WiVLA Women in the Visual and Literary arts
@wivla.bsky.social
WIVLA's mission is to provide an inspiring forum for women to explore and advance their creative development, to promote their work in the marketplace, and to infuse the community with their spirit of cooperation and invention.
So much fun was had on Sunday's Glass blowing Demo and workshop
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed getting to make ornaments and artistic paperweights and seeing some very beautiful pieces be made with @houstonhouseofglass
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed getting to make ornaments and artistic paperweights and seeing some very beautiful pieces be made with @houstonhouseofglass
February 12, 2026 at 2:43 AM
So much fun was had on Sunday's Glass blowing Demo and workshop
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed getting to make ornaments and artistic paperweights and seeing some very beautiful pieces be made with @houstonhouseofglass
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed getting to make ornaments and artistic paperweights and seeing some very beautiful pieces be made with @houstonhouseofglass
If you have not previously registered, please join WiVLA for an outing exploring the many creative possibilities of glass!
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
If you have not previously registered, please join WiVLA for an outing exploring the many creative possibilities of glass!
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
Last Saturday the women of WiVLA learned a lot about the history and artistry of doll making on the tour of Ann Leis' collection. We also enjoyed the Alice in Wonderland Themed Tea Party.
February 3, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Last Saturday the women of WiVLA learned a lot about the history and artistry of doll making on the tour of Ann Leis' collection. We also enjoyed the Alice in Wonderland Themed Tea Party.
Reading Aloud: The Page as a map Hosted by Synkroniciti and Kathrerin McDaniel
January 31st 10-noon
To sign up
synkroniciti.com/whats-going-...
cost $70
January 31st 10-noon
To sign up
synkroniciti.com/whats-going-...
cost $70
January 30, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Reading Aloud: The Page as a map Hosted by Synkroniciti and Kathrerin McDaniel
January 31st 10-noon
To sign up
synkroniciti.com/whats-going-...
cost $70
January 31st 10-noon
To sign up
synkroniciti.com/whats-going-...
cost $70
The Wonderour Readers: WiVLA's book club is meeting February 28th at Coco's Donuts anAt Coco's Donuts an#womenartistsd Coffee Bar
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
This month we'll be discussing "The Giver of Stars" By Jojo Moyer
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
This month we'll be discussing "The Giver of Stars" By Jojo Moyer
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
January 30, 2026 at 10:34 PM
The Wonderour Readers: WiVLA's book club is meeting February 28th at Coco's Donuts anAt Coco's Donuts an#womenartistsd Coffee Bar
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
This month we'll be discussing "The Giver of Stars" By Jojo Moyer
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
This month we'll be discussing "The Giver of Stars" By Jojo Moyer
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
Wivla members there is still time to submit your banner and t-shirt design for our "Wild" Collaboration!
Submit by march 1st to [email protected]
you must be a member to submit
not a member? click below
www.wivla.org/joinform#join
For full prospectus on Wild see below
www.wivla.org/wild-prospec...
Submit by march 1st to [email protected]
you must be a member to submit
not a member? click below
www.wivla.org/joinform#join
For full prospectus on Wild see below
www.wivla.org/wild-prospec...
January 30, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Wivla members there is still time to submit your banner and t-shirt design for our "Wild" Collaboration!
Submit by march 1st to [email protected]
you must be a member to submit
not a member? click below
www.wivla.org/joinform#join
For full prospectus on Wild see below
www.wivla.org/wild-prospec...
Submit by march 1st to [email protected]
you must be a member to submit
not a member? click below
www.wivla.org/joinform#join
For full prospectus on Wild see below
www.wivla.org/wild-prospec...
Last Saturday we had our 3rd session of "The World Inside of You" workshops.
Here are some pics of the fun that was shared.
Thanks again to Kathi Crawford, Susan Salter, and Liz Plaster for facilitating this wonderful workshop!
Here are some pics of the fun that was shared.
Thanks again to Kathi Crawford, Susan Salter, and Liz Plaster for facilitating this wonderful workshop!
January 27, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Last Saturday we had our 3rd session of "The World Inside of You" workshops.
Here are some pics of the fun that was shared.
Thanks again to Kathi Crawford, Susan Salter, and Liz Plaster for facilitating this wonderful workshop!
Here are some pics of the fun that was shared.
Thanks again to Kathi Crawford, Susan Salter, and Liz Plaster for facilitating this wonderful workshop!
