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 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.

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!

the manager was an absolute asshole to me. messed up the price of my item and then never apologized…read moreand blamed it on me. would not want to go here again.

We had our son's birthday party here. The staff were great and the pottery was ready for pick up in…read moreless than a week. The kids had a lot of fun. Would recommend.

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 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.

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.

Someone told me they had a great selection on Christmas decorations so, I thought why not check…read morethem out? I'm not the crafty type, wish I was so I wouldn't have thought of this place for Christmas decor. First off the store is huge and they have everything. I thought they were only an arts and crafts kind of place, but I was so wrong. From painting supplies, to baking, organization baskets,to every kind of seasonal decoration you can think of, to artificial flowers and plants. A bit of everything. The staff were accommodating and I always found someone to steer me in the right direction. Plenty of parking in front too. It's not a store to make a quick trip too since you get side tracked with all the other aisles. I defiantly found Christmas decorations that I was after and plenty more. Will be back again.

I did the kids club with my four year old brother and the lady who was supervising was extremely…read morerude. She was especially judgemental towards all the kids decisions of what colour they decided for their bats and pumpkins. She wouldn't allow them to do any colour other than orange for pumpkins and black for bats. The lady also decided for the kids when they were done and basically kicked them out.