This information is from 2022. Check out the Family Fun Calgary Experiences Gift Guide.

Life’s too short not to get a little creative and messy from time to time! Do you have any young (or old) artists in your household? Do you know any aspiring potters? This Christmas, give the gift of experience with Color Cafe, Calgary! It’s the opportunity to give someone a relaxing outlet and a creative break, helping them release their inner artist and have fun.

Canadian-owned and operated, Color Cafe wants to be your escape from the stress of everyday life. With a variety of mediums, like pottery painting, clay handbuilding, glass fusion, canvas art, or a pottery wheel session, they call it FUN art, not fine art. It’s the perfect place to relax and create. Walk-ins are welcome (although pre-booking is required for the pottery wheel throwing lesson) and all you pay is the price of the piece you want to work on, plus a 10% service fee. You can stay as long as you wish. If you can’t finish your project in one visit, take it home, and come again! Repeat visits on the same project are free of charge.

 

There’s so much to choose from at Color Cafe – making it the perfect place for artistic gifts of experience!

Pottery Painting
You can select from over 1000 different premade shapes ready for your creative touch, including plates, mugs, bowls, gnomes, banks, and more. All the paints are provided and are water-based.

Glass Fusion
Turn bits and strips of specialty glass into twinkling kiln-fired treasures with Glass Fusion. Nothing beats the sparkle of glass and you’ll learn to create glass artwork, glittering glass jewelry, funky ornaments, picture frames, and more. The results are dazzling!

Clay Handbuilding
You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy clay, and that’s the same thing. Connect with the earth and each other with Clay Handbuilding fun to create a cup, plate, bowl (or whatever your heart desires). All materials and tools are provided.

Canvas Art
This is a fun idea to get together with friends or family (or even by yourself!). Master painting techniques in a fun, casual atmosphere, while you paint with acrylics. You can opt for step-by-step instructions from the master instructors or dive in DIY style.

Pottery Wheel
Learn how to throw pottery on a wheel and make a vessel, bowl, or mug. No experience is required! You’ll work with the clay in one session and return for a second visit to paint your masterpiece.

This Christmas, wrap up the gift of creativity for everyone from your kids to your mom. Book a party or a session for someone who would love Color Cafe, purchase a gift certificate, and open the doors to creativity this winter!

This holiday season, give the gift of experiences, not stuff! Instead of purchasing toys and items you don’t need, your family can enjoy cool activities and discover new passions. When you gift experiences, you enhance your family time by creating memories and fostering connections. Draw closer as a family as you encounter new joys and adventures, filled with great stories to relive — and hopefully, a little laughter along the way! Add richness and delight to your Christmas this year with experiences, not stuff.

Color Cafe Gift of Experience:

Address: 334 14 St NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-249-4386
Website: www.colorcafe.ca