La Caverne Créative is one of the first Creative Reuse Centers open to the general public in Quebec, offering Montreal a space where creativity, sustainability and community intersect.

Our mission

At La Caverne Créative , we believe that everyone deserves a place to slow down, explore their creativity, and create freely without pressure.

Our mission is to offer a warm and inspiring space that makes creation more accessible through creative experiences, a studio open to all, workshops, and repurposed art materials.

By giving a second life to thousands of materials from individuals and businesses, we reduce waste while demonstrating that creativity can be accessible, sustainable and inclusive.

Our values

💛 Accessible to all 💛

Creativity isn't just for artists. We want to offer a welcoming space where everyone feels free to try, learn, and create at their own pace.

🤝 A welcoming community 🤝

We want to build a place where people can meet, learn from each other and share their passion for creation in a supportive environment.

🎨 Creativity without
performance 🎨

Creating doesn't have to be perfect. We believe that creativity is first and foremost a way to express oneself, to explore, to slow down and to enjoy the process.

🌱 Create with what already exists 🌱

We give a second life to artistic materials in order to reduce waste, make creation more accessible and demonstrate that existing resources still have immense potential.

Our vision

We dream of a world where creativity is a natural part of everyday life.

We want to make La Caverne Créative a go-to place where people come not only to create, but also to slow down, discover, learn, share, and be inspired. A space where everyone, regardless of their experience level, feels free to experiment, develop their creativity, and leave proud of what they have created.

We believe that by making creation more accessible and by valuing existing materials, it is possible to build a more creative, more engaged and more sustainable community.

Renting

Host a Workshop

Celebrate, gather or create in a unique artistic space. Whether you're planning a birthday, club meeting, creative meetup or community gathering, La Caverne offers an inspiring setting to make your event memorable.

Includes

• Exclusive use of the creative space for 2.5 hours

• Tables & chairs (up to 12 participants)

• Basic setup & cleanup

• Bright, colourful and inspiring creative environment

Price
2 h 30 - 260$ 220$ (88 $/h)

Looking for an inspiring space to host your next workshop? La Caverne is the perfect place for artists, makers, educators and facilitators to bring people together through creativity.

Includes

• Exclusive use of the creative space for 2.5 hours

• Tables & chairs (up to 12 participants)

• Promo on our social media

• 15 minutes before and after reservation for setup & cleanup

• Bright, colourful and inspiring creative environment

Price
2 h 30 – 160 $ 135$ (54 $/h)

Reserve the space for a private event

Reserve before august 15th to save 40$

Fewer than 6 people? 20% off (select this option when booking).

Outside our opening hours (before opening or in the evening)? Get 20% off the rate.

Booking 4 or more sessions in advance? Ask about our recurring rate.

For small groups of fewer than 8 people meeting regularly (book club, crochet, board games, etc.) Special price available outside our working hours. Mornings or weekday evenings.

Included

• Exclusive use of the creative space for 2.5 hours

• Tables & chairs

• Promo on our social media (if desired)

• Basic setup & cleanup

• Bright, colourful and inspiring creative environment

Price
2 h 30 - 100$ (40 $/h)

offer for Clubs or small groups meeting regularly
(outside of our woking hours)

*Additional person: +10 $/person on total (max 15)

Special requests? Contact us for a custom quote

Each visit is different: our inventory is constantly evolving in line with community donations.

You can drop off a donation any time during our open hours.

Fabrics, wools, leather, scraps, buttons, beads, charms, pins, caps, ribbons, lace, unique reclaimed materials, creative papers, transformable items, paints, brushes, canvas, magazines, books, stickers, scrapbooking supplies, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch, knitting, crochet and thousands of other creative finds.

We accept things that can be used creatively. The list is big. If you need some ideas or guidance on what we accept please look at the PDF. Click here for PDF

Activity schedule

More details about each activity can be found on Facebook, Instagram, or in store.

Our Instagram

Follow us on Instagram for more frequent updates, details about workshops, new inventory, and behind-the-scenes content @lacavernecreative.mtl

Get in contact

You can find us an 8-minute walk from Verdun metro station, at the intersection of Verdun and Desmarchais streets! Parking is available on the surrounding streets.

Address:
5200 Verdun Street, Montreal, QC, H4H 1K1

Hours:
Mon - Closed
Tue - Closed
Wed - 12 PM to 5 PM
Thu - 12 PM to 7 PM
Fri - 12 PM to 7 PM
Sat - 11 AM to 5 PM
Sun - 11 AM to 5 PM

For any questions, requests, etc.:
lacavernecreativemtl@gmail.com