Grackle House Presented by Austin Studio Tour
About this Event
Grackle House hosts 7 artists, an immersive art installation, music, workshops and demonstrations for a three day community event. Fun for all with kids' scavenger hunt, animals, make your own button and more free activities. Happening the first weekend ONLY of Austin Stuido Tour Nov 13-15.
FREE for all, all ages
Nov 13 6pm-9pm Opening Night Party. Festivities starting in the fairy lit Grackle House back garden with artists and special music performances presented by Me Mer Mo accompanied by light and visual projections by Starry Eyes. Complimentary custom chainstitched bandanas by Slow Sunday Stitching, Grackle House Gallery and more featured artist welcome you indoors. Stop in have a drink and share the magic!
Nov 14 11-5pm Official Opening Day of Austin Studio Tour! Come early at 11 for Block Printing Workshop with Carly Weaver. Noguess Family Band performs on Grackle House Stage. Chickens and rabbit petting, scavenger hunt and make your own button table all day. Grackle House Trivia starts at 5:00! Flash tatoos by Bleu will be offered all day!
Nov 14 6pm-9pm ME MER MO after party 7 artists and another magical evening of experimental and synthesized sound and music accompanied by liquid light display by Starry Eyes.
Nov 15 11am-5pm Official Austin Studio Tour final day for Grackle House. Come early for pancakes and bloody marys! The Jacques Noguess Trio performs jazz standards. Sculpt a Chonky Animal workshop with Joy Noguess in the afternoon. Chickens and rabbit petting, scavenger hunt and make your own button table all day. Flash tatoos by Bleu will be offered all day!
We are still planning all the fun for the party! Updates are still happening.
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Featured Artists:
Carly Weaver - painting, drawing, sculpture
Joy Noguess - ceramics
Heather Lecheler - wood and fiber
Bleu Daghlian - tattoos and illustrations
Nicole Long - assemblage and dioramas
Chloe Noguess - ceramics
Greta Myers - fiber and ceramics
Music:
Me Mer Mo presents:
Misfit Gamelan : Vanessa Gelvin, Lisa Cameron, Josh Ronsen and Matt LaComette
Jaycie Carver
Jeanelle Ramirez
Ara Cristina Hernandez
Noguess Family Band
The Jacques Noguess Trio
Drink Sponsors:
Dripping Springs Vodka
Zilker Beer Brewing
Big Country Organic Brewing Co
Topo Chico
Friday Nov 13
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday Night Opening Party
Info: Come kick off Austin Studio tour for our opening night party. Music, drinks, and art in the charming Grackle House garden and gallery.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Pop-up custom chain stitch
Info: One night only! Slow Sunday Stitching offering personalized bandanas using vintage chainstitching embroidery while you party at Grackle House. Come early while supplies last!
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
ME MER MO presents!
Info: Experimental and synthesized sounds and music accompanied by a light display by Starry Eyes.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Misfit Gamelan
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Jaycie Carver
Saturday Nov 14
🕑: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday Studio Tour
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grackle Block Printing Workshop with Carly Weaver
Info: Early Birds can print a grackle patch or tee or bring your own item to print on! ONE DAY, ONE HOUR only!
🕑: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Scavenger hunt and Family activites
Info: Bring the whole family! We have a brand new scavenger hunt with prize box, silkie chickens and rabbits to pet, and the infamous make your own button table (not just for kids ;) plus interactive art that is fun for all ages!
🕑: 01:00 AM - 03:00 PM
The Noguess Family Band
Info: Playing standards, pop tunes and classic rock, The Noguess Family Band is one of the best highlights of the Grackle House experience. Featuring two of Grackle House's featured ceramic artists Joy and Chloe Noguess, the band stars: Chloe, 11- keyboard, Jacques, 17- lead guitar, Joy(Mom) on drums & Tanner(Dad) on bass.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Flash Tattoos by Bleu!
Info: Bleu is back by demand with new flash tattoo designs! The ultimate , coolest and most permanent way to commemorate your studio tour experience. First come, first serve or until the ink runs out inside at the Grackle House Parlour.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Jeanelle Ramirez
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Ara Christina Hernandez
🕑: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
ME MER MO After Party
Info: Experimental and synthesized sounds and music accompanied by a light display by Starry Eyes.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Grackle Trivia
Info: Join us for first time event! GRACKLE TRIVIA! Test your grackle knowledge, learn some grackle facts or come see who will take home the Grackulus Officialis Trophy!
Sunday Nov 15
🕑: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday Studio Tour
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Stacked Sunday Pancake Breakfast
Info: A Grackle House tradition! Come fuel up with pancakes and bloody marys befors a full and final day of Grackle House.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sacvenger Hunt and Family Activities
Info: Bring the whole family! We have a brand new scavenger hunt with prize box, silkie chickens and rabbits to pet, and the infamous make your own button table (not just for kids ;) Plus interactive art that is fun for all ages!
🕑: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Flash Tattoos by Bleu!
Info: Bleu is back by demand with new flash tattoo designs! The ultimate , coolest and most permanent way to commemorate your studio tour experience. First come, first serve inside at the Grackle House Parlour.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Mini Clay Sculpting Workshop: Chonky Animals!
Info: Join Joy Noguess for a quick and fun 30-minute clay sculpting session! Joy will demonstrate her step-by-step process for shaping and sculpting adorable, ultra-chonky little animals out of clay.
After a quick demo, it’s your turn to get your hands dirty and sculpt a tiny creature of your own to take home! All clay is provided—just bring your creativity. Perfect for beginners and anyone looking for a fun afternoon creative break.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
The Jacques Noguess Trio
Info: Kick off your Sunday afternoon with two hours of exceptional live jazz performed by a talented trio of student musicians from Austin High School. The trio is fronted by 17-year-old senior Jacques Noguess, an outstanding local talent who earned recognition as a state finalist in jazz guitar last year. Sit back, relax, and enjoy vibrant, soulful sounds showcasing the next generation of our local jazz scene!
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