTOBER 3, 2026. 11 am – 3 pm
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FREE
Join sculptor, woodworker, and current resident artist Arden Carlson to explore the wonders of carving!
Using a variety of carving tools and a bar of soap, create your own reductive sculpture. Reductive art is the process of removing parts of your base material to shape a form or design. As you remove parts of the soap, you will slowly reveal your design and hone your carving skills.
Carve a rectangular bar of soap into a fish, heart, or even an abstract shape. Soap is a wonderful introductory material for carving because it is soft and accessible for all ages. When you are finished, display your new sculpture or use it in the bath!
Note: Please allow 25 minutes to complete this activity. The activity will take place outdoors, weather permitting, and is on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
HANDS-ON HOUSTON is a free drop-in event held the first Saturday of every month (except in July). Each month, a teaching artist or guild demonstrates a craft related to the current exhibitions. Community members of all ages are welcome to come any time between 11AM and 3 PM and participate in a 20–25-minute activity. Materials are provided. This program supports HCCC’s mission to inspire and connect people to the art and process of making.
“HCCC is a dynamic hub for contemporary craft, a place where artists can push the boundaries of their creativity, and a destination for the community to engage with the art of our time. Visitors can see thought-provoking exhibitions, tour the studios of working artists, participate in hands-on programming, or explore the Craft Garden. Admission is always free.”
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