a cozy cafe. a creative haven.
Slow Season invites you to unwind and create in the heart of historic Lockport, NY, just steps from the Erie Canal. Come for a warm cup of coffee, visit upstairs to create in our Crafting Café, or join a workshop in art and fiber arts in the studio.
Here, creativity and community are always in season.
Memberships
The Coffee Club is a weekday membership for creatives, freelancers, and remote workers seeking a peaceful, inspiring environment to work and unwind. Tucked upstairs in our cozy café studio, you’ll find café seating, natural light, and the gentle hum of like-minded folks in their flow. Enjoy complimentary tea or coffee, a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and 10% off all crafting café and coffeehouse purchases, and access to our thoughtfully curated space Monday through Friday.
COFFEE CLUB
Our Stitch Club memberships offer a flexible way to make creativity part of your weekly rhythm. Join us for Stitch Circles (cozy, casual gatherings held weekly) or drop into the studio during open hours to work on your own projects at your own pace. Enjoy complimentary tea or coffee, a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and 10% off all crafting café and coffeehouse purchases. It’s your space to create, unwind, and feel inspired.
STITCH CLUBS
The Handwork Cohort is a creative journey designed for beginners and returning makers alike. You’ll be guided, encouraged, and inspired as you explore the fiber art of your choice - knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, or weaving - surrounded by warmth, good company, and cozy studio vibes. With weekly instruction, open studio hours, and community Stitch Circles, you’ll have the time, tools, and support you need to grow your craft. All materials included…just bring your hands and your heart. Coffee House perks included!
HANDWORK COHORT
Located upstairs at Slow Season, the Crafting Café is a cozy, self-guided creative space where the menu is made of crafts. Choose from a selection of seasonal, high-quality, thoughtfully designed art and handwork projects, and we’ll bring everything right to your table. Sip your drink from the Coffee and Tea House and settle into the joy of making.
The Slow Season
Crafting Cafe
Crafting Cafe Hours:
Sunday: 11a - 1pm (children’s hours)
Thursday & Friday: 5pm - 9pm
Saturday: 11am - 8pm (11am - 3pm children’s hours)
Wednesday, September 10th • 6-8pm
Celebrate the season by learning the beautiful art of nuno wet felting! We’ll begin with a delicate piece of silk, layering plant-dyed wool on top before wet felting the fibers together. The process creates a fabric that is unlike anything else…silky yet structured, with a unique, airy transparency. Photos really don’t do this justice - you must come and experience this in person!
Once our fabric is finished, we’ll cut it into leaf shapes and string them into a garland. Each participant will leave with a one-of-a-kind seasonal decoration.
Workshops & Classes
upstairs in the Slow Season studio
Tuesday, September 16th • 6-8pm
Our most requested workshop!
Discover the painterly side of wool! Using plant-dyed fibers in a vibrant autumn palette, participants will layer and blend wool to create a felted “painting” inspired by the season. This technique allows for rich textures and depth, resulting in a work of art that can be framed or displayed as a cozy wall hanging. Perfect for beginners and experienced fiber artists alike.
FOR ADULTS
Thursday, September 25th • 6-8pm
Let’s GO Buffalo! The craftiest, coziest way to show your support for our team! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of hand chain stitching while using plant dyed yarn to embellish a ready-made cable knit sweater with the word “Bills.”
PRICE INCLUDES SWEATER AND WORKSHOP - registration required by September 9th to ensure materials are prepared in time. Limited seats available!
Workshops & Classes
upstairs in the Slow Season studio
FOR CHILDREN
Autumn Seasonals are coming to the Coffee House…
Stay tuned!
Coffee House Hours:
Sunday: 9a-1pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 7a-3p
Thursday & Friday: 7a-8p
Saturday: 9a - 8p
The mood is the magic. The way we move, the way we create, becomes a quiet language of care and intention. Through thoughtful gestures and attention to beauty, we experience both the quality of nature and the harmony of form and function. When lifted by beauty, even the simplest craft becomes an art form, something to cherish and hold.