Cape Town is filled with wonderfully artistic and creative folks, and Cape {town} Etc has got you covered for interesting and exciting activities to express your creativity. At the Crafters’ Cafe, customers can enjoy a range of different activities such as soap making, painting, crochet, macramé and many more.
The Crafters’ Cafe is a comfortable and fun space that’s the perfect spot for the whole family to engage in the creative process of crafting. They offer daily workshops and are even available to host personal events such as birthdays or kitchen teas. Their halaal-friendly kitchen provides delicious and fresh food and can cater for all sorts of dietary requirements.
We’ve selected some of our favourite activities that are lined up for the upcoming weekends:
1. Crochet – Intermediate Workshop with Nicola the Yarn Lady
Date: Saturday 28 May
This workshop is perfect for those who already know the basics of crochet and need more to level up your skills further. Each intermediate workshop is different depending on the needs of the participants. Maybe you’d like to learn how to change colours or how to do front- and back-post double crochet. Maybe you want to perfect your popcorn stitches or puff stitches. Or maybe you simply want to review some of the basics again. Book for the workshop or contact the Yarn Lady with your specific need, and see how it can be catered to in this workshop.
Details:
- Location: 53 2nd Ave, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
- Cost: From R220
- Contact: Call 063 542 4575 or Whatsapp the Yarn Lady at 084 981 88 99
2. Knitting a stunning scarf and Beanie ( Beginners class)
Date: Sunday 29 May
Have your head and neck suffered recently as winter rolls in? Then this workshop is perfect for you. This beginners class, lead by accomplished knitter Gloria, is ideal for those who have never touched a needle before, but who wish to learn this useful skill. Not only does knitting provide you with articles of clothing, it is also an amazing activity that helps with depression and mindfulnesss.
Details:
- Location: 53 2nd Ave, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
- Cost: From R380
- Contact: Call 063 542 4575
3. Sunset in Africa – Beginners art
Date: Saturday 4 Jun
Learn how to capture the beautiful hues of orange, yellow and pink of an African sunset. This is a beginners course where you’ll be introduced to acrylic paint and some amazing paint techniques.
Details:
- Location: 53 2nd Ave, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
- Cost: From R280
- Contact: Call 063 542 4575
4. Cold Process Soap Making – A Calendula infused facial soap with clay (Beginners course)
Date: Saturday 11 Jun
Learning how to make an artisnanal soap will not just allow you to produce your own skincare product, but it is also a fabulous hobby and can even be a successful business. In this workshop, customers will learn how to make a calendula-infused facial soap with porcelain clay, which can be used as a gentle exfoliator. The course also includes a PDF manual to take home after.
Details:
- Location: 53 2nd Ave, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
- Cost: From R480
- Contact: Call 063 542 4575
5. Learn the art of macramé (knotting) and make a macramé hanging plant hanger
Date: Saturday 18 Jun
In this two-and-a-half-hour workshop, you’ll learn three fundamental macramé knots that will allow you to make your own macramé plant hanger. The three knots you’ll learn are the gathering knot, the square knot, and the spiral knot, and how to combine those knots to make a plant hanger of your own design. Please note that the plant pot is not included.
Details:
- Location: 53 2nd Ave, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
- Cost: From R330
- Contact: Call 063 542 4575
Crafting can have so many positive effects on our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and The Crafters’ Cafe aims to provide a space where positivity is cultivated and shared amongst each other. Choose a craft that appeals to you, make a booking, and enjoy the relaxing, creative fun break from life’s busy routine.
Details:
- Location: 53 2nd Ave, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
- Website: thecrafterscafe.co.za
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