San Louis Obispo has its own Makerspace community! Flash your SLO county library card and get a…read morefree pass to come visit. Regular drop in is $30 but most folks opt for the $70 monthly membership. They have a great selection of wood, metal & ceramic working tools. If you have something you are trying to build or repair yourself you couldn't have found a better place. If you are looking for access to 3D printers, laser engravers/cutters or even welding tools they have it here. Lots of hobbyists, arts & crafters and inventors.

Terrific place with all the tools & equipment for your project, whether it's woodworking, pottery,…read moresewing, or even welding.

Anam-Cre Pottery has been my most visited non-food place in downtown SLO…read more I've done painting pottery here and the workers are so so nice. My partner and i tend to take awhile on painting ours and what they allow is to stay as long as you would like (as long as there is space) or if you still don't finish, you can come back a different day and continue painting! We recently took my partner's family here and everyone enjoyed it. Definitely will be back as they haven't finished theirs!

Came here to celebrate our 9-year anniversary. The teacher was great and the class (8 total) was…read moreall in high spirits. I had never thrown pottery on a wheel before so it was a really fun experience. Can't wait to see the final product in a few weeks.

It appears that they are no longer in business. Went by today (Sunday 5/10 Mother's Day) and the…read morefront door was unlocked but no yarn in evidence. Sad to see this as I used to love coming to this shop, with the previous owner, and the most recent one also. Used to come to the knitting circle on Saturdays in the backyard garden before the pandemic. Don't know where I'll get such lovely yarns again here in SLO.

You were closed today it would have been considerate to post that on Yelp I checked hours before I…read moredrove from Arroyo Grande

Michael's is always my go to store for seasonal decorations on this visit. I was hoping to add a…read morefew trees to my little Christmas village and sure enough Michael's had a whole groove of little fake fur trees on sale for half off and their priest Christmas special. I also waltzed around to the other side of the store and checked out their hand blown glass ornaments. I was very happy to find a tiny aircraft carrier because part of our Christmas ornaments are all the occupations of the whole family, and I never thought I would find an aircraft carrier What's nice about the arts and crafts at Michael's is that you can make memories from all the little goodies that they have!

Needed to buy markers. Most markers are locked up (which I understand since they're probably a high…read moretheft item.) There was a call-button to press for customer assistance. I pressed, and waited. Waited more. Pressed again. Waited another 5 minutes. Repeat, repeat. After spending about 20 minutes waiting on any kind of response, I walked to the front of the store. There I found an employee overseeing 3 customers all ringing up their own purchases on 3 different registers. She said there were only 2 employees working there at that time--and she couldn't get away. I decided not to purchase the things that I had in my hands and just walked out. What a waste of time. It's a shame too since there are fewer retail craft options--but you can't keep items locked up away from customers--and simultaneously not have any way to get help!

Kind of reminds me of the ole Woolworths, but not as diverse…read more More crafts & household odds and ends, than Hobby stuff, but it still useful for some items, like doormats. For some odd reason, they typically have many types of doormats and various other "thing-a-ma-gigs", like analog wall clocks. It is best to go when they have a 50% off sale, and then you can save. They do serve a diverse crowd, and one can see Cal Poly students of all types, including international students. The younger crowd goes mostly for dorm furnishings, while the older locals go for fabric, plastic flowers, and crafts. The service here is really nice at checkouts, but you can feel kind of neglected in store...but not as forgotten as in many Big Box or discount stores. As far as where one wants to shop, it is not like Amazon has moral superiority, over here. At the very least, HL does let you touch the items that one contemplate getting. This is more important when one wants to hang a clock in ones living area for example. Many clocks and other items have deceptively rendered near-fake pictures on Amazon for many items, not to mention fake reviews. It is kind of fun to stop in here for targeted missions that could also include World Market, Nordstroms, and off course Sprouts. If one is on a discount mission, then the nearby Ross's, Five Below, and a short drive to the nearby TJX, Home Goods, Dollar Tree, & Grocery Outlet can take up a whole weekend of time.

What a fantastic store. They had a great sale on beads, and my daughter got so many awesome ones…read morehere for half price! She was very excited about that, and we got to spend some much needed father/daughter time together. Very polite and helpful staff. I will be back! Thanks hobby lobby! A++

Old fashioned help in a beautiful, modern fabric shop. These ladies know their stuff-they're…read morepassionate about the craft, they offer beautiful fabrics and notions at a comparable cost. I can't wait to go back for my next project!

I went in here on a whim because I saw pretty fabric in the window and wow the selection here was…read morereally cool, I even honestly thought I could use it for something really cool. I ended up buying a Bee Embroidery kit, it is really cute. I haven't made it yet but this was a hobby I have really wanted to get back into. Will go back once I finish my project

The tea ceremony was absolutely amazing and so very special…read more Highly recommend experiencing Inari Tea! Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful ceremony with the Herb School

I was called to honor the Chinese Lunar New Year in a completely new way, an ancient Chinese tea…read moreceremony facilitated by Jen. My experience was relaxing, meditative and invigorating. The movements were so delicate and intentional it allowed my mind to slowly drift into a dreamy space. I was mesmerized by the fluidity and mindfulness of this tea journey. We activated the senses, smelling the aroma of the white tea, tasting the subtle flavors and feeling into the warm sensations while being uplifted by some beautiful mantras giving deep meaning to the year ahead. It was a full embodied experience by witnessing the emotions that arose from each serving of tea. I was blown away by the intimacy of it all and I left feeling a new light glowing inside, ready to honor 2023 fully. Jen was an amazing host of this ceremony, she had very grounded warm energy which I appreciate going into a new experience. I look forward to more in the future. Thank you so much, this experience lives on in my heart space.

Very nice little fabric shop, with a variety of different materials (quilting cotton, stretch knit,…read morecanvas, etc) and notions. I was thrilled to find metal bobbins which can be difficult since the newer machines all take plastic. Prices for fat quarters & yardage are typical, with a goodly amount of remnants at bargain prices. I did not get the name of the woman working when I was there, however she was very friendly & helpful. Don't forget to give Dozer a pat on the head while you're there - a real sweetheart of a doggo!

This place is great!!! It's a real fabric store, not just…read morefor quilters. There's a variety of fabric bolts for sewing all sorts of things, including jackets, clothes, and silky things. There's a nice selection of outerwear fabric, upholstery fabric, different weight fleeces, and of course lots of cotton, and blends. The prices are right. The owner is personable and helpful. They even have sewing classes, which are lots of fun!