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BY SIENNA WIGHT
Cafe Monet’s ArtReach program brings art therapy to seniors For 25 years, Cafe Monet has provided Austinites with the tools and space to let their creative juices ow. One Cafe Monet program caters to older adults, allowing them to create clay art and engage with their community. “The heart of it all is that it’s designed to sup- port not only the emotional wellness of the older generation, but the social engagement and their own creativity,” owner Jules Winson said. About the program ArtReach is a mobile program that brings clay- art therapy classes to senior communities. In these sessions, they are engaging their minds, bodies, and social skills. The Cafe Monet team o ers clay and chat gath- erings; themed workshops; and legacy creations,
where participants craft personal heirlooms to share with their loved ones. According to the website, ArtReach is for independent and assisted living communities; memory-care settings; senior centers and adult day programs; and older adults at home seeking community through creativity. The team teaches close to 25 classes per month in the community. For those with di erent needs or abilities, Winson said she can alter the program to accommodate those individuals. Winson said Cafe Monet plans to expand into more senior communities in Austin and Bastrop, where the business has a second location, in 2026.
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The ArtReach program was started almost 10 years ago to support senior communities around Austin.
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