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

December Events & Workshops

The countdown is on....Christmas will be here in a few weeks!!!!! Are you ready? Do you have all your gifts purchased and wrapped? Well, we are here to help you out!! This month, we will have: extra opening hours to allow more shopping time to find that unique gift DIY workshops to show you tips and tricks for gorgeously wrapped gifts and, for those of you lacking time or perhaps creativity, gift wrapping services will be available in the two weeks leading up to Christmas (Bonus: gift items purchased from us will be wrapped free of charge!) oh, and did we mention GLÜHWEIN and gingerbread? It's the most wonderful time of the year...and we can't wait to share it with you!

Events & Workshops - December 2016 All events and workshops below can also be found on The Creative Cafe Calendar tab on our blog. In order to give you a little more time to get in all that Christmas shopping, The Creative Café will have extended hours in December as shown above!  We will also be offering gift wrapping services from 11-22 December. Gifts purchased from The Creative Café will be wrapped free of charge - we will also wrap your other gifts, however, a fee will apply for items not purchased at The Creative Café.  Come out of the cold and warm yourself up with a cup of Glühwein or Christmas tea and some gingerbread on the following days in December:   Saturday, 10 December Saturday, 17 December Wednesday, 21 December Workshop: Last Minute Gift Card Packaging Saturday, 17 December (10:00-12:00; 14:00-16:00) Tuesday, 20 December (10:00-12:00; 14:00-16:00) Don't you hate giving gift cards in simple little envelopes? In this workshop, we will help you make gift card envelopes and little boxes to perfectly wrap those last minute gift cards or small gifts for the hard to buy for people on your list. All materials provided to make 2 envelopes and 2 boxes.  Cost: CHF 25 (includes all materials and refreshments)  To register, stop by the shop or e-mail us at thecreativecafe111@gmail.com.

Christmas Open House THIS Saturday, 19 November!

Wooohooooo! Our Christmas Open House is in 2 DAYS!!!

We are so excited to welcome you to our happy little place with a nice, warm cup of Glühwein and tasty treat to help get you in the spirit of Christmas! Loads of new products have been made in the past couple of weeks that will help you tick off the names on your list. Additionally, Petra  from Apotheka Havlik, will be doing various demonstrations with the awesome bio skincare products we sell - think super, soft hands afterwards!! To keep the kids busy while you shop, we will also have a little gift tag making area for them to make some handmade tags for the gifts you buy!

Stop by anytime between 10:00 and 17:00. You really don't want to miss this event!

Here are a few sneak peeks to get you excited!

Christmas Workshops in November & December

Mark your calendars now!!!! We have some awesome workshops coming up in November and December that you do NOT want to miss! They are all aimed at helping you add a little homemade touch to your gift giving this year. You can register by emailing us at thecreativecafe111@gmail.com or by stopping by the shop to see us!

We are also happy to do private workshops for you and your friends (minimum participants of 3, maximum of 5) if you would like to organise a night out with some of your friends or family (or both)!

Do you love giving beautifully wrapped gifts but need some inspiration on how to do it? Each participant will learn how to make and take home a handful of goodies, including:

1. Stamp one cotton drawstring bag and 3 paper bags. 
2. Make 3 gift tags 
3. See how easy it is to make decorative wooden clips 
4. Tassels and pom poms oh my !!! The perfect topper to any box. 

Lots of other supplies will be available to use including stamps, pattern papers, yarn, ribbons, washi tape, paper doilies ect. 
All supplies will be provide in the workshop, as well as beverages.

This course will be offered on: 

Tues, 7 December: Morning (10:00-12:00) / Afternoon (14:00-16:00) 

Cost: CHF 35 (includes all materials and refreshments) 

Join Sandra to create a unique, handmade Advent calendar for someone special in your life! There will be lots of goodies to choose from, including a wide variety of gold & glitter, sacks, clips, stamps and many more little bits and bobs!

This workshop will be offered on the following dates:

Thur., 17 November (time flexible between 9:30 to 17:00) 
Sat., 26 November (10:00-13:00) 

 Cost: CHF 40 per person (includes all materials & refreshments)

If you like to give handmade Christmas cards or add a special, handmade touch to your gifts, this workshop is for you! Julie will help you create four beautifully stamped cards and a few gift tags to jazz up your gifts.

Space is limited to 5 people at a time, so please register by 19 November if you are interested in attending any of the three workshops!

This workshop will be offered on: 

Mo., 21 November (19:00-21:30)

Tues., 22 November (9:30-12:00 / 13:30-16:00)

Sat., 3 December (9:30-12:00 / 13:30-16:00)

Cost: CHF 40 per person (includes all materials & refreshments)

Hope to get creative and crafty with you soon!

