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Holiday Maker Studio

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Make it by hand.
Give it with heart.

From now through December 23, Inspired Minds Art Center has turned the Gallery into The Holiday Maker’s Studio—a cozy, drop-in space to create handmade gifts, ornaments, cards, and beautifully wrapped presents. We provide the materials, tools, and project prompts; you bring the people you love and the joy of making.

 

  • HOURS: Mon–Sat, 1–6pm (last entry 5:15pm)

    • Grand Opening Night!!

      • Join us for complimentary cocktails and chocolate.

      • Friday, November 21

      • 5pm-7pm

      • RSVP HERE

    • CLOSED THANKSGIVING: Nov 26-28

  • AGES: All ages welcome; under 12 with an adult

  • LOCATION: Amster Gallery @ Inspired Minds Art Center

  • ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair-friendly layouts

  • INCLUSIVE: Winter/holiday neutral projects. Materials & music reflect a range of traditions; choose what fits your family.​​​​

Christmas Decorations
Christmas Cards

Pricing & Passes

Make-an-Ornament:

  • $5 ea

 

Studio Day Pass (90 minutes):

  • $12 

  • $40 Group Bundle

    • up to 4 makers

    • $10 per additional maker

 

Add-Ons:

  • ​​$5 Re-entry same day (space permitting)

  • Walk-In Pottery Painting

    • Ceramic Ornament - $10

    • Useable Ceramic Vessels - prices vary (see details here)​

Weekly Calendar

​TUESDAY: Homeschool Day 15% off Day Pass.

  • 1-4pm​

WEDNESDAY: Pay-What-You-Can

  • 1–3pm.

FRIDAY: Date Night Happy Hour

  • 4–6pm

  • Ages 16+

  • BYOB

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Community Access:

  • Pay-What-You-Can Wednesdays (1–3pm)

  • “Sponsor-a-Maker” board: patrons pre-buy Day Passes for neighbors in need

Workstations

  • Ornament Making

  • Holiday Craft Maker Kits

  • Card-making

  • Gift Bag & Tag Design

  • Gift Wrapping​

  • Tool Bar

  • Inspiration Wall

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  • Capacity:

    • We can accommodate 20-30 makers at a time. When workstations are full, we will start a waitlist. Sessions are 90 minutes. Enjoy the shops, bakeries, and restaurants in Downtown Buda while you wait!

Crafts Activity
Ceramic Ornament and Pottery Painting

Walk-In Pottery Painting
Paint Ceramic Ornaments

Create everlasting memories with friends and family! Personalize a ceramic holiday keepsake that you'll cherish year after year. Fun for all ages and abilities!

 

How it works:

  1. PICK A PROJECT & DECORATE: Choose from a variety of pottery pieces, and simply add color. We'll provide instruction, glaze (paint), brushes, and everything you need!

  2. FIRING: Leave your pottery with us! We’ll fire your pottery in our kilns and notify you in 1-2 weeks when your projects are be ready to pick.

 

FAQs:

  • Seating is first come, first served. We do not accept reservations. To book a private party, please CLICK HERE

  • Ages 15 & under require adult supervision.

  • Prices start at $10 and vary depending on the pottery piece that you select. The price covers your project, materials, and firing.

  • 90 minute time limit. Younger painters will often take less time!

  • Ceramics glazed on 12/21 will NOT be ready to pick up before Christmas.

  • Walk-in Pottery Painting is NOT included in Holiday Maker Studio Day Pass

Ceramic Ornament and Pottery Painting
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Shop Art!

Add a little something special to your handmade gift - something made with heart by a local artists! Visit our gift shop for unique, beautifully crafted jewelry, pottery, prints, accessories, stained glass, and more!

 

Gift Shop Artists

Sweet Tangerine | Stained Glass

MJ Cadiz

Caitlyn Goode Art

GRZ Monsters

Maltochello

Eileen Thompson

Lauren Galinsky

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Lorie Sadonia/ T&R Dye Co.

Art By Maggie Brookshire

Hohertz Ceramics

Gena Destri

Joy Bliss

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