Ellen Jay

08/06/2026

There’s a new kid ….. ummm I mean a new cake …. on the block.
Apple, date and walnut.
Deee-licious !

08/06/2026

We’re doing our first collaboration with
Chic Mamas who have just launched
Chic Papas.

Click on the pic to see full details of the promotion.

The idea is that you donate good quality men’s clothing to the Chic Mamas store opposite Constantia Fabrics and you’ll be rewarded with a voucher to get 15% off your bill at Ellen Jay.

29/05/2026

Delicious cakes, coffee and lots of other tasty treats as well as the most stunning fabrics at Ellen Jay and Constantia Fabrics.

12/05/2026

UPDATE :

We still don’t have electricity but because we have a gas hob we are able to make plunger coffee and tea.
We have a variety of cakes and tarts available and we can make omelettes, scrambled eggs, our toasted cheese and tomato sandwich and our homemade granola bowl with fresh fruit fruit, yoghurt and honey.
And of course our range of marmalades, jams and pickles are waiting for new homes !
We look forward to seeing you and giving you our usual special service.

11/05/2026

Due to the severe weather conditions today we have no power at Ellen Jay and we have no option but to close for the day. We will keep you updated.
Please stay safe ….warm and dry.
We hope to seen you soon.
Len, Johan, Wellie, Robbie and Stanley.

09/05/2026

07/05/2026

A new porcelain “bust” …

COLUMBINE

On display at Ellen Jay and available.

02/05/2026

Ellen Jay is OPEN today
SATURDAY 2nd MAY
from 9am to 2pm.
We look forward to welcoming you.

30/04/2026

A new porcelain “bust” fresh from the kiln.
On display at Ellen Jay and available ….. at the moment. 😁

30/04/2026

Kindly note:
Ellen Jay will be CLOSED on
FRIDAY 1st MAY (Public Holiday)
WORKERS DAY
but we will be OPEN on
SATURDAY 2nd MAY
from 9am - 2pm.

27/04/2026

25/04/2026

Ellen Jay is OPEN TODAY
SATURDAY 25th APRIL
9.00 to 14.00

24/04/2026

Ellen Jay will be CLOSED on
MONDAY 27th APRIL
(Freedom Day)

20/04/2026

It might be cold out there here in Cape Town but inside the Constantia Fabrics shop and Ellen Jay a warm welcome awaits you. Come and experience all the delights awaiting you …. beautiful fabrics and tasty food, cakes and delicious coffee.

15/04/2026

A new porcelain cat fresh from the kiln this morning. No name yet…..
Available at Ellen Jay.

06/04/2026

PLEASE NOTE :
Today, MONDAY 6th APRIL is a
Public Holiday (Family Day) and
Ellen Jay is CLOSED.

We’ll re-open on Tuesday 7th April and then it’s business as usual.

04/04/2026

We still have a number of our hand painted styrofoam Easter eggs available for sale.
10,5cm, beaded and with ribbon for hanging.
R120
We are OPEN TODAY, SATURDAY
4th APRIL from 9am to 2pm.

04/04/2026

Ellen Jay is OPEN today
SATURDAY 4th APRIL
from 9am to 2pm.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Ellen Jay is at Constantia Fabrics

02/04/2026

UPDATE : S O L D !!

Fresh from the kiln.
A new porcelain sculpture.
“A Fish Called Wanda”

31/03/2026

EASTER HOLIDAYS TRADING HOURS
at Ellen Jay:

Tuesday 31st March : 9am to 4pm
Wednesday 1st April : 9am to 4pm
Thursday 2nd April. : 9am to 4pm
Friday 3rd April : CLOSED
Saturday 4th April : 9am to 2pm
Sunday 5th April : CLOSED
(as usual)
Monday 6th April : CLOSED

Ellen Jay is at Constantia Fabrics

26/03/2026

I, Len Straw, have hand painted some polystyrene (styrofoam) eggs for our Easter display at Ellen Jay.
We’d love you to come and have a look.
They’re priced at R120 each and there are only about 14 left.

26/03/2026

We have this beautiful terracotta rabbit/hare on display at Ellen Jay as part of our Easter display.
Made by someone in the pottery class which I attend every Wednesday morning.
DM for price please.

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21/03/2026

Ellen Jay is open TODAY
SATURDAY 21st MARCH
(Public Holiday) from
9am to 2pm.
Come and enjoy delicious coffee, cakes, pies, quiches and lots more.
Hope to see you there.

Ellen Jay is at Constantia Fabrics

20/03/2026

Ellen Jay will be open tomorrow
SATURDAY 21st MARCH
(Public Holiday) from
9am to 2pm.
We look forward to welcoming you and feeding you !

Constantia Fabrics