I went on a date night here and we had so much fun! The staff was so kind, patient, and attentive. They play a nice back ground music through the whole store and have amazing lighting and vibes. I love how we both got to pick completely different projects that had detailed instructions. It was nice to be left with our own devices and not walked through all the steps by a person. read more

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I came here for my sister's birthday because we wanted to do something a little more interactive than just going out to dinner. Funny enough, even though it's called Upstairs Circus, I kept calling it "Uptown Circus" for some reason and still do. My sister had been here once when she first moved to Austin, but it had been a while, so she was happy to go again. We tried to make a reservation for a Monday but found out they're closed that day unless it's a private event. So we ended up booking a Sunday evening during their Sangria Sundays event. Signing up online was quick and easy--no payment required upfront. When we arrived, we were seated at a table and given the option to sit side by side or across from each other. They handed us a laminated flyer with all the available project options, ranging from easy (about an hour) to more challenging projects that can take the full three-hour session. There was a good mix of household items (like coasters and magnetic shelves), jewelry, handbags, clutches, accessories, and even a pricier custom Nike shoe painting project. The sample projects looked very professional, but the final result really depends on your artistic skills and how focused you are during the session. My sister and I decided to pick different projects--she chose a handbag clutch, and I went with coasters. We got all our materials and instructions. One thing I noticed: this kind of activity is probably better suited for people who don't have a ton to catch up on while working. Since my sister and I hadn't seen each other for weeks, we were trying to talk and catch up, which made it harder for me to focus on the project. Some steps were time-sensitive, so juggling both conversation and crafting was a bit stressful. For my coaster project, I initially planned to use a stencil and transfer paper to trace a design, but it didn't work very well. I ended up switching to a simple two-color block design just to make sure I could finish in time. My sister's project was a bit more advanced--she had to do leather hole punching and threading--but she managed to finish and loved how her clutch turned out. Since it was Sangria Sunday, you get one complimentary sangria or mocktail with your reservation, and they keep a card on file if you want to order more drinks. I got a spicy cocktail that actually had really good flavor, even though I didn't finish it. Overall, this is a fun and unique activity if you want to do something creative with a friend or group. I'd recommend it more if you're looking to spend quality time doing something together rather than having a deep conversation--because focusing on the project definitely takes some attention. My sister was happy with her finished product, and I liked mine even if it turned out simpler than planned. It's a cool idea for a birthday, date night, or just a different kind of outing. read more

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Had a great experience at Upstairs Circus. There are so many options of projects such as leather working, wood working, jewelry making, etc. You can enjoy cocktails and beverages while you work. They provide all of the supplies and tools. They play fun music in the background. Great time overall! read more

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Jose and Britt were amazing. We had such a fun time. Great drinks and crafts. Perfect for groups or a chill Sunday.

had great fun doing our crafts while sipping on some in house cocktails. chill vibe - great way to spend a few hours with friends or a partner! read more

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I went here with some friends. We all worked on diff crafts. I really liked it! The cocktails ans wine were lovely. The crafts were easy to follow. The service and ambiance were great! read more

I love this idea of an art workshop that helps me unleash my creative side without too much pressure of buying materials or looking up a 1000 YouTube videos to know how to go about building something cool. Upstairs Circus is a great space to create an art piece of your choice from a myriad of options including wood frames, bottle opens, jewelry and so much more. Every piece comes with a manual and there are a few instructors around to help in case you have questions. You grab the required tools and get to work on your masterpiece. The Austin skyline wooden frame I chose to build had clear instructions, I was able to complete it within my 2-hr time slot and am so proud of the finished product! The cocktails served at the bar are an added bonus! Parking can be tough since they are right in the middle of downtown so you would be lucky to find street parking or go to a nearby paid garage. read more

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One of the most u settling places I've gone. Staff was so unhelpful did not explain projects or pricing. Was annoyed when we asked. Was still working on my painting when they asked if I'd like paint to go and took my half full drink. Odd experience. read more

