One of my favorite places to ignite a creative fire!!…read moreShannon and Leslie are amazing. The classes and workshops have helped me evolve in ways that I didn't even know I needed!! The selection is amazing. Transfers, Dixie bill paint, decoupage and lots of other cool stuff like delectable small batch gourmet foods, salsas, and ice creams-ALL TUCSON local small businesses & their love for community is infectious!!

After seeing the multiple pictures, you will see why I love Colliope! I have been a customer for…read morefive years. I am a furniture flipper and Colliope is a distributor for Iron Orchid Designs, which is one of my favorites. Shannon is the owner and she is AMAZING! Knowledgeable, creative, kind, and has the best eye in the business. She can take an old and tired piece of furniture (that most people would toss in the landfill) and make it into a work of art. She can also teach you to do the same. CoCo is a collaborative of artists that sell their wares. You can even take classes to learn techniques. Stop by and you'll be a fan too!

A fun afternoon making ornaments for Ben's Bells. We were each given a lump of clay and…read moreinstructions to make a box of presents, holiday hat, fireplace mantle and a mitten. Afterwards we got to choose 5 previos made beads and the staff strung them for us to take home.

Ben's Bells is a wonderful business to support locally…read more The whole intention of this was to spread kindness and be kindness. Founder and mother Jeanette began this organization when he son unexpectedly passed before 3 and she saw how much kindness could make a difference in another's life. You can find almost anything to gift to another and what's even more fantastic is you can come create things on your own in workshops they host. You can spend time volunteering to help them too. This is a must stop if you are visiting and want a true local Tucson good hearted business. People are always so kind here which is fitting.

I'm always planning my next class. Great people, beautiful glass and an easy place to learn.read more

Great experience with the classes! Estelle and Adrian are so wonderful. They help you pick out the…read morecolors of glass you want and make great suggestion. They have a 30% discount for students, which makes a big difference and their prices are great.

Well Pete tried to repair this Dyson but circuitry is complicated. He was patient and explained…read morethings well. It's worth the visit! 4.2 stars

What a fantastic place for building stuff!…read more My dad first learned about Xerocraft when he needed to rent a particular type of woodworking machinery, only to learn that he could come in to the shop and use it. They have a massive wood shop full of tools and machines, so whether you're an experienced woodworker who needs to use something special, or if you're new to building stuff, it's a great place to check out. The laser cutter is super cool! You can cut or etch a variety of materials, including wood and acrylic, using your own designs on the computer. They have a ton of 3d printers, so if you need to make a weird little part for something, minis for your D&D game, or anything else, they're happy to show you how to run the equipment and get you going. If you want to be prepared to rebuild after the zombie apocalypse, you can even learn how to weld! I have no idea when I would ever need to know how to do it, but I wanted to learn, so I attended a Thursday night class and got hands-on practice, and now I could build an epic Mad Max battle wagon if I felt like it! There's also WTF nights (womens, trans, femme) where folks get together for all sorts of neat projects. If you join their Facebook group, you can see what events are coming up. If you want to get started, your best bet is to send an email message so you can set up a meeting with a staffer/volunteer who can show you the ropes and get you set up to work safely. The hours can be a bit odd, but all the folks I've worked with have been very helpful, and they'll make sure to take care of you.

Have you ever said "yeah, I don't think I can do that..."…read more It turns out that with a great teacher, a gentle and wonderful guide you can definitely enjoy and create a beautiful masterpiece. We have been to Lucky Cat Social Art several times and as a family we absolutely love it. I'd you are lucky to enough to go, you should. Also, I'm thankful for Michelle and her business she runs it with the utmost integrity and interest towards her students. We will be back soon!

It was my first painting class. I was nervous in the beginning. But teachers are very nice. It…read moremakes me relax and enjoying what I'm doing. They explained each steps very gently and teach me good tips. Makes me really happy. I definitely want to do again!!

Geo World is located inside the Co-op Fossil and Gem gallery. This is one of the first fossil…read moregalleries you will see when you enter the warehouse. They have a fantastic array of dinosaur and other types of fossils. Special dining tables made of large amethyst geode were beyond impressive. A mere $400K for a table. Shared parking lot.

Our experience at The Drawing Studio has been amazing. My boy and my girl have become regulars,…read moreattending all the seasonal art camps . . . and they have a blast. My oldest has also attended several workshops. The Drawing Studio has truly become a home away from home. The director, staff, and all the instructors are fantastic. And, the best part . . . THE ART. My kids are creating amazing little masterpieces and actually selling some of them. Wow!! Side Note: I noticed a couple of bad reviews. I will not discount their experience as I am not them, but I find it hard to believe based on our three years of extensive workshops, camps, and interactions. I am giving 5 BIG STARS without hesitation and highly recommend The Drawing Studio for artists of all ages!

Great place to learn about art as a beginner OR a long term artist. New mediums, now ideas, and…read moreGREAT company! It's a fabulous Tucson creative community!

This is a true local artist treasure! They have all sorts of locally produced art work from…read moredichroic glassware and paintings to wonderful photographic work of western scenery to unique SW desert landscapes. My wife found some cute hand made jewelry and I fell in love with the oil painting and neat metal sculptures all at affordable prices. They're located east, next to the Pet Smart store. It certainly is a store worth poking around in.