Walking in to Allard's unprepared is dangerous! You think you're coming in for an eraser and…read moreinstead, $75 later, you have a new pencil, three markers, a gel pen, a coloring book, three sketchbooks and a bottle of ink! The knowledgeable clerks can help you with almost any question and they're willing to order you things they don't normally carry. I've had specialty paint ordered for me before! The prices are comparable to other speciality art stores and the fact that I'm supporting a local shop is super important to me! Allard's also offers classes and there's usually student art on display to show off what students are learning! Located near the old Trader Joe's on Blackstone it's a spacious building filled with art!

Everything went well. My daughter has an Art class and she needed some supplies…read more The teacher recommended to go to Allard's to buy them. She had a list but when we got there we were lost. We didn't know where to start. So, we asked for help. The young worker was so nice and very helpful. We gave her the list and in no time we had everything we needed. We would've been there just looking and looking for the things all lost. But thankfully we were in and out. The prices are reasonable, they were some items on special and we had some savings. The cashier also was very nice. She offered the rewords program and we signed up. So we can get savings. They have a big variety of art supplies. Anything you need from sketching and paint definitely you can find them there. Very great experience.

The cutest little shop located in downtown Fresno!! Maarte celebrates filipino culture, the queer…read morecommunity, and artists of all backgrounds-- and it just opened this last week! With a studio space right on Fulton, it can be easy to miss when walking by. However, once inside, it's a very roomy space! The decor is super cute, there's tons of plants, and the artwork for sale is all handmade (I didn't get pictures of all of it). I even got a sticker for stopping by. Christine also has yoga classes on certain days with payment options that best suit your budget (and I think there's a monthly option as well). There are a few chairs and a couch for lounging, and the staff member that I talked to was super sweet! Definitely a great hangout area or even just for a quick stop by to check everything out!

V Nai Mini Mall in Fresno is a small indoor mall with several Hmong owned shops. You can find…read moreclothing, accessories, fabrics, and custom pieces that feel unique and culturally specific. It has a very old school and nostalgic vibe. That said, it's pretty small and not all the stalls were open, because we visited during the Hmong New Years. The layout feels outdated and very cluttered, but the vendors that were there were friendly and welcoming. It's worth stopping by if you're nearby or looking for something specific, but it's more about browsing than a full shopping experience.

We stumbled into V-Nai after having lunch at a nearby restaurant. V-Nai's set up remsembles a…read moreindoor type swap meet. Majority of the stalls are Hmong vendors selling Clothing , Shoes, Purses , Fabrics and Medicines. We enjoyed browsing the stalls as it reminded us of the stalls in Asia.

Fabric area employee and customer were talking about how they think other areas in town and the…read morepeople in those areas are g*etto and poor and full of non English speaking people. This conversation topic was extremely discourteous from both these people however very unprofessional from the employee. After about 10-15 min in line, I expressed concerns to the employee about about long wait time ( I made no comments about their inappropriate conversation). The customer decided to insert herself into the conversation. She said " this is why I don't like you people" ( I am Asian). Though I was at the store at opening at 9 am, this customer decided to try and give me the profound advice of getting to the store earlier. She stated "You should have come shopping earlier to avoid lines instead of being a B word." I don't expect a minimum wage employee to be inclined to deal with this but she could have called a manager or just offered to call for assistance. I did not feel comfortable being harassed by a repulsive, angry woman so I left. Fabric cutters were Terri Linn and Andr-a per Hobby Lobby manager. Customer service supervisor believes Terri Linn is the employee I had the most interaction with. Manager Linda states she can speak with employee but do nothing about the customer. I understand a manager only can say so much but to do NOTHING is ridiculous. If I went into Target and started harassing other customers and stating racist comments on top of calling other customers the B word, I am pretty sure someone would speak to me about it or tell me to leave if I do not calm down. Per Hobby Lobby website: "Honoring the Lord in all we do by operating the company in a manner consistent with Biblical principles. Serving our employees and their families by establishing a work environment and company policies that build character, strengthen individuals, and nurture families." Hobby Lobby on Blackstone certainly does not adhere to these values. Some of the employees really need more education on basic culture studies. It's not hard, do your job, be professional and for the customer, mind your own business. She seemed to have a lot of struggles physically and mentally so pick a struggle and work on it.

