Well dang it, A Way with Clay has completely stolen my heart! I cannot think of a better way to…read morespend a relaxing weekend, especially if you're not a big fan of the cold or snow or both. A great way to spend time with friends and family, and seriously, this makes SUCH a cute date. It's so simple. You are not required to make a reservation (they actually do not take reservations at this time). Upon walking in the first thing you'll probably notice is the enormous selection of clay pieces. They range from very small knick-knacks to large vases. It's totally affordable too, priced as low as $8 to as high as $80. Pick your piece, paint it however you like. The hardest part will be waiting the week-long period for it to be fired. My husband and I had so much fun picking our piece, choosing the colors and applying them! I was so stoked to pick them up! The glaze goes on very light, because the clay sort of "absorbs" it, so I didn't really know how my creation would turn out. What an awesome surprise! My piece is the ghost plant ($22.00) and my husband painted the plant pot ($20.00). We are totally in love with A Way with Clay. I'm already setting dates up with friends and family so I can bring home more adorable creations and to have fun! I hope this small business THRIVES. It deserves every single award and all the recognition in the world. Thanks for bringing such a fun activity to the Treasure Valley, guys. I can't wait to be back!

We tried coming last Saturday morning at 11am and they were completely full with no spots opening…read moreup soon. I think most people take 1-2 hours per visit. We got there at 10am on a Friday morning and it was nice and quiet and not busy until about 11/11:30am. We took 2 hours to help our kids paint 2 items each. My son (5) and daughter (9) both enjoyed their visit! The inside is kept nice, organized and clean. The ladies working today were wonderful! *Prices are a bit high in my opinion. For 1 Small/Medium item, 2 Small items and 1 Mini item we paid $112.36 (with tax), but I know the business has to be able to make a profit as well. We will be back, and we'll probably just paint 2 small items next visit so that it's more affordable for a fun craft outing. Thank you A Way with Clay! What a nice place for people to enjoy a fun hobby! Would be a great place for a Ladies Night Out.

Fun, fun, fun. So many options to choose and so many design choices. We've done family outings here…read moreand they're great. Gets the teenagers off the phone and actually have conversations. Also you can bring food in and eat between painting & drying stages.

Went in for the first time as beginners. Took a while for the clerk to acknowledge us. Once she…read morefound out we were not there with cash in hand and just looking she disengaged. Tried to ask some beginner questions and they were mostly dismissed. The shop was also quite dark and difficult to see the pieces they had. Left me with little inclination or desire to return.

I recently had gone to this place to do one of the Halloween projects/potion bottle. The place was…read moreso cute inside! It was full of arts and crafts. The owner was so sweet and so helpful with everything. It's something fun to do for a girls night, date night, I will definitely be back to try other fun activities to make. I'm not a super crafty person by nature but I was sure happy home my potion bottle came out and it was just a fun experience .....especially being able to have my bestie there to enjoy the evening. Happy customer I will be returning for sure!

I brought my 7 year old daughter here for a class. My daughter loves to try new art classes and…read moremediums, so we had a mother-daughter day. We we taught by Kate, who was amazing! She was very kind, patient, and helpful. My daughter and I each made our own pieces, working side by side. I was so very impressed how our projects turned out. Often, my daughter gets frustrated, noting that my projects turn out 'better' than her own. I try to explain how age, attention to detail, and the like affect our projects, but she still pouts. Well, this project was so well planned and easy to execute that my daughter's turned our looking fabulous! Later, family members had difficulty determining whom had made which. My daughter and I had such a great time that we are scheduled for another class already! I highly recommend this business, experience and the owner Kate!

We have loved our pottery class! A very inviting environment for beginning students. They really…read morewant you to love the art not make a bunch of money off of you!

I really don't think that this place will stay open for very long. The owner has bit off more than…read moreshe can chew. The fiber part of the store is very disappointing as well as the lack of classes in fiber. I would suggest to those living in the Treasure valley to look elsewhere for anything fiber related.

If you plan to bring children (which is likely, painting pottery is for kids)...go somewhere else!…read moreI should have read the reviews before taking my boys this evening. Every thing we experienced is in other's reviews and apparently the manager and owner just offer excuses. SO BUMMED that with their great location on the Plaza, they ended up being unprofessional, rude, overpriced and not kid-friendly! The overall vibe is dry, creepy and uncomfortable-No A/C and the staff are extremely rude, awkward and should not be working with customers. They don't explain where the restrooms are and were not helpful when we needed extra supplies. The young teen boy working the desk watched my 6 year old like a hawk and would rush to the table and tell him to not use so much paint anytime he squeezed literally ONE extra drop of paint in his tray than he thought he should. You never reprimand a child, that is the parent's job. And absolutely inappropriate when the child isn't doing anything wrong! I have never felt so nickel and dimed over literally a SQUEEZE of paint, especially when paying $25 for small items? Very unprofessional and the worker continued to do so after I asked him not to and addressed he was not using too much paint as we were sharing the colors. See photo-this is absolutely not too much paint to use for 2 people! Appalling way to treat customers. My son accidentally knocked into a shelf (which is easy to do, there is no walking room everything is stuffed in super tight and uncomfortably) and the manager let out a huge sigh and rolled her eyes. I immediately told her that her behavior was inappropriate and he did nothing wrong, however he was already shamed by her and got upset and embarrassed. I asked to speak to the manager which happened to be the same woman and I told her how unimpressed I was with our service and treatment. She offered no apology and burst into tears and said her grandparents are dying and she literally ran to the bathroom and slammed the door shut and never left the entire time we were there (another 30 minutes). No resolution of any kind was offered - she literally hid from us! So I paid my $70(!) ticket and got the owner's contact information, however, based on other reviews, I doubt it will help!

