Austin Chronicle
Best Place To Make Merry With Your Artsy Kiddos
"Anyone who's ever covered the kitchen table with oilcloth and made a big, huge mess or tried to make an art studio in a backyard shed will thrill to discover the Art Pad. Located in an old stone house with hardwood floors and near the bakeries, boutiques, and thrift havens of the North Burnet strip, it's a charming, quirky spot for family or solo art-making. In the walk-in mosaic studio, you can bring in your own broken teacups, toy soldiers, and mystery artifacts to craft into a tile landscape of dreams. Staffed by professional artists who adore kids and can inspire grownups, too, you can explore clay, painting, carving, jewelry-crafting, cartooning, and more."