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Paint Texas wildflowers with a watercolor artist

Settle into Nomadic Beerworks, one of my favorite South Austin breweries, for a laid-back and creative painting session. In this two-hour experience, you’ll paint Texas’ vibrant wildflowers and plants while learning fundamental watercolor techniques—all in a relaxed atmosphere where you can sip on craft brews, coffee, or other refreshments from the bar. • Explore watercolor techniques through guided exercises. We’ll practice brushwork, color mixing, and layering to create depth and texture using materials I’ll provide. • Sketch and paint Texas wildflowers, focusing on their distinct shapes and colors. I’ll demonstrate techniques for bringing bluebonnets, prickly pears, and other native plants to life on paper. • Add texture and refine details as you personalize your painting. We’ll discuss composition, balance, and finishing touches to make each piece unique. We’ll wrap up by sharing our work and reflecting on the process. This class is more than just a painting lesson—it's an opportunity to slow down, connect with nature, and express your artistic vision, all while enjoying the welcoming energy of a South Austin brewery. Private lessons available. Send me a message on preferred date and time.

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Go glam with a wig and makeup glow-up

Step into a new version of yourself with the transformative power of wigs and makeup at Coco Coquette, where an expert Wig Whisperer will guide you in finding your perfect ’do, and a talented makeup artist will treat you to a mini-makeover. • Try on a few styles and colors and choose your perfect wig with my help. I’ll ensure a proper fit, helping you feel confident in your new look. • Next, sit with a professional makeup artist for a personalized Coco Coquette makeover, focusing on eyelids, lashes, and lips. • Use our murals and backdrops to take amazing selfies and photos with our ring light. If you'd like to buy your wig, you’ll get a $25 discount (wigs are priced between $36-$90). You’ll leave feeling confident and fabulous in your new look, ready for your next adventure!

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Explore Hyde Park with a historian architect

Hyde Park isn’t just Austin’s first suburb—it’s a living archive of the city’s architectural and cultural evolution. Join me, an architect and preservationist, on a walking tour through tree-lined streets and historic landmarks as we uncover the stories behind one of the city’s most significant neighborhoods. • Meet at a historic Hyde Park Fire Station, where I’ll introduce Hyde Park’s origins as a street-car suburb and its more recent history of progressive leadership. • Stroll past restored Victorian homes and early-20th-century bungalows, tree-lined streets and alleys as I share stories of the architects, residents, and preservationists who shaped the neighborhood. • Visit Shipe Park and the Elisabet Ney Museum, two landmarks saved by community-led efforts, and learn how Hyde Park evolved from an exclusive Victorian-era district to a diverse neighborhood navigating modern redevelopment. • Along the way, I’ll discuss Austin’s approach to historic preservation and the balance between growth and maintaining architectural heritage. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Hyde Park’s past, and the many forces working to define its future.

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Spray paint graffiti street art with a pro

Join an artist and gallery owner for a street art experience, where you’ll learn about the history and cultural significance of graffiti and mural art before creating a work of your own. • I’ll lead you on a guided tour of East Austin’s iconic spray tags and murals, exploring the diverse art styles around you. • Once we return to the gallery, you’ll have a chance to create your own spray art! You’ll begin by learning the way the cans and tops work. • You’ll then begin to practice on the wall under the guided instruction of a pro. Here we will work on creating a custom tag for you. After we will work on a team tag so you can feel what its like to be in a real graffiti crew. Each artist will also be able to leave with a custom canvas we will remove from the wall.

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Handcraft a Unique Ring with Traditional Silversmithing

In this beginner Silversmithing class, you will pick out your own stone and create the setting and ring band. We'll get familiar with the torch, jeweler's saw, flex shaft drill, anvil & bench pin, together. We'll solder the bezel, cut out the setting and file it flat. Then we create your ring shank according to your own size and solder them together. We'll finish your ring by setting the stone and polishing the piece. All finished work is in sterling silver and you get to go home with a brand new ring! Patience is required. No experience necessary. *Other things to note* Please dress for the occasion! We'll be sawing metal and using messy materials. Don't wear anything dangly and please have closed toe shoes on. This activity is hands on and messy! Also to note: long fingernails could make this a little harder, but it is doable!

