Loved our wine and clay class at Caufield Clay works! In the 2 hour class, you have time to throw…read moreas many pieces as you can on the wheel and get to keep 2 finished products. The instructor was very friendly and did a great job helping the group with their work (it's definitely not as easy as it looks). At the end, you get to design two pieces by stenciling/drawing patterns in your pieces and they will keep and glaze your pieces to pick up in a few weeks. I loved my experience and definitely would want to plan a time to come back!

I was looking forward to this class, but was disappointed that the instructor was easily upset when…read moremy friends were confused. I did not appreciate the way instruction was handled, and she seemed very easily flustered with teaching new students. I would not recommend this in the future

When visiting Minneapolis, a friend recommended a glass shop I just had to check out. I love…read moreworking with glass and my current obsession is flameworking. Malcom Potek, the owner, really knows his craft. He has been a flameworker for years and now focuses mostly on fusing and stained glass. He gave me a tour of the shop, which is filled with every type of glass and tool you could want. We even discovered we had friends in common. This place is a true find, and I highly recommend Potek Glass if you are interested in any kind of glass hobby. I only wish I lived closer.

We were in town for a flight and found this place by chance. My wife had just started with stained…read moreglass as a new hobby. The people here were extremely helpful and patient. Wish we lived closer so we could attend a class or two. Amazing service and amazing facility.

I took a one-time, two hour class with the owner, Phil, tonight (and another instructor named Elsa)…read moreand it was absolutely excellent. They somehow got all of us proficient and comfortable enough in that short amount of time that we were all able to throw and decorate at least two pieces from just lumps of raw clay. They were calm, very clear with their instructions, supportive, and delightful to be around. I would absolutely recommend this place for beginners. It was a blast.

I love Socially Handcrafted! The crafts are so much fun and Andrea and Kelly do a great job helping…read moreeven the most novice crafters create masterpieces!

I tried to book a class for myself and 2 other friends. Went on their web site tried to book…read morethrough their calendar. This is not as easy as one would think. I emailed, called & left a message on their number listed for help. I did finally get a returned call, she made it sound like I could just click on the class listed, it would then go into the cart. I then would be taken to the cart to enter payment. Nope! Did not happen I was brought to a "schedule a booking" so I filled out that until I got to the disclaimer telling me that I had to promise that there would be 6 people in attendance. Well, no, I just want to join the class on their calendar. Sent another email for help! Just told me to sign up through their event calendar. NO ONE TOLD ME YOU CANT SIGN UP FOR THE CLASS IF THE SQUARE IS NOT BLUE! if it's grey you can not sign up! The class on the calendar is not exactly what the class is for. It may be listed for monograms, but WHEN I spoke to them you can do the state, upgrades well....if available. BUT be careful cause the price is higher for the Monogram than the state. When booking the class they did not give me price for doing the state on line, so would have been charged way more! JUST NOT HAPPY WITH THE SITE, THE COMMUNICATION BY PHONE & HOW LONG IT TAKES TO GET A REPLY. For $45/person to pour paint over a board cut out like the state of Minnesota I'd think there would be better service to get my business. I'm afraid to book, what would be the service while your there?

I have been taking classes at the art academy for 15 years, on and off. When I look back at my…read moreprogress, I know that what Jim and Sarah offered really made me a better painter. they have a method that works. I would recommend their classes for any and all ages.

I joined the school this summer and returned back to it this fall. It was one of the best decisions…read moreI have made lately. The teachers are very pleasant, accommodating but at the same time try to push to be a better artist. If you are a returning student you get an approx 30 dollars in discount. Its 150 dollars for a whole semester. The art supplies can be expensive but they will last you a life time and you have to buy them only once. Ample parking in the school parking lot. Plus some of the fellow students are really cool people so all in all it makes up for a very positive experience.

Adama Sow has a great place for pottery classes. This has been truly wonderful for an evening out…read moreevery week. It is reasonable and fun. You get a three hour class and all of your materials and tools. The studio is great to make pottery, learn to trim it and finish it. I love using my bowls.

I came for the Halloween Craft Party event, and had fun trying out a few different crafts. Since it…read morewas Halloween, we made scented candles inside little gourds, which turned out to be really cute. After that, we did a bit of ceramic painting, and then finally pottery making! I was very excited to learn to use the pottery wheel, which has been on my list for a while. Jim was a relaxed teacher and made sure that we were all learning and having fun. Overall, a really enjoyable experience. Grace and her team have created a welcoming atmosphere and great space for classes and events.

This place is fabulous!! If you're looking for a fun new hobby or if you've ever wanted to learn to…read moremake jewelry, I highly recommend Quench. Every time I walk through the door here, I instantly smile. The positive vibes and warm welcoming energy meets you at the door. It is located in the Casket Arts building but has its own entrance on the side. The owner, Sarah, and all of the teachers that lead classes here are very helpful and enthusiastic about seeing and help students succeed. They have multiple ways and ideas to do things. Classes start with a hand out being given and an overview of what to expect. They put you at ease and help troubleshoot issues. I gain more confidence in this craft every time I come here and am more excited and enthusiastic about continuing. If the scheduled classes don't work for you schedule or you have a group of friends with whom you'd like to have a jewelry making party, consider hosting a private class. I've done this and had a ton of fun! After taking classes and learning the basics, come back for open studio hours. I can't say enough about this place! It is an absolute joy to learn and work among the people here.

Wow. I am one lucky girl…read more I've been trying to find a creative endeavor that I enjoy and am half-way decent at (throwing ceramics wasn't it). I've done a bunch of welding and metal work, mostly on a larger scale, but I recall taking a jewelry metal smithing class back in college or high school -- not sure, it all kind of blends together now. But I liked it, and I like the idea that I can make something that I not only enjoy myself, but possibly sell at some point. Anyway, being new-ish in town, I asked around at some jewelry events where I would be able to take classes and everyone I spoke to recommended Quench. I signed up for the Bezel class to get reacquainted with the tools, and was especially excited that we would leave with a piece of jewelry we made! The teacher, Sarah, was fantastic. She demonstrated everything meticulously & expertly, emphasized safety, gave us little tricks to correct mistakes, and was all around just great -- very encouraging & supportive too. The students were too -- really varied, but everyone was supportive and sharing. A great group of ladies. There was a daughter and her mom there, friends together, people just there because they wanted to improve their skills -- women of all ages. I thought the instructor was just a really great teacher and thought that Quench was so fortunate to have someone so good on their teaching team. And the whole studio seems so well-thought out from the layout to the classes and open studios -- I thought it was maybe a large operation that several people had invested their time and money in. After asking some questions, I learned that, Sarah, my humble instructor is THE sole founder of Quench. I am impressed. I've heard the other instructors are good too, but I feel really fortunate that I got to learn from the woman who started the studio and is really a hub for the jewelry arts in the Twin Cities. I can't wait to take more classes and make more jewelry. Check out their website for classes and open bench times. If you're experienced, you can use the studio for $10 an hour on many days.