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Austin's Creative Gathering Place

Shape Something Beautiful
With Your Own Hands

Sip handcrafted coffee while your clay takes form — or join a guided workshop and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece you made yourself. No experience needed.

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The Experience

More Than a Café —
It's a Creative Escape

Walk in for coffee. Stay to create. Every visit at Cafe Monet is an invitation to slow down, pick up a tool, and make something real.

Clay Workshops

From wheel-throwing basics to hand-building techniques, our structured classes guide you from first touch to finished piece — glazed and ready in weeks.

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Artisan Coffee & Drinks

Local-roasted espresso, matcha lattes, and seasonal specialties crafted to pair perfectly with your creative session. Every cup tells a story.

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Drop-In Studio Time

Not ready for a class? Come as you are. Our open studio hours let you explore at your own pace with full access to wheels, tools, and glaze stations.

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Private Events & Gatherings

Birthday parties, team building, date nights — rent our studio for an unforgettable creative experience. We handle the setup, you bring the people.

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Workshops & Classes

Find Your Class,
Find Your Flow

Whether you've never touched clay or you're refining your glazing technique, we have a class that meets you where you are.

Pottery wheel in use Most Popular
Beginner Friendly 90 min

Intro to Wheel Throwing

Learn the fundamentals of centering, pulling, and shaping on the pottery wheel. Take home your own glazed mug or bowl.

  • All materials included
  • Glazing & kiln firing
  • Pick up in 2–3 weeks
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Hand-building pottery
All Levels 120 min

Hand-Building Fundamentals

No wheel? No problem. Master coil, slab, and pinch techniques to create functional art — vases, bowls, and sculptural pieces.

  • All materials included
  • Glazing & kiln firing
  • Personalized guidance
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Ceramic glazing Advanced
Intermediate+ 3 hours

Glaze Chemistry & Design

Dive deep into color theory, layering techniques, and experimental glazes. Leave with a portfolio of custom glaze recipes.

  • Glaze materials & tools
  • Bring your own bisque ware
  • Take home recipe booklet
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New classes added monthly. Follow our schedule or call us to reserve a private session.

Cafe Monet studio space
Our Story

Born From a Love of Clay,
Coffee, and Community

Cafe Monet started with a simple question: why choose between a great cup of coffee and a meaningful creative experience? What began as a weekend pop-up in South Austin grew into a full-time studio where neighbors come to learn, connect, and create.

Our space on South Lamar is designed to feel like a creative living room — warm, welcoming, and free of pretense. Whether you're a seasoned ceramicist or someone who's always wanted to try their hand at pottery, you belong here.

Community First

A space where everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level or background.

Craft With Care

Locally sourced materials, small-batch roasts, and kilns fired with attention to detail.

Grow Together

Regular events, guest artists, and a rotating gallery of student work.

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With Us

Address

4477 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78745-1465

Hours

Tue – Thu: 10am – 8pm
Fri – Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm
Mon: Closed

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