We were a group of 9 people (ages 2 to 50 years old) and we had a fantastic time all painting. It…read morewas so much fun: Victoria is fantastic!!! She really, really makes the experience. On a scale of 1 to 10, would rate her a 20. Can't thank her enough!

Fun place to get your craft on for all ages.  I took the kids here while the rest of our group…read morecontinued on with some shopping. There are a few options to do such as making a candle, garden, and painting. They also have a to-go slime kit.  We were leaving Tahoe that day so we wanted to make something that we could bring home the same day. The kids each made a garden and a candle. For the garden, we chose a pot which varies in price. We then got to choose a real or fake plant. To plant, small rocks went in first for drainage and then we filled it with dirt. Now comes the fun part to decorate with the add ons. There were different types and color rocks, moss, and tiny figurines. My kiddo loved getting his creativity on with all the options.  For the candle, we chose a container which varies in price also. We then got to choose the colored wax to break it apart. It was actually easier to break it with the hands then cut it up. Once we were done with that part, we got to choose a scent, then a wick was added, and clear gloss was poured over to seal it.  It was a cute and fun experience. The best part is that all supplies are provided, and no cleaning is needed.

The day we check into Northstar, we like to meander through the village and just chill. My son…read moreneeded an activity after playing in the snow for hours. So after walking past this candle making shop several times, I decided to check it out. It's a great time!! We did a $27 candle and my son had the time of his life, picking his wax and scent. They have a build a bear and a ceramics painting station. The price was fair I thought for the experience and the final product. My son picked the mint mojito scent lol. The smell is nice, not too strong. The darker candle wax colors turn out better in my opinion. A family runs the business, give them some support and swing by. Really a great way to kill some time and do an activity that is relaxing. The shop is next to the beach inside the village. Have fun friends!

Second time we attempted to bring my granddaughter from TX for the build a bear activity. The…read morewebsite posts they are open Fri-Sun. The voicemail confirms they are open. We went to Northstar specifically for this experience, had to park far out (very busy day) to only discover that once again, they were not open. This is incredibly rude and thoughtless of the store owners to not update their voicemail to advise potential customers that they are not open. WILL NOT TRY AGAIN - they don't deserve any business.

A girlfriend and I came here on Sunday. Just an FYI, Sundays are family day where this is a…read morediscount for being with family or a big group. There happen to be a birthday party there when we arrived. We had to wait about 5-10 minutes for tables to clear out before we could get started. You are able to make reservations so that's good to know for the future ! We didn't really get a rundown about how the process worked when we arrived but there were signs and directions on the table that we followed. You pick out the piece you want and once finished, you pay for everything at the end! It looks like each piece takes about a week to process. You're told they will not contact you when your piece is ready unless there is something wrong. You are able to go in and pick it up whenever that day Pick up was very easy. We checked in at the front desk and provided our last name. Easy! They give it to you in a cute little bag and that was that.

I have been coming to the clay canvas for almost 20 years. I love coming here with friends,…read moreespecially on the days that they have 2 for 1 person table fee! It's a fun and economic activity for any age! Their staff is always nice and helpful when coming up with artistic designs.

I visited The Hot Spot with a group of 14 people. We called ahead of time so they were expecting us…read moreand had a table reserved for us. There are a lot of different projects available, but expect to spend about $30 for a bowl or plate. I chose a small plate and had a lot of fun decorating it to my liking. I might need to go back and make myself a full set! The staff was really nice and walked us through the whole process. Despite being a large party, the staff never rushed us, which was much appreciated. Overall, I had a great experience at The Hot Spot. Pricing was fair for what you get and there aren't any sitting fees, which was nice. If you plan on going, call ahead to reserve a table. I can't wait to go back!

What a fun place to be creative. My friends of various ages including a teen enjoyed pottery…read morepainting and I made a succulent planter. I love the walk in factor, just show up and have fun. Great service from the team. A bit pricey on the planters was the only downside. Go enjoy this fun event.

Location is good, staff was fine. Went during the week with grandkids. No problem finding a spot as…read morea walk in. I've been to similar places, like Color Me Mine, and this one was less organized. Many colors were sitting on other tables. People should have to return colors after putting on their plates. The small colors with tips, most of the tips were clogged and useable. The pottery picks were very expensive. $30 for a mushroom with a kuala bear hugging it. It wasn't a large piece. I'd give 2.5 but not an option.

This was our first time here and we came for a fun activity for my daughter's birthday. The…read moreemployees were kind and great at explaining how the process works and had tons of paints to choose from. The prices on some of the pottery can be high but they also have others in lower price ranges. The paints, and bathrooms were stocked well. I wish there was a tad bit more selection on mushrooms, gnomes and axolotl's as they are my daughter's favorites but the employee informed me that we can place a hold on items or request which was reassuring for next time! The studio fee is $5 per child and $8 per adult plus you pay per piece. You then wait a week to pick up your pottery. All in all we had a great time and hope to be back soon!

I took my first pottery class with Hayley last year and enjoyed it so much! She has great energy…read moreand I learned a lot and had a great time. Can't wait until she moves into a bigger studio area to be able to have more access, as there are only 4 wheels in the current setup. Would definitely recommend a class here if you're interested in learning ceramics!

We had so much fun learning how to use the wheel and create amazing little pieces! Hayley is a…read moreskilled artist and also a ray of light. Spending a couple of hours with her was an absolute blast. Can't wait to bring my little niece here!

