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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.
Participants will learn swim skills and water safety practices with bilingual instructors. Pools are climatized and heaters are spaced around the pool area. Bring warm clothes.
Bartholomew Pool: 1800 E. 51st St. Austin, TX. 78723
January 15th - February 28th
Thursdays: 4pm-5pm
Saturdays: 1pm-2pm
Registration Open: Dec. 11-Jan. 5
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/qfZ3EmiYkw?origin=lprLink
Questions? Email: macccasa@austintexas.gov
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Los participantes aprenderán habilidades de natación y prácticas de seguridad en el agua con instructores bilingües. Las piscinas están climatizadas y hay calentadores distribuidos por el área de la piscina. Trae ropa abrigada
Bartholomew Pool: 1800 E. 51st St. Austin, TX. 78723
15 de enero - 28 de febrero
Jueves: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Sábados: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Fechas de registro: 11 de Diciembre a 5 de Enero
Enlace de registro: https://forms.office.com/g/qfZ3EmiYkw?origin=lprLink
¿Preguntas? Envie un email: macccasa@austintexas.gov
🧘🏽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!
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🧘🏽Yoga con Aneika
📅Sábados a las 10:30 a.m.
📍Austin Public Library - Southeast Branch | 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744
¡Acompáñenos a las clases de yoga bilingües GRATUITAS todos los sábados con Aneika Pérez! El cuerpo, la mente y el alma se alinearán mientras nos movemos con intención a través de movimientos suaves guiados por la respiración. Incorporaremos meditación y sonido para regular el sistema nervioso. ¡Se pueden proporcionar tapetes de yoga adicionales!
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