I absolutely love Hobby Lobby. Retail therapy at its finest in terms of home decor. I do enjoy…read moredecorating the house for holidays and this is a great place to come for your indoor decor needs. Also, if I'm hosting people at my house, I'll come here to get things I need. I even enjoy the baking aisle because I do get in my baking moods! I'll buy pretty sprinkles and cupcake liners and cake accessories here. Even though this place gets super busy, I always find a parking spot quickly and it's very easy to navigate the aisles, it does not feel claustrophobic or too narrow. Lots of floor staff so if any questions arise, you're taken care of. They have amazing sales as well especially in between transitioning seasons. It's a very relaxing environment with soft music playing. They have a fabric area which is pretty vast and they have a lot of items here your crafts and project needs. It's always a treat to come here. But beware, you might fill up your cart with things that you don't necessarily need so, yes will power is of the essence here!

6/23/26 Been…read morewanting to check this place out!! Arrived!! Great little store! A lot to look at and all different goods! From stationary, bags to candy, decorative items, etc. The worker was very kind! Offered help! I was enjoying looking at everything. Again, all different goods! Funny ones too!! I ended up getting a birthday card for my cat loving grandma. Coming up in July! Check out after that! Paid for it and wished a good day! Great service and store!! Highly recommended!!

Staff is friendly. Paper, stationery, envelopes and gifts can easily be found in Paper Source. Be…read moreready to have difficulty making decisions because each item is beautiful and prices are just right. I purchased an 18 month calendar that is well bound, spacious boxes for decorating and writing. Did I mention your Barnes and Noble membership is accepted? Win-win!

Such a cute place to do arts & crafts, have a party, or paint night. You can bring your own food &…read moredrinks. The owner Jeanette is the sweetest.

Great little craft store. You have options of painting wood, glass, or ceramics. And everything is…read moreso much cheaper than Color Me Mine, plus no sitting fee.

Whatever the school supply may be, GW is your best bet! My family has been happily enjoying their…read moreeager and excellent customer service since the 1960's. They're simply the best place for school supplies!

Definitely a place for teachers to build ideas from and create welcoming classroom environments…read more The service is very friendly and knowledgeable about their products and give suggestions on how to improve any idea you may have.

Rina's studio is so great. She has a lot of items that you will not find elsewhere. She makes a…read morelot of cards that are so beautiful and for every occasion. She also has crafting classes in her studio. She is open during art hop on Thursdays or you can message her on facebook to see when she is there as this is her side gig.

I was first introduced to this studio from a yelp event I attended. Not crafty person myself, it…read morewas excited that everything is provided and pre cut ect for projects. At the yelp event Rina said she will be having a vision board workshop come the new year, now that is right up my alley! I signed myself and my daughter up and we spent a lovely 2 hours on New Year's Day at Create Studio. Those two hours were just what I needed to destress and envision how I want to see my new year. I will definitely be taking another class again!

I've been there many times over the years. Not as often as before. But I do visit about 2-3times a…read moreyear. Most times I do visit this location is for mobile orders. My recent experience was yesterday. I had placed a mobile order and normally I just do curbside but I was in the mood to take a look inside. I had my two toddlers with me. So the bad, this location is a bit on the messy side, very unorganized and staff is almost nonexistent. They even have self serve checkout and no workers at the front. The good, they had so many Christmas decorations, ribbons, wrappings etc all on clearance 70%off and I as able to grab a few items. Most of the things are priced high but there are times when you can find items that are on sale and if you're a member you can get points and get extra deals. Their mobile order/in store pick up is also self serve! They have customers orders in individual boxes on the rack and you simple grab your items if you see it. I had ordered multiple items and one of which was oversized and couldn't fix in that box so it wasn't there. They have a button you can push to get assistance and I pushed that button about 2 times and waited a while. Until someone finally came to the resister and said she can help the next customer in line but I pointed out that I needed assistance with a a mobile order. She approached me and was an able to assist. But honestly don't know if that button worked or not.

Too expensive. Why am I here? Ugh. Hubby bought 2 things for work organization that were on sale.read more