My friend and I wanted to do something creative for my birthday and we found this place spur of the…read moremoment. It's a typical paint your own ceramics kind of place. You pick out the unfinished piece you want, gather your paint and supplies from the shelf, and then spend a couple hours painting them and turn them in for final firing. The pieces are priced reasonably -- it includes all supplies and the final firing. My friend chose a mug that holds a cookie on the bottom and decided to transform it into a likeness of her pug dog-- see the photo... Mine was much more tame-- I picked out a small geometric vase and ended up painting it an ombre shade of an earthy purple. We sat and enjoyed the experience and they offer a concierge type service-- they cleaned up everything for us! Very chill and fun evening- will do again .

I enjoyed spending some time here with my grandkids. It's very spacious and clean. The customer…read moreservice the day of our painting session was fantastic as well as the day we picked up our finished pieces . The available pottery options may not always be available. The selection was low the day we painted, but on the day we picked up the selection was plenty with well stocked shelves. Brushes and cups of water are already neatly set up at the tables. The only thing you have to do is get your paint in the bottled containers. Little hands may need assistance with this or leave it to the adults to prep the paint dish. I really like the space in the Art Cafe. There is plenty of room between each table. It may be different with more customers (we were the only ones on this weekday visit). But even then, I think there is more plenty of space you don't have to worry bumping into someone. I find all ceramic cafes to be a bit pricey but this is something to do once in awhile. I find it therapeutic and I love to watch the kids paint and be creative with their piece. Great bonding time with someone or good, quiet creative time for just yourself. Go check them out.

So I've been looking all over for carving paper tracing paper. I came to Michael's as a last resort…read moreand Madison was at the County and Lacey. He was doing stocking or so extremely helpful. It's the end of the night they're about to close and they had no problem, helping me with a smile on their face and greeted me like I owned the place. Those girls are doing a wonderful job and should get some kind of recognition for their kind smiles and their great CUSTOMER SERVICE service keep up the good work girls. You're doing an awesome job.

It was no surprise to see all the bad reviews for this store. My visit was the last I will make…read morehere, or for that matter any Michaels. The push to use a ridiculous self check out, that when it does not work properly, you are made to feel like a criminal. I left there and went to Hobby Lobby where it is bright clean and staffed with helpful people.

How do you write a review for your favourite place? I've been coming to Fire and Mud since my first…read moreclass in February 2019 and I can truly say I've learned everything I know from this place!! Kathy really built the most wonderful third place. Whether you are looking for a totally novel experience or to dive headfirst into the addictive world of clay, you will find what you are looking for in this full service pottery studio with super accessible rates and a good variety of clay bodies to work with! The only prerequisite is that you take a class to get the lay of the land and then you are welcome to choose the level of commitment that suits your needs. I love the sense of community we have with all the regulars who come in - it's what's kept me coming back despite no longer living in North County.

Easy to make reservations online, but if you're making reservations to include your adult kids, the…read moresystem won't reserve a spot for them if you identify yourself as a parent, it's better to call. Other than that, we had a great time and learned so much techniques from Brice, so patient and helpful for our group of first timers on the wheel. We'll be back for sure. Thanks to Brice for a great experience!

Hobby Lobby is a place to go from all of your hobby needs. The store has a variety of items for…read moremost hobby projects. The store is not a "walk in and grab what you need" place. Be prepared for a treasure hunt. Staff are always within range and will assist you with a friendly smile. Amazing how they can remember the location of products and point you in the right direction. Most products are reasonable. The store is large and you can easily become overwhelmed if not familiar with the lay of the land. However, if you cannot locate a member of the staff for guidance, you maybe on your own. It would be helpful for a Store Directory to help you on your treasure hunt for your needed supplies. There is a large parking lot that can get congested. Watch for pedestrians that dart out into the crosswalk with too much confidence that all cars will stop and not look both ways before crossing. That is what contributes to the congestion. Checkout stations are well organized. Watch out for the racks of items designed for you to activate your impulse buying mode. Look ahead!!!

The store is clean and well organized. The prices are a bit high. I can find similar things online…read moreand Hobby Lobby no longer offers coupons. The folks at the register are soooo friendly that they often forget there is a long line.

