What a fun and unique date night experience!…read more My girlfriend and I received a gift card to Upstairs Circus and chose to celebrate Valentine's Day crafting to our heart content. This place was a dream!! Now, I'm an experienced crafter myself, while my girlfriend is not so much, but I'm happy to say both of us were able to enjoy it. The options are a wide variety including activities for all skill levels, and the instructions are very straightforward. The bar menu was also plentiful, with a variety of signature cocktails, some limited wine selections, and even some holiday-inspired shots! I also felt like the staff all took great care of us, making sure we had a memorable experience. They continued checking on us whether to help with our crafts or to fill up our glasses, were kind and attentive. This was such a special experience!

Loved this experience, the vibes and the staff! The bartender Lexi was so sweet and has helped out…read morewith almost every project and Kayla helped me with color theory to nail the string art sequence. Highly recommend as a solo or group date, or with friends! The circus theme is whimsical and the drinks are great. Make sure to make reservations as it fills up!

Charming local shop that offers lots of handmade goods. The shop offers various unique greeting…read morecards, a CO goods section, a children section and houseware. Prices range but seem to be on par with what you would expect.

The Artesan Center is located in the Cherry Creek area of Colorado. This store has a collection of…read morehandmade goods by various artists. Jewelry, children's goods, books, cards, knickknacks, and some souvenirs. Paid a lot parking and some street parking.

Hello all!!! We…read morehave been to Colorado glass works twice now and both times we have had a great experience! The owner is welcoming and knowledgeable! The whole team overall is a joy! Definitely recommend for a nice date night before or after dinner! Dan & Lexi

The holiday ornament class was AMAZING. I would definitely return with friends or for a date night…read more The activity was prepped for us, and included many options. The instructors were obviously very experienced with teaching the class. All of the instructions were simple, and we were able to do the activity while also chatting away. It's also very close to many Pearl St. restaurants, so we were able to head to early dinner after the class! There are also so many gorgeous pieces for purchase if you're looking for a unique and special gift. Happy crafting! Thanks for a great evening!

This supply house for artists is as good as it gets. I no longer live near Denver but I always…read morevisit. I always find items I had no idea that I had to have! Over 30 years ago I bought my Holy Grail Fountain Pen here.

Used to like this place, but now it's just become a no-go. They look like they have a lot of stuff,…read morebut every time I go, they're out of whatever I went there for --- usually several things, as I always go with a list, since it's a bit of a drive for me. Their watercolor brush selection is quite skimpy; they never seem to have the size I need or type I want, and even weeks later they still don't have that size/type in stock. Same for specific watercolors. They have an entire display of Daniel Smith watercolors, yet the very color I need, they're out of. One day one of the staff spent 15 minutes checking all the other brands to see if they had that color in *any* other brand -- nope. And it was a common color like Prussian blue. Watercolor sketchbooks? Unless you like blocks (which I personally can't stand), you won't find much. A small display of Hand-book sketchbooks, which are mostly for drawing and not watercolor. The watercolor ones are 200gsm, not 300gsm. (Which I was able to order from Amazon for the same price as Meininger was charging for the 200gsm.) Drawing pens? You're in luck if you do manga. If you use probably the most popular brand, Uni-Pin fineliner, forget it. They don't even sell them. (They seem to prefer Sigma Microns.) Watercolor pencils? Sure, if you want the really large expensive sets. If you want to try them out with a set of 24 Goldfaber Aquas, nope. Art storage? Slim pickings. A few zippered pouches. The dollar store has a better selection. Overall, they're out of whatever I need when I need it, and they won't be getting in anytime soon. Sometimes they can get stuff sent from their CO Springs location, but that means a second trip back to the store, when I only wanted to drive there once. (The neighborhood is awful.) Also, their website is very hit or miss, and *won't* tell you if they have something in stock in the store. Sometimes you put in a search term that will return "no item found" when I know for a fact they sell that item in the store. Go do a search for "Lamy Safari" and you'll see what I mean. They have a selection of Lamy Safari pens in the store, but only converters and lead refills on their website. Prices are high, sometimes by $10-15 or more over what you'd pay elsewhere. I was looking for the Albrecht Durer 24 watercolors set, which they were selling for full price at $72. I had just seen this same set on Blick Art for half that, $37.50. I mentioned this to one of the staff and his response was, "Yeah, well they can buy in bulk and we can't." Okay, fair enough, but wow, even with shipping I could get it far, far cheaper online. As for returns, ha! Don't go by their printed return policy. I mistakenly bought a quill watercolor brush that's way too big for my needs; called the store to see if they have the next size down, which they do, but was told I could not exchange it "because the manager says it's too hard to tell if a brush has been used or not." Then why doesn't the return policy state that? See the attached photo for their posted Return Policy. Now show me where it says "brushes can't be returned because you can't tell if they've been used or not." The staff person on the phone said I could bring in the brush and speak to the manager about it, but I will not be doing that. I've encountered him before: he's one of those people who thinks he's hilarious and is in your face whether you need help or not. Sorry, I refuse to deal with him, so I'll just keep my overpriced $47 synthetic brush and try to find a use for it. Some of the staff are pleasant and nice to work with; we even got to know some by name. But overall, shopping at Meininger's has just become too much of a hassle and we won't be shopping there again.

