East Austin's community art studio
Workshops, open studio nights, a photo set and a frankly irresponsible amount of sparkle at 1405 Chestnut Ave. Artists teaching artists. Ego free. It's about the art.
Jillian runs this glitter factory
Glitz is Jillian's studio. She's the set designer, costume maker and art director behind Manic Expressive, the person festivals, bands and photographers call when they want a dreamscape built from scratch.
She opened Glitz with her art friends so more people can find their creative spark. She's also a brand-new mama, so the whole place runs on mama energy. Come as you are, come tired, come with paint already on your jeans. Nobody here is judging the glitter in your hair.
What's on at Glitz
The Glitz Society Soft Opening
Stitch & Bitch
Holiday Photo Booth
Stitch & Bitch
Maximalist Wreath Making Workshop
Stitch & Bitch
Christmas Turban & Headband Workshop
Stitch & Bitch
Stitch & Bitch
Stitch & Bitch
Dates marked TBC are being locked in. Follow the links page and you'll see them first.
Make it, shoot it, wear it, throw a party in it
One studio, a lot of uses. Pick yours.
Art workshops
Headdresses, wreaths, turbans and whatever wild thing comes next. You leave with a finished piece, not a half-glued idea.
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Stitch & Bitch
Open studio night, 6 to 9pm. Bring a project or bring nothing. Come late, leave early. Just show up.
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Rent the studio
A photo studio for photographers and brands, with art direction and styling if you want it.
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Set design & installations
From prototype to production. Dreamscapes for editorial shoots, events, festivals and bands.
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Prop rentals
Sculptures, headpieces, backdrops and oddities from years of sets. Rent them for your shoot or party.
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Seasonal parties
One big night a season. A DJ, costumes, and a fundraiser that keeps the studio going.
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A place to share skills and ideas and lift other artists up. These are the people making it happen.
Jillian
Founder, host, the boss. Set design, costume and art direction as Manic Expressive. Hosts Stitch & Bitch and teaches the headdress, wreath and turban workshops.
Emily Svec
Granny Fab. Austin's all-things-that-sparkle guru. Eyewear, headdresses and fringe, made from reused found sparkle.
Ruth
Runs the holiday photo booth.
Got a skill to share? We're always looking for artists to teach. Pitch us a workshop.
Made by the Glitz crew
Pinning the ideas as we go: workshop inspo and studio inspo on Pinterest.
Just show up.
Tuesdays 6 to 9pm, open studio. Come late, leave early. Work on something, or don't.
Find the studio
- Address
- 1405 Chestnut Ave, Austin, TX 78702 (East Austin)
- Open studio
- Tuesdays, 6 to 9pm
- Everything else
- Workshops, parties and rentals go by the calendar
Questions people ask
Where is The Glitz Society?
The studio is at 1405 Chestnut Ave, Austin, TX 78702, in East Austin. Open studio night is every Tuesday from 6 to 9pm, and workshops, parties and rentals run by the calendar on this site.
Do I need to be an artist to come?
No. Glitz is for anyone who wants to make something. Workshops are built so a first-timer leaves with a finished piece, and Tuesday open studio has no agenda at all. Just show up.
What is Stitch & Bitch?
Our weekly open studio night, Tuesdays 6 to 9pm, hosted by Jillian. Bring a project, use the space, chat, or do nothing. Come late, leave early. The only rule is to show up.
Can I rent the studio for a photoshoot or event?
Yes. Photographers, brands and party planners can book the studio as a photo space or event set, with art direction and styling from Jillian if you want it. Send a rental request with your date and we will reply with availability and pricing.
Can I bring my kids?
Glitz is run by a new mom, so it is a relaxed, come-as-you-are space. Some workshops use hot glue and sharp tools, so send us a message before bringing kids to one and we will tell you if it suits them.
How do I pay for a workshop?
Each workshop has a Save my spot button. Once online payment is switched on it takes you straight to checkout; until then it sends us a reservation and we reply with how to pay.