Mark, Damian, Justice, Omar...and the queen, Normandy, make this place so much fun! Totally worth it to set some time to do a crafting project! We stopped in here looking for a fun thing to do. Sometimes you have to call ahead but we got lucky on a Friday afternoon and were able to walk in and get a spot at the tables to do a craft. The crafts vary in time it'll take to work on them, which is also dependent on how well you can craft (or indecisive you are to get started...like us unfortunately). At the time when we went, there were 32 different crafts to choose from. Damian and Omar helped us narrow down our selection and choose the Distressed Wood Art project. You get the whole kit with everything you need, a brief explanation from the wonderful folks working here, and access to different paints and other enhancers for your project. Ours took a little over 2 hours, mainly because of our indecisiveness as well as having some beverages and conversations. I had a few old fashioneds and my wife had a couple of the vodka specialty drinks. They're all priced really well, and it's nice to just sit there and take your time while listening to the cool playlist of music in the background that they have. As our project came to an end, we cleaned up our station and Omar helped pack up our project so that we could easily put it in a suitcase. What's nice about some of these projects, is that they're easy to pack because they know that many people come here who are traveling. As we were checking out, we met the one and only Normandy! She was absolutely wonderful and invited us back to come have some drinks later in the evening, so we absolutely did! In the evening it was a bit busier, but we still had a great time with Normandy, Justice and Mark while others were doing their crafting projects. Again, we got invited to come back on Saturday for the brunch! We opted not to do another craft but to just have some mimosas before our flight. ALL the seats and tables were full of people doing crafts, it was super busy and Normandy was slinging bottles of champagne like it was nobody's business! This was by far the most welcoming, fun, and memorable part of our Austin trip. To think we could have passed up on this because "the project may have taken too long". Even if it did, who cares!? It was an awesome experience and we can't wait to come back to Upstairs Circus and make something new! read more

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This place is super fun! They have so many great crafts for the price of $43. I created my own fedora hat and it turned out really good! The instructions are on a piece of paper so you do have to guide yourself through the craft but the staff will help if you have any questions. read more

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Crafts & drinks - what a combination! I really enjoyed this creative space. I made a beaded bracelet - a style that I've wanted to try making but just never set aside the time to do it. Simply make a reservation and show up to pick out a project among maybe 20+ options. All the supplies are provided to you, portioned to the amount you need, and the tools are in a toolkit at your workspace. The projects cover a wide variety of skills, with some basic knowledge of how to do stuff - thread a needle & bead, for example, and interest from beading to nailing to painting a pair of Nikes. Then the bar is right there, to stay hydrated during the hard work of crafting. Reservations are in 3-hour blocks - aim to get there at the beginning of your time b/c you will need most of it to finish your project. I went solo, there were others there maybe on a date & girlfriends evening out. So whoever you're with and whatever reason, try it out. #Austin #crafts #jewelrymaking read more

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Such a fun idea especially for Galentine's day! It's a pretty hands-off DIY spot but surprisingly instructions are easy enough to follow to end up with cool new artwork. They had a special for 1/2 off bottles on Galentine's which we jumped on of course. It was a great mix of activity, talking and drinking for a girls night! The main downside is that it's pretty pricey to continue coming back to especially for the lack of hands-on instruction. It's more for the experience vs what your projects worth. They also don't validate parking after 6pm, and street parking is a struggle. And bring your own food if you're hungry - they don't offer food but allow outside food which is nice! Overall, I had a great time but it's unlikely that I'd come back frequently due to value, hence the 4 stars read more

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Came in for a team event with some coworkers and we had such a lovely time! Tip: Make a reservation during HH to get the $5 bubbles :) I'm not creative or great at drawing at all and I honestly was impressed with how my hat turned out. The staff is very good at explaining the process and the project you select have very detailed instructions. If you can read instructions you will succeed in having a fine masterpiece! Great for a group event or date night. I'll be back for date night! read more

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Upstairs circus is BY FAR my favorite activity in Austin (and maybe favorite activity place in general)! They have tons of really fun projects catered for guys and girls. There's specific projects, like the string art and urban silhouette art, that you can make your own custom image and it makes the project even more personalized. All the projects come with step by step instructions - some projects are pretty detailed/have alot of waiting time so you have to work fast esp if you take a long time picking out a project (aka me) I've been here for a date night, surprise birthday, and work event so far and I've had an amazing time every time no matter who I'm with. The unlimited mimosas + project on weekends is a great deal, and they also have a happy hour deal T-F for specials on projects and drinks The staff is wonderful, and will patiently answer any questions you have! I could not recommend Upstairs Circus enough :) read more