Tis' the season...almost!

Although fall is still lingering, Christmas has arrived at The Creative Café!

Check out our advent and gift wrapping corner

Loads of Christmas stamps, papers and accessories for your creative needs!

Beautiful shawls and wraps handmade in Nepal

We look forward to welcoming you and helping you find the perfect gifts to check off of your Christmas list!

December events at The Creative Cafe

It is hard to believe that December is already here and Christmas is just around the corner!!! We have some nice events this month that allow you to make something special for someone and buy other handmade products from local artists.

Glühwein & Gingerbread Saturdays To help take the chill off on the cold winter days, we will be offering Glühwein and gingerbread every Saturday in December (5.12, 12.12 & 19.12)! We look forward to welcoming you and helping you find the perfect handmade gift for your Christmas needs. Pop Up Sale with Dennis Camara: Wed., 9 December from 9:30-12:00 & Thur., 10 December from 10:00-16:00 Dennise Camara will be with us for 2 days (Wednesday morning and 10-16 on Thursday) and will be selling her beautiful handmade jewelry, bookmarks and more. You will be sure to find a beautiful gift for a teacher, friend or loved one! See more of Dennise's work at: www.schmuck4u.blogspot Notebook Workshop Tuesday, 8 December 9:00 to 12:00 Back by popular demand, Julie will be offering a notebook workshop because ... one can never have too many notebooks!  Space is limited to 5 people for this workshop (minimum required is 3) and registration is required by 6 December. Cost: CHF 30 per person To register, stop by the shop or e-mail us at thecreativecafe111@gmail.com. Christmas Ornament Workshop! Tues., 15 December Session 1: 9:30-11:00 Session 2: 15:30-17:00 From fabric and ribbon to stamping clay to sewing on felt, you can try your hand at a couple of new things and go home with two beautiful, handmade ornaments to hang on your tree or give as a gift. Space is limited to 5 people for this workshop (minimum required is 3) and registration is required by 13 December. Cost: CHF 30 per person To register, stop by the shop or e-mail us at thecreativecafe111@gmail.com. Art Club Café Every Friday: 9:00-11:00 & 11:30-13:30 Looking for a way to release some of your creative energy or maybe learn something new? Jo Millar has openings in her Art Club Café that is held in The Creative Café on Friday mornings. You can find out more information on her website here. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: SHOP WILL BE CLOSED 22.12.15 - 08.01.2016  The Creative Café will be closed from 22 December - 8 January in order to spend time with our families for the holidays. We look forward to welcoming you back on Saturday, 9 January!

November Events at The Creative Café

November will be an exciting month at The Creative Café! We have pop up sales, workshops and a jump start to the holiday season with our Christmas Open House on 21 November! Be sure to mark your calendar for the events below!!

Pop up sale with Carolin Schirmeisen
3-5 November (Mornings from 9:30 to 12:00)

 

Carolin Schirmeisen will be in The Creative Café for three mornings to show you how she creates her beautiful felted wool shawls using the nuno felting technique. She will also have a selection of her unique, individually designed shawls available for sale. What a great Christmas present this could be for a friend or loved one! 

Workshop: Scherenschnitt with Jo Millar

Workshop: Christmas Cards & Tags
Wednesday, 18 November (19:00-21:30) - Workshop 1
Thursday, 19 November (9:30-12:00) - Workshop 2

This workshop will help you make four beautiful hand-stamped Christmas cards and 4-5 gift tags for your Christmas giving. Instruction and all materials to make the above cards are provided in the course fee. Registration required by Tuesday, 17 November.

Course fee: CHF 40 per person
Register via: thecreativecafe111@gmail.com




Christmas Open House
Saturday, 21 November from 10:00 to 17:00

 

Are you looking for a special, handmade gift for Christmas? Grab a friend and stop by The Creative Café to get a head start to your Advent and Christmas shopping! We will demonstrate simple stamping techniques and gift wrapping ideas, and will have homemade goodies, Glühwein, and crepes to give you more energy for shopping. And, of course, we will have a selection of handmade products, paper and stamping supplies and block-print textiles to meet your Christmas needs.

We will also have a special gift for purchases over CHF 50! 
Special events include:

11:00-12:00  -  Gift wrapping & stamping demonstrations

14:00-16:00  -  Freshly made crêpes will be available

Pop Up Sale with Sandra Ritter!
Thursday, 26 November 9:30-16:00

Sandra Ritter will be in The Creative Café for the day and will be selling some of her adorable handmade clipboards, witty block signs and various other Christmas and Advent products.

These make great stocking stuffers and little gifts for friends, teachers and children!

We are excited about all of these amazing events and look forward to seeing you at one of them!! 

xx