Art Nest Holiday Gift Guide 2019

Have you been searching for meaningful gifts to give this year? Experiences are all the rage now especially because things come and go, but memories last a lifetime. Give the art lover or aspiring creative the gift of creativity this year! Choose from a variety of unique gifts below that will be sure to bring joy to all.

1. Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates in any amount can be applied to any event, class or retail items at our studio. This includes painting classes, art supplies, artwork and crafts for sale. Can also be used for private art lessons or glaze cafe ceramics pottery studio purchases.

2. Vision Board Workshop (Sunday, Jan 19 2020 at 3:00pm) ($50)

This is a great gift for someone who has goals and plans for 2020 that they want to accomplish but don’t quite know how to get there. In this Vision Board workshop participants will follow guided instructions to create a powerful vision board (complete with goals and timelines) using a variety of art mediums including markers, collage and paint.

Discounted rate of CI$50 per person includes a 2.5 hour session with step by step instructions, art materials, supplies and light refreshments.

3. Canvas & Cocktails Package ($200)

Do you know someone who wants to learn to paint in a fun, relaxed, judgment-free zone and produce a piece of art you they can be proud of!? Gift individual classes for CI$50 each or buy a set of 4 classes and get the 5th one free! Price: $200 (value $250). Can be used for a group of 5 people or individual classes.

Includes a 2.5 hour session with step by step instructions, small plates, art materials, aprons and supplies. Wine, beer and well drinks are now available for purchase at our bar.

4. Wheel & Wine Pottery Workshop Package ($330)

This package is good for 6 spots in one session where you will save CI$30 off retail price. Have you always wanted to try throwing clay on a pottery wheel? Now you can! Try something different for Date Night or even Girl's Night Out!! Workshop includes wheel throwing lesson, making your own ceramic pot (including clay and firing), soft drinks and light nibbles. Max class size: 6 (3 pairs). You must book in pairs.

You will be taught how to center and make a small clay vessel which you can come back to the studio paint once fired the first time (usually takes 7 - 10 days for first firing). The vessel/bowl will have to be fired for a final time after painted (another 7 days).

At the Wheel & Wine Pottery Wheel Workshop you will learn to make your own ceramic pot (including clay and firing), soft drinks and light nibbles. Max class size: 6 (3 pairs). 5. Clay Club ($99 per month)

Clay Club Membership is a perfect gift for those who have attended a pottery wheel workshop with us or have previous intermediate pottery wheel experience. Although an instructor is on hand, this is really a time for those who want to practice their new (or existing) throwing skills. Must be versed in wheel cleaning and studio maintenance as each member is required to clean up after themselves (We will also provide a list of club rules, so potters know what's expected).

$99 a month gives Clay Club members 8 hrs studio time per month (which they can book during any of the above open studio times), 5lbs of clay, glazes and kiln firing.

6. Fluid Art Lovers Package ($220)

Give four (4) fluid art sessions for the novice or experienced fluid artist in your life. Save $20 off the retail value when you purchase this package. Any upgrades selected by recipient at classes will be charged to participant separately.

7. Date Night Package ($200)

Save $20 off regular retail rates when you purchase this Date Night Bundle consisting of a Wheel & Wine Pottery Workshop and Couples Paint Night. We’re even throwing in a complimentary glass of wine!

At the Wheel & Wine Pottery Wheel Workshop you will learn to make your own ceramic pot (including clay and firing), soft drinks and light nibbles. Max class size: 6 (3 pairs).

At the Couples’ Painting class, you and your partner will paint two canvases that come together to form one cohesive painting (called a diptych).

Choose two dates (1 per workshop) to attend within a 6-month time frame.

8. Build a Bullet Journal Workshop - Thur, January 9th ($75)

Start 2020 off right by getting organised or taking your organisational skills to the next level.

This workshop will teach you to build a custom Bullet Journal that will keep EVERYTHING in one place and help you stay organised and reach your goals. It's a planner, diary, journal, goal tracker, list logger and calendar for just about everything in your life.

For CI$75 you get a dotted bullet journal (choose from a variety of colours), step by step guidance by an experienced Bullet Journaller as to how to Build Your BuJo, stickers, washi tape and printables. You will also have access to washi tape, stickers, pens and other necessities during the course on Thurs, January 9th. To purchase please email: events@artnestcayman.com

9. Cayman Creative Collective Gift Baskets & Certificates

Choose a variety of items from all our communal retail areas under Art Nest's roof including Saucha Conscious Café, Collective Kitchen, Award Art Gallery and Art Nest itself and we will wrap them up in a beautiful gift basket. Similarly, you can purchase certificates that can be used at any of the businesses within the Collective.

10. Glaze Café Pottery Painting Studio ($25 and up)

Give a gift certificate starting at $25 and recipients can choose a pottery piece from the largest selection on island and custom paint it!

11. Financial Peace University Money Course ($125-$200)

Being in debt and broke is normal. Refuse to be normal!

Financial Peace University is a life-changing class that teaches you the nuts and bolts of getting out of debt and how to plan for your future - so you can live and give like never before. Join over a million families in finding out just how refreshing it is to be DEBT FREE!

Early bird price (before Dec 25): $125 pp/ $155 per couple. After Dec 25: $160 pp/ $200 per couple. Click HERE to buy tickets online or email: events@artnestcayman.com

Every Monday for 8 weeks starting on February 3 – March 23

Pop into our studio on 131 MacLendon Drive (Behind Foster's Airport store), call 949-0107 or email: events@artnestcayman.com to purchase any of these great gift options