These classes are very fun. A huge selection of different mediums with excellent teachers. This is…read morethe place to discover your inner artist! The store is amazing, too. Beautiful pieces from amazing, local artists.

We took a jewelry making class that was amazing! The instructor was so knowledgeable and helpful…read more The gallery is full of creative artwork, jewelry, and so many other items. Truly a great experience with all the staff so friendly and helpful. Its a must see!

Love this store and auctions. The people are amazing there. Love love, love them! Cannot wait for…read morethe next auction!

i was in on a Friday mid-day. Three staff members talking to one another. Nit ine if them,…read moreapparently, could be bothered with greeting me, asking me how I was or was I looking for anything in particular, or thanking me for coming in when I left. 15 minutes and not one of them said a word. i won't be going back. Because, besides that? The merchandise just isn't as great as it used to be. Limited gift type choices. I will drive down to Sense of Place and Perennial Gardener. Nicer selection and nicer staff. and still local ...but I tried with Magpies!

One of the best Christmas presents I've ever received was an 8 week package of pottery lessons at…read moreSmokestack Pottery! Each week we get a short lesson focused on one piece, then we are let loose to create, throw, trim, and glaze. During the days between lessons you can come in to practice. Sue has the best teaching style and is positive and encouraging. The atmosphere is amazing with lots of great people and music and you are allowed to bring drinks and food, if you wish. I love the therapy of clay and when a piece turns out, I'm grateful and surprised. Chewy is the studio dog and greets everyone with love and good will before he goes to nap. It's a place you want to be.

A group of 10 of us went to Smokestack Pottery for a fun pottery night out and it was great! Sue…read moreand Joey were there to help us, and after a short demonstration, we were freed to make our pieces. I took a semester of ceramics in high school and while I was never good, the muscle memory was apparently still there because I picked it up again relatively quickly. And they turned out way better than the things I ever made! Must be the good teaching and the smaller lumps of clay :) Sue and Joey were very patient and helpful when it came to centering, providing instruction, and helping us fix our pieces. We were allowed to make 4 pieces of pottery within an approximately 2 hour period, after which we cleaned up and picked our glazes. Music played throughout the session and some cheese and crackers were provided for snacks - it really was wonderful and relaxing. The pieces should be available for pickup in about 4 weeks I think - hopefully they turn out well! I've already talked to some of my other friends and hope to go back again. It's normally $35 for a session where you can make 4 pieces, and $5 per piece after. They also have 7 week classes for $200. I definitely recommend stopping by, it was tons of fun!

If you are a parent looking for a school that communicates openly, takes accountability, and truly…read moreprioritizes student well-being, I would strongly recommend exploring other options. Our experience at Academy of Arts & Knowledge was very disappointing. Communication was poor, incidents were misrepresented, and my child was even punished for reporting bullying. Promised support plans and accommodations were delayed or ignored, and meetings felt endless with no real progress. The environment caused unnecessary stress and emotional harm. I've since filed a formal grievance with the school board and CSI. Families deserve transparency, safety, and accountability -- we did not find that here.

The two years at the school left us very frustrated and disappointed. While there were kind…read moreteachers and creative projects, our daughter fell very behind in reading, spelling and math. Repeated efforts to communicate this to her teacher were ignored, as well as wanting to volunteer in the classroom. Our daughter went back to public school being one of the lowest in her grade and needed tutoring. While the school has good intentions, they cannot offer the resources our amazing public schools do, had constant changing and lack of staff and our family regrets our time there.

I feel like I've unlocked a new hidden gem in Fort Collins, even though this place has been open…read morefor almost a year. My two friends and I made a 3:30pm appointment here last Sunday, and when we arrived it was pretty full of crafty folks. We were able to choose whatever project we wanted from about 12 choices, and within those there were dozens of different patterns to choose from. All of the options were so cute! I opted for a bottle opener with a wolf nail art, so I got to choose my paint colors, string colors, and the wood board it would all go on. The owner and his wife were also incredibly kind and had helpful tips and tricks. It took my friends and me about 2 hours to complete our projects. And the best part about Extra? It has a great selection of wine and beer! I sipped on a Maxline Raspberry Basil while painting, hammering, and stringing. I can't wait to go back and make another thing!

Fantastic experience at the paper making class. Had a great time learning to make paper using…read morevarious colors and add ins like flower petals. Jeff was a great instructor and made it easy to learn. Shared a bottle of wine with friends which made it a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The background music set the vibe and we just had a great evening. The space is set up well for crafting and it's clean and nicely decorated. This would be so fun for birthdays, friend nights out, date nights, etc. I will definitely be back to do some other projects!

Beautiful gallery with art shows professionally curated and so thoughtfully presented. What a great…read moreFort Collins art-focused business - a true asset to the community!

Great gallery. Always has really good exhibits going on, and the space itself looks very nice…read more Highly recommended for art lovers in Fort Collins!