This dynamic series of 12 free workshops pairs Houston-based artists with talented local teachers to guide young creatives through unique, hands-on experiences. Come learn about culture, explore art techniques, and express your creativity!

Each of the 12 workshops offers a new, exciting lesson on East Asian arts and craft techniques. Participate by signing up outside of the workshop location!

^{Signups will open one hour before each workshop's start time.}

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Workshop #5: Thomas Tran (artist) | Emily Ramsey (teacher)

Vietnamese Creation Myth: Participants will explore the Vietnamese Creation Myth, the magical folktale of Vietnamese origins. Drawing inspiration from themes of cultural and personal identity, visitors will use visual storytelling and character-building techniques to design and paint their very own mythical character.

Medium: Acrylic

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Workshop Dates

• Saturday, June 7 at 10, 11 am, 12:30 and 1:45 pm
• Saturday, June 21 at 10, 11 am, 12:30 and 1:45 pm

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Join us for all of the workshops in this Summer series!

• EastArts Workshop Series #6: Asian American Garden Collage
• EastArts Workshop Series #7: Design Your Own traditional Korean mask!
• EastArts Workshop Series #8: Calligraphy & Collaborate
• EastArts Workshop Series #9: Somegami — Japanese Paper Dyeing

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Thomas Tran (Artist)

Thomas Tran is an artist from Alief-Houston, Texas. He is Vietnamese-American, 28-years-old, and likes to make art simply around his everyday thoughts and feelings. He enjoys getting to know people, psychology, manga & anime, video games, sad music, and traveling. He creates illustrations, comics, and murals.

Tran earned his BFA in illustration at the Columbus College of Art and Design. His book, Bubba Stories, was published in 2018 and features a story told through graphite illustrations and comics of a character named Bubba exploring a subconscious-inspired world in order to find a feeling he can't describe. Illustrations from this book won Honorable Mention at the AOI (Art of Illustration) show in 2018. Tran’s work has also been featured in Bonfire’s 2019 annual anthology, Victory Road, and Cactus Juice. In 2019, he was a recipient of the Support Artist and Creative Individuals grant from the City of Houston. This led to the creation of the New Alief Community Mural 2019 at Universal Plaza in Vietnam/Chinatown in Bellaire, the first mural in the area celebrating the Alief community. In 2022, he also created the Longevity mural in Houston's Asia town. In 2023, he exhibited I'm Always Here for You at Art League Houston and, in 2024, created a full room installation at Meow Wolf Houston.

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Emily Ramsey (Teacher)

My name is Emily Ramsey, and I am an elementary school art teacher. I was born and raised in Houston and grew up a frequent visitor of the Children's Museum. I studied graphic design at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and more recently transitioned into art education. I find so much joy in fostering creativity in young artists, and I am so excited for another visit to the Children's Museum!