The Marshmallow Garden Cafe

09/09/2026

What my workshops focus on:
**What if your mind doesn’t always need another answer?
What if it needs a new experience?**

When we spend our days checking, reacting, worrying and trying to solve everything, it’s easy to get caught in the same thought patterns.

Sometimes the first step isn’t to think harder.

It’s to change what you’re giving your attention to.

Pick up a paintbrush.
Play with colour.
Try something you’ve never tried before.
Make a mess.
Be curious.
Create without needing to be good at it.

For a little while, your attention moves from repeating to exploring.

And perhaps that is one of the beautiful things about creativity:

**It gives us permission to become beginners again.**

This is at the heart of **The Art of Attention** — slowing down, creating, reconnecting and making space for something new.

I believe creativity can be a beautiful way to pause, reconnect with ourselves and explore what is happening within us.

**You don’t have to be good at it.
You just have to begin.**

**Irene Ellis Art
The Art of Attention workshop 19 Sep 0737575103 R295 pp**

*Disclaimer: The information I share is for general educational and creative wellbeing purposes only. It is not medical, psychological or therapeutic advice, and my workshops are not a substitute for professional medical or mental-health care. Individual experiences and results may vary.*

13/08/2026

**What if your brain doesn’t need another answer… but something new to explore?**

When we get stuck in the same thoughts, routines and worries, life can start to feel like a repeat.

Creativity gives us a chance to interrupt that pattern.

Pick up a paintbrush.
Put colour somewhere unexpected.
Try something you’ve never tried before.
Make something simply because you’re curious.

You don’t have to be good at it.

You don’t even have to know what you’re creating.

You simply have to begin.

Because creativity isn’t only about making something beautiful.

**It’s about giving yourself a new experience.**

A few hours to slow down, step away from the noise, reconnect with your creativity and give your brain something different to explore.

Come and create with me.

**The Art of Attention**
Paint | Create | Heal | Connect

No artistic experience needed.
All art supplies included. R295 per person

**22 August | 19 September | 17 October**
The Marshmallow Cafe, George Airport Road
9:30 – 12:30
R295 per person

**Bookings: Irene Ellis Art – 073 757 5103**

I’d love to have you join me. ❤️

11/08/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Keshia Carren Povey, Lucrecia Vanrensburg, Janè Stander

22/07/2026

Hi friends
This SATURDAY
Craft along with fellow creatives and enjoy some soul therapy
Date -SATURDAY 25 July
Time - 9:30am til 1pm
Venue - Marshmallow Cafe at George Nursery

Bring your UFO’s (unfinished objects) or PHD’s (projects half done) and let’s have fun together.
R100 includes tea/coffee and a slice of cake. Additional drinks/lunch for your own account
Please RSVP soonest 0834007177 or join our WhatsApp group
‎Open this link to join my WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHplJsDJX6f8M8YTg3wQra?s=sw&p=i&mlu=0&ilr=4

18/07/2026

I’m excited to share the next three months of The Art of Attention workshops with you.

If you’ve been longing to slow down, reconnect with your creativity, or simply make time for yourself, I’d love for you to join me.

No artistic experience is needed—just bring yourself, and I’ll provide everything else.

Upcoming workshop dates:
22 August
19 September
17 October

Spaces are limited to keep each workshop personal and relaxed.

I hope to create with you soon.

Irene Ellis Art
The Art of Attention
Paint | Create | Heal | Connect

18/07/2026

Coffee with a view—and a few friendly locals!
@ George Garden Cafe
R102 Airport road

26/06/2026

Let’s settle an important George debate… 🤔

Do you visit George Garden Centre for the plants and accidentally end up at Marshmallow for coffee and cake?

Or do you visit Marshmallow for coffee and cake and accidentally leave with three new plants? 🌿😂

Either way, we’re incredibly proud to have both been nominated in the Best of George awards.

The truth is, we’ve shared so many wonderful customers over the years that it feels only right to cheer each other on.

So if you’ve enjoyed a breakfast, a coffee date, a family outing, a new plant, a special celebration, or simply a peaceful escape from the day-to-day, we’d love your support.

Please consider voting for:
☕ The Marshmallow Garden Café
🌿 George Garden Centre

Thank you for supporting local and helping small businesses continue doing what they love.

Voting link below 👇

https://www.bestofsouthafrica.co.za/george/bog-voting-category-food-drink/

https://www.bestofsouthafrica.co.za/george/bog-voting-category-shopping/

Vote for the restaurants, cafés, takeaways and food favourites you love in George in the Best of George competition

13/06/2026

Roosterkoeks -
Sweet or savory? We’ve got fillings for both moods.
Available Saturdays and Sundays until sold out.
@ George Garden Centre
R102 Airport Road

04/06/2026

Unfortunately, we will not be open today due to the weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please be safe.