If you're looking for a cookie cutter Paint'n'Sip experience with laminated instructions, a…read morecorporate manual, and the only risk is some paint on your chinos, this isn't it. Agnes's glass studio is the opposite of franchised fluff. It's a living, breathing space of craft, care, and quiet mastery. Blowing glass is hard work with way more risk since you are working with molten glass. Agnes isn't following a manual. She has decades of experience. She knows what needs to be done, what you need to, what is safe, and what is above your skill level (that means some tasks are going to be done by Agnes). She has a deep respect for the medium and during your session, you will attempt to do the same. Yes, there are some old Groupon era reviews floating around, but let's be honest: those deals were coercive traps set by intermediaries who didn't care about the sustainability of small studios. Studios were pressured to offer steep discounts that brought in volume. That's not a reflection of her work, it's a reflection of a broken model. What you'll find now is something far more rare: a studio that trusts you to learn, to make mistakes, and to create something real. Agnes doesn't coddle, but she does empower. She's generous with her knowledge, firm when needed, and quietly celebratory when you get it right. What you will likely learn: gathering, marvering, color application, jacking, inflation, shaping, rolling, paddles, expanding, transfer to punty, and annealing. If you don't know any of these terms, you would do yourself a favor by catching a 10-15 minute video on YouTube before heading to class. If you already know all of this, Agnes may be able to create a higher level course around incalmo, battuto, or flameworking.

Signed up for the beginner's glass blowing workshop class (5 students and a teacher). Four of us…read moremade flower paperweights where we picked our rock colors, dipped the molten glass into the mix, set it into the kiln, rolled and shaped it on the bench, and gently knocked it off the rod. One person made an orb that the instructor, Agnes, demonstrated the glass blowing technique. The whole process from start to finish was amazing, a little nerve-wracking at times (working in a hot environment with spontaneous glass) but overall a fun thrilling experience! Agnes is extremely knowledgeable. She shared with us her studies in Italy and how she has dominated in a predominately male field. She runs her own business and sets her own hours, so at times she may not be quick to respond but was a great communicator in class and afterward when we scheduled pick-up of our finished pieces.

This place is a date night staple! They have SO many pottery pieces to paint, from trinket jars to…read morespoon rests to coin banks, and the staff is super helpful and kind! Definitely recommend this spot for any occasion!!

Had a great time with my little guy! Staff was kind and helpful, environment fun and clean.read more

Great place! Lots and lots of glass work and pipes/bongs. Great quality and a lot of them are…read morelocal. Beautiful peices.

I'd like to rant about a pretty awful experience I just had with Illuzions Gallery in Denver, after…read morebuying a $3k Eusheen piece from them. This Eush piece "Spring Flow" from 2010 arrived in my hands last Friday. Much to my dismay, the piece had a very large crack in one of the large canes attached to the mouthpiece, that ran across all the way from the base to the tip of the cane. Luckily for me, I was able to prove the crack existed before they shipped the piece, from Illuzion's IG posts. While I was obviously not happy, I told them I would rather not return the piece for a full refund if it could be avoided, because I am really in love with the piece and have no intention to sell it, and it would be a hassle as well as risky to send back a cracked piece like this with a metal stand. Since they were reluctant to offer any options, I proposed these options: 1. For Eush to repair it to 100% condition cosmetically and structurally - even though the piece will be worth a bit less even with a flawless repair 2. If repair is impossible/not viable, discount the piece to wholesale price or 50% of the purchase value, whichever is higher (since they most likely didn't pay more than $1000-1200 for this piece) 3. Or let me apply a store credit larger in value than the refund amount from Option 2, for me to buy another Eusheen or Buck piece from them Illuzion's response was that they COULD ask Eush for a repair quote, if not I will need to return the piece for a refund. The cherry on top was that they were expecting me to pay for the repair job from Eusheen, and wait an unspecified amount of time, as well as take the risk of the piece breaking in the repair, 100% on my own. I completely lost my words after hearing this... They completely refused to take any sort of responsibility whatsoever for their mistake in not catching/disclosing an obvious flaw, let alone having a customer almost end up with a piece that has an undisclosed structural damage... This is all while treating me like I was the one who cracked the piece and am now trying to pull a fast one. Their excuse was that "It's not our fault since nobody caught it after taking countless pictures and videos. 2/2 "And you got a $6-7k piece for $3k so you should be happy." I will also say none of these pictures were posted on their website, or provided to me at all at the time of the purchase. This piece got taken off Illuzion's website last year for unknown reason they refused to disclose... which is also a bit suspicious now that I think about it. Also I'm sure Denver locals could confirm this, but this is a piece that has been displayed for the last 10 years at $2200-2500 both online and in person, and did not sell. In addition, I have purchased two Eush pieces in the last 2 weeks that are more valuable (with more work and female joints) than this one also for $3k each, both from shops and without any flaws, let alone a fucking crack. Needless to say, I am livid right now while typing this... I own/run a shop myself (timelessglassgallery.com), albeit much smaller than Illuzion but I do sell a fair number of high-valued pieces including ones worth well over $10k. If I made the same mistake of displaying a $3000+ piece for multiple years and then shipping it off to a customer without noticing/disclosing the crack, I would apologize profusely, and feel extremely lucky as well as grateful to be able to come out with no financial loss or damage in reputation... Obviously that's not how Illuzion's owner and manager felt about this whole thing. I'm not blaming them for supposedly not catching the crack, after all I didn't see it either when I viewed the piece 4-5 years ago in person, although the piece was in a display case and it was not up close, but their response was just unforgivable to me. It really sucks, but I am returning the piece for a full refund, and really hoping nothing will happen to it on the way back, especially because the piece is cracked after all... While I am grateful for large shops like Illuzion for supporting the industry, this isn't the way a legitimate gallery (or any business for that matter) should treat a paying customer. Thanks for your time in reading this, rant over. Make sure you inspect your pieces as soon as you receive them, and ask for plenty of pictures before purchasing, even from a large and well-established gallery. I

