Texas Folklife and the Latino Cultural Center are partnering to launch the Roots & Rhythms Workshop Series celebrating the living traditions of Texas’
diverse communities through storytelling, music, dance, and visual arts. Each workshop in the program highlights preservation and innovation, allowing community members of all ages to engage with tradition bearers,
learn about folk art practices, and experience cultural heritage first-hand.
Texas Folklife’s mission is to preserve and present the folk and traditional arts of Texas while creating inclusive spaces for intergenerational exchange, cultural education, and community pride.
Each program will run 2–3 hours and will be offered on select dates for 2026 at the Latino Cultural Center.
February 28, 2026 - Storytelling & Oral Traditions (12 p.m. - 3 p.m)
Community tradition bearers share folktales, personal narratives, and myths focusing on intergenerational exchange and bilingual storytelling. Interactive activity: participants create a “community story quilt” with words and drawings.
April 11, 2026 - Visual Folk Art (12 p.m. - 3 p.m)
Hands-on ceramics workshop emphasizing how folk art reflects identity and place through sculpture.