5 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews

Alcohol ink painting in my art studio

I will start out by giving you a demo of alcohol inks in my New Braunfels studio. I will explain how to use the inks and will provide a step by step process. No experience necessary at all. This is a fun and relaxing painting process. You will go home with two amazing art pieces. The colors are vibrant and beautiful! We will practice using canned air to create flowers and other designs. I will show you how to create a landscape. You can also create whatever you like and I will guide you and give you tips. Classes are $65 each (1-4), however groups of 5 are $55 per person. Let me know if you would like to have a group of 5. I am one of the alcohol ink pioneers in teaching here in Texas!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 60 reviews

Making Soap in Wimberley

You will go home with 6 to 8 bars of natural soap and the knowledge to create your own recipes and make soap at home. We'll use olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, shea butter and essential oils to make soap that’s good for your skin. We'll be making soap using the hot process method, using crock-pots. I’ll provide all the equipment, ingredients and a selection of essential oils, textures, colors and additives. You will start with a basic recipe and then you’ll customize it as you like. You will do it ALL with some guidance

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Deep Creative Writing Collaboration

If you’re working on a screenplay, novel, picture book, children’s book, comic book, select anthologies or poetry - this session is for you. We’ll dissect your work so that it can shine the best it can. We'll discuss all things publishing, editing or anything you’re having trouble bringing to life. I'll offer tips on self-publishing, traditional-publishing and other avenues that’ll support your work. If you're already working with an editor, that's fine, you still might have questions. So whatever you bring to the collaboration I’ll be glad to look it over cuz the more material you have - the better. No topic is offensive so don't worry about upsetting me if you choose to unveil sensitive material no one else knows about. Everything stays confidential. The only subjects I don’t discuss are romance and politics. If you’re a minor- a parent must be present during the entirety of our public session.

5 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews

San Antonio E-Bike Mural Ride-Discover Street Art & Gems

Discover San Antonio’s Street Art, Culture, and Hidden Gems with Mural Ride Bike Tours! Explore San Antonio like never before on an unforgettable e-bike tour that blends vibrant street art, rich history, and local culture. Mural Ride Bike Tours takes you beyond the typical tourist experience, guiding you through the city’s most colorful neighborhoods, iconic murals, and creative spaces. Ride through the DREAM art district, marvel at large-scale murals from the San Antonio Street Art Initiative, and experience the Art Everywhere project that brings the city’s creative spirit to life. Along the way, we’ll highlight some of San Antonio’s best local spots, from cozy coffee shops to buzzing bars and must-visit restaurants. Whether it’s a hidden cocktail lounge, a beloved taco joint, or a brewery that locals swear by, we’ll give you an insider’s look at what makes this city special. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, our tours are designed for all fitness levels and include e-bikes and helmets. Private group tours (10+ people) are available for corporate events, celebrations, and team outings. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes, and get ready to ride through the heart of San Antonio’s culture and creativity. Come see the city through the eyes of an artist, a storyteller, and a local—book your Mural Ride Bike Tour today!

5 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

⭐~VESPA SiDeCaR Tour with Tacos~⭐

We drive, you ride! Experience San Antonio and the surrounding neighborhoods via Vespa powered SiDECAR. We drive, as you sit back, relax with wind through your hair and a smile on your face, in our safe and comfy Vespa SiDECAR. Riding in a SiDECAR is a bucket list item you didn’t know you wanted! San Antonio's 5 STAR Airbnb Experience. @SiDECARSSA- IG, TT, YT, FB

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Austin Personal Shopping w/ Eco-Stylist

