Oh my goodness...I didn't even know what I was missing!!!…read more Pizza and Play is my favorite!!! Thank you Linda for being so kind and giving! I am HOOKED!!! What you can do with glass--WOWOWOWOW! I highly recommend that you visit!!!

Linda at Hot Flash Glass is such a kind, generous, and knowledgeable teacher - I first took the…read moreIntro to Stained Glass class, and the amount of experience and tips she shared w me coming in with 0 stained glass experience was incredible. Later I came in to rent workshop space after class ended and Linda was patient and guided me through the tricky aspects, and helping me learn best practices of the piece I was creating. Other members the studio were so welcoming and friendly as well, overall such a great experience and community for glasswork, Thank you

I'm Loving our new building. Still working out some of the kinks, but the openhouse Wednesdays…read moreare back 7pm-9pm (except on major holidays and snow days). Looking forward to a long run of people making and DIY hobby building on RT66

Wow! Quelab is 10,000 sq feet of tools and space to make things with. They have a large wood shop…read morewith all the tools you could imagine. There is also a complete metal shop, welding area, 3d printing area, laser cutting with both an 80 and 135 watt cutter and 2 large format printers and a vinyl cutter. They also have an electronics lab, fabric arts room, stain glass and 4 station screen printer. With a large membership there are always people who are willing to help you learn and make. They are an all volunteer 501c(3) organization that has remained open to its members 24/7 despite the pandemic. Even through the pandemic they have continued to welcome new members and bring them in to a friendly, welcoming community. They are open to tours by appointment through info@quelab.net.

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!

We visited last week and did two glass blowing classes and had a fantastic experience. Aurora…read moreBorealis Glassworks LLC creates gorgeous, well made glass art and the customer service is top notch. We will definitely be back.

This place is a diamond in the rough in Albuquerque, promoting great work by local print makers in…read moretheir gallery, providing workspace for print makers to hone their craft and produce work, and teaching a new generation of the print-curious. And they promote non-toxic methods, huzzah. Come for an art opening when they switch out the shows. The food spread and crowd are legendary.

This place is terrific- talented & caring owners. There is a welcoming feeling tone there. The…read moreclasses are top notch. The course offerings are varied and the shows in the galleries are always inspirational.

This is my favorite fabric and sew store in Albuquerque. The staff is friendly, helpful and kind…read more Their fabrics are traditional as well as modern, with some contemporary and Asian motifs. They carry notions, ribbons and patterns, and kits for appliqué as well. You've Got to visit this place!

Women owned shop!…read more In a strange location, but on a well-known road in ABQ - Rio Grande. Across the side street from the Co-op. If you are a seamstress, or wanting to be one (they have classes!) this little shop is worth checking out. My foray into sewing years ago proved that I need to stick to sewing buttons on and repairing small teares in garments. But . . . having said that . . . I was totally awed by the fantastic display of materials and finished projects. Some of the most beautiful cottons & wools. Colorful! Elegant! Eye catching. Might even be worth taking a class for this clutz! Or just buy a piece or two of your favorite patterns and frame them. Definitely stop in this shop when you pass by - give yourself a little exploring time. A hidden gem.

A wonderful art center in Albuquerque. They have two gallery spaces that are always filled with…read morespectacular exhibitions. There are also art studio spaces in the building that are rented out by local artists. Occasionally, there are " community open studio" nights. I've been to a few of them and it's incredible to be able to see the amazing things every artist is creating in their personal studio spaces. There are community classes offered as well as community events and educational engagement. Harwood is also has a Montessori school at the location as well. I really appreciate this place and definitely recommend it to anyone who is an artist, educator, art lover, learner or community minded.

This is a great art resource for the community. It is a large complex that features works of…read moreestablished and emerging artists, artist residencies, a summer art camp for kids and Deirdre the world's foremost emerging cake artist extraodinaire. First the art camp. My 6 year old daughter just had an incredible experience that integrated pottery, painting, paper making, and of course the almighty diorama. She loved it there and I really see there is a high level of care and detail that went into her craft. So if your looking to have your glazed Father's Day pinch pot stepped up a notch, this is your avenue! The cost for the half day ($250/2weeks) was totally doable and fair. I first came here looking to purchase art. Guru showed me around the enormous facility. They had a bundled variety of works for sale from several artists and a gallery showing. I explained what I was looking for and was given the opportunity to learn so much about who is whom in the area. Guru showed me the websites of several artists and helped me learn where to even begin. Not everything was sold through the Harwood center but they helped me to feel like I was in the loop. (I'm really not in any loop that I know of, but it is nice to feel like I'm in someone's loop.)

I took a painting/color theory class here and just wow. This space is open to the public to do…read morewhatever kind of art you're into - painting, sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, and the list goes on and on. The best part? While things like classes have a graduated pay scale (from free to donation pricing), the space is open to the public to just come in and start doing your art and it's free, like free free. They operate off of donations so they rely on the public to donate crafting supplies but you can use anything there to create art - for free. They ask that if you come with friends to call ahead but otherwise it's just good in general to check their website to see their hours since they regularly offer classes, open studio hours and have some days dedicated to a certain type of craft like fabric arts or screen printing.

I walk through the door and I am greeted by helpful staff and artists. I'm proud to live in a…read morecommunity that supports a place for creating and connecting.

We absolutely love this gallery, and the gallery owners Valerie and Gary Tibbets. An accidental…read morediscovery (much nicer and more welcoming than many other galleries I visited that first weekend), led to several purchases over the past three years. I happened to spot their sign on the corner as we passed by one day. The gallery has Oils, glass sculptures, jewelry, fine pottery, hand painted wraps and much more. Our travels to Albuquerque, NM always include a stop at Weyrich. Tip: check to see when their next artist opening is so you can meet and see new exhibits - even if you're not in town. I actually bought a piece after seeing it posted on FB during the opening. Weyrich will pack and ship items to you. Once the pandemic is more reduced, we hope to participate in one of their Japanese menu offerings.

Everything in this little gallery has been selected for a level of elegance that brings a…read moremeditative calm. There are landscapes that draw you in... and abstract paintings that make you look again and again from across the room (the current show just opened in August 2021). Ceramic plates, hardwood wooden boxes and tiny bowls lead you to imagine a silent meal or a tea ceremony. Everything is modestly-priced. My favorites today? Two woodcut limited-edition prints of New Mexico mountain scenes by the masterful Mary Sweet from her Mt. Taylor series. Her intention is clear: putting us on the trail with a reverence for Nature oft' forgotten in the office.