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, stay to explore our Crafting Café, or join a workshop in art and fiber arts.

Here, creativity and community are always in season.

HANDWORK & ART
WORKSHOPS

For children and adults, beginners and seasoned makers alike. No experience necessary—just curiosity and open hands. Rooted in the rhythms of nature, our workshops celebrate the beauty of natural materials, creativity, and connection. Come create with us.

COFFEE
& TEA HOUSE

A cozy, welcoming space in the heart of historic Lockport, the Coffee and Tea House at Slow Season offers a thoughtful menu of coffee, tea, and seasonal lattes, all crafted with care. Open to everyone—whether you're a crafter, remote worker, or just passing through—this is your place to pause, connect, and enjoy the moment.

CRAFTING CAFE

Located upstairs at Slow Season, the Crafting Café is a cozy, self-guided creative space where the menu is made of crafts, not food. Choose from a selection of 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.

View fullsize See yourself here…ordering a crafting experience from a menu…and immersing yourself for 2-hours in handwork for peace, joy, and calm. Of course, a delicious drink to accompany your work makes it even better. 💛✨💛 To see our crafting
View fullsize We’re so excited to announce our ✨soft opening✨ What to expect from a soft opening? ✨We’re still smoothing things out including recipes and procedures ✨We’re may not have every item on the menu available ✨Hours are in preview, the
View fullsize We’re so ready for springtime on Main Street. Grab a warm drink to-go at Slow Season and then go for a stroll on the canal? Yes, please. ✨
View fullsize Personalized charcuterie for your snacking needs while you slow down and chill with us. ✨ Enjoy with a drink in the coffeehouse while you hang or work…or upstairs in the crafting cafe (during select hours) while you craft.
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View fullsize The Crafting Cafe is set to soft launch the beginning of May! Here, you can order just like at a cafe— but instead you’re ordering crafting experiences! From watercolor painting to weaving to woodworking— there’s something for
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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.