Looking to spice up your date nights or craft nights? I highly recommend Glaze and phase! First off…read morethe prices are unbeatable: you pay for the ceramic pieces, then pain for free, and you can pay for additional upgrades on paint and textures. The staff is so helpful and friendly and make you feel very welcomed. We came in and had them special order a cat that we will be using as our cake topper for our wedding and it was such a breeze! They were onboard with the idea and communication was very easy. Thank you for being part of our journey, we love how our cats turned out!

I loved this space! We came for a book swap event and they were able to comfortably accommodate so…read moremany at one time. I loved the selection of items they had ready to paint as well as the paint color options. The world really is your oyster here. Turn around time for pick up was about 7 days and the prices were reasonable compared to other paint shops in the area. Overall great experience!!

It was such a cute, small pottery shop close to the north of Capitol Hill, I would say. I like the…read morevariety of pottery and colors to choose from. However, I signed up for an hour and a half, and I recommend signing up for the maximum three hours and reserving in advance, especially on the weekends! The parking was janky, and I wasn't sure whether I would get towed.

So many options!…read more Haven't been here in a couple years so it was nice to go back! They still don't charge a studio fee! Only the product price and sales tax! You can make a reservation online. I went with one friend and we took 2 hours. I chose the ice cream cup cause I had a cute idea to make it look like it was dripping ice cream. There were so many color options and so many stencils. The staff were friendly and helpful! I'm excited to go back!

This locally woman owned business goes above and beyond in repairing a very special filigree mirror…read moreI have had for many years. They did more detailed work then I expected. I am so impressed with there work and how helpful they were in delivering and hanging this large piece for me. Unlike there name, they don't just do little art, they do very large pieces also. They also hold super fun stained glass art classes. New experience for something different to do with a group of friends. Love them so much!

what a terrific time we had!! we're selected to have some custom designs created and we're…read morethrilled with the finished products. We did this class as a couple and finished up Valentine's Day weekend. the staff is amazing and so willing to go out of their way for you. we'll definitely be back.

Located at second floor of Denver Pavilion, this store has quality souvenir items from mugs,…read moreshirts, magnets, pins, postcards, pictures, and more. They have a decent variety of items but they are on the pricier side.

This is such a fantastic shop to pick up all those unique gifts. I got something for everyone and…read moreeveryone was very pleased with the quality

Having a "Glass Experience" at The Furnace counteracted a cold January day. Our Experience was…read moreguided by Danelle, whose warmth and bubbly personality added to the fun. She was expert, not just at glass, but also at teaching, and was great at working around my mobility limitations. My friend and I both decided to make glass bowls, and after these annealed over a 24-hour time frame, we ended up with lovely keepsakes. Expect to learn a lot in a very short time. The Experience is a little pricey, but worth it, especially considering the individual focus. Don't rush off--you'll want to explore the Gallery and pick up a few treasures (use your 7% discount the day of your Experience) and seek sale items. I fully expect to book another Experience!

I went here for a small class usually only two people but this time it was just me. I had such a…read moregood time was able to make four different glass ornaments. It was wonderful. I want to do it again.

My friend recommended this shop because I love crafts; especially at reduced prices. I'm so happy…read moreshe took me here and we spent hours looking through so many crafts to choose from like: needlework, sewing supplies, books, bins piled high with random items (buttons, ribbons, charms, etc). Even though the place was busy, the friendly staff were very helpful. I just found my new favorite hobby in shop!

Went for the first time and now it will definitely be one of my favorite places. I will be back…read moresoon and often. So many great things to choose from and the deals are fantastic. Very nice people working there too, super helpful and friendly. Loved this place!