Part fashion tour, part personal style transformation...this experience with a professional eco-stylist will introduce you to homegrown Austin brands and help you find the styles that work for your body, budget, style, and values. You’ll complete a short personal style intake survey to help me get to know your style needs and plan a custom experience for you. We will visit 3-4 shops depending on your needs. I will introduce you to the emerging fashion scene in Austin, including the brands, designers, and curators who are transforming fashion for good through ethical and sustainable practices. Other details: - Styling tips throughout tour - Exclusive stylist discounts offered at some partner stores - Receive a guide to sustainable fashion in Austin with garment care and thrifting tips too - A drink (alcoholic or non) is included TL:DR: Get a sense for homegrown Austin style, score some amazing finds, and get personal style tips in an afternoon. After booking please look for a message with the survey. I will let you know our meeting location at least a day in advance. You will be responsible from driving between stores. If you are visiting and need me to provide transit between locations, that can be arranged through message. I can't wait to show you fashion in my city!

5 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews

San Antonio Street Art Tour

We are going to explore St. Mary's street murals! San Antonio is a city filled with street arts, diversity of cultures and good vibes. St. Mary's street draws plenty of foot traffic to its vibrant stretch of hip bars, trendy clubs and San Antonio-original eateries. And of course, it has many amazing murals that are worth to visit. We will walk and make stops at each mural and take awesome photos of you with an instant Polaroid camera so you will have nice photos in San Antonio for your instagram feeds and to take home as a souvenir. I will provide you with 5 instant photos total to take with you and within 24 hours after the experience I will send you other digital photos taken with the camera. Other things to note Please message me if you want to book a day or time that is not available on the calendar. I will see if I can make it work. Also, please message me if you have any questions or concerns.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Creativity Workshop in Nature

We will meet by the scenic and serene Bull Creek in NW Austin. We will briefly share our backgrounds and creativity goals. We will engage in a taste of the ritual of writing "morning pages." We will hike to different gorgeous spots, discuss book passages, and complete oral and written tasks to give voice to our inner artists as they begin to shift and grow. While of course there is no way that an hour's visit can take the place of a 12-week course of The Artists Way by Julia Cameron, we will hit the highlights of the series with plenty of productive, beneficial, and enlightening work that will absolutely propel each of us forward down a new creative path of self-discovery. Before departing, we will each have a plan of action for living in creative technicolor and transforming our dreams into realities. Our plans will include our next 3 "artist dates," where we treat ourselves to an outing that nurtures our creativity. We will make genuine, affirming statements to one another and will support the figurative spreading of the wings of each guest. We'll have an opportunity to stay in touch in a dedicated Facebook group for encouraging/celebrating one another on our creative journey! Other things to note Participants get 20% off future experiences on Airbnb: our scavenger hunts (in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, & Corpus Christi), a picnic, styling, & a random acts of kindness spree!

5 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Private Tarot and Akashic Records Reading with Mak Jagger

Don’t see your desired date? Request it! Hi, I’m Mak Jagger (she/her; IG @makjaggertarot)! Featured in Forbes, Thrillist, and Travel & Leisure Magazine, I host THE original and most globally well-loved tarot experiences on Airbnb. I have recently opened a VERY insta worthy tarot lounge in trendy East ATX. Let bring you into my world of magick! The purpose of tarot is to get to truth—so that you can formulate your own answers. It’s a way to give yourself advice, I’m just the story teller guiding you on the journey. We’ll begin with an intro and discussion on tarot, and continue to an in-depth card reading to gain insight and perspective on where you are and where your would like to go. The experience begins promptly at the scheduled time. Bear in mind that traffic in Austin is considerable at all times. Guests who arrive later than 15 minutes into the experience are subject to a non-refundable cancellation or additional fees for rescheduling. Pets and kids are politely declined. Not in Austin? I host a virtual Airbnb Experience that can be attended globally, or you may you may email at hellomak @ makjaggertarot dot com for info or to book a virtual or live reading or event in ATX.

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