Great idea for a place but I think the execution of this concept is a bit difficult. Overall A+ for novelty of the idea (drinks + crafts!) but C for the actual experience. I went with a group and we all picked our crafts and sat down with drinks. The drinks were okay, definitely come here for the experience more than the cocktail quality. I do agree with other reviewers that 2 hours is just not enough time to get thru some of the craft activities. I didn't finish. I chose the jewelry holder and was very annoyed by how it was set up. The round dowels didn't fit in the brass fittings they give you, and with a tiny piece of sandpaper they expect you to "sand down" the dowels until they fit. I spent over an hour sanding wood with a tiny square of sandpaper- had I had an actual hand sander or full sheet I could have done it in much less time. But honestly- you charge $65 for this craft and only give us 2 hours to complete it, the staff should really be sanding/ prepping the dowels so that the customer can focus on the fun stuff like painting and drinking! Instead, I had one drink and was sitting there sanding away, getting sawdust in my drink and over my clothes, barely had time to paint the wood pieces, and ended up taking it home in pieces with the epoxy glue. I had an ok time but would recommend another craft. Recommended crafts: the coasters were fun and easy, the engraving in a metal necklace craft was also straightforward and looked fun, the jewelry beaded projects were hard to complete but easy to take home, and I would not recommend the jewelry holder. read more

I can't wait to go back. My friend and I were looking for something fun to do while in town for a girls weekend. We thought the Mimosas Sunday event was an all day thing but when we showed up we realized it was a set time and missed about half the event. We were going to leave but the staff helped us out with picking a project that would fit in the time that was left. My friend and I made these cute little beaded bracelets and had a great time. read more

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Okay this was one of the most fun, and creative places I have been in a long time. Where do I even begin here! My friends and I came to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday. Right when you walk in, I feel like the entire place is a vibe! Almost every table was filled, luckily we had made a reservation and I recommend you doing the same. Different days have different drink specials or happy hour, we decided to come on a Saturday which was FREE BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS included with your crafting time! We honestly thought there was going to be a catch with this, but we received 2 hours to bottomless mimosa time. What was even more amazing about this, was we never had to get up for refills. The staff would constantly come by our table and fill us up as we got low on the drinks. Another great thing to know is upstairs circus is bring your own food! We ordered taco deli from around the corner and picked them up before our reservation time, so we'd have food throughout the morning while crafting and drinking. But other groups had pizza, donuts, you name it you are more than welcome to bring food! My favorite part about the morning was that everyone in the group could choose which craft they wanted to make, however we all seemed to finish around the same time! You are also able to personalize your craft, so if I had to imagine you could have 100s of variations to the options you had for the crafts you decided. They even have a deal with in the same day, once you do one craft if you decide to do a second that one will be half off. So something to consider if you are torn between 2 projects. Last part, was the music was 10/10! It was a mixture of throw backs, and just all the top hits from probably the last 20 years. My group and I honestly had the BEST time and could not stop talking about how this was like going to a boozy brunch, but 50 times better. If you are considering coming here, make the reservation and go. Because I already cannot wait to come back! read more

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Fun place for a gals night out or a date! They had delicious mocktails and the staff was so helpful and kind. I think the only thing I'd change was not to have the music on so loud but that's cause I'm old and wanna hear my companions! LOL Otherwise, so much fun. They have menus and examples of what you can make and a good idea of how long each project will take you. I left home with a catch all tray that I made to look like a ouija board and my friends left home recycled glasses. Fun times! read more

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I took my daughter here for her birthday and we had so much fun! Here are my helpful hints. Make a reservation! We did and we were glad, they were fully booked. Next, it started at 3:00. We arrived at 2:57 and there were already people in there. By 3:05 it was packed and there was a big line to get your supplies. So....get there early! Plan on staying the whole time, my craft needed paint drying time so I used up every minute. Everyone there is super friendly, but nobody ever came to see if we needed help. We must have looked very craft efficient . I wonder if the craft choices change often. They were a bit pricy so I'd go again if there were other choices. Overall, I'd recommend it. read more

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I had a great time here with some friends yesterday. DIY crafts and bottomless mimosa's! Sign me up! Upstairs Circus is really fun, but the quality of the projects stands out to me. They provide really high quality materials and tools. I made a wallet several years ago and it's still in perfect condition. Yesterday I made the cutest serving tray. The process to put these projects together is detailed. It's broken down step by step and the staff is very helpful when you get stuck or need assistance. The music was great, we had plenty of space for our group. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. There was a bridal party group we met on our way out. They were so cute! Everyone in our group saw 2 or 3 more projects we want to do so we will be back. read more

