Wether you’ve heard about us already or you’ve just stumbled across our project, we’d like to thank you for being here, for finding us, and taking the time to listen to our story and hopefully support us along this journey

HOW IT ALL STARTED

Alyssia and Margot met in college a couple of years ago, but it was only a couple of world trips later and a few personal experiences after, that their paths crossed again. Energy seekers, passionate soul searchers and absolute hard workers, their frequencies undeniably matched and from then on, they were inseparable.

These two complementary brunettes, put their tools together and managed to pull the idea that linked their core values together. They wanted to build a home, not a house, not a center, not a studio. But a home. A home for the passionate, the creative, the humble and the driven. A place for each to express their strongest dreams, deepest fears and fascinating stories through art, craftsmanship and storytelling.

THE FOUNDERS

Alyssia

25 y/o brunette, ceramist, could possible carry the weight of an elephant, and still batt her butterfly lashes at the same time. Nina Simone singer on the weekends, profound chocolate addict and world traveler.

Margot

23 y/o brunette, philanthropist, designer and business woman on her free time. Never without her phone, macbook and notes. Life loving nurturer. Always up for brunch.

TIMELINE

In October 2018 NECTAR was still a dream, barely an idea keeping two driven girls very much awake. Now as they put their hands to work and their minds on focus mode they ended up founding their first ever non-profit organization and slowly from there, their wildest dreams took form.

In December, all hands on deck, we had a place, quite deteriorated, but it was there. We had a team of precious hands, ready to help us every Sunday at 10AM sharp, our incredibly supportive parents telling us to go for it, and along the way the wonderful mentors that guided us on the becoming of this project. By New Years Eve.. Our name was set, the renovation was ongoing and the papers were signed. HIP HIP HURRAY !

On January and after weeks of hard structural work, we started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Quite literally. We had carried more weight we ever thought we would, we had learned to place floors, paint ceilings, do some electrical work even, we almost considered switching careers… Jokes aside, we now feel pretty confident about our constructing skills.. So much we left a couple “before and afters” so you can see for yourself !

… and just like that, a few sleepless nights later, and by the time we had reached February, we were ready to open, ready to host our first event, and get things going !

WHAT IT ALL BECAME

NECTAR, was then born, and ready to shine.

First it became a workshop open to all fields : ceramics, writing, carpentry, painting, leather working, drawing, kombucha making even, anything, you name it.

Then our first event took place, an artisan’s market, promoting sustainable and creative solutions to consuming goods through art and craftsmanship. The event took off so quickly that it became a regular event. Encouraging all local and ethical brands to participate and spread their message.

Other initiatives then joined and NECTAR quickly became the host of many wonderful projects in just a few months, which led to its very first exhibition which was, we can proudly say, a big success.

More projects are now coming along, we are slowly being reached out and starting to make a difference, allowing artists from all backgrounds and fields to present their work, to earn a chance to be seen and heard, in, as we know, a very competitive sector.

Hopefully over time, NECTAR will be known as an encouraging refuge for those starting a project, a playground for those practicing a cultural reference for the curious and a window for anyone looking for a place to tell their story.

NECTAR

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