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!

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.

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!

Wholesome place! Great for dates, family time, a good time with friends. So much space to get…read morecreative with your loved ones. I really enjoyed my time with my family at Kiln It. The space is inclusive and the staff is friendly. It took me two months to realize that this location does NOT call you when your art is ready. You need to come by and pick it up 10+ days AFTER you've completed painting your pottery. Of course, that doesn't go for all pieces since there's so much going on at Kiln It but if you're painting pre-made ceramics -- head back after 10 days to pick up your stuff!

Fun date night. We made a dinosaur and unicorn. Lots of items to choose from to paint. You leave it…read morewith the to put in the kiln at the end and you can pick up your masterpiece a few days later..

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.

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.

Had a great time! Staff were very friendly and helpful! A little pricey for what we got, but…read moreoverall very fun!

So glad I finally went over there and saw what we can do for much less than outside (the base)!!…read moreWe went for ceramic painting twice now and both times we(2of us) only cost less than $15 First time we colored a mini cupcake jar, a cat figurine, and a spoon holder. Second time we painted two cereal bowls. I'm also working on my hubby's custom shadow box for his retirement. That will take a while and is costly because it's a custom order but I'm happy that so much can get done in one place. There's painting, ceramic, engraving, framing, as well as ticketing office for our military discounted special tickets. You can also buy little trinkets like decorations and I even saw a local honey being sold there. If you are on base or have an access, you should check it out.

I was a customer of Artisans Taos and Santa Fe a few years back, but I haven't been to any of the…read morestores since leaving Taos. Now that I have moved back to NM and live in ABQ, I am elated to have an Artisans Store in my neighborhood. The new owners are super polite. Upon my entry, they gave me a warm greeting. The staff is terrific to work with and attentive. Although the pricing is a bit higher than buying online, the advantages of being able to see before I buy and the convenience of being local outweigh the disadvantages of buying sight unseen. Plus, who needs to make Bezos any richer? I prefer to support local and family businesses whenever I can. Then there's the social aspect of running into other creative peeps! The staff are all artists themselves and are conversant in their individual disciplines. It's too bad there isn't a way to expunge the old reviews that do not reflect the values of the new owners.

I wish I could support this store but I seldom shop here anymore preferring to buy my supplies…read moreonline. I return hopefully that they have added to their inventory but am disappointed every time. Out of many basic things. Not sure what their plan is but really don't see them making it. I hope the owners read the reviews and make adjustments.

A very fun shop! If you are into scrapbooking, mixed media, junk journaling or similar pursuits,…read moredon't miss this place! They have nice packs of papers and 3-D ephemera like charms.

Love love love this shop. It's housed in a charming little house on North 4th (between Paseo and…read moreAlameda) and the old owner has an impeccable eye. Great mix of vintage and antique and there's a smidge of new mixed in. Prices are fair for the level of curation and quality you get. And the service is stupendous. I spent waaaayyyy too much money here and regret nothing! Will be back.

Basic service. Selection is great. Lots of Art stuff. Value good. A bit more than hobby lobby.read more

I usually enjoy shopping at Michael's because the store has a great selection of craft supplies and…read moreI can almost always find what I need even if the prices are higher than most shops. Unfortunately, the checkout experience completely ruined this visit. There were only self-checkout registers open and just one employee assisting customers. When one of the registers double-scanned an item, I needed help to fix it. It took nearly 20 minutes to get assistance because the single employee was overwhelmed helping multiple people. I understand staffing challenges happen, but waiting that long just to fix a scanning error is frustrating and unacceptable. If the store is going to rely primarily on self-checkout, there needs to be adequate staff available to assist customers quickly when issues come up. Great products, but the checkout process seriously needs improvement.

I love a unique toy shop and Bugzby's was just that! Their selection was diverse for ages and…read moreinterests, while also being unique (none of the big store brands and characters ). The shop itself is several rooms and there's a lot to see and explore. There are also so secret keys hidden around - if you find one you can get a little treat from their treasure chest The prices were competitive which was a pleasant surprise ( I expected things to be a bit pricier ) If you're strolling around old town this shop is worth a stop

A fun shop aimed towards young children. They had all sorts of classic and modern toys for a range…read moreof activities from make believe to educational fun.