Au revoir, auf wiedersehen...Good-bye!

And we raise a final toast to a little over three years of handmade goodness at The Creative Café! 

Thanks to everyone who supported us throughout the years!

We look forward to seeing you again in the Fall at: 

Our Happy Place

www.ourhappyplace.ch

(register for our newsletter at the link above!)

Big hugs,

The Creative Ladies

Julie, Laetitia and Sandra

Summer Workshops at The Creative Café

Summer Essentials with DoTERRA Essential Oils

2 June 2018, 10:30-12:00

What's not to love about summer? Perhaps the heat, pesky mosquitoes, or seasonal allergies make that grill fest not so fun? During this class we will explore ways to stay healthy and active during the summer months without the harmful ingredients.

Join us as we learn how to make our own:

- All-natural cooling spray and bug spray

- Rollerballs for allergy and itch relief

- Learn ways to cook with essential oils

- Muscle and tension relief from long hikes

Cost: 40 CHF for workshop, including 2 make and take items

Max participants is 6.

Creativity & Education. Pin, play & stick to it.

9 June 2018, 9:30-12:00

Are you tired of temper tantrums, repeating yourself 100 times and having little quality time with your kids? Join us for this fun and interactive workshop to learn more about the 3 Simpolino secrets. 
• Learn what happy families do different.
• Create magnetic education suited to your family’s needs.
• Walk home with your magnetic tools, inspired to use them immediately in your family.

Included: 40 magnetic squares, icons, 3 magnetic play pins. chores chart, weekly template & emotionswheel . Magnetic boards & cubes can be purchased during the workshop.

Cost: 45 CHF per person
Duration: 2,5 hours
Available in EN/DE
Max 6 participants

May is here!!!

MAY IS HERE! What's your favorite thing about May? We love that the sun is shining, every weekend is a holiday (well almost...) and summer is just around the corner! And......we get to celebrate all the Moms out there!  WHAT'S NEW IN MAY We have some lovely new products this month, including jewellery by the lovely Nadine from Schmuckkistli, variety of bags and pouches for summer fun by Julie and Laetitia, new selection of kids clothes and gifts, and much more! We look forward to welcoming you soon!

WORKSHOPS IN MAY Due to all of the public holidays in May, we have not scheduled any workshops. If you would like to book a private workshop with us, we would love to hear from you! Send us an email with you request!  MAY HOLIDAYS We will be closed for Ascension (Auffahrt) weekend from 10-12 May. Have a lovely weekend!

Hours during Spring Holidays

SPRING HOLIDAY HOURS

During the spring holidays (23 April - 5 May), we will have reduced hours as follows:

Tues-Thurs, 24 - 26 April : 9:00 - 13:00 (Closed afternoons)

Sat, 28 April - CLOSED

Tues, 1 May - CLOSED (Public Holiday)

Wed-Thur's, 2-3 May: 9:30 - 12:00 (Closed afternoons)

Sat., 5 May: 9:30 - 14:00

Upcoming Kids Workshops! Sign up NOW!

SPACES LEFT FOR UPCOMING KIDS WORKSHOPS!! We still have spaces available for the kids workshops during the upcoming spring holidays! Our "Mother's Day Surprise" workshop will not disappoint all the Moms and Grandmas out there ;-)! Check out more on our Creative Calendar and/or our Facebook Events page!  Registration ends on Sunday, 22 April, so please contact us if you are interested in registering your child(ren)!

Let's Celebrate!!!

WOOOHOOO! It's our birthday!! We want to thank you for all of your support over the past three years, so mark your calendars for next week (6-10 March) where we will have some awesome specials, free gifts and events.

