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Cafe Monet Art Studio
4700 W Guadalupe St #11, Austin, TX 78751, United States
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je
Review №1

Friendly staff, great environment and relaxing and fun music. The staff are also helpful, assisting with color selection, paint brushes, stencils, etc. if needed. Never had a piece I e painted go missing, and they always take good care of each piece, wrapping my clay art pieces with paper after they are glazed and dry. They have mugs, plates, sets, trinkets, seasonal selections and the like. You pay for piece and glazing - you paint the piece, they take care of the glazing part. We go back often, love this place!

Dm
Review №2

Planned ahead and called to confirm appointment time. Was rejected at door for another reserved party. Was shooed out with unpleasant looks pressured to leave quickly.Surprising to see such urgency to leave when they could take responsibility and be accommodating or apologize.

Sa
Review №3

I called at noon and asked if 4 of us could come in to paint. They said it was too crowded, but we could come in after 3, and that worked great for us. We came in at about 3:15 and a lady told us we couldnt be there because a sorority had booked the place starting at 3. I said we called ahead and asked and were told to come in at that time, but the lady said someone must have messed up. We were bummed but said ok. On the way out, my brother was talking about one of the pieces he liked for 10 seconds and a 2nd lady came up and told us we had to leave. My husband said they were glaring at us. It was a really weird way to handle a mistake they made. Were not going back.

Ve
Review №4

Great place to get your artistic juices flowing. The staff arent art majors but it was a good team builder for us. I made my sweet Manishka there.

Ra
Review №5

So much fun, who knew painting pottery could be relaxing and the kids love it. You can choose your pottery to paint and they have something for adults and kids. Love this place!

Mi
Review №6

The staff was very helpful and informative. But, the prices and selection wasn’t acceptable. $18 for a tiny shot glass. Won’t be back.

Gu
Review №7

We went here for a birthday party and the experience was strictly okay. Coincidentally another family had organized a bday party on the same day that morning at their house, and it involved games in their backyard and then stitching and decorating their own bags, my kids loved that a lot more.Monet had the kids do some mosaic tiles on wooden blocks of various shapes. I enjoyed the morning Birthday more as well since kids had good space to play and spread out their work at the house party —Monet is tiny although at a good location. Staff is good and Food was brought from the outside by the hosts.

Br
Review №8

Always fun and the staff is super friendly and accommodating. Theres a large selection of pieces to paint in every price range and size. You can work for half an hour on a small piece if youre in a hurry and just want a little break from the norm or spend many hours on larger or multiple pieces. Theres no limit to the time, theres a ton of paint colors, options, brushes, as well as stamps and cutouts for the less artistic in the group. The staff are helpful and attentive and the place is well lit and clean. Bring a bottle of wine and some snacks and youll have a great time with your group.

Er
Review №9

We had a birthday party here for a 4 year old-- after coming once before with him.Pros:Up to 24 can participateThe staff were friendly and sweetThey let me set up an hour earlyThere was a fridge and sink in the roomWe were able to bring snacks and foodYou can pre pick package optionsCons:The acoustics in the room made it pretty loud with our big groupIf you have a lot of participants, theres not room for parents to sitI had to call a couple of times to make sure they has my booking confirmed. This worried me ahead, but they were ready for us day ofThey arent open Sunday mornings, which was or preferred party timeOverall, I recommend both for a party and just a fun activity. Some of the pieces are pricey, so be aware of that going in.

Sn
Review №10

Soooo love this place. Perfect for folks of all ages. Plan on spending on average about $15 for a piece to work on (some less and some much more) but that includes all paint, supplies, your art piece, and then it going into their kiln to finish it off.

Ma
Review №11

What a great place to make your own memories, out of pottery!

B
Review №12

ABOVE AND BEYOND! Came here with my wife and daughter. As we finished, my daughter dropped her butterfly piece and broke the wing and antenna. As she bawled, one of the employees gathered the pieces, glued the pieces together and made it whole again. When my wife went to pick it up, they informed her that while it was in the cooker, it broke again. So they grabbed another one and painted it just like my little one did, fired it up, no extra charge. I dont know you name, but I cant thank you enough for all you did. The tall, young woman with the short curly hair...THANK YOU!

Au
Review №13

Bring your smile and creativity!!! This place is perfect to spend the day off from work. The items are priced with paint and firing included which is a sweet deal. If you mess up your project the staff is ready to help you save it. I painted a ceramic bowl for my dog and it was way better than I could have hoped for. I cant wait to go back and do mosaics!

Da
Review №14

My seven and five year old sons love Cafe Monet. The best place in Austin to sit down and unleash your inner child and inner artist. Ive had a ton of fun painting piggy banks, plates, bowls, cups, etc. Their holiday items are always a great gift for grandparents and relatives. And Cafe Monet does offer birthday party packages for the little ones. My five year old had his party here and all the children had a blast...

Mo
Review №15

I love this place. I feel so relaxed while I am there.

Na
Review №16

Its fun to paint and create art. Great way to spend a day with kids.

Br
Review №17

This place is awesome. There are lots of different pots, figurines, and little things to paint. I came here with my girlfriend, and decided to paint a tile. I got to pick from all the colors they have, and it came out really cool. Make sure you come with a lot of time - youll end up getting really into it.

Ka
Review №18

Heartless Establishment! I tried taking my little sister there today (Im a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sister to a fabulous little girl raised by a single mother). I thought itd be wonderful to have her make a present for her mom for Mothers Day. Knowing the business closed at 7, I called early in the day and was assured that if we came in at 6 wed have plenty of time to start and likely complete our projects, and that worst case scenario we could take them home and come back the following week to finish. When we arrived, however, we were turned away at the door and told that they terminate all projects at 6:15. What a heartless employee to turn away a 10 year old child and her mentor who simply wanted to make a Mothers Day gift for a hard working single mother. I hope that spoiled rotten employee enjoyed closing the shop early today!

Da
Review №19

Nice, laid back place to have fun and chill.

El
Review №20

This isnt my favorite place for this sort of thing but I was pretty fortunate with the one I had found in Dallas so I think the bar was just set too high for the norm. Usually the music is okay, and they have a small variety of things to pick from.

Is
Review №21

Went there with my summer camp kids and we had a blast. Ive never been the painting type but this place totally convinced me otherwise.

Jo
Review №22

Daughter LOVES it. Dont know what else to say.

Pa
Review №23

I painted an armadillo here named Albert

kr
Review №24

Great place for a first date

Wi
Review №25

Painting the pottery as fun for the whole family.

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  • Address:4700 W Guadalupe St #11, Austin, TX 78751, United States
  • Site:http://www.cafemonet.org/
  • Phone:+1 512-906-2200
Categories
  • Art center
  • Pottery classes
  • Art handcraft
  • Art studio
  • Gift shop
  • Painting studio
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:1–7pm
  • Wednesday:1–7pm
  • Thursday:1–7pm
  • Friday:1–7pm
  • Saturday:1–7pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Highlights
  • Women-led:Yes
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