Due to the inclement weather we are moving our January Book Club meeting to zoom
This month we are meeting on Sunday January 25th from 2-4 pm VIA Zoom
Zoom links sent via email
This month we'll be discussing "Lula Dean's Library of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller
This month we are meeting on Sunday January 25th from 2-4 pm VIA Zoom
Zoom links sent via email
This month we'll be discussing "Lula Dean's Library of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller
January 23, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Due to the inclement weather we are moving our January Book Club meeting to zoom
This month we are meeting on Sunday January 25th from 2-4 pm VIA Zoom
Zoom links sent via email
This month we'll be discussing "Lula Dean's Library of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller
This month we are meeting on Sunday January 25th from 2-4 pm VIA Zoom
Zoom links sent via email
This month we'll be discussing "Lula Dean's Library of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller
Due to inclement weather our January 24th workshop at Houston House of Glass has been rescheduled to
February 8th from 11am-3pm
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
February 8th from 11am-3pm
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
January 22, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Due to inclement weather our January 24th workshop at Houston House of Glass has been rescheduled to
February 8th from 11am-3pm
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
February 8th from 11am-3pm
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
2 of the 3 Saturday sessions of The World Inside You workshop have gone very well with our hosts and facilitators Kathi Crawford and Susuan Salter.
January 21, 2026 at 2:28 AM
2 of the 3 Saturday sessions of The World Inside You workshop have gone very well with our hosts and facilitators Kathi Crawford and Susuan Salter.
Going on now until February 16th: Vessels Exhibition
Glass artists Chris Alexander and WiVLA member Deborah Ellington explore how objects become carriers of meaning.
Closing Reception 2/16 from 6-8 Pm
Silver Street Studio West Gallery
2000 Edwards St, Houston, TX77007
Glass artists Chris Alexander and WiVLA member Deborah Ellington explore how objects become carriers of meaning.
Closing Reception 2/16 from 6-8 Pm
Silver Street Studio West Gallery
2000 Edwards St, Houston, TX77007
January 17, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Going on now until February 16th: Vessels Exhibition
Glass artists Chris Alexander and WiVLA member Deborah Ellington explore how objects become carriers of meaning.
Closing Reception 2/16 from 6-8 Pm
Silver Street Studio West Gallery
2000 Edwards St, Houston, TX77007
Glass artists Chris Alexander and WiVLA member Deborah Ellington explore how objects become carriers of meaning.
Closing Reception 2/16 from 6-8 Pm
Silver Street Studio West Gallery
2000 Edwards St, Houston, TX77007
Reading Aloud: Focus on breathing, projection and slowing down
Saturday January 24th 10am - noon
WiVLA member Katherine McDaniel will lead a class via Zoom on the mechanics of reading aloud and how we can improve our confidence, effectiveness and stamina.
Saturday January 24th 10am - noon
WiVLA member Katherine McDaniel will lead a class via Zoom on the mechanics of reading aloud and how we can improve our confidence, effectiveness and stamina.
January 17, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Reading Aloud: Focus on breathing, projection and slowing down
Saturday January 24th 10am - noon
WiVLA member Katherine McDaniel will lead a class via Zoom on the mechanics of reading aloud and how we can improve our confidence, effectiveness and stamina.
Saturday January 24th 10am - noon
WiVLA member Katherine McDaniel will lead a class via Zoom on the mechanics of reading aloud and how we can improve our confidence, effectiveness and stamina.
WiVLA Member Jamie Frontiera has 3 pieces currently on display at Sanctuary For the Arts in Webster Presbyterian for their "Artist Voice" showcase until March 22nd.
Come See her and the pieces on February 6th, for the Reception and Artist talk from 6-8pm
201 West NASA Parkway, Webster, TX 77598
Come See her and the pieces on February 6th, for the Reception and Artist talk from 6-8pm
201 West NASA Parkway, Webster, TX 77598
January 17, 2026 at 1:54 AM
WiVLA Member Jamie Frontiera has 3 pieces currently on display at Sanctuary For the Arts in Webster Presbyterian for their "Artist Voice" showcase until March 22nd.
Come See her and the pieces on February 6th, for the Reception and Artist talk from 6-8pm
201 West NASA Parkway, Webster, TX 77598
Come See her and the pieces on February 6th, for the Reception and Artist talk from 6-8pm
201 West NASA Parkway, Webster, TX 77598
here's still time to register for our demo and workshop with Houston House of Glass in January!
