Highlands Ranch is a vibrant community of creative makers and innovative thinkers. Whether you love to scratch your creative itch with painting, quilting, or bead work, you’ll find a studio close to home with everything you need.
Arts on Fire
Arts on Fire is a lively place where you can try your hand at painting your own pottery in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The studio has been around since 2004 but was acquired by art lover, George Kevorkian, in 2015 and the community couldn’t be happier. George and his family are active participants in local events and fundraisers offering the use of their space as well as sharing their considerable skills.
They host classes for all age groups and abilities. First, choose the pottery you want to paint. Next, the team at Arts on Fire will guide you as you create your own personal masterpiece. Additionally, the studio offers exciting canvas painting parties for up to 40 guests. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or get together with friends. Glass-fusing workshops are also available for those who want to make wearable art or unique bowls and plates.
A Quilter’s Choice
A Quilter’s Choice welcomes you with the colors of fabulous fabric art. Here, you’ll find all the tools you need to make your own. Owner and founder, Myrna Ficken, is an award-winning quilter and a patient instructor eager to share her knowledge and skills. The shop carries how-to books and DVDs along with a large supply of patterns and fabrics.
Myrna leads workshops and classes in longarm quilting, covering the basics and more advanced techniques alike. Her hands-on approach to teaching emphasizes fun freestyle design, including how to use appliques and create perfect borders. A popular intermediate-level class challenges quilters by incorporating feathers into the design. All you need to bring along is your imagination.
The Crazy Merchant
The Crazy Merchant provides the largest selection of beads in the area. The shop offers an assortment of finished fashion jewelry and unique gifts along with its impressive selection of loose beads and gemstones. The studio caters to community crafters who want to explore fashioning their own beaded works of art.
The classes at The Crazy Merchant focus on design and color theory even while you learn basic stringing and wire wrapping. All tools and materials are provided, and students can choose from a huge selection of stunning gemstones and eccentric beads. You can’t help but get caught up in the buzz of positive energy and enthusiasm offered at The Crazy Merchant, and you will be glad you stopped by.
Highlands Ranch is a fantastic community to call home. The Legacy at Highlands Ranch offers spacious apartments in a convenient location with the best of amenities. For more information, you can contact us anytime.