WORKSHOPS IN MARCH We have sooooooo many fun workshops and events this month that this newsletter would go on and on and on.... SO, here's a little collage summary of them and you can find information on ALL workshops and events on our Facebook page, as well as on our blog calendar! See something you like but can't make the dates, contact us and we'll see if we can schedule a new time for you and your friends! WHAT'S NEW IN MARCH We have a more open, airy set up for Spring to show off some beautiful new products...including adorable MAILEG bunnies and gift items, new pottery from IZ Tableware Japan, Easter bags from Julie Blume and cool new stamps and paper products just to name a few. Follow us on Facebook to see more products during the month! EASTER HOLIDAYS We will be closed for Easter weekend from 30 March through 2 April. Have a lovely holiday! Contact us at thecreativecafe111@gmail.com for more information on the above. Or stop by to see us during our opening hours: Tuesdays: 9:30-12:00; 13:30-17:00 Wednesdays: 9:30-12:00 Thursdays: 9:30-12:00; 13:30-17:00 Saturdays: 9:30-14:00

Sport Holidays: Closed 10 - 17 February!

February Events

Hearts, love songs...chocolate! 'tis the month of LOVE! Show someone special how much you love them with a handmade card and gift! Join us to make a blooming soap on 3 February, a Valentine card on 7 February or learning to knit a nice present on 24 February... or maybe all three!!  Alternatively, grab some friends and book a private event with us where you can tailor what you want to make! The possibilities for handmade goodness are endless and we are here to help you.

WORKSHOPS IN FEBRUARY Discover all the secrets of natural beauty by  joining Zeineb from the Tea and Beauty Shop to make your very own blooming soap on Sat., 3 February. All materials are 100% organic and natural and will make your skin feel amazing! Course price is CHF 45.- and includes all materials and light refreshments. Make your loved ones a special Valentine this year! Join Julie on Wed., 7 February in the morning or afternoon to make a selection of 5 mini cards and/or tags (course price: CHF 25.-). Register by 6 February by emailing us at thecreativecafe111@gmail.com.   Back by popular demand! Join Clementine from Deux Pois Deux Measures for her knitting course to master the fundamentals including the garter stitch, jersey and rib. Course price is 50.- and still has a couple spots open, so sign up soon! Find out more information on our workshop offerings for children and adults on our creative calendar here or on our Facebook Events page! Or maybe you want to book a private workshop to hang out with your friends or kids! We would love to help you with this and have loads of ideas on fun things you can make! Contact us for more information!   SPORT HOLIDAYS We will be closed from 10 - 17 February to enjoy the AMAZING snowfall here in Switzerland. We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday, 20 February!

Good-bye Apoteka Havlik...

We are sad to say good-bye to Apoteka Havlik this month...Thanks, Petra, for introducing us to some amazing products! We wish you all the best.
Petra will still be selling some products on her online shop here:
http://www.apotekahavlik.ch/en/index.html

Apoteka Havlik | Certified Natural Cosmetics from Czechia

Check this brand and try our amazing face creams and masks, natural soaps or shampoos. All made out of organic herbs and esential oils. Bio certified.

APOTEKAHAVLIK.CH

HELLO 2018!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, FRIENDS!!!!!

May 2018 bring you lots of laughter, creative energy to try something new and good friends to enjoy both with!

We are happy to be back in business as of 9 January after a calm,
relaxing break with our families.

And...January is SALE TIME! Stock up on Christmas items for next year, birthday presents for kids on your list or just a little something special for yourself!

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

PS - we have some amazing workshops this month with hosts from Deux pois Deux Mesures and the Tea and Beauty Shop! Check out our Creative Calendar for more info!

Events and Workshops for Adults in November

Check out what's new in November for all the ladies (and gentlemen, too)! Even if you think you are NOT crafty, that's ok! We do all the hard work...all you have to do is show up with a smile :-)! Organise a workshop with your friends for a Christmas outing or join one of our scheduled workshops below. Detailed information for the events and workshops can be found on our calendar here. 

Kids Workshops in November

We have lots of fun Christmasy workshops for the kids this month! Be sure to check them out on our calendar here.

Happily Handmade Market at The Creative Café

Fall Fun Workshops

Wooohooo! Leaves are changing colors and falling off the trees, the first school break is almost here and before you know it, we'll be singing Christmas carols! But before we start singing Jingle Bells, we are excited to be offering a week of fun activities for kids during the first week of the fall holidays (10-12 October). Multiple workshops will be available for you and your child(ren) to attend to break up the day and do something fun and creative. 