January 24th, 2026 join WiVLA for an outing exploring the many creative possibilities of glass!
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
January 24th, 2026 join WiVLA for an outing exploring the many creative possibilities of glass!
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
January 17, 2026 at 1:30 AM
here's still time to register for our demo and workshop with Houston House of Glass in January!
January 24th, 2026 join WiVLA for an outing exploring the many creative possibilities of glass!
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
January 24th, 2026 join WiVLA for an outing exploring the many creative possibilities of glass!
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
Calling Visual Artist Members of WiVLA for a chance to design the banner and T-shirt for our 2026 "Wild" Collaboration
Submit by march 1st to [email protected]
you must be a member to submit
not a member? see below
www.wivla.org/joinform#join
For full prospectus on Wild
www.wivla.org/wild-prospec...
Submit by march 1st to [email protected]
you must be a member to submit
not a member? see below
www.wivla.org/joinform#join
For full prospectus on Wild
www.wivla.org/wild-prospec...
January 16, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Calling Visual Artist Members of WiVLA for a chance to design the banner and T-shirt for our 2026 "Wild" Collaboration
Submit by march 1st to [email protected]
you must be a member to submit
not a member? see below
www.wivla.org/joinform#join
For full prospectus on Wild
www.wivla.org/wild-prospec...
Submit by march 1st to [email protected]
you must be a member to submit
not a member? see below
www.wivla.org/joinform#join
For full prospectus on Wild
www.wivla.org/wild-prospec...
The women of WiVLA hope you all had an inspiring holiday! Here's to a creative 2026!!
January 5, 2026 at 12:05 AM
The women of WiVLA hope you all had an inspiring holiday! Here's to a creative 2026!!
Don't Forget: WiVLA's The Wonderous Readers Book Club January Meeting
This month we are meeting on Sunday January 25th from 2-4 pm
At Coco's Donuts and Coffee Bar
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro....
This month we are meeting on Sunday January 25th from 2-4 pm
At Coco's Donuts and Coffee Bar
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro....
January 4, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Don't Forget: WiVLA's The Wonderous Readers Book Club January Meeting
This month we are meeting on Sunday January 25th from 2-4 pm
At Coco's Donuts and Coffee Bar
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro....
This month we are meeting on Sunday January 25th from 2-4 pm
At Coco's Donuts and Coffee Bar
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro....
Announcing the winners of WiVLA's first Literary Anthology Competition!
Thank you to all the creatives that entered our inaugural WiVLA short works Anthology competition!
This year’s theme of Resilience led to a sweet variety of entries for the literary, cover art, and title competitions.
Thank you to all the creatives that entered our inaugural WiVLA short works Anthology competition!
This year’s theme of Resilience led to a sweet variety of entries for the literary, cover art, and title competitions.
January 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Announcing the winners of WiVLA's first Literary Anthology Competition!
Thank you to all the creatives that entered our inaugural WiVLA short works Anthology competition!
This year’s theme of Resilience led to a sweet variety of entries for the literary, cover art, and title competitions.
Thank you to all the creatives that entered our inaugural WiVLA short works Anthology competition!
This year’s theme of Resilience led to a sweet variety of entries for the literary, cover art, and title competitions.
There's still time to sign up!
Discover What Drives You—Join The World Inside You® This January 2026
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Open to members and nonmembers of @wivlahouston. Registration closes Jan 5!
Discover What Drives You—Join The World Inside You® This January 2026
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Open to members and nonmembers of @wivlahouston. Registration closes Jan 5!
December 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM
There's still time to sign up!
Discover What Drives You—Join The World Inside You® This January 2026
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Open to members and nonmembers of @wivlahouston. Registration closes Jan 5!
Discover What Drives You—Join The World Inside You® This January 2026
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Open to members and nonmembers of @wivlahouston. Registration closes Jan 5!
Join our demo and workshop with Houston House of Glass in January!
January 24th, 2026 join WiVLA for an outing exploring the many creative possibilities of glass!
Tickets:
$90 - non-members
$85 - members
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
January 24th, 2026 join WiVLA for an outing exploring the many creative possibilities of glass!
Tickets:
$90 - non-members
$85 - members
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
December 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Join our demo and workshop with Houston House of Glass in January!
January 24th, 2026 join WiVLA for an outing exploring the many creative possibilities of glass!
Tickets:
$90 - non-members
$85 - members
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
January 24th, 2026 join WiVLA for an outing exploring the many creative possibilities of glass!