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This was a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Although it was just me and another person, there were groups and couples around us. There was a big bar with all kinds of drinks and then large tables with toolboxes, blow dryers, and electric outlets. Along the walls were aprons, craft paint, gloves and string There are a variety of projects to choose from with different levels of difficulty. TIP: be mindful of the time estimated to complete them. I ended up not finishing my craft. However they sent me home with a bag of nails and string to finish it at home. read more

We were so hungover from the night out before that we didn't imbibe here at the circus but all three of us had an extraordinary time making our chosen crafts. I went with the wallet since I've always been fascinated with leather work. It was so satisfying to accomplish this craft. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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What a wonderful surprise for us! Went to a friends birthday party and they were amazing! They gave us two tables towards the back so our group could all be together. The mimosas were great, the crafts were fun and easy, the atmosphere was charming and the space was huge! There is a bar so if mimosas aren't your thing they have a wide selection of drinks. Also, we brought in our own pizza because they don't serve food. There web site is a perfect place to get all of the information you would need. Can't wait to come back. read more

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I really like the atmosphere and projects. The reason I give it two stars is that I don't think the service is very good. If asking a question about the projects, the answers are pretty curt and that's if you can even flag someone down. There certainly is no effort to give good guidance or to be very helpful. I wouldn't care that much if at the end of the experience, the employee doesn't stand over you with the checkout machine with gratuities defaulted at 20%, 22%, and 25%. Maybe I'm old school, but I feel like if someone is expecting a 20%+ gratuity, a more service focused mindset would be expected and appreciated. read more

We gathered our group of 10 friends for a Saturday 3 pm. It was couples and of course I wanted to put the nail art together. My husband did a catch all. Most of our friends are civil engineers and of course they wanted to play with concrete. We weren't able to finish our nail art but they gave us the string, paint and paint brush to finish at home. They even held our item so we could have dinner downtown and enjoy the hotel bars. We are planning on going again and have told multiple people of this experience. The drinks were good too. Next time I'll pick something f under an hour so I can socialize and drink more. read more

We had a great time here. I searched for a new different activity to do as a group and I came across this. I highly recommend this to anyone. My husband and friends will definitely come back to try other projects. I did the six pack beer carriage and everyone else did the board with thread, which it's great if you have a lot of time to finish it. My friend wasn't able to finish. However, they were accommodating and gave her the thread to finish at home. I had so much fun! I really like this place. No one bothered us, it was easy to follow the instructor and finish your project. Overall, it's a place to check out. The cocktails are really good and just the mingle and doing something different really sets them apart. What a great concept! read more

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This was such a fun experience for my birthday weekend in Austin! I was looking for something different for us to try and came across this place on Yelp. For around $40, you can choose any of their ~25 DIY crafts and make them while sipping on a cocktail (or two, or three, or four.. jk.. but really). Between the four of us, we did 2 canvas paintings, one string art project, and one wooden shelf. They give you plenty of instructions and are available to help with any questions as you work on the projects. Overall, it took about 3hrs for us to do and I loved how my white claw canvas turned out! If only it was able to fit in my suitcase haha.. read more

The staff were kinda rude. It was really difficult to get help there without receiving a condescending response. Chairs were uncomfortable. Even though no one else was in the place with my partner and I, they still made all 8 people sit at one table cramped together. We were all elbow to elbow uncomfortable and hot. I probably won't go back. read more

This place is a great location to have a girls night and get crafty. There are a lot of projects you can choose from and you are given instructions to be able to complete the project you choose. There is also a bar where you can buy drinks, but there isn't food. read more

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This is a fun place for a girls night or a bachelorette party! I made a cutting board and it's very practical. It was about $50 to make the board. The service here was friendly and helpful. read more

Such a lovely place to chill and have fun! I just felt like going out for a walk in downtown and brought my laptop with me to do some work. Checked out this place finally and the staff was super friendly and nice! Love the vibe, they were playing Home Alone at the bar ! I didn't do any of the projects but seeing several people having fun at their tables! Will definitely try one of their projects next time! read more

