Digital Arts and Technology Academy (DATA), an APS Charter is blossoming into a quality choice in…read morethe assorted and diverse amount of Free Charter schools in our area! Teens from Albuquerque and its surrounding areas select DATA and come here to learn skills in Auto-CAD, Architecture, IT/ PC Repair, Drama, the Media, Film, and of course, Academics. Location is between the i-25 and i-40 so parents find the prior to 8 am drop off to be convenient. It's near Menaul Blvd., NE, Albuquerque. I rate this as a 5 because this school is a comfortable fit for creative young individuals who need both structure and the freedom to explore technical careers. I am an educator and a parent who has scrutinized many ABQ charter schools in the last six years. This is why I understand that DATA is a school that can diversify its opportunities for the Hope of the Future, our teens!

Great mid and high school with growing focus on hands on, student centered learning that relies…read moreheavily on authentic experiences to build student knowledge and tie in skill development from those experiences.

We visited last week and did two glass blowing classes and had a fantastic experience. Aurora…read moreBorealis Glassworks LLC creates gorgeous, well made glass art and the customer service is top notch. We will definitely be back.

I keep coming back again and again. ABG is a wonderful studio owned by John Owen, who is a…read moremasterful instructor. John and his team of talented instructors provide great hands-on instruction and make every class fun and productive. John is inspirational and exceptional at teaching. John is patient and perceptive in determining each student's ability and understanding of the step-by-step guidance; and safety first and foremost. The fun studio vibe and great creations you take home are the magical bonuses. Take a class - you will be glad you did!

So happy I found this amazing place! I found this place on meetup and saw a class I was interested…read morein - making marbled Christmas ornaments. I signed up, and while it's a bit of a drive for me (I'm in Rio Rancho), it's totally worth it! I met so many great people and had a great night crafting with them. I made several awesome ornaments and ended making many more at home, they will be great gifts! They have various classes, so check their website, I am so looking forward to my next class next week!

We absolutely love this gallery, and the gallery owners Valerie and Gary Tibbets. An accidental…read morediscovery (much nicer and more welcoming than many other galleries I visited that first weekend), led to several purchases over the past three years. I happened to spot their sign on the corner as we passed by one day. The gallery has Oils, glass sculptures, jewelry, fine pottery, hand painted wraps and much more. Our travels to Albuquerque, NM always include a stop at Weyrich. Tip: check to see when their next artist opening is so you can meet and see new exhibits - even if you're not in town. I actually bought a piece after seeing it posted on FB during the opening. Weyrich will pack and ship items to you. Once the pandemic is more reduced, we hope to participate in one of their Japanese menu offerings.

Everything in this little gallery has been selected for a level of elegance that brings a…read moremeditative calm. There are landscapes that draw you in... and abstract paintings that make you look again and again from across the room (the current show just opened in August 2021). Ceramic plates, hardwood wooden boxes and tiny bowls lead you to imagine a silent meal or a tea ceremony. Everything is modestly-priced. My favorites today? Two woodcut limited-edition prints of New Mexico mountain scenes by the masterful Mary Sweet from her Mt. Taylor series. Her intention is clear: putting us on the trail with a reverence for Nature oft' forgotten in the office.