Art Cafe at Aurora House
Drop-In Art Studio and Creative Cafe in Austin, Texas
Looking for a creative place to relax, make art, and unwind in Austin?
The Art Cafe at Aurora House is a drop-in creative studio where you can explore painting, collage, drawing, and crafts at your own pace.
Think of it like a coffee shop for creativity. Instead of ordering drinks, you choose an art experience from our menu and settle into a cozy studio space designed to help you slow down, focus, and reconnect with your creativity.
Our Art Cafe is perfect for:
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Solo creative time
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Friend dates
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Small group outings
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Weekend activities in Austin
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Relaxing creative experiences
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Beginner-friendly art exploration
No experience is required. All materials are provided.
Art Cafe sessions are available most weekends in Austin, Texas. Check our schedule to reserve your spot.
How It Works
Choose Your Creative Experience
Pick from our Creative Essentials menu or upgrade your experience with one of our Creative Add-Ons.
Find Your Flow
We’ll set you up with materials, guides, and cozy studio space. Each experience includes easy step-by-step instructions and creative prompts.
Create at Your Own Pace
There’s no rush. Let your creativity unfold and enjoy unlimited tea from our loose leaf tea bar. Our team is always nearby if you need a hand or a fresh spark of inspiration.
Wrap Up & Reflect
When you’re done, leave your tray and we’ll take care of cleanup. Give yourself a moment of gratitude for prioritizing creative time for yourself, it is critical to your mental health!
Art Cafe Menu
Creative Essentials Menu - $16
2 hour art experiences
Watercolor Play
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4 sheets of cold-pressed paper
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brushes
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watercolors
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cups of water
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paper towels
mindful, experimental, fluid, restorative
Creative Collaging
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access to our curated magazine, paper, and fabric scrap collection
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3 sheets of 5x7 card stock or 1 sheet of 8x10
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scissors & glue, x-acto knife upon request
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+$2 stick or non-stick collage board
vibrant, intuitive, layered, playful
Charcoal & Pastels
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3 sheets of heavy-weight mixed media paper
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5 sheets scrap paper
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selection of soft pastels, charcoal sticks, and pencils
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erasers
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fixative spray (fixative must be applied outside)
expressive, tactile, grounding
Open Craft & Studio Time
Sometimes you just need space to create outside of the house. Select this if you have your own project that you’re bringing and want access shared studio supplies, work tables, reference books, and creative company.
spacious, inspiring, connected
Creative Upgrades
Acrylic Paints +$5
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1 acrylic panel (your choice of size)
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acrylic paints
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palette knives
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brushes
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palette paper
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water cups
bold, textural, energizing
Embroidery +$12
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1 embroidery hoop
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access to fabric selection
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needle & thread
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water-soluble patterns
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access to bead accents
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stitch guide
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take everything home with you!
relaxing, tactile, nostalgic
Linocut Making & Printing +$16
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1 linocut block
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1 eraser for practice
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access to linocut tools and carving station (requires quick safety demo + signed waiver)
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access to ink pads and printing paint
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8 final prints on 5x7 watercolor sheets or card stock
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scrap paper for printing test runs
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Keep your stamps!
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+$5 for makeup bag
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$12 for 3 makeup bags
unique, satisfying, hands-on, giftable
Just. 1. More. Hour. +$10
In your flow and can’t tear yourself away? We get it! Add on an additional hour of play.
immersive, nourishing