NOT CHILD FRIENDLY!…read more NOT MOM FRIENDLY! Maybe, not even human friendly! Dawn asked me to pay her power bill, not fold a sponge and don't you dare leave her paint brushes in water... Only a dab of paint in the circle- which is understandable as Dawn just paid for all our paint. went to paint ceramics with my mother and daughter and the owner of fire and ice screamed at my daughter and expected me to allow her to correct my daughter with negativity and hatred. I don't believe that anybody should own a paint store that cannot handle children. I felt very uncomfortable as Dawn was very unprofessional and her approach to handle a six-year-old. There are just some people that should never be around children because they're abusive verbally and I can see that very clearly with this woman. Having the audacity to tell me that I'm a bad mother was not a smack in the face because I know who I am.. I know where I'm going.. and I know what I stand for.. I won't allow anyone to abuse my child especially some ragged worn out women. Thank I hope your satisfaction in screaming at me was worth it Dawn because your still loved by Jesus! Hope he works on your heart! Love you Dawn and I'll be praying extra hard for you! A lot more love and less negativity especially treating Idaho Natives awful. Get some rest, you need it. Again, If you hate children, post no children allowed!

Thus was a great place for wood crafts. They were so great to work with, Their products were very…read morereasonable, I wish they were still in business. Miss them so much,

The gals running this boutique deserve 10 stars! We had to cancel our daughters 10th birthday plans…read morelast minute due to a family member getting admitted into the hospital. I called literally the day before and they helped throw together a fabulous surprise party for her! It was also during an open house where they had lots of customers doing make and take projects and shopping. So to go that extra mile for us meant so much. The ladies were all so kind and helpful made us feel right at home. The patience with the kids was also wonderful! Kim was fantastic :) We had kids of all ages and the options were perfect for each age group. The party cost also include cupcakes, drinks and pizzas. I would absolutely recommend this place for a girls night out or birthday party! Lastly everything was so clean and fun :) I can't wait to go back :)

I had a wonderful shopping experience at this Hobby Lobby location. The store is exceptionally…read moreclean, well-organized, and stocked with an impressive variety of crafting and hobby supplies at a good price. During my visit, I found high-quality model kits, including a Huey gunship helicopter and a 1979 Pontiac Firebird. Their selection of specialty crafts is also excellent. I was able to pick up a stained glass kit and a soldering iron for a new project. Additionally, I found the perfect picture frame to display a concert photo. The staff was helpful, and the checkout process was smooth. This is my go-to spot for model building and DIY projects in the Meridian area. Highly recommended!

I'll be honest, it's not my favorite place to shop but when you artsy, crafty, or seasonal decor,…read moreHobby Lobby as it. The store at CentrePointe is huge with all sorts of seasonal decor or maybe you're just in the mood to make everything in your bathroom resemble Pismo Beach. Looking for sand dollars dishes, yeah they have it. Here's a PRO-TIP. Their website has coupons and or coupon codes. Make sure to have them on your phone or use the mobile app son you can get a discount on top of the already discounted specials. The staff is friendly and very polite. On one occasion, I was looking for white Christmas bulbs and didn't see any stocked on the shelves. I did see them stocked on the very top shelf. An employee Roberto was looking at my perplexed face and said, " I can get those down for you. How many do you want?" Kudos to Roberto for recognizing an issue and acting on it before me or anyone else pestering him to go get the ladder. Young man, Roberto, that intuitive customer service will take you places. As for the moss, paint by numbers Gnomes, picture frames and thr assorted comic book decor for any Marvel or DC man cave, Hobby Lobby has it If you're lucky enough to have the cash on hand to take advantage of the discounts, do it and have no regrets because it won't be there long. Well, maybe the Christmas Chihuahua dressed in a purple robe may still be there in February.

So fun! helpful people and easy to come in and create something special. I created a special…read morebirthday present for myself that I love

Really relaxing time for a walk in for 4 of us. Suggest you have an idea of design before you go…read morethough. You may have to wait a week to get your piece back agter the firing so know that too. Really fun and we will go back!

After an issue with an on-line order, the manager went out of his way to make sure we were taken…read morecare of. Great customer service.

I'm visiting the Boise Meridian area from out of state. I was blown away by all the fabric,…read moreprojects on display, scrapbooking area & all the other hobby items. The ladies were very helpful & friendly. I wish I could have bought more items, but my suitcase is pretty packed now with the items I bought. I will definitely be back.

Not worth it. Waste of money for what you get. Would not recommend to anyone. Go to a paint your…read moreown ceramic place because it's a much better deal and a lot more fun for the kids.

From the owner: CREATE Craft Studio offers unique, memorable art experiences. We teach artisan crafts and pastry…read moredecorating. We enjoy providing warm, safe environments where creative intelligence grows.