Totally Cool Totally Art (TCTA) has been cultivating creative teens since 1996. TCTA is unique in that the classes are completely free to Austin's youth teen community. Teens will learn various techniques by working directly alongside professional artists. The program reinforces positive choices by offering art appreciation in a mentoring environment. TCTA is built to help give teens new experiences, build respect and trust, keep them out of trouble during high-risk after school hours and improve their skills in creative expression, communication, teamwork and arts appreciation.
The 2024-2025 season of TCTA begins November 4th. This season we're offering classes in metal-smithing, sculpture, the culinary arts, and traditional/digital painting.
Metal-smithing
Receive hands-on instruction in cutting, shaping, and soldering metal pieces. Create simple jewelry or decorative items that fit your style with the help of tools such as saws, hammers, and pliers.
Sculpture
Work alone or collaborate in creating abstract art, functional pieces and character sculptures. Turn clay, wire, and found objects into 3D masterpieces.
Culinary
An old TCTA favorite returns! Practice using kitchen tools paired with proper technique to serve up dishes that look as good as they taste. Learn how to use seasonal produce, proteins, and spices to level up your cooking.
Traditional and Digital Painting
This year, painting and digital art are coming together. Sketch, shade, and blend on a canvas or on a screen. Create character designs, landscapes, or abstract pieces unique to your personal expression.
A Review of the 2023 - 2024 TCTA Season
Check out this glimpse into what we achieved during our last season of TCTA.
Making a 7-Foot-Tall Styrofoam Sculpture
TCTA Film: Cards of Darkness
To view our entire collection of short films, gallery walkthroughs, past performances and more, visit TCTA Film’s YouTube.
Online Art Tutorials
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TCTA is going Virtual with Videos, DIY Projects and Lessons!
- Story Telling Throughout History with Grey
- Storytelling with Grey
- Painting on Sneakers with Tori
- Digital Painting with Ian
- Pastels with Anne Marie
- Drawing with Erin
- Old Age Makeup with Granny
- Paper Flowers with Madison
- Friendship Bracelets with Nikki
- 8 Paint Application Techniques with Ian
- Storyboards with Grey
- Eye Sculptures with Anne Marie
- Popsicle Stick Sculpture with Clint
- Paper Art with Erin
- 3 Fun Drawing Challenges with Tori
- Painting with Nikki
- Knitting with Madison
- Dancing with Granny
- Adobe Premiere Pro Starter Tips with Taylor
- T-Shirt Tote Bag with Anne Marie
- Jewelry with Erin: Artistic Process
- Earth Day with Granny
- Photo Editing with Madison
- Doodling with Clint
- Collage Art with Nikki
- Shaving Cream Art with Tori
- Painting Mandala with Ian
- Painting with Tori: Drawing Exercises
- Crafting with Anne Marie: Paint Rocks like Geodes
- Sculpture with Clint: Soap Carving
- Stop Motion With Grey
- Movement with Kelly: Shake Down and More…
- Photography with Madison: Photo 101
- Painting with Ian: Watercolor with Coffee and Tea
- Weaving with Nikki: Wall Hanging with a Homemade Loom
- Celtx Scriptwriting with Taylor Part 1
- Celtx Scriptwriting with Taylor Part 2
- Book Binding with Erin
- Flower Pressing with Erin
- Air Sculpture with Clint
- Work out with Kelly: 2 minute Abs
- Zine Making with Madison: Zine from a single piece of paper
- Crafting with Nikki: God’s Eyes Easy Weaving
- Crafting with Anne Marie: Hair Bows
- Crafting with Erin: Branch Picture Hanger
- Painting with Tori: Artist Demo
- Sculpture with Clint: Geodesic Dome
- Health and Wellness with Kelly: Stretching
- Painting with Ian: Alternative Brushes
- Mask Making with Clint
- Storytelling with Grey
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Program Staff
TCTA Coordinator - Clint Hofmeister
(512) 978-2476
TCTA Specialist - Kelly Hasandras
(512) 978-2477
TCTA Marketing & Graphics - Rachel Ditzig
(512) 978-2478