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Upstairs Circus offers a variety of DIY custom craft projects- providing all materials needed and accompanied with a full bar. I highly recommend this activity whether you live in Austin or you're visiting. My friends and I were looking for an indoor activity to beat the outdoor heat while visiting Austin, and this fit the bill. I reserved our seats online for the next day. We happened to sign up for an event time that was a brunch event, and you could pay a nominal fee ($5, I believe) for unlimited mimosas. We didn't participate in the mimosas, but they did have a full bar with quite the variety. I purchased a drink mid-way through, and it was seamlessly added to my total bill to include the project fee. When we arrived, we checked in at the front and provided our credit cards, which they held on to until you checked out. The host assigned us to a specific table for our group. She also gave us a token which we could exchange for project materials. We were then directed to the back of the studio where they had all the projects on display and where you could browse the customizations. I really liked that each person can choose their own individual craft project to suit their preference. I chose a wooden board (they had several designs to choose from), one of my friends chose to make a necklace, and another friend chose to make coasters. Since were visiting Austin, it was nice that there were plenty of smaller crafts that my friends could easily take on their flights home - I was able to do a bigger craft since I drove into town. All three of our projects took about the same amount of time. The craft tables had most of the needed tools like screwdrivers, hammers, rulers, scissors, etc. For each project you are given your materials and a laminated instruction sheet, and each person follows their own instructions step by step. I will give the instructions about a 7 out of 10 for clarity. Each of us had one or two times where we didn't understand the instructions as written. Luckily, they had 3 staff members on hand that could answer questions. The staff was helpful for other items, too. There was a board on display that I wanted to exactly replicate the stain color, and the staff was able to help me identify the color pallet needed. Keep in mind that the photos shown on the website for projects are examples. For each project, there is a lot of customization available. You can choose a variety of paint and string colors, designs for boards, and even jewelry tone (gold/silver, etc). Once we were finished with our projects and were ready to go, we checked out at the front desk to get our cards back. Projects are all different costs, so you have to let them know which project you did. Your drinks are also added to the bill and you pay once. The only thing I didn't like was that big groups would all leave at the same time, and I ended up having to wait about 15 minutes to check out. I really love the board I finished with, and as soon as I arrived home it went up on the wall. I would go back to Upstairs Circus in a heartbeat, knowing that I could tackle a totally different project. I also really like the full bar and single bill. You can also BYO food or have it delivered, as long as it will fit on the craft table (it's pretty small, so I recommend snacks like crackers or cookies). read more

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A new age of a combo with a bar and creative arts. Overpriced and mid-rate for choice of artistic craft. Contemporary design with a (ringmaster) twist [without a true circus]. First time option for the experience is fair, but to have a Bar and no appetizers or frugal choices nearby to bring in food (which is allowed) and inconvenient/cost effective parking, for the choice. Reservations are expected at a restaurant--not a bar and that your "card is taken" till after checkout...hmmm. unexpected bonus-a very friendly and professional staff available to help their customers complete their limited choices. I would definitely say, try this as a team building, celebration or date night; not individual participation. read more

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What a blast. I think the price is fair for what you get! I will be recommending to my friends! read more

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What a fun and interesting experience! Came here with a group of girlfriends and I had no idea what to expect! So the concept is creating a DIY project while under the consumption of alcoholic beverages. I mean... your project can come out 1 of 2 ways. Amazing and beautiful, or terribly bad. So you could opt for the $38 deal, which is just the project fee. Or, the $42 deal covers for your project and bottomless mimosas! That's a pretty sweet deal! They also offer plenty of other specialty drink selections for an additional fee. After checking in, you get an animal figure and a menu of what type of projects offered to you. Instead of listed prices, they list the approximate time of how much time it takes to complete the project. Projects ranged from 1-2 hours, or even 2-3 hours for the more intricate detailed projects. Your projects are never going to come out the same and perfect like the displayed project, and you just have to find a way to make it unique and yours. You can quickly become discourage if you are a perfectionist like me. I spent much of my time making each and every nail perfect, evenly spaced, and the exact same height, that I almost ran out of time. What I didn't like about this place was how they did not really help anyone with initiating or completing their projects. It was a busy Saturday afternoon I'll admit, though I felt like we could had gotten hands on guidance at some point throughout our visit there. They basically hand you the project of your choice and expect you to actually follow the instructions perfectly fine. WE ARE DRINKING PEOPLE! That's almost impossible! Lol jk, but seriously, it would have helped if we got a quick start, or at least some advice to keeping our project nice and neat. Many people struggled. Luckily my project came out okay. Definitely recommended! read more

