Thiele's Shop Hahndorf

THIELE'S SHOP

THE HOME OF THE PAINTBOX

In the storied heart of Hahndorf, where well-trodden paths hum with the whispers of history, Thieles Shop stands as both a relic and a revelation. Since 1839, this much-loved shop has continued to weave its legacy into the fabric of the town, a timeless beacon for artists, makers, and visionaries.

A MODERN RENAISSANCE IN A HISTORIC SETTING

Under the stewardship of The PaintBox, the old shop has revitalised itself as a bricks-and-mortar destination in an age dominated by online trade. Through Thiele's Shop, The PaintBox has expanded its mission to include art classes, artist residencies, pop-up events, exhibitions, studio hire, and café bar experiences.

CONNECTING TRADITION AND INNOVATION

With a philosophy steeped in sustainability and collaboration, the shop draws connections between the traditional and the contemporary, the local and the global. Here, art and enterprise entwine like the vines in the old shop garden, cultivating spaces where ideas take root and flourish. Studios hum with the energy of creation, a café bar buzzes with shared stories and visions, and exhibitions and pop-ups burst forth like wildflowers, each one unique yet part of a greater whole.

CHAMPIONING EMERGING TALENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Thiele's Shop is an ensemble of possibilities, championing the voices of young and emerging artists and entrepreneurs. Residencies, space hire, and sponsorships have enabled the launch of small businesses such as Homeboy and Ivy & Co. From bakeries and florists to wine merchants and cultural events, Thiele’s Shop breathes life into Hahndorf's creative ecosystem.

A LIVING, BREATHING MASTERPIECE

It’s walls tell stories of resilience and reinvention, while its doors open wide to those daring enough to dream. Each partnership, each project, is a brushstroke on the ever-evolving masterpiece of this historic space.

At Thiele’s Shop, the past is a foundation, the present a canvas, and the future a promise. It is a place where a spark of inspiration finds its flame, where community and creativity walk hand in hand, and where every moment is an invitation to create something extraordinary.

Find out more about initiatives by speaking to Rebecca Madden from The PaintBox at Thieles Shop about art classes, artist residencies, sponsorships, and The Hahndorf and Hills Cultural & Heritage Events Association.