After a very frustrating experience with another glass company, working with Colorado Glass &…read moreMirror and Justin Martinez + Team was a breath of fresh air. From the beginning, communication was prompt, professional, and consistent--something we deeply appreciated after months of delays elsewhere. Their pricing was fair and straightforward, scheduling was timely, and the installation process was clean, efficient, and respectful of our home. This was not a small project either--our custom shower spans more than 9 feet wide--so precision and experience mattered. The finished shower door is absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. We truly could not be happier with the final result and would gladly recommend Colorado Glass & Mirror to anyone looking for quality workmanship, reliability, and excellent customer service.

I highly recommend Colorado Glass and Mirror. I needed an adjustment on a great glass shower…read moredoor/wall unit they installed 8 years ago and the polite technician arrived and completed the adjustment within 2 hours of my initial call.

Soren is a very sweet guy who does good work with great attention to detail and fair pricing. I…read morehave a 1921 farmhouse where I have my medispa, it has very old leaded glass with character! had the siding put on last year and a few of my old leaded glass windows had cracks. I love my old windows- they even have "waves" in the old glass. Soren came out and appreciated that I did not want to replace the window, just fix the glass. He did a great job!

From the owner: Soren's Art Glass is a full service artglass company. As a sole proprietor Soren offers his many…read moreyears of experience in the Denver market, specializing in Restoration,Modern Art Glass,or creating your own design. Art Glass supply , classes and consultation available upon request.

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!

LOVED the Intro to Tiffany method with Joe--he was a knowledgeable and patient instructor, with an…read moreinfectious enthusiasm for the art form! What an amazing place, I'm looking forward to taking more classes!

On a hot summer day when you are over the heat, GO TO THE MUSEUM!! It is nice and cool inside so…read moreyou can stroll until your hearts content and never sweat! On the day that I visited there was a special art event. A ticket included visiting all 3 buildings, and making an art project! It was inspiring to tour the museum and be in awe of the different paintings, pottery, woodwork, bright colors and then be creative! Entry fee for tickets is $22 for adults, $19 for seniors. The museum is so awesome you'll probably want to go back soon so do what I did.... Become a member! They have many different memberships for individuals or families. I chose the dual membership for 2 people and it's $95. It has many benefits so check it out online. Parking can be difficult and it requires paying for parking unless you are smart and use public transportation. That way you can have relax and avoid driving downtown. I love this museum and the ability to take the local train and be dropped off by the free 16th Street bus.

A large, impressive museum with something for everyone. The main museum is technically two museums…read more(there are a total of three), the Hamilton building and the Martin building. Sections include modern and contemporary African art, arts of Oceania, Western American art, latin American art, indigenous art, alaskan art. They also have textile, fashion, and architecture exhibitions. They also have rotating temporary exhibitions. When I visited, it was European and American art. I had a little fun finding paintings of judgmental looking people and making a "we listen and we judge" instagram post. All the rooms are large and well curated/presented. I visited on a Tuesday and it was free (I still donated). On regular days, admission is 30 dollars, but gets you into all three museums, including the Kirkland (reviewed separately), which is right next door. I'm going to let the pictures speak for themselves as far as the variety available at this museum.

I had the opportunity to visit with the owner. Sandy is an amazing creator and is able to take an…read moreidea and bring it to fruition. The counter tops she creates and installs are beautiful and unique. She stands behind her work and wants to make sure the customer is extremely happy. I would definitely work with her again and have no qualms recommending Modern Glass Solutions to anyone who wants beautiful counter tops in the home.

Glass artist Sandy Jackson www.modernglasssolutions.com can add an extra touch of magic to create…read moreartistic pieces that are out of this world! Glass countertops are the newest product trend in Kitchen & Bath showrooms. Glass countertops have a high-end appearance that distinguishes them from common countertop materials such as granite or synthetic surfaces. Every glass countertop can be customized with a choice of texture, color and finish to give it its unique characteristics. Imagine your countertop, backsplash or panel, created with the texture and color of your choice. Now imagine this translucent surface mounted atop a copper, stainless or colored cabinet top, transformed again by the tone beneath it. Luxurious designs with chameleon-like flexibility. Painted, mixed or solid Pantone® colors on our glass textures. Dichroic design accents can be completely fused into your glass design creating a dynamic effect. As the only transparent countertop material, glass can further accent a kitchen or bathroom design by coordinating it with LED Lighting.