So, at the risk of sounding creepy, I've been stalking Hammer & Stain for a while. My mail box is…read morenext door to them, you see, so I've been admiring the projects in the window like a shy voyeur. My super-fun SIL and I love to get crafty together, so by sheer luck (or fate, if you will) I happened upon a Super Sunday promo and booked us both for a belated Galentine's night out! First, let me say that boss lady Sydney is absolutely the life of the party! She graciously accommodated a customization request for SIL and both our projects came out great! The workshops are quick, unique, and extra fun thanks to sassy Sydney! If you've been there, done that to the canvas paint & sip places, switch it up and come get hammered at Hammer & Stain!

We went to Hammer and Stain for a work event. It's not your average craft and sip. You actually…read morefeel like you made something unique that no one else could make. I was terrified the whole time that my piece would turn out awful! But the staff walks you through it and makes sure that you're doing everything correctly. I liked seeing how differently everyone's piece turned out. Thats what set it apart from other activities like a paint and sip. You're able to personalize it, so no one walks out with the same picture. You also can use power tools! What's more fun than that!? The staff was so friendly even when our group got a little rowdy. They helped me figure out color schemes and even brought out the glitter! Definitely want to go again.

What a fun place to be creative. My friends of various ages including a teen enjoyed pottery…read morepainting and I made a succulent planter. I love the walk in factor, just show up and have fun. Great service from the team. A bit pricey on the planters was the only downside. Go enjoy this fun event.

I visited The Hot Spot with a group of 14 people. We called ahead of time so they were expecting us…read moreand had a table reserved for us. There are a lot of different projects available, but expect to spend about $30 for a bowl or plate. I chose a small plate and had a lot of fun decorating it to my liking. I might need to go back and make myself a full set! The staff was really nice and walked us through the whole process. Despite being a large party, the staff never rushed us, which was much appreciated. Overall, I had a great experience at The Hot Spot. Pricing was fair for what you get and there aren't any sitting fees, which was nice. If you plan on going, call ahead to reserve a table. I can't wait to go back!

I love this little art studio and can't wait to take more classes here! I participated in a Dutch…read morePour Class (offered through Artown) and had so much fun making a set of coasters. The class size was perfect for this activity, allowing for the teacher to adequately share instructions, demonstrate the process, and work one-on-one with students as needed. The instructions were organized on a print out with all the materials and supplies needed to replicate the activity at home and referenced during the instruction portion of the class. The materials for the class were well-maintained and organized at each place setting for each student. I've taken other art classes elsewhere and I felt like this was a step above with regard to organization, instruction, and take away materials. I loved the experience so much that I'm going to take another class in October, and this time I'm bringing a friend! In addition to the art classes and studio, Copper Cat also has a delightful little art/gift shop with items made from the artists in studio. Most are in the front shop, but some pieces are scattered throughout. Take your time looking at all the wonderful pieces... so many great art gems for sale at very affordable prices. This little shop is now on my go-to for gift shopping.

Finally made it out to visit Copper Cat Studio! What a beautiful shop; so much larger than I ever…read moreexpected. Spacious and well-lit classroom space. I'm not a mosaic or stained glass artist, but even to my eyes, the supply they carry looked amazing. Also local artists' works (including the owner Katie's) throughout; perfect for gift shopping. Yes, original art makes great gifts, while supporting a local woman-owned business! Everything is so tastefully, lovingly displayed. Just very lovely space. Hope you'll come visit.

Location is good, staff was fine. Went during the week with grandkids. No problem finding a spot as…read morea walk in. I've been to similar places, like Color Me Mine, and this one was less organized. Many colors were sitting on other tables. People should have to return colors after putting on their plates. The small colors with tips, most of the tips were clogged and useable. The pottery picks were very expensive. $30 for a mushroom with a kuala bear hugging it. It wasn't a large piece. I'd give 2.5 but not an option.

This was our first time here and we came for a fun activity for my daughter's birthday. The…read moreemployees were kind and great at explaining how the process works and had tons of paints to choose from. The prices on some of the pottery can be high but they also have others in lower price ranges. The paints, and bathrooms were stocked well. I wish there was a tad bit more selection on mushrooms, gnomes and axolotl's as they are my daughter's favorites but the employee informed me that we can place a hold on items or request which was reassuring for next time! The studio fee is $5 per child and $8 per adult plus you pay per piece. You then wait a week to pick up your pottery. All in all we had a great time and hope to be back soon!

Chef April came to our house and presented a beautiful meal for my husband and I it was a wonderful…read moreexperience. She made an appetizer entrée salad and dessert. Everything was delicious, especially the Pavlova.

A wonderful evening! Chef April is gracious and professional. She served us 2 appetizers and we…read moresipped wine while she prepared the paella. There was an allergy to mussels so she substituted oysters, which were delicious. After hesitation on her part, and insistence on ours, she joined our table of friends. Everything, and especially the paella, was outstanding! She showed us the sweet smoked paprika from Spain that gave such amazing flavor. The huge prawns, very tender calamari, and perfectly al dente rice were heavenly. Will book Chef April again!

Fun environment, good prices and good staff. I'd recommend on if going on a weekend you make a…read morereservation as there is no time limit and it seemed to be pretty popular with walk-ins as well. Good time all around!

A girlfriend and I came here on Sunday. Just an FYI, Sundays are family day where this is a…read morediscount for being with family or a big group. There happen to be a birthday party there when we arrived. We had to wait about 5-10 minutes for tables to clear out before we could get started. You are able to make reservations so that's good to know for the future ! We didn't really get a rundown about how the process worked when we arrived but there were signs and directions on the table that we followed. You pick out the piece you want and once finished, you pay for everything at the end! It looks like each piece takes about a week to process. You're told they will not contact you when your piece is ready unless there is something wrong. You are able to go in and pick it up whenever that day Pick up was very easy. We checked in at the front desk and provided our last name. Easy! They give it to you in a cute little bag and that was that.

My partner and I took a Date Night Class with Hayley and it was one of the best dates ever! Hayley…read moreis so incredible at what she does and is such an amazing teacher to top it all off! My favorite part of the class was the partner throw! One partner is the left hand, the other partner is the right hand, and you get to make a piece together! It was such a fun, competitive, and wholesome moment to share with my partner and the other couples there! I can't wait for our next one!

I took my first pottery class with Hayley last year and enjoyed it so much! She has great energy…read moreand I learned a lot and had a great time. Can't wait until she moves into a bigger studio area to be able to have more access, as there are only 4 wheels in the current setup. Would definitely recommend a class here if you're interested in learning ceramics!

Bottom line: no one showed up to teach my scheduled workshop or has called me to apologize (it has…read morenow been a week). So I can't really give any stars for that. I got a Groupon and the reviews were mixed. It seems like if you are lucky enough to get the right workshop/teacher/materials, it's great! But that doesn't always happen. So I sorta knew I was taking my chances but I do not think it should be that way! I booked online and the email says- You're all set! But I called a couple hours ahead of time to confirm. No one called me back so I had my suspicions as I headed over that maybe the class would be a bust. There's a sign on the door to knock and/or call...i did both, to no avail. Left another message. I waited for like 15 minutes (I really wanted to make the mosaic!!) and then left. A week later, I am still left wondering. Groupon refunded me so that part worked out but I would have been extra mad if I were trying to get my money back from this business that ghosted me. So you're definitely taking your chances if you do! Sad. I wanted the lucky great workshop experience.

My mom and I had a fun morning making mosaic dragonflies! The owner, Roberta, was very attentive…read moreand helpful. She told us all about different kind of glass work and classes she offers. We will come bank and do stained glass or fused glass in the future.