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!

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!

I love this store I love the atmosphere and the associates that are a part of making this store…read morerun. The whole bathroom situation lately in this strip mall is so gross that port a potty nasty. To walk into the store was so gross the only working toilet smelled up the whole store and the store is huge. If I could post a picture of smell I would.

I placed an online order. It wasn't ready when I arrived. I asked about it at the register. I was a…read morelittle annoyed because I thought I would have to wait a while. Someone brought my order up in less than 5 minutes. The staff was very friendly. I was very impressed.

I get very angry when companies have products locked up. I went in to buy watercolor, intending to…read morebuy Daniel Smith fine watercolors. I walked around the store, finally found them, only does a discover they are locked up. I went upfront to find someone to help me and requested someone come unlock the display. I waited and waited and waited and finally decided to leave. I'll just buy it off of Amazon I guess.

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!

Staff are Helpful, resourceful and knowledgeable. There is a great selection of supplies for any…read moreclay-related arts.

Just starting out with clay work and pottery and the staff were very helpful and helping me find…read morewhat I was looking for. The place is very well stocked and the staff is very knowledgeable.

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.

Took my niece who came from Tucson who was needing more series to her bookshelf of anime…read more Cute clean store with great music and owner was there she knew her anime books. This bookstore is a hidden gem I recommend anyone not just books but accessories to your books..bookmarks, stickers and bags to posters.

There is a huge selection of art, clothing, ornaments, jewelry and anything else you can think of…read more I was in search of a few marigolds for our alter and found them for $1 each. I would have expected more costumes and shirts for Dia de los Muertos. The owner was kind and friendly. Fun to wander around if you are not even looking to buy. There was a steady flow of people. Small business at its best.

My son was in town visiting with a friend, so of course I took him to the shops on Central Ave. A…read moremust drive for all tourists & even locals. Masks Y Mas is just chocked full of Mexican art & curiosities. A fun place to wander around to find gifts for self, friends, & family. You can see from the pictures the amazing collections of items for sale. Staff were friendly & knowledgeable of their products. Highly recommended this place for a visit