Welcome to our Traverse City Art Café

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We’ve extended our Art Café hours!

With a reservation, you can now start painting as early as 10am or as late as 4pm.

Prefer to drop in? Walk-in painting is available anytime from 11am–4pm, no reservation required.

At our Art Cafe, you can choose from 30+ hand-carved wooden art projects and create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Whether you're planning a family outing, date night, girls' trip, rainy day activity, or simply looking for something unique to do, our Art Cafe is a fun experience for all ages but we recommend 7+. Our paint-your-own project are self guided - we’re here to help if you need some tips to get you started.

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Our Art Café is simple, relaxed, and no painting experience is necessary! Grab a friend or come paint on your own, choose your favorite project, and we’ll set you up with everything you need to complete a project. Coffee and other beverages are welcome.

Walk-ins are welcome! Reservations are appreciated for groups of 5 or more.

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