Paint Your Own Pottery
Choose from mugs, bowls, plates, figurines, seasonal pieces and more. Pick your colors, create your design and leave the glazing and kiln-firing to us.
Lampasas, Texas
Paint Pottery and Enjoy Ice Cream in Lampasas, Texas
The Cherry on Top is a family-friendly paint-your-own pottery studio and ice cream shop in historic downtown Lampasas, Texas.
Paint pottery, create fused glass and enjoy Blue Bell and Hershey’s ice cream in one stop. No artistic experience is needed — we provide the supplies, inspiration and friendly help you need to make something you will be proud to take home.
Walk-ins are welcome. No reservation or artistic experience needed.
Unplug. Create. Connect.
- Pottery starts at $18 • Fused glass starts at $25
- Paints, supplies, glazing and firing are included
- Most guests create for approximately 1–2 hours
- Walk-ins are welcome
- Groups of 6 or more should contact us ahead of time
Art, treats or both
Choose Your Experience
Come for an art project, an ice cream treat or both. Walk-ins are welcome, and no artistic experience is necessary.
Create With Fused Glass
Design a colorful glass project using a base and your choice of glass. We will carefully fuse your creation in our kiln. Some projects can receive an optional second firing to shape them into bowls, plates and other forms.
Fused-glass projects are recommended for ages eight and older.
Add the Cherry on Top
Choose from Blue Bell and Hershey’s ice cream served in a cup, house-made waffle cone, milkshake or float made with craft soda.
You are always welcome to visit just for ice cream. No art project is required.
New · Coffee & Espresso
Coffee Meets Ice Cream
We’re bringing coffee into our historic 1885 building! Stop by for a classic espresso drink or try one of our coffee-and-ice-cream creations. Whether you need a little pick-me-up or a full treat, we’ll make it fresh for you.
Lattes, mochas, chai, affogatos and espresso milkshakes — available in shop.
Coffee selections and flavor availability may vary.
Upcoming Events
What’s Happening at The Cherry on Top?
From seasonal pottery projects to fused-glass classes and creative nights out, there is always something new to make.
Your first visit
How Pottery Painting Works
- 01
Choose It
Pick the pottery piece you would like to paint.
- 02
Paint It
Select your colors and use our brushes, tools, stencils and other supplies to make it your own.
- 03
Leave It With Us
We glaze and kiln-fire your finished creation as part of a full kiln load.
- 04
Pick It Up
Pottery is typically ready for pickup within 7–14 days. We will contact you as soon as your piece is finished.
Create together
Parties and Groups
Walk in, celebrate a birthday or plan a group visit.
Walk In and Create
Choose pottery or fused glass and create at your own pace during regular shop hours.
Groups of six or more, please contact us ahead of time.
Celebrate a Birthday
Give your guests a creative activity, a finished keepsake and a celebration they will remember.
Bring a Group
Plan a creative gathering for coworkers, scouts, church groups, schools, teams, clubs or friends.
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What Our Guests Say
The Cherry on Top is such a gem in our community. It’s the perfect mix of creativity and fun, where you can enjoy delicious ice cream and spend time painting pottery all in one place!
This place is so cute! So much fun with granddaughter painting a piece of art and having ice cream! The staff were amazing! Our first time here. Will definitely be back!
The cutest little shop! Went in today with a couple of my best friends and painted! We loved the fun atmosphere, the sweetest owner, and the great wide variety of flavors of ice cream.
Family Activities in Lampasas and Central Texas
The Cherry on Top is a family-friendly paint-your-own pottery studio and ice cream shop in historic downtown Lampasas, Texas, at 407 S. Western Ave, Lampasas, TX 76550. Families, friends and neighbors come in for pottery painting, fused glass, kids’ birthday parties, camps and classes, group visits and a scoop of Blue Bell or Hershey’s ice cream.
We are an easy drive for guests from Kempner, Copperas Cove, Killeen, Burnet, Liberty Hill, Marble Falls, and Lometa who are looking for creative activities for kids and adults, girls’ nights, date nights and group activities in Central Texas and The Texas Hill Country.
Start with paint your own pottery, ice cream, birthday parties, camps and classes or groups and private events.
Unplug. Create. Connect.
Ready to Make Something Special?
Pick a project. Choose an ice cream flavor. Make a memory together.