I love a unique toy shop and Bugzby's was just that! Their selection was diverse for ages and…read moreinterests, while also being unique (none of the big store brands and characters ). The shop itself is several rooms and there's a lot to see and explore. There are also so secret keys hidden around - if you find one you can get a little treat from their treasure chest The prices were competitive which was a pleasant surprise ( I expected things to be a bit pricier ) If you're strolling around old town this shop is worth a stop

A fun shop aimed towards young children. They had all sorts of classic and modern toys for a range…read moreof activities from make believe to educational fun.

Every budding artist should come here for inspiration. This is not just a typical clay, throw on…read moreyour own wheel, sort of deal. Classes vary and can include crochet, painting, etc. I took my little girls and they just happened to have paint with a Princess where there was Anna and Elsa and they spent so much time engaging with the kids. They have lots of kids classes for all ages like make your own monster. Great staff and if you love to support local this is a great place!

We took two grand kids (ages 5 and 7) to Creativity Warehouse for a pottery class that was…read moreadvertised in the January Cibola Neighborhood alerts. The pottery class was $40 per child. There were only 3 children signed up for the "Kids Clay workshop", so there was plenty of opportunity for the teacher to provide one-on-one attention to them. There was not much direction or instruction from the teacher on how to prepare the clay or proper painting technique to use on clay. She did demonstrate how to attach items to clay by scraping. For this age, we felt there should have been more instruction on designing of the objects and directions on how to paint the clay, so when fired, the color would be more vibrant. The color of the completed pieces was very washed out, almost if they had been just painted with water color. The teacher said the project would be ready in 7 to 10 days and that we would receive a text when the pieces were ready to pick up. It took 21 days and we were never notified for pick-up. We had to personally check 3 times to see if project had been completed and was ready to pick up. Very disappointed in the service after paying over $80 for the class.

One of my favorite shops in the north valley -- no, in ABQ! Lots of treasures and unique finds and…read morethe owner and staff are always warm, friendly, and helpful. If you're looking for a unique gift for someone (including yourself) and a lovely day out at the same time, then make plans to shop here! They've got my favorite dishes (D'Casa), jewelry, and lots of clothes and other unique finds.

This carefully curated shop is next to the Farm and Table restaurant. While waiting for our table…read moreto be ready, we walked in. The store features a wide variety of New Mexico merchandise, everything from jams to clothing to furniture. It's easy to buy a few items while waiting for your dinner table to be available.

I found this trading company to have many authentic jewelry pieces, pottery, blankets and more…read more However, the sales person that worked with me was new and really couldn't answer too many of my questions and she did not go seek the information from anyone else either. Other customer she helped they ask questions same thing she said she really didn't know, but yet she didn't seek advice from any of the other workers. So if you're new to this stuff have questions and the sales person cannot answer them strongly suggest that you ask them to go get the information or get a different sales person. Other than that, I would recommend this business.

This shop came highly recommended--glad it was recommended! Staff was welcoming friendly. They let…read moreme try on many pieces until I found what I wanted. They have a great selection of jewelry, pottery and more. The prices are Great!!!

Squidly is a fantastic little shop full of color and handmade joy!…read more There are many unique, handmade goods by local artisans as well as fresh flowers! The owners are kind, authentic people who work hard to uplift local artisans and the surrounding community. A visit to Squidly is a visit to a great place that supports local creativity and the economy! Here you can find gifts, unique/handmade items, fresh flowers, a positive/vibrant/colorful and uplifting atmosphere, stickers, cards, jewelry, fashion accessories, home goods, art and more!

Super cute place with awesome product. I enjoyed talking with owner and I love supporting local…read morebusinesses. This is a cute place to buy local!

Be Still My Little Geek Heart....I'm such a sucker for bizarre novelty gifts. Show me a starship…read moreenterprise pizza cutter, or a millennium falcon bottle opener...a severed wampa arm ice scraper or a set of planetary tumbler glasses...a tardis coffee cup or some other unnecessary self indulgent nerdy tchotchke, and I'm giddy as a kiddie in a candy store. Couldn't stop smiling walking around this shop, and that's what it's all about folks...this is a great local business offering lots of trinkets, odds and ends, unique gifts and random novelty goodness. Lots of high quality games, high grade soaps and incense, and interesting doodads. I was smitten by the paper star lamps above, will have to return for those...meanwhile, I left with a box of fancy matches for moi and a solar spider for my son. What a hoot!

From the owner: We specialize in unique gifts and fun items for your home. These include drinkware, barware,…read morecutting boards, knives, games, greeting cards, keychains, posters, stickers, and paper lanterns.

This is a beautiful shop tucked away in a quaint corridor in old town. Every item in the shop is…read morehandmade by local artisans! There is a huge variety of handmade gifts and items including jewelry, wearable items, gifts, toys, Knick knacks, ornaments, and so much more! Give this place a visit!!!!! Support local makers!

From the owner: A Handmade Gift Shop with many different items all being sold by local New Mexico Artists. Lots of…read morediversity and Talent within a small Store Located in Old Town Albuquerque

My daughter and I had such a fun date night. We loved all the different options that you can paint…read morein the colors. The staff is super friendly and helpful. They are very attentive and it's cutely decorated.

Had a great time! Staff were very friendly and helpful! A little pricey for what we got, but…read moreoverall very fun!

Bessie's is locally owned and one of the best places to get good prices on ribbons and unique…read morecrafting supplies. Bessie the owner recently donated ribbons to our school's opening celebration where students wrote goals and dreams for the year on ribbons and tied them on the fence to form our schools name - NACA. She is a wonderful artist and community supporter so drop by and say hi, and get your arts and crafts on!

Nicest people to buy from. Always willing to lend a hand. So much craft items you can not find in…read morethe big chain stores. Prices are amazing

A treasure trove of beautiful folk art. This is where you need to stop for gifts or something to…read moreadorn your place, a memento of your time in Albuquerque. When I saw the collection of black cat art in the window, I knew I had to stop in this shop and what a feast for the eyes. So many beautiful paintings and prints in a variety of sizes. Shadow boxes, jewelry and Dia de los Muertos, Virgin of Guadalupe and more! I couldn't resist getting a smaller print of a painting with a black cat and crows, my favorite animals, which fit perfectly in my suitcase. And the owner, an artist himself, is the nicest guy. I couldn't possibly love Santisima more. I'll be back.

If you like Dia de Los muertos, Mexican cultural art, this is your place!!! So much amazing colors…read moreand textures!!! My daughter said "mom this is your store!!" And she was not lying!! The vibe was so loving and chill! The art was amazing!! I cannot wait until I am better prepared to buy an amazing piece my eyes could not avoid!!!