Designed to Inspire

Step inside Inspirations Ceramic + Art Cafe, a small local art studio designed to inspire. Enjoy light-filled rooms, a cozy cafe, rainbow assortments of supplies , and a twinkling patio — the perfect place to create and connect.

Designed to Inspire

Our studio aesthetic is natural, calm, and creative — intentionally designed to inspire. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by warm wood floors underfoot and sunlight streaming through the windows, casting a soft glow and filling the space with warmth and energy. The light gray walls and modern accents create a serene backdrop, letting the artwork take center stage without distraction. Soft music from our custom Spotify playlist drifts through the space — cozy, coffee-shop vibes that invite conversation and make creativity feel effortless.

At the heart of the studio is our cozy Cafe, where the rich aroma of freshly brewed espresso fills the air. We serve handcrafted lattes, hot cocoa, Italian sodas, and more in to-go cups — when we’re not toasting Bavarian Bagel Co. bagels or scooping Cascade Glacier ice cream into hand-painted bowls. You might hear the gentle clink of spoons against mugs or laughter from friends as they sip coffee and plan their projects together.

Directly across from the cafe, in the center of the studio, is our Technique Bar — a favorite spot for both new and returning guests. The shallow concrete counter is lined with mason jars full of paintbrushes organized by size, catching the sunlight as they wait to be used. A white container holds 4” sample tiles featuring every specialty and matte glaze we offer, giving you a chance to choose your perfect finish. Open the light wood cupboards beneath the counter to find bottles of glazes, silkscreen binders organized by theme, project plans, coloring pages, and even card games — everything you need to spark inspiration and take your project to the next level.

Past the cafe, you’ll step into an open room lined with Pottery Shelves, each one neatly organized and filled with blank white pottery waiting for your personal touch. The first shelves to the left always feature seasonal and trendy pieces, followed by a well-arranged collection of mugs, plates, bowls, and kitchenware designed to complement one another. A kid-friendly section is full of banks, figurines, and whimsical characters, while another area offers lanterns, planters, and decorative items perfect for gifting or decorating your home. Under one window, built-in shallow shelves hold smaller pieces — tiles, bisquies, toppers, and ornaments — creating a charming display that invites you to pause and browse.

In the same room, you’ll also find the Fused Glass Station, a light wood cart-style shelf brimming with color. The top surface is filled with sample projects to inspire your own, while the drawers hold pre-cut bases in multiple sizes, along with gloves and safety glasses. The lower shelves are lined with clear containers of glass, sorted by color and by type — solid or transparent — making it easy to find exactly what you need. A gray rolling cart with a wood top holds glass cutters, glue bottles, and latch-top jars filled with colorful frit that sparkle like jars of rainbow sprinkles.

Just to the left, at a unique angle between the shelves, you’ll find the Kiln Room, complete with a half door so guests can peek inside. This is where the behind-the-scenes magic happens: open drying racks hold freshly painted pieces, our deep blue glazing tub sits ready, and our shiny kiln — lovingly named Shorty — quietly fires each creation to perfection next to a rolling cart and window sill both stocked with everything we need to load and unload the kiln . More light wood shelves hold just-fired ceramics cooling down, while brown paper bags, labeled alphabetically, wait for customer pickup. A pegboard bagging station and another cart-style shelf stocked with packaging supplies make this space a fascinating, organized hub of activity — one we love to tour with kids when they ask, “what happens next?”

Off to the right side of the pottery shelf room is the entrance to the Blue Room, with calming sky-blue walls and space for up to 16 guests. The Green Room sits at the opposite end of the studio — to get there, follow the short hallway to your right when you enter the studio. You’ll pass the washroom and basement door (both employee-only areas) before reaching the Green Room, which seats up to 24 and features soft sage walls. Our four Pottery Wheels are stored here as well and are brought out whenever we host a wheel-throwing class. Both rooms are set with sturdy wooden tables and matching chairs, basic painting tools to get you started, and white shelves showcasing a rainbow of 75 glaze colors that seem to call you to create.

Step outside to our Front Deck across from the cafe, where twinkling lights glow softly in the evening and shaded seating invites you to slow down. Black patio tables and matching chairs create the perfect spot for painting pottery or enjoying a cafe treat in the fresh air.

Studio is located at 400 9th St. Wenatchee, WA. Nestled between Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home and Wenatchee Chiropractic Clinic, across from Confluence Health Mares Clinic Pharmacy. Parking is easy with our half-circle driveway in front for quick drop-off and pick-up, and our private lot behind the studio — just follow the short gray fence on the left side of the building — offers 14 spaces and a handicap-access ramp so everyone can visit comfortably.

Every detail, inside and out, is chosen to nurture inspiration and connection — a space where creativity feels natural, where friends gather to laugh, where families spend meaningful time together, and where memories are made with every brushstroke.

Stop by soon, grab a coffee, and see the magic for yourself — we can’t wait to create memories with you!