We took two grand kids (ages 5 and 7) to Creativity Warehouse for a pottery class that was…read moreadvertised in the January Cibola Neighborhood alerts. The pottery class was $40 per child. There were only 3 children signed up for the "Kids Clay workshop", so there was plenty of opportunity for the teacher to provide one-on-one attention to them. There was not much direction or instruction from the teacher on how to prepare the clay or proper painting technique to use on clay. She did demonstrate how to attach items to clay by scraping. For this age, we felt there should have been more instruction on designing of the objects and directions on how to paint the clay, so when fired, the color would be more vibrant. The color of the completed pieces was very washed out, almost if they had been just painted with water color. The teacher said the project would be ready in 7 to 10 days and that we would receive a text when the pieces were ready to pick up. It took 21 days and we were never notified for pick-up. We had to personally check 3 times to see if project had been completed and was ready to pick up. Very disappointed in the service after paying over $80 for the class.

Every budding artist should come here for inspiration. This is not just a typical clay, throw on…read moreyour own wheel, sort of deal. Classes vary and can include crochet, painting, etc. I took my little girls and they just happened to have paint with a Princess where there was Anna and Elsa and they spent so much time engaging with the kids. They have lots of kids classes for all ages like make your own monster. Great staff and if you love to support local this is a great place!

I still love this location. My other half and I are looking…read morefor Christmas items to fill in the decorations we have. Not disappointed. Loads to see, something for everyone. Oh, you bet we found items to take home. My favorite time to come is in August/September when the Christmas ornaments go on sale. Best time because you're not paying full price and selection is optimal.

Probably the best of the locations in Abq! Everyone there has been very friendly, and the store is…read morewell stocked. I recently went in and needed help finding jewelry bits for a replacement part of a necklace and the lady working was so helpful. All of the Christmas stuff was out to, so I got my necessities for this years baking and packaging done already. Oh, and the ladies restroom is clean!

Super fun place to make art. There's a wide variety of pottery paint as well as a variety of paints…read moreto choose from. The whole vibe of the place definitely gets your creativity going. You pay for the pieces you paint and nothing else (however, if you waste paint you will be charged 50¢). It is a little pricey, however. Staff is great, the place is clean, the bathrooms are clean.

My daughter and I had such a fun date night. We loved all the different options that you can paint…read morein the colors. The staff is super friendly and helpful. They are very attentive and it's cutely decorated.

One of my favorite shops in the north valley -- no, in ABQ! Lots of treasures and unique finds and…read morethe owner and staff are always warm, friendly, and helpful. If you're looking for a unique gift for someone (including yourself) and a lovely day out at the same time, then make plans to shop here! They've got my favorite dishes (D'Casa), jewelry, and lots of clothes and other unique finds.

This carefully curated shop is next to the Farm and Table restaurant. While waiting for our table…read moreto be ready, we walked in. The store features a wide variety of New Mexico merchandise, everything from jams to clothing to furniture. It's easy to buy a few items while waiting for your dinner table to be available.

Squidly is a fantastic little shop full of color and handmade joy!…read more There are many unique, handmade goods by local artisans as well as fresh flowers! The owners are kind, authentic people who work hard to uplift local artisans and the surrounding community. A visit to Squidly is a visit to a great place that supports local creativity and the economy! Here you can find gifts, unique/handmade items, fresh flowers, a positive/vibrant/colorful and uplifting atmosphere, stickers, cards, jewelry, fashion accessories, home goods, art and more!

Super cute place with awesome product. I enjoyed talking with owner and I love supporting local…read morebusinesses. This is a cute place to buy local!

Great selection of pens and refills, books and calendars. COntinuing great service and pleasant…read morepersonality of the Owner.

True love everytime i walk in the door! And true love when i walk out because I ALWAYS have…read moresomething new. Great atmosphere, great service. And besides pens and pencils and journals and greeting cards of all types, I also buy earrings here!

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.

Top 10 places I should not be left unsupervised with money at my disposal. I like stopping by…read morerandomly and challenging myself to only spending $20 and leaving with failure and mild regret with $100 less in my bank account ^-^! This do be the best place to buy anime figures though, that don't upcharge you like literally every other place in Abq, so if you happen to have an expensive hobby that you can't afford such as figure collecting then this is the place for you :D Remember kids: stay away from figure collecting unless you wish to make your bank account cry. Buy manga instead. Your bank account will still cry but you will be reading which is healthier for the brain perhaps. They also have a good selection of manga and merch too 10/10 would recommend unless you have bad self control in which case bring a trusted adult to supervise and remove you from the store when necessary.

Cutest manga shop I've ever been to. The owners are so sweet and you can tell how much dedication…read moreand love is put into this place they deserve all the business they can get.

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!

Very helpful staff. We bought an rc plane there, and the staff helped us with a flying lesson and…read morechecking out the plane, radio and charger

Everybody that works there is amazing. Lots of knowledge in that shop. They pretty much have…read moreeverything you want. If not, they can get it right away. The prices are pretty good as well.