MAKE Santa Fe

(4 reviews)

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.

Dovetail Community Workshop

4.3

(6 reviews)

I had high hopes for this place as a beginner woodworker looking to advance my skills, but…read moreunfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The orientation was helpful, and the hand-tool instructor who taught it was welcoming and supportive, which I appreciated. However, beyond orientation, I quickly realized that this space is geared towards people who already have considerable experience with the specific machines. Beginners like me are expected to know how to operate everything or invest in multiple paid classes before being allowed to use key equipment. During my visits, I was made to feel unwelcome and unprepared despite my efforts to learn and follow safety guidelines. On my first day, I was questioned about the design choices of my project and left feeling judged. When I asked for help configuring the router table, I was told an instructor would have to be present each time I used it, which limits my ability to use in the future without causing problems. I was also repeatedly interrupted while using and trying to learn the machines, told I was unsafe, and eventually asked to leave due to the arrival of scheduled classes. I decided to follow the owner's advice to come on a less busy day, she said that Friday wasn't as busy. Two weeks later on a Friday, I was told I needed more classes before I could proceed with my project as I put the wood on the table. This was frustrating since I was there precisely to learn how to square lumber using the shop's equipment, which I was told even by the owner, that it was the first step. While I understand the need for safety and structure, this place did not meet my expectations as a community woodworking space welcoming to beginners. It feels more like a paid class environment that discourages those new to the craft unless they commit to multiple paid sessions. I hope the owner considers clearer communication upfront about expectations for new users. For anyone new to woodworking looking to gain hands-on experience independently, I would recommend exploring other options.

Awesome concept. Erin the owner is a visionary and is providing a valuable service to the…read more'community'. So, I found this place by searching Google as I looked for a workshop that could teach me about various tools to use in some basic DIY carpentry projects. I had never used a table saw or a chop saw before this class, nor had I understood the difference. I came away feeling a little more knowledgeable and a little more empowered to tackle some small 'to dos'. Whether you have zero knowledge of how to cut and work with wood, or if you are an expert, this place has services and plans that can help you to accomplish a lot of your projects. You can take a class, buy a 10-hour punch card, come for a day, or even get consultations on how to approach projects. Erin and her staff are expertly positioned to assist.

Make Time

3.0

(2 reviews)

My son had a terrible experience at their summer camp. He still refers to it as "torture camp." He…read morewas punished for being unable to read and was relegated to playing video games all day. We spent hundreds of dollars for him to sit and play video games? He also said he overheard the adults speaking derisively about him because of his inability to read/keyboard. We were never told that only readers were welcome at this camp and were extremely disappointed by what we thought would be a great experience.

This is a hidden gem in Eldorado. We visit Santa Fe a few times a year and we've done the…read moreChildren's Museum to death. Luckily we found this place. They have tons of Legos, Duplos, board games, art supplies, and computer games (including Minecraft and Animal Jam). Ceramics are coming soon. Simon, the owner, is great with kids and obviously enjoys his job. If your child is 7 or older, you can drop them off. The other kids playing here were very sweet and friendly, and my kids had a great time. There's also a nice coffee shop next door. We bought a package deal and will definitely be returning!

Ot Circus

(5 reviews)

Quaint and Humble this little spot is precious and the art displayed is off the hook. I'd buy them…read moreall if I could. Applause to all the artists and owner for recognizing our local talent and providing a spot for them to consign their work. Love love love the little outside fair area on Saturdays. Bravo. Check it out. It is absolutely inspiring.

The OT Circus quick response to the pandemic by offering Facebook online auctions regularly was a…read moretrue gift. I have supported and met some amazing artists! They are very community minded and provide zoom workshops and events also. We are so lucky as a city to have this wonderful organization in our midst!

Pinspiration

4.9

(8 reviews)

I'm 7+ months pregnant and I like to make date-night for me and the partner. He loves art. He's…read moregood at art. I see this ad on Meta for this venue. I think, "this is something I can handle and would make for a great date-night!!!" I log on, book a spot, and it's super easy. I get a call from Jeff the day before reminding me of the night, asking if it's a special occasion because I booked the "date" night with chocolates and whatnot, and Jeff is asking if there is anything extra he can do to make our night a blast-- I'm already loving this place and I'm not even there. Jeff tells me to call if we get lost, come 15-30 mins early to "prep our canvas," let's me know how it works & what to wear, and makes me feel like I'm in good hands. Date night arrives. We get there 17mins early (because Garcia's Kitchen was calling our names we got delayed). We are met with open arms. Jeff goes through the canvases (we do the upsell for $10 each on a nicer canvas for each of us). I also get a decal put on mine. The partner sits and does his pre-crafts. Jeff brings us drinks (one for free with the package I got-- in the future it is BYOB and we will be taking advantage of that). We get dressed in our Walter White outfits. Jeff walks us through how it works inside. Tells us to go HAM (even on the suits or walls). We pair to the Bluetooth. Then we are off to the date. Dipped pretzels, chocolates, fresh fruit and the mood is set! We eat, we laugh, we get paint on our face, we make ART! It was so nice. They didn't rush us out. They accommodated my pregnancy. They were kind, helpful, listened, educated, and allowed us to just enjoy ourselves. The package I ordered (room to ourselves, date night, canvas upgrades, decal upgrade) was about $90. We threw a nice tip on it as well because they allowed us to stay a little longer bc I obviously move slow at this size. 10/10 recommend. It was a blast, especially for date-night. You can also do baby-showers, birthday parties, and so much more here: it's full on crafts not just paint.

