FINALLY!!! Color Me Mine is OPEN;) If you want to get out if the house, have a good time with…read morefriends or just explore a new hobby the Color Me Mine is for you. Would you like to learn how to paint ceramics, make glass fusion art or plates, maybe make a customized wine glass? Drop in between 10-6 most days and choose one or more hobbies to try. With Good Earth Cafe next door you can relax and paint a portrait while enjoying a cappuccino. The staff is amazing and they will help you at any level you need. From beginner to expert, there is something for everyone. They also offer parties, discount days and students specials.

I love the concept behind colour me mine & really dig this particular studio. It's clean, quaint,…read moreand attached to a coffeehouse (Good Earth). The staff are very pleasant and helpful...need to suprise someone with a unique bday? Want to spend a quiet afternoon being creative while enjoying coffee and a muffin (or two)? This location has got you covered!

School holidays and we need to get out of the house. Let's make memories!…read more It is oodles of fun to make doodles on crockery! I was amazed at the variety of people here. There were siblings dropped off by parents running errands, entire families doing projects, groups of girlfriends etc. Basically you choose a piece of pottery, then a color palette and BEGIN! The staff are rockstars. Seriously. Our kidlet is inquisitive and full of energy and they were kind and accommodating. I felt timid about requesting more colors and they insisted it was no problem fetching them. You leave the project to be fired in the kiln and pick it up (fairly quickly) after. I inquired about pricing before I went. As I look every night at my lantern when the timer LED candle goes in and I remember the fun we had, it feels totally worth it!

We attended the Oakbay location, and Alex was awesome! it's such a cool and relaxing atmosphere…read morethere, so well organized. it was busy too, so make a reservation! They have a great selection of pottery, not expensive. A great couple of hours spent, then over to Nellie's for brunch. Really enjoyed this. 60's couple, but it was full of young kids, Moms and Gen Z too. Recommend you try it out!

Such a great place to spend an afternoon. Lots of options, Amazing, sweet staff who are super…read moreaccommodating and polite. We had a great time at the Highland cow event and we appreciate the patience and kindness of all the staff. Mon was also very helpful and accommodating to us as customers! Super appreciative!

I reached out to the Color Cafe for a donation in support of our dog rescue and they immediately…read moreresponded with a Yes! The manager was super friendly and invited us to do an adoption event at their location. We'll definitely be seeing them in the new year with some puppies available for adoption!

I had been coming here for years and it has been getting worse and worse, if there was a 0 star…read morerating for my last 3 experience that would be the grade. The staff is arrogant and unprofessional. Their processes & policies are ridiculous and require a knowledge of international systems that they expect a customer to have. Their clay matts were dirty so other people scraps got into our clay. The demo showed only half of the project that we were told we wouldn't have time to finish anyway. Stay away from the Inglewood location

So excited to review one of my favourite creative spots in Calgary…read more 4cats studio offers painting, pottery, polymer clay sculpting, and other arts classes for adults, family, and children. We have done a polymer clay class and a ice cream bowl(pottery)class. Both were super enjoyable and their staff were amazing. I found that the small classes they offer are very informative, fun-filled, and affordable. They do 2 for 1 class deals which are such a good price for what you learn and you get to take home the product you make. When I was last there, which was when I did the pottery bowl class with my husband - I was pregnant and I was seriously excited for my baby to come out as soon as possible so she can start growing up and participating in these art classes. That's how much we liked being there! If you are in a rush, but want to do some art stuff at home, you can pop in and grab some of their polymer clay kits which are super cute and easy to make. I definitely recommend 4cats to everyone who is looking for some creative outlet, but dont want to spend a ton of money for in depth art classes.

I had a lot of fun here with my girlfriend, I painted another little monster and the missus started…read moreon a new plate set. So well end up going a lot over the next year. The only reason I didnt rate 5 stars is because I felt their selection of pre-made pieces to paint was a bit lacking. I think thats because they are trying to get into a "make your own piece then paint it kinda plan" But that didnt helpe me then! The owner was a bit of an odd duck but she is SUPER nice and helpful so thats cool. My girlfriend also really likes her, so bonus points. Its a good place to do crafts

My experience at Fire Escape was with a group of colleagues. It's a great spot for team building…read morebecause you gain some insight into other people's level of creativity, you share ideas and you engage in conversation which is light and fun because you're mostly engrossed in your own project. We brought food to snack on and made a big mess, which was lovely. It took me awhile to choose the pottery I wanted to decorate, as they have enough variety to make your decision a bit challenging. They had more than enough tools for me to create what I wanted from an artistic perspective and considering the experience as a whole, I'd say the cost was worth it. There ended up being a flaw in my bowl after they removed it from the kiln, so they actually let me come back and make another one, which I most definitely took advantage of. The bowl was not flawed enough that I didn't want it, so I ended up with two! I wouldn't go back regularly, but it's something I'd recommend you experience at least once. I think it would make for a fun girls outing or date option. If you decide to check it out, I'd suggest you make a reservation.

I am very disappointed by the way this studio owner conducts her business. I booked the Friday…read morenight out for our son 2 weeks in advance. The day before the lady notified me that the event was going to be cancelled because of the group cancellation. I was really surprised to find out later that they actually had a birthday party on that night. I would totally understand if she would be honest with me and asked me to reschedule my reservation but I don't appreciate to be lied to. Especially that I tried to help them by promoting their event on my son's school Facebook page. Very disappointed by business ethics of the owner. Will not recommend since you never know if they decide to bump you for some reason.

Some things you should know before you book your kids for a day camp:…read more -they watch a movie (or part of a movie) during lunch break. -the website talks about all the exciting and expensive mediums they may use (ceramics, glass, canvas etc...). Depending on the day you go, your kids may just use things like sketching (in their own, brought-from-home sketch books) in watercolours and acrylics or painting rocks etc.. If you go on a day that they use these cheaper and more accessible materials you may feel like you didn't get good value for money. -on the day my kids went, numbers were low and there was just one staff member present (which is fine). However, that staff member then had to divide her time between the kids and answering the phones and doing her office work (!). -the rocks the kids painted were picked up (stolen?) from the shopping area close by. I don't like to encourage my kids to take landscaping rocks that belong to other businesses. Overall, the camp is fine - good even. But you will want to go in knowing these things. Also, they spend time outdoors playing (which is excellent for health and I fully support this - but it is also a very cheap way for a business owner to fill camp time). As others have mentioned in other online reviews, the owner is very proud of her experience at Glenbow, her art training, and her connections to elite Calgary schools. Customer service may not be her strongest suit. Some time ago, I booked a mother-daughter art date and the studio was closed even thought we had a booking. Went to Colour Me Mine at Aspen as a last minute alternative and had a great time. I like to support local businesses but I'm wondering if they may need to tweak a few things if they want to be successful in this community.

I went here a few weeks ago to paint a pot late one afternonon with a friend. They where running…read morelow on a few paints, thats the only reason I am not giving these guys 5 stars. They where pretty busy with what looked like a kids party and what I could only label as a family with a litter of children. So they didnt spend a lot of time helping me, rightfully assuming that I, as a fully grown adult would need less help and supervision than all the children, this didnt part offend me as much as it did other reviewers. The point is, I had fun hanging out and painting and am looking forward to try the glass melting, but that does seem a little expensive. I would recommend that adults go in the evening when its pretty quiet. Thats when I went the second time and it was very quiet and relaxing, also fun.

The short version of the story is that Color Me Mine Creekside is not a very enjoyable experience:…read more 1. Rushed order an item (paying $5 for it) and when we arrived the evening that it should have been done, we were told that is wasn't put in the kiln on time and had to wait additional days, defeating the purpose of rush ordering as the item was needed that night. 2. The main worker (I think only one person works there?) was rude and uninviting, seemed uninterested in providing assistance and in general seemed annoyed with the presence of people. 3. There wasn't any music playing, not a big deal, but when there was it was the same song on repeat. 4. No white bumpy paint. 5. Very overpriced. Tip: some items are hidden in the back of the store.

I went in for a glass fusing workshop for 2. In addition to the Groupon cost, I purchased large…read moreglass plates for an additional $160. A staff member called me a month later and told me one plate fused properly but the other one completely cracked in the kiln. And that when I come back I should get a refund for the one that cracked I called back 1 month later and the owner picked up and I asked what would be a good time to pop by to pick up the 1 piece that was fused properly and how getting a refund works for the other piece. He explained that they disposed off the 1 piece that survived as it had been 60 days (no one mentioned they throw out your work after 60 days...it wouldn't hurt to mention that in the phonecall) and he also said he had no record of anything related to the other plate cracking in the kiln and would not give me my money back. That's basically well over $200 gone down the drain. I can understand the 60 day policy of throwing things out, however if they lose/break your work they should keep record of it and give you a refund. I tried to explain the day I went, a little bit about the staff member but the owner said he had no way of knowing so couldn't process a refund.

We bought the Groupon for ceramic painting for 2(good for $50 worth of ceramics) and decided to…read morebook in advance for Saturday morning. The shop wasn't busy (we were the only ones there), so we got a tour and explanation of types of ceramic paints and how to paint with it right away. The selection of ceramics were good, but it would have been nice if they had more different sized bowls, and maybe even some crochet yarn bowls as well. We really enjoyed painting our vase and lucky kitty. It took us about an hour or so to paint both items. Their staff is really helpful and attentive, so it made our first attempt in ceramic painting extremely easy and enjoyable. The only thing I was disappointed with was that it will take 2 weeks to get our ceramics back. Overall, we recommend trying out ceramic painting at Artopia. Their helpful staff makes all the difference, especially if it's your first time.

Stopped by the gas bar for a coffee: the place is spotless, safe, and, the staff is extremely nice,…read moreeven wishing us a safe drive home.

Finally, an alternative on the road from Banff to Calgary!…read more Yes, the service might be slow, but you wait 9 months for a baby and the piece of buttermilk chicken was almost as large as a baby.... Things move slower in the country, this is no different. The food is worth it though. While we waited, they offered us a banana loaf coffee cake (no charge) that my youngest demolished. It was delicious. The bannock is superb. Easy to get to, ample parking Immaculately clean So very selfishly I implore you to eat there so it can stay open so I can eat there more often.