A wonderful air conditioned location that contains a myriad of items, foods and memorabilia made in…read moreNevada. A great spot to pick up souvenirs, home wares, jewelry, photos, paintings and more. Orderly rooms. Proud artisans. Friendly workers. Lots of parking. I always like to stop by and see what's new, old and interesting.

Visited this past weekend as I was attending the Gem and Mineral Show at the Reno Town Mall…read more Quaint little store with owners that appear to rent space and sell local goods. Lots of Nevada merchandise - shirts, hats, photography - all at reasonable or below market price. There were re-sell goods. Books, jewelry, vintage goods. It is a combination vintage and local gift shop. Right up my alley as I support re sell, up sell items. Great on reducing our carbon footprint and no tariff fees! The ladies working there were very nice. Check it out.. Clean, organized, easy to get around and fun to look at all of the nostalgic stuff!

ive always been meaning to come back here after my first trip to squaw where i only had 1/2 an hour…read morebefore the place closed! this time was a success! the make you get a clipboard, and fill out your name, with the shape of candle and the scent, and any add on already made shapes (price accordingly) if you pay $1/candle you can get it rushed into 1.5 hrs instead of the 3... definitely worth it! there are tons of scents you can choose from, me and bf chose orange(hexagon) and pomegranate(daisy shape) we were allowed to each have a spatula that would split the wax chunks into the desired shape we wanted (no smaller than a gummy bear!). there were a spectrum of colored waxes to choose from. note: when you are making your candle, it is actually upside down! so plan accordingly! when we were down, the mixed in the white wax/filler + scent .. and cooled down. and finally into the awesome fountain waterbath! when we came to pick it up, the lady was already ironing it out to make it smooth and even, and then wrapped in tissue paper and we were on our merry little way back to the bay area :]

Ever wanted to make your own candle? This place is quick,…read moreeasy and you get beautiful results! There are a variety of candle shapes to choose from and you also get to choose your own scent. After a short lesson, you get to work putting together cold pieces of wax in a mold to make your candle. There are also lots of "speciality shapes" to choose from (they cost a bit extra), if you want to do a theme. I love to make the breadpan 3 wick because I get lots of space to add big blocks of color. The pyrimid is a fun shape and burns forever! After you're finished, it takes 3 hours for the candle to cool down and be finished. This is a great project for kids (under 7 will need adult help) or for a first date. Waxen Moon also sells a lot of pre-made candles, candle holders and other accessories so you can shop as well. They have some big, beautiful candles!! And they make Serenity Bowls, which are so cool. I have 4 of them, plus I have bought them for friends and family and they are always a hit! The Waxen Moon staff is really friendly, helpful and accomidating. I love this place and always hit it up when I am in Tahoe!

Pros: Very cute shop and inventory targeted mainly to women. They carry scarves, shawls, pillows,…read moremake-up bags, candles, baskets, purses, stationery, jewelry, coffee mugs, water bottles and other knick-knacks some seem handmade. The prices are average. Cons: Young salesgirl who will not take her eyes off the cell phone for a split second. I was there on a winter Sunday morning business was very slow. I was the only customer for a while. Just me and her. She did not even greet me nor offer any help. Awkard silence. While I was browsing, two other women walked into the store and same MO from salesgirl. Not the minimum effort to engage with potential customers. The shop is very cute and offers interesting stuff but the customer service leaves a lot to be desired.

Oh my! I am not sure about the other reviews...I had an amazing experience. I was greeted warmly…read morewhen I entered the store. I am a person of color and that's important to me. I had my dog with me and I asked if it was okay; yes it was okay. I bought a BEAUTIFUL throw! I love it! It was wrapped beautifully after my purchase. I will most definitely be back! I have a place in Truckee....

Be advised, the opening page of this site says "meet the chef", but you don't actually get Nick…read more"the chef" even after being convinced to pay $175 pp for a mexican food spread. Instead you may get a questionably trained chef who shows up late, forgot ingredients, didn't cook part of the menu and is a professional at reheating. Highlights of our overpriced meal included shrimp that was so rubbery we didn't know if it was shrimp, a sludge of mixed vegetables that were seemingly from a can, rice that was pre-made and reheated, corn overcooked, and steak that was like rubber and well done with no flavor. This professionally trained chef also shared that the salad dressing (the only edible portion of the meal) is easy to make, "just hidden valley ranch packet mixed with chipotle. The empanadas are also easy to make, just buy frozen pastry dough and put corn and meat in". Tortillas were out of a bag, and the guac and sour cream served out of paper bowls that we supplied. That price doesn't include plates or even a cocktail or wine? We requested a tres leche cake, which he pulled out of a box and told us he ordered from a bakery. Of course there is some value to this individual showing up, but frankly he should have been paid as a middle man, not a chef. Despite the horrific food, I was excited he agreed to do all the dishes until I opened the dishwasher the next morning only to find it has been run with no soap. The final icing on the cake was the knock on the door 10 minutes after he left to remind us we needed to tip him directly and not through the company or he doesn't see a dime of it, something seems weird there...??? I have never left a poor review on yelp before, but if there is ever one that is deserving of it this is it.

I have had the pleasure if working with the dinner bell team to cater three different events. Each…read moreevent was fantastically unique in food and atmosphere, one commonality was their professionalism in all aspects of their business. I plan on working with them in the future.