Tickets:
$90 - non-members
$85 - members
to register see link below
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
This Saturday, Dec 21st Come to Margo Stutts Toombs , a WiVLA member, showing of The Organ-ic Variety Show
You missed The Organ-ic Variety Show? No worries.
We're having a video-screening on Sunday, December 21 at the Aurora Chapel (800 Aurora Street).
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
You missed The Organ-ic Variety Show? No worries.
We're having a video-screening on Sunday, December 21 at the Aurora Chapel (800 Aurora Street).
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
December 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This Saturday, Dec 21st Come to Margo Stutts Toombs , a WiVLA member, showing of The Organ-ic Variety Show
You missed The Organ-ic Variety Show? No worries.
We're having a video-screening on Sunday, December 21 at the Aurora Chapel (800 Aurora Street).
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
You missed The Organ-ic Variety Show? No worries.
We're having a video-screening on Sunday, December 21 at the Aurora Chapel (800 Aurora Street).
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
WiVLA's Book Club the Wonderous Readers December Meeting is December 27th at 3:30-5:30pm
At Coco's Donuts and Coffee Bar
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
This month we'll be discussing "The Love Haters" by Katherine Center
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
At Coco's Donuts and Coffee Bar
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
This month we'll be discussing "The Love Haters" by Katherine Center
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
December 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
WiVLA's Book Club the Wonderous Readers December Meeting is December 27th at 3:30-5:30pm
At Coco's Donuts and Coffee Bar
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
This month we'll be discussing "The Love Haters" by Katherine Center
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
At Coco's Donuts and Coffee Bar
2026 w 34th St, Houston, tx 77018
This month we'll be discussing "The Love Haters" by Katherine Center
For more info see our calendar link
www.wivla.org/calendar-fro...
Discover What Drives You—Join The World Inside You® This January 2026
✨ artists & writers—ready to reconnect with your creative spark? @slsalter96 and I will lead The World Inside You® program for three Saturday mornings in January 2026.
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
✨ artists & writers—ready to reconnect with your creative spark? @slsalter96 and I will lead The World Inside You® program for three Saturday mornings in January 2026.
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
December 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Discover What Drives You—Join The World Inside You® This January 2026
✨ artists & writers—ready to reconnect with your creative spark? @slsalter96 and I will lead The World Inside You® program for three Saturday mornings in January 2026.
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
✨ artists & writers—ready to reconnect with your creative spark? @slsalter96 and I will lead The World Inside You® program for three Saturday mornings in January 2026.
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
There is still time to sign up for our December Writing Workshop in Collaboration with Writespace!
Saturday December 13th from 1-4pm at WriteSpace Studios
1907 Sabine Street, Houston Tx 77007
Writing From the Power of the Senses: Holiday Sights, Sounds, and Smells - Workshop with Andreana Binder
Saturday December 13th from 1-4pm at WriteSpace Studios
1907 Sabine Street, Houston Tx 77007
Writing From the Power of the Senses: Holiday Sights, Sounds, and Smells - Workshop with Andreana Binder
December 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
There is still time to sign up for our December Writing Workshop in Collaboration with Writespace!
Saturday December 13th from 1-4pm at WriteSpace Studios
1907 Sabine Street, Houston Tx 77007
Writing From the Power of the Senses: Holiday Sights, Sounds, and Smells - Workshop with Andreana Binder
Saturday December 13th from 1-4pm at WriteSpace Studios
1907 Sabine Street, Houston Tx 77007
Writing From the Power of the Senses: Holiday Sights, Sounds, and Smells - Workshop with Andreana Binder
Discover What Drives You—Join The World Inside You® This January 2026
✨ artists & writers—ready to reconnect with your creative spark? @slsalter96 and I will lead The World Inside You® program for three Saturday mornings in January 2026.
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
✨ artists & writers—ready to reconnect with your creative spark? @slsalter96 and I will lead The World Inside You® program for three Saturday mornings in January 2026.
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
November 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Discover What Drives You—Join The World Inside You® This January 2026
✨ artists & writers—ready to reconnect with your creative spark? @slsalter96 and I will lead The World Inside You® program for three Saturday mornings in January 2026.
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
✨ artists & writers—ready to reconnect with your creative spark? @slsalter96 and I will lead The World Inside You® program for three Saturday mornings in January 2026.
📅 Saturdays: Jan 10, 17, 24 | 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM