We had such a wonderful time coming here for Mother's Day in a group. The space was busy, but it…read morewasn't crazy. Each one of us found something we wanted to do, enjoyed our time together, and had fun creating something. I can't wait to get back our pottery that we created. There are so many options!

Wholesome place! Great for dates, family time, a good time with friends. So much space to get…read morecreative with your loved ones. I really enjoyed my time with my family at Kiln It. The space is inclusive and the staff is friendly. It took me two months to realize that this location does NOT call you when your art is ready. You need to come by and pick it up 10+ days AFTER you've completed painting your pottery. Of course, that doesn't go for all pieces since there's so much going on at Kiln It but if you're painting pre-made ceramics -- head back after 10 days to pick up your stuff!

So much fun! Hard to believe that a "succulent planting party" would float my boat, but it…read moreabsolutely did! Totally unexpected! ! I attended a special group event here a month or so ago. So much fun that I just had to take two of my friends back here to celebrate their birthdays. There was no doubt in my mind that this place was the perfect birthday present and time to spend with them. Memories. Pat myself on the back . . . they loved it and I think they will bring other friends back to have this experience also. Zinks Town is an art gallery that also specializes in the experience of creating a lasting magic memory with their "Succulent Bar". Creating the magic: You select a container& then select one or two plants from an extensive variety of succulents. Next step is creating a memory / desire that you place in the bottom of the container, followed by planting your succulent(s); then placing "wish" supporting Ingredients (mine were Lemon Grass, Hibiscus, Roselle, Chrysanthemum, Mallow Flower, and a couple I can't remember how to spell!); then you select magic crystals (mine were Black Lace Agate, Green Aventurine, & Lapis Lazuli); and finally you add decorations. Yep decorations. Important thing is to remember to select a container that will fit all that. I love it when a business creates opportunities to come away with more than satisfying your thirst, fixing your car, supplying you with groceries or cooking your dinner. I love it when you come away with a memory that will be with you longer than next week. A memory that you will share with friends . . . at least until their next birthday.

tried them out as an activity to celebrate our anniversary and loved it !…read more owner is high energy and great at explaining the process. such a unique experience: you pick your plant, a pot that fits, and you get to do some magic with intention setting, drawing cards, and wish making. then you can decorate and pick crystals and charms etc. parking was easy, and the ambiance was welcoming and pretty calm. they have a variety of unique pots and plants to choose from at all price points. my only gripe is the price of the pots !! i understand that the larger ones that can hold more succulents would run higher, but many of the smaller ones were pretty expensive too. other than that, small business with a unique idea and something fun to do in abq. looking forward to coming again !

Went to my first of 6 class sessions this past Tuesday. I found NM Clay to spacious, well stocked,…read moreand very clean. The instructor Dan was informative and highly approachable. I liked his teaching style. He encouraged us to get a feel for the clay and to not be afraid to struggle at first. I had been wanting to take a class for many years and it appears I've made the right choice by starting my journey at New Mexico Clay! If there's any change I'll update (for better or worse). At this point I highly recommend them! Update: I've got 3 classes under my belt. The instructor, Dan takes time to work with each person based on the student's individual needs and he takes requests. I asked for basic instructions for working with slabs of clay. He took the time to give a demo and had me participate. Now I'm off and running! I was able to build the beginnings of 2 mugs during open studio time. Can I give 6 stars!? Thus far the class at NM Clay has exceeded my expectations.

Staff are Helpful, resourceful and knowledgeable. There is a great selection of supplies for any…read moreclay-related arts.

I keep coming back again and again. ABG is a wonderful studio owned by John Owen, who is a…read moremasterful instructor. John and his team of talented instructors provide great hands-on instruction and make every class fun and productive. John is inspirational and exceptional at teaching. John is patient and perceptive in determining each student's ability and understanding of the step-by-step guidance; and safety first and foremost. The fun studio vibe and great creations you take home are the magical bonuses. Take a class - you will be glad you did!

it seems like something you would do once for a special occasion, but we had so much fun we plan to…read morego back soon and make some more things. We were in town last week and I wanted to do something Special with my daughter. I had heard about this place somewhere so I looked into it and decided it might be just that special something. We made reservations about a week out and came on in at the appointed time. John was there and introduced us to instructor(sadly I cant recall his name but he was really great). after some introductory things, like the rules, safety and how to proceed through the steps, we were off! My daughter was so great and going through all the steps to roll the glass, add glass colors and later sitting and pulling the glass into shape. I took my turn and between us we may some flowers and I got to make a paper weight that was so much more than just a weight. I already have it proudly sitting in perfect spot on a living room shelf. It is something special to bring a partner or other special person, but you may just want to go with a friend and see what creativity can be put into a glass creation.

They have everything I could possibly need for projects and offer classes which is nice because I'm…read morevery much a beginner. Everyone working was also very kind and helpful.

Smallish selection of fabrics. These are mostly a few designer collections and with a good choice…read moreof blenders to go with. They have some nice kits. Some embroidery supplies They have a great selection of needles and carry Glide thread..

This store is an adventure filled with New Mexican chachkis and jewelry…read more As per my usual routine, I perused the jewelry, and there was a terrific selection--colorful, fun, folk artsy, and pretty. Some had Frida Khalo on it. Super cute. I picked up two pair for a steal of 2 for $7. There's tons of New Mexican art, sugar skull stuff and masks. The gentleman behind the counter was helpful and friendly. If you need to pick up a gift with New Mexican flavor, this is the spot. I got a gift there--for me!

Stopped in for a visit! What a crazy shop! The shop features so much Day of the day style stuff…read morefrom figures to art. It's all very cool and the shop is quite large. A cool place to visit!

Ok I hate leaving reviews and almost never leave them. But Chatter Paint was so fun I created a…read moreYelp account just to leave a review because it was so amazing. Outside of breweries and the outdoors, it's hard to find unique things to do in Albuquerque. After spending a decade or so here, I just get bored of visiting the same places over and over again. When I first heard of Chatter Paint, I thought it was another boring painting place where you can paint pottery or a canvas or whatever so I didn't think too much of it. Then I saw one of my friends post their experience on Instagram with the black lights and neon paints I was floored. If that's not enough, I saw the absolute mess they created and I was even more blown away. What kind of business even allows this??! I had to try it for myself. I went with my three little boys who always have so much energy. The moment they set foot inside the painting area they were in the zone. They didn't even pay attention to their canvas when they saw the cool black lights, the painting tools, and especially the paint guns. We just had to try those! They spent the next 45 minutes throwing paint at each other and just having an absolute blast. They kept on asking for more and more paint. It wasn't even about painting lol just having lots of fun with paint. Word of caution! You can get very very messy so it's a good idea to wear ponchos or bring an extra set of clothes to change into. They have a sink to wash off in, but it doesn't always get everything off especially the hair or back. When we got home, I took my boys immediately to the shower and put their clothes in the wash. Everything came out pretty easily. They were talking about their time at Chatter Paint all evening and were begging me to go back again. It's also not a cheap experience either but we felt like it was comparable to other art places and totally worth it to bring the kids out! And they get a canvas to take back home with them. I highly recommend checking out Chatter Paint for a different painting experience that the whole family can enjoy.

What a fun concept! A large open room where you can actually paint, throw paint, shoot paint, fling…read morepaint, drop paint, splatter paint, aim for your canvas, aim for the walls, aim for eachother?!... it's rare to find a space where creativity's only limit is your imagination. And, as an extra option, you can choose to have this creative fun under black lights with glowing paint? Yes please. This cool spot provides you with a poncho, but I recommend wearing shoes and pants that can get messy. The only thing you'll need to clean up is yourself! They took care of everything - set up & clean up. We had a great time. Welcome to the list of creative & fun things to do in Albuquerque, Chatter Paint! They're new and working out the best ways to offer this space, but were really open to feedback and genuinely friendly and wonderful. I recommend just booking it, and going in and letting them walk you through your options. You'll have a blast. We will be back!

What a great shop! These ladies have helped this beginning needlepointer tremendously. Love coming…read morein, everything is so organized and Thursday group needlepointing time is so fun!

Love this store. A must stop when we're in Albuquerque. Owners are delightful; selection is…read moreamazing.