This is a great "recycling" project of the old middle school on 3rd Ave. Great coffee shop and…read morecafe, outdoor seating, artists' work and show studios.... professional offices, a Montessori school, and several condos on the top floor.

i went in early at 6:50 because i have a chruch event. my mom works at the hospital day and night…read moreand i had her drop me off early because it starts at 7. she was in the building but she wouldn't serve me. cool building tho. rude employee.

Very nice folks, run by volunteers. You'll probably need to call ahead of time to see if they're…read moreopen but the prices are great for pottery painting and last time I went they had local art on sale as well.

Nestled in the shadow of the La Plata Mountains are a group of dedicated people engaged in artistic…read morefellowship with their neighbors at the Painted Turtle Studio. With limited outlets for children and adults alike to embrace their creative tendencies in the small but growing community of Mancos, I see this studio as a quintessential stop for anyone in the Four Corners area looking for sincerely nurturing, salt of the earth people to share some inspiration with. They provide a full spectrum of artistic mediums to work with...from painting with watercolors to crafting clay pottery, there's something here for all ages and all walks of life...especially young people. Do yourself and your family a favor and stop by; you'll leave feeling a part of something bigger than yourself.

Programming is amazing, teachers talented and facilities inspirational. They offer lectures and…read moreevent space during festivals such as the mushroom one and are out of the tourist fray enough to generate local value to residents and those seeking a tad more than the typical.

Amazing and unique venue for a wedding reception. Just went here this evening for a reception and…read moreit was so fun! Indoor and outdoor spaces and so great for pictures.

What a fun and creative activity for adults and older kids!!! Our project took 2 hours but prob…read moreaverage is about an hour or so. We had so much fun and it was a lot easier than I expected. We will definitely come back again and make more art pieces. Debbie was an exceptional teacher, very patient, and great with kids. Highly recommend this place.

This place was super fun! We walked in thinking it was just a studio and shop but we were able to…read moremake our own glass creations! Very detailed instructions and the owner was always quick to help. She told us stories and made great conversation. Definitely recommend this place if you're ever in the area!

How the masterpieces of the world are painted is a complete mystery to me. After one night in…read moreKaren's studio, I completely understand it is all about layering, blending and patience. The class was relaxed, moved along well and a lot of fun! I love how everyone's painting came out different and beautiful. Photo below is before we finished. See how different they are? Fantastic!

We had an amazing experience at Blacksmith Adventures. George was very patient and explained and…read moredemonstrated every step with tons of detail. He watched as we worked and was quick with suggestions, fixes, and advice. We're so proud of what we managed to create and we definitely recommend his classes!

Highly recommend! I took my son Lyric, a Forged In Fire addict, there for his 16th birthday present…read moreon 4/7/21. George was super patient with him and very safe. He had a blast making a knife over the course of 4 hours. He's super proud of himself since he really didn't have any experience in a shop before. Great experience for me as well watching George take him through all the steps. Well worth the money. Just 6 min from where we were staying in downtown Kanab.

It looks like it is time for an updated review. Sorry. I really wanted some culture as I cross…read moreColorado on a road trip. I thought the 10 minute plays sounded delightful. It wasn't. My kids' high school put on Broadway level shows. First, your email confirmation said "the show is at 5 pm and the doors open at 7pm." Yup. Second, you didn't start on time. Third. Who wrote these plays, a 1st grader? I stayed for 4 of them before walking out. They were dull, uncompelling and, why would you put actors on the far left of the stage? It was a slog to look over there from the far right side of the audience seating. Total waste of money and time.

At the Durango Arts Center (DAC) you can enjoy the visual arts, theater, dance, live music, and…read moreeducation programs for children and adults. The building housing DAC, was once home to a car dealership and is right across the street from Steamworks Brewery (for other artisan pursuits). In 1997, the community collaborated to fund and renovate the 17,000-square-foot building, which is now home to a gallery, theater, arts library, studio space, and more. Unfortunately, I missed the Patsy Cline show, and limited my visit to the the downstairs art gallery and gift shop areas. I love finding these regional cooperative art centers, as there are always many interesting pieces, a diverse representation of local artists, reasonable prices, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff, and no tourist-related schlock. And outside of the nearby Open Shutter (Contemporary Fine Art Photography), DAC was easily the best place in Durango to go for visual gallery pleasure and the best quality for the artistic dollar. I ended up buying a nice multi-coloured piece of glass that hangs from a handsome and hefty metal pedestal. I bought it for Gayle, but coveted it myself. The DAC staff person wrapped it carefully and successfully for the long journey home. And even though our combined household is cluttered enough, there's always a place in our home for quality art such as this.

Great atmosphere, good music, great looking art. Definitely going back to buy a coffee mug!read more

From the owner: Art gallery and studio! Has now joined with O' Toys!read more

Our gripe is limited to one encounter. We arrived 3 minutes before closing. We ordered two things…read moreto drink, then were IMMEDIATELY thrown out of the place. A little warning would have been nice. Also one of our cups was made right at the counter in front of us. It was a tablespoon of syrup and 95% water..and was insipid. For this we were charged $$$. I'm surprised they didn't shoot arrows in our backs as they rushed us out into the streets.

The best coffee shop I have ever visited. The setting, and art filled historical lumber store, is…read morestunning. The coffee is perfect, the pastries even better, and the Almond Joy Macaroons are to die for.