Such a fun date night! My husband and I decided to attend Cooking with Love and I'm so glad we did!…read moreWe both really enjoyed the class and learned a few things! Both the instructors were very helpful, sweet oh and patient ( I could not for the life of me perfect my dumpling pinching!) My husband hasn't cooked anything in his life but eggs and top ramen so watching him knead out dough and be hands on was entertaining. The whole set up and ambience was so cute and relaxed. We had so much fun that we already plan on going back for another class!

Cooking with love is such an amazing experience! I came and brought a long time friend with me to…read morecatch up. Walking in, the set up was so warm and welcoming as if you didn't leave your own home. Little did I know we created such a beautiful memory together learning to make dumplings & lemongrass soup. It was also BYOB which made the experience just as fun even if you aren't getting a little tipsy. Brandon and Therese are such a warm, welcoming couple who made this experience incredible! I look forward to bringing more friends and family along to join in on the experience

My friend had the idea to take a group class for her birthday, such a wonderful experience! I…read moredrove down from Los Angeles. Our instructor was very accommodating, very patient and provided assists and suggestions as we went along. Two of our group members did very well as first timers, Me not so much , I would absolutely do this again!

Fun experience with great teachers and facilities. The class flowed great and learned a lotread more

I was walking around downtown vista on my way for lunch & saw a newer sewing & fabric store so I…read morestopped in to see all the pretty fabrics! The owner was very friendly & gave us Information on classes they offer throughout the month. They offer sewing lessons as well sounds like a great time I'll be back for a class for sure!

I'm not into this kind of stuff, but my friends that I was with are. They seemed to have a wide…read moreselection of fabrics. There were a couple of ladies and a guy who worked there that were very nice. A friend of mine signed up to receive emails about future craft nights there.

This is a small festival with about 30 vendors selling yarn, fiber, and tools related to spinning,…read moreweaving, and knitting. Woven clothing, rugs pillows, and baskets were for sale, too. 4H kids showed off their animals and breeders showed darling cria (baby alpacas). If only I could house train one and walk it on the beach at nights. Local guilds taught weaving and spinning for a $20 fee. This is a nice show to spend an hour or two at. I scored a spinning wheel for only $250. After some basic maintenance, it will be as good as new. Recommend for fiber geeks

Free admission and parking, gem show, antique gas and steam engines with a parade, plus more…read morehandcraft venders than last year, including civic groups. The place will be decorated with yarn tassles and pom-poms. Two food venders. Live music. Relaxing outdoor event and a nice place to stretch the legs too. I'm going again!

Feel so fortunate to have this wonderful and quaint quilt shop right at our backyard. The staff and…read morefabric selection are both wonderful. I started taking classes there and they have so many great teachers from quilting, embroidery, punchneedle to quilt coat and bag making. All the different experts and teachers in so many different areas of crafts it has really opened up a whole new world for me. Everything in the shop is just so beautiful, I highly recommend a visit.

I've been coming here because it's the closest quilt shop but I won't be recommending this shop…read moreanymore. I didn't expect to come in and hear the workers talk poorly about the poor and "welfare people". The conversations that they were having with customers out loud was gross, privileged, and racist. One of the cashiers was bragging about how she owns a convenience store and she reprinted a customers receipt to show everybody how much they had on their ebt card.

Very lovely selection of beads, I was overwhelmed with the options! Don't forget to peek into the…read moredrawers beneath the upper display.. lot's of hidden gems (literally lol)! I got a total of 56 beads for $8 before tax:)) Happy to support a small business instead of Amazon. In my opinion, disregard the reviews about the poor customer service. The kind woman who helped me check out was walking throughout the shop helping guests the whole time I was there. I'll be back!

Unfortunately they sell copper gold plated items and call them "gold filled". I'm a jeweler myself…read moreand come here when I need to pick up a couple of things that I may need immediately and each time I've gone everything ends up rusting in days. I'd love to see the excuse for this one to blame their customers instead of taking accountability as it seems in previous reviews. Owner wouldn't be as upset if they sold product they could be proud of. Not to mention the prices are out the ass to balance out the lack of sales for rent. Again sell pure product. Chain is not from them, jump ring is.