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This was a really fun place that was recommended by a friend. They have lots of different projects to choose from which caters to various genders and skill levels. I chose the nail art and there were so many different options for that as well. If you're extra creative, you can somewhat design your own ideas for some of the projects as well. Of course it's nice having drink options to quench your thirst, because if you choose the nail art, I promise you'll be breaking a sweat. It was hard work! In the evenings on the weekends, I recommend parking at Austin City Hall. Flat $10 fee and practically across the street. read more

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Went again today 11/10/24 and Lilly and Chris were incredibly sweet and helpful. Can't recommend this place enough,

Booked the "Making and Mimosas" Saturday activity for a bachelorette weekend for 6. I thought I ended up making a great choice and I'm happy to recommend it! You can book online, without a deposit, about a month out. I reserved our spots and was pleased to have the reservation easily pulled up upon arrival. We were pointed to our own table as a workspace. For about $40 (not including gratuity), each of us got to choose a totally DIY craft or project. I'll be honest: when considering booking, I wasn't too impressed by the options. It seemed like they would all be fairly simple, but that was far from the case! We all agreed the projects were more intensive, or required more skill than we had envisioned. Some require basic knowledge of sewing, such as the luggage tags and leather-bound flasks. Others like mine, the coaster set, required more imagination and creativity. I also didn't expect to be mixing and pouring my own concrete, so that was an interesting step. Since everyone gets to choose their own activity, there is no guided portion. You are given a set of instructions along with your craft kit, then you're on your own unless you'd like to flag down a staff person to help. Be sure to ask questions if you're indecisive about which project to take on. The mimosas were delicious and balanced. The staff kept our glasses full until the cutoff two hours in. I really liked that you can bring your own food inside; we decided to order takeout nearby. It was difficult to take even a quick lunch break and finish on time, especially since eating requires clean hands and many of these projects are messy. It probably would have been good to have just a little more time in the studio, but 3 hours wasn't bad. They also have popcorn where you can add your own butter and seasoning! Overall, this was a super fun way to spend a few hours enjoying AC and quality time. read more

We went to Upstairs Circus for a team outing and it was a lot of fun! It was really cool that every person could pick a different project. We were all so focused on our projects that there wasn't THAT much talking/bonding though haha. For the projects, they just give you a laminate with the instructions plus all the materials you'll need. There's not much in-person guidance, but a person did come to our table occasionally to ask if we needed help. Two of us did the leather card wallet, two of us did the concrete catch-all tray, and one person did the bracelets. I liked that they had samples of the all the projects that you could look at before choosing. The leather card wallet was a lot of work but it turned out pretty well. If you're a perfectionist and impatient like I am, I wouldn't recommend this project. The hardest and most tiring part was punching the holes, I ended up having to stand up and use all my weight each time to get the puncher through the leather. The instructions were a little unclear, so luckily I could follow my friend since he was also doing the leather card wallet. It was a cool experience though, and I used a lot of tools that I had never seen or heard of before! The concrete catch-all tray was so cool - mix and set your own concrete! And the finish felt soooo nice and smooth. I think I would make this next time! We went on a Tuesday at 3 PM and it was PACKED so I definitely recommend making reservations, even though they accept walk-ins. Parking: If you park in the AMLI Downtown Parking Garage (same building as Upstairs Circus), Upstairs Circus will validate the first 2 hours for you (the parking garage is $4/30 minutes, so I still had to pay $10). Not sure if the validation is only on certain days/times though. Overall, pretty fun and cool experience with a wide range of projects to chose from, but pricey, especially factoring in parking. read more

This place is easily a favorite because it's a spin off a little from painting with a twist. The bad thing about painting with a twist is that the only thing you can do is paint and the only thing you can drink is wine. This place has tons and tons of do it yourself projects from leather accessories, to kitchenwear to jewelry to house art! Was even more exciting is that they have a full bar on the inside! When going here, I suggest you make a reservation to hold your spot. The night we went wasn't too busy but I could see how it will get busy on other days. If you have a group of people you'll most likely sit together but if it's just two, like it was with us, we sat at a table with other people. Luckily, the guy across for me was working on the same project as I (The bar necklace) so we tried to come up with ways to make the letters straight lol. most of the supplies you need are already at the table but when it comes to your specific project, they hand it to you before you get seated. I made the bad ass bar necklace and my husband made the marble serving board. They both came out great! Our drinks were great and the workers were super friendly! I would definitely come back again and I definitely recommend this place! read more

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