All kids workshops will cost CHF 15.- per child which includes all materials and a small drink and snack. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Stop by or contact us at thecreativecafe111@gmail.com to register for a workshop and receive a 15% discount on any purchases made in The Creative Café on the day of the workshop. 

Creative Workshops in September

Let's get creative in September!!!

This month is full of workshops designed to help you display your summer memories and add some color and beauty to your space! Make time for yourself this month to do something fun! We can also organise private workshops for you and your friends (Ladies Night, birthday parties.....!). Contact us for availability! 

All information for the above workshops, including description, dates and prices, can be found on our Event Calendar here, as well as on our Facebook page!

New Creative Business Partner!!!

We are soooooooooo thrilled to have found a creative partner to join our team! Laetitia, owner of MiMaMo will be starting with us as of 2 September and will bring with her her gorgeous line of baby shoes and leather goods. When asked about how she started her business, Laetitia replied the following:

Mi Ma Mo, three little sounds inspired by the first names of my children ...

A word that sounds childish, which can be pronounced in all languages, which evokes our life of travels and discoveries.

So, it is with my family troubadour that I draw my creativity, my inspiration and my daily energy ..

MiMaMo, it is my immense love for my children and my passion for shoes and beautiful materials coming together.

 I explore, I test, I play with materials, which is why the collection is evolutive and seasonal. For the well-being of small feet and for my pleasure, I only work with skins of high quality sourced in Italy.

I want you to take as much pleasure in using my creations as I had to create them.

Welcome on board, Laetitia!! 

WANTED: Creative Business Partner!

It is with sadness that we had to say goodbye to Colleen from Lux & Luella during the summer. Life has a tendency to take you on a different path sometimes and hers is now in Singapore! Thanks for the lovely time (although short) that you were with us, Colleen, and best wishes in your new adventures in Singapore! 

So now I need HELP!!!!!!!! Who wants to join me and work in an awesome, creative atmosphere doing everything you love to do???? Check out our ad above and if this sounds like something you would like to do, contact me (Julie) at thecreativecafe111@gmail.com for more details! 

J xx

Summer is here!

So...it has been much too long since I was here! There are times when life just gets in the way and between kids, school events, appointments, and most recently trips to the doctor and Kinderspital for a broken big toe, and things fall through the cracks... Things like writing nice blog posts and keeping you informed about what's happening at The Creative Café! Does this happen to you too???

We will be closing for the summer holidays in order to recharge our batteries and spend time with our families. We'll be back open for you on Saturday, 19 August, with new stock and perhaps new people... More info to follow!

Have a lovely summer!
xx

Spring holidays

The Creative Café will be closed from 11 April through 1 May 2017 for the spring holidays! 

We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday, 2 May with loads of new ideas and inspiration.

xx,

The Creative Café team

Workshops in April

April is just around the corner and we have some fun workshops to get you into the spirit of Easter and spring!

Sigrun Aeschbach will be offering two Easter decoration workshops (Sa., 1 & 8 April) where you will make adorable decoupage eggs using a variety of ribbons, lace and embellishments, as well as egg decorations using real eggshells and natural products like moss, feathers and sticks. What a great way to jazz up your table on Easter Sunday! Cost: CHF 39.- including all materials and refreshments (workshop in German).

In sticking with the Easter theme, Colleen will be offering a children's workshop (ages 8-12) on Wednesday, 5 April, making orange-scented sugar scrub packaged as carrots! What a great gift for a teacher, Gotti or Grandparent! Cost: CHF 20.- including all materials (workshop in English).

Finally, on 8 April, Colleen will be offering two workshops: one for smaller children (ages 4-8) making some cute spring flower pots using pasta and one for Mom's making a painted bead necklace. Cost: CHF 20.-/30.-, respectively, including all materials (workshop in English).

More info on all the workshops can be found on our calendar here. Just scroll down to the bottom and click on the workshop you are interested in!

We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
xx