Laura and Don are fantastic! Had such a great time at their class. So helpful, so many design and…read morecolor options, the possibilities are endless. I don't consider myself artistic or crafty, they provide great assistance so you leave with a beautiful project. 10/10 recommend for your next girls night, date night, work gathering or solo adventure.

Board & Brush in Chico is amazing., Went to Make & Take…read moreMondays, so much fun. Laura is so helpful and truly is passionate about B&B. Thank-You Laura for a fun afternoon. Marcia H.

After having an iced tea and pastry from a coffee shop down the street, I wanted to see what else…read morewas in Downtown Oroville. This cute art studio sparkled one block away. Lots of art for sale, ranging from drawings, acrylic, watercolor, and photography. Towards the back, there is a space where they hold art classes (drawing, painting, watercolor, photography). They offer private and group classes. You can pay a small fee to use their studio to work on your own projects. You can also host your next party there. What a lovely community space! There is 2-hour parking lot across the street and a few shops within that block. Perhaps you are curious about what, if anything, I purchased. I went for a card with a cartoonish animal in watercolor. It's a portrait of a hipster rooster. I love it!

Disclaimer: I am part-owner! Having said that, I am also a…read moreclient (yes, like hair club for men!). This place is great. A ceramic supply store, a shared studio space for rent, and great classes offered for all skill levels. Firing charges are cheap. Supplies, pottery class, clay, and tools are all priced competitively. A very wonderful community of clay lovers has formed here and The Chico Ceramics Center is quickly becoming the place for the North Valley to shop for ceramics raw materials, clays, supplies, tools, etc. Plug complete. Cheers

The best part about the Forge is the community of member artists who ply their crafts in this…read morespace. Virtually everyone I met during the 2+ years I was a member was encouraging and supportive of creative work and process. The Forge also has basic equipment for a very wide range of creative expression. The equipment capacities are designed for entry-level folks. If you want to learn welding, or glass blowing or industrial sewing, this is a great place. Sadly, if you want to grow your skills, this may not be the right place. One of the owners manages what you can and cannot do in the making space. He treats this as his private home with cool toys to which you as a member have been granted admission by your monthly payment. If he doesn't like or want you to play with his toys, you are SOL. Longtime "studio guides" implement the owner's wishes, regardless of what is in the best interest of members. That owner refused to give me access to a fairly simple piece of equipment for over a year. The rationale provided over the course of a year and more never held water. During that time I paid over $1000 in membership fees without ever being granted approval to use the specific equipment, despite the fact that other people had regular access to it. I was not treated as a client, I was treated as a supplicant..and I found that untenable. This is not a "professionally managed space" and you would be happier elsewhere as the owner described it to me in an email when I was "invited to leave." You will be happy if the current provisions meet your needs. If you need any upgrades, fixes, adaptations...forget it. This place is managed on such a tiny margin that there is zero room for improvement.

I'm delighted to say The Curious Forge has become a significant part of my life where I love to go…read moreto make stuff while enjoying the company of bright, thoughtful, creative people. There are endless opportunities to learn the particulars of how to make absolutely anything! Area guides have world-class skills they enthusiastically share. Members seem to be of the same helpful mindset. The two founders are 100% present for brainstorming, feedback as well as being able to accept kudos and hugs. Every time I'm there it's a different experience. Sometimes I'm the only one sawing metal for a piece of jewelry I've dreamed up. Other times I'm in a class with several others who might be honing a skill or learning something entirely new. A weekly text lists what is happening each day that week and a newsletter comes out with exciting upcoming events to attend, volunteer with, or help create. This is a community like none other! Someone can be on their way to the metal fabrication area and stop to see what another person is making in the clay, fiber arts, or any of the 15 other studios. It is fertile ground for cross-pollination of ideas, creativity, support and friendship. We are so lucky to have this resource close to home! I hope you come check it out.

My granddaughter enjoyed her classes and learned so much. She loves to draw and her skills have…read moredefinitely improved since starting Janet's class. Janet is a wonderful teacher and is great with the kids.

Teacher Janet Blixt is not only incredibly talented as an artist but also gifted as a teacher. Her…read moresoft demeanor and loving encouragement brings out the best in my three daughters as they express themselves in drawing and painting. My girls always remember their first class with her where she read them a book called "Ish". It was a special book about how things don't have to look perfect to be perfectly made they just need to look "flower-ish" or "house-ish". It was a great way to allow the children to understand that their art could be uniquely theirs.

This place is so amazing! The owner is fabulous, she's willing to help you with your own craft idea…read more, offers amazing classes for any age , is so talented and sweet ! You will definitely find all your crafting needs or if she doesn't have it she'll get it .. Such a caring , open and friendly place

From the owner: We are a local small retail store that offers new & used art & craft supplies, show casing a large…read morevariety of products not commonly found in larger retail stores. We offer daily classes in many different types of art & crafts for the community. Come explore your creative side with us!

First class operation. I recommend Iron Gate to anyone who is looking to get married. They have a…read morewonderful venue.

AMAZING nostalgic collection of anything you could wanna add to yours! Their set up is easy to move…read morethrough, not cluttered at all & they've even got art classes & Bible Studies weekly.

I love this store. Not only is it full of wonderful and unique items, but it seems to have many…read moredifferent things every time I go. Bea offers classes in painting and jewelry etc. too.