Veronique Howard recently opened Mes Petits Ateliers at 8190 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 300, Cypress. The French-inspired DIY arts and crafts studio offers birthday parties and workshops in areas such as sewing, jewelry making, clay, painting, home decor, scrapbooking, French cooking and origami. 281-861-4615. www.mespetitsateliershouston.com