Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Once Upon a Creation just celebrated its Grand Opening and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce was there to host the Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
Cathylee Morales lost her job and Jessica Gagliano was furloughed from Disney during the COVID-19 pandemic so they opened up a small start-up location that was hidden in a Clermont area warehouse.
As word spread, many came in to make their own clever wooden signs and hobby crafts. Jessica Gagliano brought in a chef to teach how to create charcuterie boards of beautifully displayed meats, cheese, fruits and veggies.
Owner, Cathylee Morales notes, “We were so pleased that little space became a creative outlet for people to come and explore new creations and to relax in the middle of a pandemic.
The start-up business was so successful that they relocated to the Legends Pointe Shopping Center above Akina on Highway 27 South near Hartwood Marsh Road.
Once Upon a Creation has a complete staff of instructors; plus, work with guest instructors. Its schedule is full of fun activities for children, teens and adults. They offer Art & Yoga, Denim Workshops, Cake Decorating, Floral Arrangements, Charcuterie & Art, Crochet, Crafty Brunches, Margarita Nights, Taco King Lessons, Bloomin’ Beauties, Wine Down Wednesdays and many more open creative opportunities. Workshops for toddlers, kids and teens include: Fairy Hair, Tie Dye Workshops, ARTchery, Luaus, Ice Cream Socials as well as many other seasonal and holiday craft workshops.
Morales notes, “We are now able to offer special Cake Pop Workshops, Tea Parties, Themed Kid Parties, Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers and more with a combination of art and culinary creations.“ They are now offering special summer vacation workshops for children. Sundays are reserved for adults and private parties. They are closed on Mondays.
For More Information & To Sign Up For Workshops, visit Once Upon a Creation located on the second floor in the Legends Pointe Shopping Center at 4300 South US Highway 27 in Clermont, FL 34711. Call: 954-258-6665 or email: Info@onceuponacreationco.com. Visit: https://onceuponacreationco.com/. You can follow them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponacreationco and on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathylee-morales-120689a0.
