One of the best Christmas presents I've ever received was an 8 week package of pottery lessons at…read moreSmokestack Pottery! Each week we get a short lesson focused on one piece, then we are let loose to create, throw, trim, and glaze. During the days between lessons you can come in to practice. Sue has the best teaching style and is positive and encouraging. The atmosphere is amazing with lots of great people and music and you are allowed to bring drinks and food, if you wish. I love the therapy of clay and when a piece turns out, I'm grateful and surprised. Chewy is the studio dog and greets everyone with love and good will before he goes to nap. It's a place you want to be.

A group of 10 of us went to Smokestack Pottery for a fun pottery night out and it was great! Sue…read moreand Joey were there to help us, and after a short demonstration, we were freed to make our pieces. I took a semester of ceramics in high school and while I was never good, the muscle memory was apparently still there because I picked it up again relatively quickly. And they turned out way better than the things I ever made! Must be the good teaching and the smaller lumps of clay :) Sue and Joey were very patient and helpful when it came to centering, providing instruction, and helping us fix our pieces. We were allowed to make 4 pieces of pottery within an approximately 2 hour period, after which we cleaned up and picked our glazes. Music played throughout the session and some cheese and crackers were provided for snacks - it really was wonderful and relaxing. The pieces should be available for pickup in about 4 weeks I think - hopefully they turn out well! I've already talked to some of my other friends and hope to go back again. It's normally $35 for a session where you can make 4 pieces, and $5 per piece after. They also have 7 week classes for $200. I definitely recommend stopping by, it was tons of fun!

I was able to easily book a trail art class and was very impressed with the 1 hour of instruction…read morefor only $15 and decided to sign up for one month of weekly classes to see how it goes. The instructor was terrific, very skilled, helpful and not judgmental. I had never tried working with pastels and learned a lot in the hour class.

My husband and I have recently moved here and I was looking for a place to take painting classes…read more Studio "H" offered a trial class and I was immediately hooked. Katie is an amazing instructor. She has a unique way of sharing her skills and knowledge. I am loving my classes.

FoCo MoCA is a small but impressive local art museum. It is housed in the old post office and has…read morea charm that can only come from an old building. My husband and I have seen some great exhibits here including Ansel Adams and Chihuly. Today we went to see the Mask Exhibit which is in essence a fund raiser for the museum. Local artists all design a neutral mask with their own unique sense of artistry. There were some really impressive displays of artistic talent. Definitely check out the student section for some unbelievable up and coming talent in the art world!

Unfortunately I went from Denver to fort collins, my companion had driven from cheyenne. And on a…read moreWednesday at 12:00 no one was there, and no note. Tried to call twice but no answer. Not sure i will go back.

I feel like I've unlocked a new hidden gem in Fort Collins, even though this place has been open…read morefor almost a year. My two friends and I made a 3:30pm appointment here last Sunday, and when we arrived it was pretty full of crafty folks. We were able to choose whatever project we wanted from about 12 choices, and within those there were dozens of different patterns to choose from. All of the options were so cute! I opted for a bottle opener with a wolf nail art, so I got to choose my paint colors, string colors, and the wood board it would all go on. The owner and his wife were also incredibly kind and had helpful tips and tricks. It took my friends and me about 2 hours to complete our projects. And the best part about Extra? It has a great selection of wine and beer! I sipped on a Maxline Raspberry Basil while painting, hammering, and stringing. I can't wait to go back and make another thing!

Fantastic experience at the paper making class. Had a great time learning to make paper using…read morevarious colors and add ins like flower petals. Jeff was a great instructor and made it easy to learn. Shared a bottle of wine with friends which made it a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The background music set the vibe and we just had a great evening. The space is set up well for crafting and it's clean and nicely decorated. This would be so fun for birthdays, friend nights out, date nights, etc. I will definitely be back to do some other projects!

i was in on a Friday mid-day. Three staff members talking to one another. Nit ine if them,…read moreapparently, could be bothered with greeting me, asking me how I was or was I looking for anything in particular, or thanking me for coming in when I left. 15 minutes and not one of them said a word. i won't be going back. Because, besides that? The merchandise just isn't as great as it used to be. Limited gift type choices. I will drive down to Sense of Place and Perennial Gardener. Nicer selection and nicer staff. and still local ...but I tried with Magpies!

I've shopped, taken classes, and donated to Magpies. A wonderful welcome every time you enter the…read morestore. A real sense of community and belonging. Great variety of merchandise.

CC's did flowers for my elopement. I had specific requests for flowers and colors and everything…read moreturned out beautifully. They were so professional and kind and organized. It was such a fun process and they kept me informed as things were ordered and put together. 10/10!

From the owner: CC's Flowers is Fort Collins premier flower shop! Locally owned & operated with 2 locations, CC's…read moreFlowers brings modern and unique florals to Northern Colorado. Specializing in daily flower deliveries, weddings, and events. Each location has a build your own flower bar for a hands on floral experience! Shop fun retail, gifts, cards, and event wine!

We had so much fun!! Melanie was the best and so refreshing…read moreto see a kind and entertaining artist! Her skill was mastery and her teaching was super easy to follow. We all had different skill levels (which may be apparent) and were all able to follow along! Thanks for such a great day, Melanie & Paint With A Twist

We had a great time with host Melanie! Super funny and a great teacher. A perfect way to spend a…read moreSaturday morning :)

These classes are very fun. A huge selection of different mediums with excellent teachers. This is…read morethe place to discover your inner artist! The store is amazing, too. Beautiful pieces from amazing, local artists.

We took a jewelry making class that was amazing! The instructor was so knowledgeable and helpful…read more The gallery is full of creative artwork, jewelry, and so many other items. Truly a great experience with all the staff so friendly and helpful. Its a must see!

Flying Colors is an awesome enviornment of art and fun for children. My daughter had the greatest…read moretime at a few weeks of summer camp and can't wait for next summer! Such a terrific value for the money.

Love this space! Very diverse artist and their works. Family friendly during the two open house we…read morewent to.

Art Work Space is great if you are an artist who wants to work in a studio away from home and be…read morewith other artists. I have had a studio at Art Work Space for 5 years and love being inspired and supported by the other artists here. In addition to studios of different sizes available to rent, many artists at Art Work Space give classes in their specialties. The Boulder School of Fine Art -- www.bsofa.net -- has classes in drawing and painting in the classical style on Tuesdays, Sundays and Thursday evenings. Custom framing by artists for artists is made on the spot in Suite B by the Colorado Art Studios Custom Framing. Take a class, rent a space, call and visit -- Art Work Space