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.

Playful potter is much more than just a place to paint pottery. They have an amazing selection of…read morepottery to paint but they also offer classes and camps for kids. I just took the Halloween Tree resin class and the teacher was clear and very helpful. They offer classes in actual pottery work, including making a cow butter dish, a pumpkin, and a witch's hat. The atmosphere is peaceful and there is no rush to finish your piece. This is a great place to go with a friend and have fun. I have signed up for several more classes and look forward to visiting again.

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.

I sooo highly recommend anything and everything Art of Gold! Alice and the entire Art of Gold team…read moreare amazing and sweet and kind and incredibly creative. My son talks and talks about each of his classes. Everytime I dropped him off it felt like he was spending the evening with family! The projects are fun and always something new. The boutique store is fantastic! Local and small business products that for adults are gorgeous and for the kiddos are fun, cute and creative.

From the owner: Creative space in Reno offering kids art classes, adult craft workshops, birthday parties, camps…read moreand more! From nostalgic throwback craft nights to kids' art camps with whimsical themes, we curate experiences that are both fun and memorable. Join us at Art of Gold and discover the joy of making art in a community that celebrates imagination and creativity!

This business is adorable-located in the cutest bright yellow renovated building-you can't miss it!…read moreThey have a great selection of crafts and the owner Jenn is so friendly and helpful. We celebrated a surprise birthday here and they were so helpful with the planning. Speaking of, its a perfect place for a party and you can bring your own food and drinks. Super fun-try it out!!

From the owner: Hammer & Stain is a Do-it-Yourself Studio specializing in Home Decor. Attend a Public Workshop,…read moreBook a Private Party, or just spend time crafting during the day with us. We offer all types of projects from Wall Signs, Yard Games, Customized Picture Pallets, Porch Decor, Chunky Knit Blankets and Functional Decor. We will walk you through the process step by step, sharing our tips and painting techniques to add texture and visual interest to your one of a kind handmade project. We want you to make something you'd display proudly. If the public setting isn't for you, you can even grab a kit and take it home to craft at your convenience. Everyone can enjoy the experience at Hammer & Stain Sierra Nevada from advanced to beginner, and any and all age groups.

My husband and i did a date night pottery class and it was so fun! Our instructors were Alicia and…read morea man so sorry can't remember his name :( but they were great! Super friendly and very informative and helpful with the pottery. We had so much fun. We thought we were only going to make one piece but turns out it was unlimited so we ended up with 5! I was intimated before starting but the instructors were just so nice and made me feel way more comfortable. By the end, my husband and i felt like professionals! (Not really but definitely better than when we started) My only suggestions for the class would be different snacks. They did provide snacks but everything was finger food which is just not possible with our dirty clay hands. Or at least maybe provide forks. Other than that it was perfect!

We loved their date night class! I haven't done pottery since high school--don't ask how many years…read moreago that was--and I was horrible at it back then. With their guidance, my husband and I were able to do 5 little pots of various sizes and shapes during our class. They do all the finishing touches and glaze them for you, and they're ready for pickup before you know it. It's a little tough to get in but totally worth the wait, we will definitely be back!

It's alive! Monster mini golf returned to the generator this October with some of the most exciting…read moreand elaborate mini golf creations ever witnessed. Some of the most creative people in the world called the generator and we get to have all of this right here in our backyard. If you're not familiar, the generator is a maker space that house is numerous independent artists that create works of all shape sizes and mediums . It's also a community of artistic folks who come together to learn and enhance each other creativity and teach each other how to become better and more accomplished artists as well. The resource sharing in the space is magical and the work that comes out of it has put our community on the map in a major way. We are so fortunate to have This organization in our community and if you got to check it out, I urge you to hit their website, find an opportunity and get in there. Even if you don't know what you wanna do you can still just drop in and check it out and see everything that's going on so you can be inspired to dive in a little deeper. Back to the mini golf, though this is an annual event where teams come together to showcase their creativity and encourage others to just come and have a little fun interacting with it. The mini golf course has 18 holes a very themes, all tied back to the Halloween holiday my favorites this year had to be the massive Mount Rose Ski lift and Mountain, which was fully operational. I also loved the haunted house that was a full long walk-through or should I say put through and of course, the cow casino, or CowSino, complete with working slot machine that accepted Candy as coins and paid out a massive sugary jackpot when the bell tolled. The cost to attend is super affordable and it's a great outing for a date night family or just friends hanging out . The generator does a ton of other events throughout the year, so definitely hit their website scope out the calendar and get involved .

Thank you to the Generator for opening your doors to non members…read more The Generator is a large open facility for artists to rent space in to work on their large scale and messy projects. I personally have a small space at home that I use to create my greeting cards. But once a quarter the Generator opens its doors to members and non members to host a market night. The night before Valentine's Day I set up a small table to sell a few Valentine and birthday cards I had made. The staff were well organized and made it a pleasure to have a booth and check out other artists. They even had food trucks available for food and a drink booth for libations. Follow them on Facebook and check out their next market night.

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!

We had so much fun learning how to use the wheel and create amazing little pieces! Hayley is a…read moreskilled artist and also a ray of light. Spending a couple of hours with her was an absolute blast. Can't wait to bring my little niece here!

Visited on a Saturday afternoon at approx. 3pm. The cafe has closed by then, and the museum wasn't…read morebusy. We managed to visit two floors of exhibits in about an hour. There were many thought-provoking and educational pieces. I love that the fruit and vegetables planted on site is accessible to everyone. I also love the floral mural and curtains in the lounge. The retail items in the gift shops are gorgeous as well. Would have been awesome if there were NMA merchandise to purchase for souvenirs!

The wife and I decided to have a ditch day from work and while having breakfast I wanted us to do…read moresomething we don't often do but both enjoy, and that's why we came to the Nevada Museum of Art. As a walk in on a week day there were a couple groups of students touring and a few other walk ins, but for the most part it seemed like we had the place to ourselves. We spent a couple hours taking in as much as possible, from fully immersing ourselves in Ernesto Neto's Children of the Earth to exploring other works like one of my favorites, Ducks in a Row by Clare Rojas. We then enjoyed the bakery in the lower level, quickly admired the Bristlecone clock in the library before departing. There was a section under development that we were unable to explore and we did almost miss the Ernesto Neto exhibit as the entryway was right next to the blocked off area under development. As we were preparing to exit, my wife saw the small entryway next to a table where someone was stationed to block off the section under development. The person stationed there said nothing. Luckily her curiosity led us the exhibit, but we could've easily missed it.