Casa de la Cultura

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Welcome to Casa de la Cultura!

Casa de la Cultura will offer accessible and inclusive family-friendly classes and workshops rooted in preserving Mexican American, Indigenous, and Latino culture and traditions. Each pillar within Casa de la Cultura program will support the presentation of local artists, instructors, and educators. We aim to promote a lifelong curiosity for creating art and the expression of identity.  

**All classes are free & bilingual (English and Spanish) - Todas las clases son gratis y bilingües (inglès y español). 

For questions, please email MACCCasa@austintexas.gov.

Current Programs

Yoga with Aneika

Saturdays @ 10:30am
Austin Public Library - Southeast Branch | 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744

Join us for FREE Bilingual Yoga classes every Saturday with Aneika Perez! Body, mind and soul will align as we move with intention through gentle movement guided by breath. We will incorporate meditation and sound to regulate the nervous system. Extra yoga mats can be provided!

Coming Soon- Casa de la Cultura Programs for 2026

 

 

 

La Cocina will offer family-friendly culinary workshops and demonstrations. Participants will explore traditional cooking techniques, diverse Latin American flavors, and promote healthy eating practices while preserving authenticity.  

• La Tamalada/ Tortilla-making Workshops 

• Cooking Demos  

• Nutrition classes 

Danza celebrates rhythm, movement, and the joy of expression. From traditional forms to modern beats, youth and adults alike will connect with culture through motion, music, and dance. 

• Ballet Folklórico Classes 

• Social Dance – Cumbia Norteña  

• Latin folk dance 

Arte Cultural hosts art classes that invite participants to explore creativity through diverse mediums and styles. Each session encourages artistic expression while highlighting cultural heritage and innovation. 

• Ceramics 

• Textiles  

• Cartoneria  

Jardín invites participants to get their hands in the soil and connect with the earth. Through volunteer opportunities and educational workshops, the program fosters sustainability, herbal knowledge, and community well-being. 

• Garden Volunteer Workdays 

• Herbalism and Botanical Classes 

• Native Plant and Gardening Workshops 

Música celebrates the vibrant sounds of Latin America through hands-on music education and creative collaboration. Participants will explore rhythm, melody, and storytelling while building skills in performance. 

• Music Instructional Classes – MACC Conjunto/Mariachi 

• Songwriting 

Literatura honors the written word as a powerful expression of identity, memory, and imagination. Participants will engage with culturally relevant works and create their own through reading and writing workshops. 

• Book Clubs 

• Storytelling  

• Poetry 

Movement promotes physical wellness and self-expression through diverse forms of movement. These programs invite participants to reconnect with their bodies, nature, and community via a cultural lens. 

• Mindful Movement  

• Capoeira 

• Community Running/Hiking Club 

Cine celebrates the art of film through screenings, artist talks, and hands-on workshops. The program highlights Latin filmmakers, documentaries, and creative storytelling while offering opportunities to learn about filmmaking techniques. 

• Film Screenings 

• Make-up Workshops 

• Costume Design

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