A New Creative Hub—The Craft Bar Opens in Old Town Lansing

Locally-owned small shops are run and owned by our community members, so it's so awesome to see new ones popping up!

And lucky for us, Lansing's Old Town is the latest to get a new addition to the small business scene.

A New Business is Now Open in Old Town Lansing

If you read the word "bar" and immediately thought beer and drinks, I'm going to have to stop you right there. Because, the word you need to be focusing on is, craft.

What is The Craft Bar?

The Craft Bar bills itself as "Lansing's First Craft-Making Bar". It's a place where you can go by yourself or with others, and enjoy crafting without any of the prep or clean up. Which, in my opinion, is the worst part about crafting. I just want to get straight to the crafting part.

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The Craft Bar is going to offer candle making, paint & sips (so yes there will be the opportunity for some booze), seasonal DIY crafting workshops, and more.

This sounds like exactly the kind of place I want to go for a girls night out. Or, take the kiddos for a kid friendly activity, which The Craft Bar says is an experience they provide!

If you want to check them out, The Craft Bar is open seven days a week from 11 am to 8 pm, and it's located at 513 E César E. Chávez Ave in Old Town.

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