You know you’re in Texas when 60 degrees feels chilly. This weather sparks a “fall feeling” within us all, which calls for indoor activities with your friends and family. Here are a few pottery and painting spots in Austin that can get you into the fall spirit. 

Painting with a Twist: 

With three locations across the city, Painting with a Twist offers step-by-step painting lessons to help you complete your own piece of art. They also offer private lessons which allow you to express your artistic abilities without worrying about judgment from other people! Painting with a Twist also has an online shop available on their website with painting kits and canvases. This is convenient for those who don’t want to leave the comfort of their home. This painting palooza earns its unique name because guests can bring their own snacks and drinks, alcoholic or otherwise. Simply visit their website or call to book a lesson with a party of your own.

Pottery Parlor: 

Ever heard of PYOP? Pottery Parlor, with two locations in Austin, offers a multitude of activities involving pottery, painting and parties. PYOP, or paint your own pottery as Pottery Parlor calls it, allows guests to choose pottery off of their shelves from hundreds of ceramic pieces, and paint them however they want. Then, staff members help them with proper glazing, firing, cooling and polishing of their pieces to make sure the ceramic is down to perfection. Pottery Parlor also offers event hostings, galleries, fundraisers and workshops!

The Art Garage: 

You’ve heard of painting canvas, you’ve heard of painting pottery, but what about fusing glass? The Art Garage not only offers you a chance to paint your own pottery but also the opportunity to create and fuse designs of glass to be used as coasters, decorations, dishware and more. The Art Garage also offers art camps, events and weekly classes. But wait there’s more! Under the “Art Parties” tab on their website, they list the multitude of other things that you can create at their studio such as jewelry and tie-dye. 

Board and Brush:

Most view painting as simply putting a brush to the canvas, yet Board and Brush allows guests to get more creative. “Our goal is to turn you into a ‘DIY master’,” they say on their website. This place helps you create pieces such as vintage decor on wooden boards, which would be perfect to hang up in your home right around Christmas time. The staff assists in private parties and workshops of all ages, so if you don’t know how to use tools or sandpaper, they’ve got you covered! Board and Brush has two Austin locations, one north and one south. 

Whether it be a date night or a birthday party with friends, fall in Texas calls for some new indoor activities. If you’re feeling crafty one night, or maybe even in the mood to bring home some new glass or dishware, don’t be afraid to hit up any of those spots.