SO. MUCH. FUN! We bought a couples package that included…read moresome snacks, an hour in a paint room and lots of paint! Not only was the painting itself a blast but there were all these little details that made our experience great. I mentioned the snacks but it was actually a little dessert platter and some drinks. One of my favorite things was that they let us connect our music to their system while we painted which made it that much more memorable. Oh, and the plastic onesie and booties we painted in were perfect to keep our clothes clean-ish while we got to splatter each other with paint. Whether it's a couple, or a family or a big group this is a great place to get together and have a good time. We'll be back!

Twirl

4.8

(62 reviews)

Cutest little toy store with awesome classes for kids and a wonderful place to let the kiddos play..read more

The cutest little toy store to exsist! They have a huge selection of toys for kids of all ages!…read moreThey also have two play areas that make it fun for kids! The customer service was great and everything is fairly priced! Check this place out

Las Comadres

3.3

(4 reviews)

Very nice little gallery run by a co-op of local women artists. A very wide variety of art items…read moreavailable, many different mediums presented. A fun place to browse. The salesperson when we were there was one of the artists, very nice, explained the store concept, etc. Very helpful! Well worth the time to stop by.

Great little shop. Their pieces are crafted by a community of women makers. There's so many lovely…read morepieces. I enjoyed perusing around and seeing so many art pieces bursting with color. We felt very welcome in the store. The woman who was running the store was there if we needed help, and not if we didn't. I would have love to have learned a bit more about the gallery space while visiting. I knew it was a maker space developed by women, but that's all I knew. I have since learned there are about a dozen or so women who have their own space in the gallery and fill their space with their own pieces. How cool is that?!?! :-) We discovered watercolors, pottery, jewelry, small prints, decorative wall art, sculptures and more. I plan on checking out this cool community art hub each time I visit Taos. October 2020

Alterations & More

4.3

(54 reviews)

Great job of tailoring and hemming high fashion pants. I have had clothes altered many times by…read morethis business and they never fail to please.

The owner did a fantastic job altering my husband's suit which was about an inch too small in the…read morewaist. She took us in with no prior notice and gave us a VERY quick turnaround for a nominal extra fee. Saved us from having to buy a new suit! I highly recommend this place.

Als Appliance Repair

4.2

(45 reviews)

I cannot share enough about how responsive, knowledgeable and great these people are. SERVICE in…read morethe best sense of the word and the kind you don't often find now. In both instances when I needed them, they did EXACTLY what they said they were going to do, were perfectly on time and reached out to ME when they had the part- I had kind of forgotten about it. This is how good businesses are run. Affordable and highly reliable. Thanks guys!!!!!

Good response time, a couple of days. On time for repair with quick diagnosis and repair. Replaced…read morehoae in LG washing machine. Reasonable price.

JS Residential And Commercial Cleaning

4.8

Just use them again to clean one of my properties in Albuquerque. It's been a year since I used…read morethem because I've been living in Manhattan. Another excellent job. Flor the technician was thorough and detail oriented. I will be using them consistently from now on.

Two young ladies arrived, unfortunately they couldn't speak English, but they did a great job! I…read morewill use them again the next time I need a good housecleaning.

Mencos Tree services & Landscaping

4.0

(4 reviews)

Called them from a flyer, which I might not usually do. Menco came right away and did exactly what…read morethey said. Very professional. Will use again. Good find.

The worked broke the handle off our water spout and then left it with the water running. They did…read morenot contact me to let me know the water was running. I had been out of town for a few days and didn't catch it until I returned home and there was flooding water in our front yard. I notified the owner and he did not even offer to come and repair it.

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Jim W.

4 years ago

I just took a welding class at MAKE SF taught by Christy Georg and it was fantastic! The whole process from signing up, to rescheduling (due to an issue on my end), to taking the class was seamless and easy. Very laid back with no pressure. Class participants had wide range of skills which were easily accommodated. In two classes I learned how to cut, weld, and grind metal. I am ready to try some things on my own and intend to sign up for more classes (plasma cutting, 3D printing) and become a member of MAKE SF. read more

James J.

5 years ago

It's quite amazing that such a fantastic resources is available in Santa Fe. Make Santa Fe offers laser cutters (big ones!), 3d printers, CNC milling, Plasma Cutting, a full wood shop, a full metal shop and a huge selection of other DIY tools and resources. Plus they offer classes in all of it! Seriously, if you're looking to start a small business, make gifts or simply learn new things, Make Santa Fe is the place to go. read more

Christy G.

5 years ago

This place rocks. Very supportive community with tons of fun, cheap classes that change all the time to get you making cool things! Become a "member" to access all the tools and equipment you've been cleared on. read more

Amy R.

4 years ago

The bartender was amazing the food I got to go was out of this world, I love this place I promise you will not be disappointed!! This is my new place to drink and eat!! read more

Patrick R.

4 years ago

Great makerspace. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. There is a wide variety of equipment and something for everyone. There are also great classes and workshops. read more

Dave M.

5 years ago

Great facility and instruction!

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(15 reviews)

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(34 reviews)

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Tesuque Glassworks

4.8

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We happened to drop in while the artist was creating this piece. It is a great place to learn the…read moreart of glass blowing. Always educational.

We found Tesuque Glassworks on line before our last trip to Santa Fe. David Shanfield responded…read morequickly to my emails and we booked a two hour session for my husband and me. David is a wonderful instructor, so patient and educational. We got to create what we wanted, a plate/bowl and a vase. David is so skilled in using colors and shapes. You actually get to do more hands on with his lessons. We really came to appreciate this ancient artform and how difficult it can be with precise timing, heavy glass handling and the hot ovens. Our glass pieces turned out great and we look forward to coming back to Santa Fe and creating something fun.

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(22 reviews)

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(35 reviews)

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4.9

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4.3

(16 reviews)

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