Affordable store to pick up fun crafting items that you can do by yourself or with friends and…read morefamily. Great atmosphere and they can custom woodcut designs for you. This is not a huge craft store, but for cute pre-set little projects it's a great place to shop. Very helpful owners/staff

This place is amazing for kids and adults! My daughter just had her birthday party here and the…read morekids loved it! The customer service is amazing and it was such a thoughtful party! The owners created a fun sign and printed pictures for the kids! It is very affordable and we will be back again!

Cute indoor activity! I loved the glazes and the pottery options, but the service needed a little…read morework. Went here on a Saturday afternoon, and I was told it was an hour to hour and a half wait. That was fine with me. I spent an hour in the area and then I called to ask how much more time is left (not to be impatient, but to see what things I could do while waiting) and I was told it would be another 45 minutes. I started doing something else, and 10 minutes later, I was told it was my turn... that was really unfortunate. When I got there, the staff was super nice and helpful! However, I noticed that I wasn't given all the info other customers were getting. They were told about things like the tools to make textures and what not, but I didn't hear about it until halfway through I was done glazing. I wish there better communication. A great spot though for a calming indoor activity.

Super sweet staff that explained everything to us as it was our first time. Come in early on the…read moreweekend or expect a decent wait. My boyfriend and I had a great time! Definitely want to come back to try making pottery

Not something I would normally elect to do but my daughter gave us the groupon for two so why not?…read more I'm really glad we did this, I think you will too if you are thinking about it. Park in the Frances Street ramp and walk a short distance to the basement of the white house just before State Street Brats. No bathrooms but it's just an hour for the beginner class. Reservations were a bit funkie and it is a cramped head-shop with a workbench in the back. Nothing unexpected for down town Madison. The class was awesome, the instructor Adrian is the one that made it that way. Knowledgeable, informative, patient and engaging. Not only explained what he was doing but the why, including some of the physics & chemistry that go into glass blowing. It's not as easy as he made it look but you come away with something you made that you will likely keep forever including the experience you had doing it.

Bought a Groupon for a 1hr Glassblowing Class for 2, great deal especially since I got it with a…read more20% discount. Pros: -Adrian was a great instructor/coach, patient and highly knowledgeable. He was chill and safely guided us through the various techniques to properly use/apply the blow torch, thermal art theory, and glass properties. -Total active time including instruction and making glassware is about 1hr, then about 20-30min wait to collect your art. The glass needs to cool down gradually in a blanket to avoid thermal shock: good thing the class is located off of State Street, so wander off but don't forget to come back. -The class is in a small room in the back of a CBD store. Small workbench and 2 stools to sit on during demo with a spot in the corner to hang your coat. Plenty of space to work in. -During creation, you will be standing in front of the blow torch. I don't think you're allowed to sit, due to safety: proximity to the fire and gasses. -One stop shop for some people. Curious place for those new to functional glass art. -Small private class for 2, special request for bigger groups. Good idea for a date night, everyone walks away with something cool! -During introductions, Adrian showed us a tray of the things we could make (pendants, stir sticks, ornaments) to showcase beginner class techniques we would learn. Cons: -Location is a little bit hidden, the shop is in the basement of the white house looking establishment NEXT to State Street Brats on N. Frances St. watch for the small street sign next to the sidewalk. -The CBD Store has a lot of locked displays on the floor, so it can get pretty cramped in there. -Originally made our reservation online, the site said it was confirmed but I never got the email confirmation. I had to email them to verify the reservation (48hr response), by the time they replied my chosen time was booked by someone else so the shop gave me the next available time slot which, luckily, turned out to be a better option for us. But still, when you register online take a screen shot of the preliminary confirmation page before you exit the page, then double check your inbox for the confirmation email. There are penalties for cancelled reservations and no shows, read the MGA policies. -No restrooms in the shop. If you need it, go to State Street Brats: use the closest entrance from MGA, go through the door on the left, and the ladies' room will be immediately on the left.

Monroe street Arts advertised in April 2024 that they "support individuals with ASD", that's why…read morewe signed up for some art classes. Not an inclusive place for kiddos with ASD and their families Director and business manager demonstrate no cultural competence with ASD and are in need a basic education and training. They marginalized our son and family and caused us harm. Awful experience. Look at their advertisement below.

Really fun adult painting class, great for date night. Have enjoyed taking my wife to 3 of them so…read morefar

I'm surprised to be the first to review Wheelhouse! This is a wonderful perk of being a Union…read moremember and a student at UW Madison. In the basement floor of Memorial Union, there are 3 artist spaces that make up "wheelhouse studios" for people to use and make crafts. I've used the pottery studio and it is a great way to relax and make beautiful projects. You can buy and store clay, but then all the supplies and tools are FREE to use, including have projects fired in the kiln. Make sure you clean your spaces afterwards for the next artist, but go use Wheelhouse if you can!

Tried taking a photography class. Last week with bad weather (even clinics closed so shouldn't be…read moreon roads) wasn't able to get to class. Asked for the information so that I could catch up, 5 days later still waiting to hear anything. Found out today that I will be on jury duty for class two. Asked to be deferred to another class. Was told NO we are too far into the class. Really 1/3 of the class happened and really shouldn't have because of weather. So asked for the handout so I would get something for my money. Was told we don't have anything like that. Again, really nothing for me to make notes on during class. Nothing handed out. REALLY should be a refund. It doesn't sound like the class is very well organized.

Word has it that Torn Edge Arts' owner is affable, affordable and talented. Let me just say…read more.. that's the truth, and an asset to Monroe Street shopping. Sue Moberly's creative metal-smithing fashioned a pair of earrings from an old pair of mine.They are splendid! While visiting her studio, I enjoyed watching stained glass students at work. Now I plan to sign up soon for my own turn at making jewelry. Check out her website to see all that she has to offer. Bobbi Zehner

Word has it that the owner is affable, affordable and talented. Let me just say... that's the…read moretruth! Sue Moberly's creative metal-smithing fashioned a super pair of earrings from an old pair of mine! While visiting her studio, I watched stained glass students at work. Now I plan to sign up soon for my own turn at making jewelry. Check out her website to see all that she has to offer.

One-One Thousand is a new start-up centered around a community for makers of handmade craft's and…read moregoods. The shop/space in Madison houses about 10 or so artisans who work tirelessly honing their skills. One One Thousand offers various classes to the public where these artisans teach others their craft. From quilting to wood carving there is a class that could interest just about anyone. These creative workshops are the center of what One One Thousand is all about. The concept of such self motivated craftsmanship is a rarity these days. In a world of big box stores ruling the world, or at least America, getting back to the roots of doing it yourself is a breathe of fresh air. The space is big and bright and there is so much to look at around every corner. All the goods are displayed and available for purchase in the space as well. The variety of merchandise One One Thousand has to offer is phenomenal and the quality of craftsmanship is second to none. Whenever we are in Madison it's a must to stop by and see what's going on there.

I just went to their new location on Monroe Street. What a fun store. I liked the combination of…read morecandles, knitting, paper goods, and much more. I will definitely visit again!