Dainty Disco is such a cute and unique craft studio in Long Beach, especially for decoden glue crafts! There aren't many places like this in the area, so it's a fun and creative spot to check out. I found them on Instagram and decided to go with some friends. I've been to two craft studios that are similar, so my review is based on experiences from other places. The booking process was super easy--you reserve online with a $10 nonrefundable deposit, which goes toward the final cost of your craft. When we went at 3 PM on a Friday, we were the only group there, so we had the whole space to ourselves. Free street parking was available right in front of the store, which was a plus! Just a heads-up, it's located in an older part of Long Beach, so keep that in mind. The studio itself is absolutely adorable - very girly and charming. It's a smaller space but seems like it could accommodate a few larger groups at a time, so if you're planning to go with a big party, I'd recommend inquiring ahead of time. One thing I really appreciated is that there's no per-person studio fee. The craft prices ranged from around $15-$45, which is similar to other craft studios I've been to. You can decorate a variety of items like jewelry boxes, mirrors, photo frames, claw clips, phone cases, and glass cups. There was a nice selection of beads, charms, glitter, and other craft supplies. Their website and Instagram list monthly specials, and this month's Hello Kitty and Sonny Angel-inspired phone buddies were adorable. The owner was incredibly sweet, and you can tell she puts a lot of love into her business. She originally started Dainty Disco as a gift shop, so there's still a small retail section with cute merchandise available for purchase. A couple of minor things could be improved. The lighting inside the studio wasn't the best--it was a cloudy day, which didn't help, but some additional overhead lighting would have been useful for crafting. Also, a few craft options were sold out; for example, they were out of the larger heart jewelry boxes and only had one smaller one left. I think a section on the website that lists the options for crafts with pictures would have been helpful in guiding customers ahead of time for their choices. Overall, we had a great time, and it was nice to support a small business! They also host monthly craft meet-ups, which I'd love to check out in the future. If you're looking for a fun and creative activity in Long Beach, I definitely recommend giving Dainty Disco a visit and I'm down to come back! read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience making my custom trinket for a game I play! There's so many options to choose from and I was offered alternates for things I wanted but they didn't have at hand. I was accommodated so well, the owner was very nice and cheerful! Will be coming again! Amazing value as well! read more

Dainty Disco - LADS trinket! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Long Beach, California

I loved my experience! Such a cute concept for a business and loved that it was woman owned. I took my daughter for a play date with her friend, and I ended up making my own photo frame and encouraged the other mom to stay and participate. I'm already a pretty artsy person so this was right up my alley. My only feedback would be that I wish there were more beads and charms to decorate. I feel like the selection was a little slim and that could have very well been because we came a week after Halloween and perhaps it was a busy time? Regardless, the place was decorated so cute and the two hour time slot that I booked was exclusively for us, which I thought was really nice. Another note- the number on yelp is not updated and there are two addresses that come up when you search via google maps. Make sure you are going to the right location! read more

Dainty Disco - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is the best craft studio! My friends and I made appointments for a celebration and it was the perfect activity for a small group. The value is really great, you make a small deposit to book that goes towards your craft, which includes unlimited charms. Each person spent about $25-$40. The selection is super cute! Everyone was able to really personalize their craft and make it their own. Marissa was very attentive, personable and helpful! Everyone was doing a different craft, and she was able to walk each person through their activity. She was super fun and creative, and she had good ideas if you needed help. We had the best time! Thank you again for making our day so special :) read more

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I can't believe this place has not got more reviews on Yelp! I found this place on IG and booked an appointment for a decoration class. The process was easy and fast, the 10 dollars deposit goes to the final cost. The place is located at an older part in LB and street parkings are available in front of the store. We got there about 10 mins earlier and the owner is super sweet and friendly and letting us wait in the store earlier. We were impressed by the cute and colorful decoration and merch. The class size is small and intimate. The owner walked us through with all the charm stations and being helpful with stuffs we needed. There are different items on the wall including cute heart shape jewelry boxes, hair claws, mirrors, phone cases...we picked the jewelry box for decoration and had the best time...it's not easy but just relax and go with the flow. Endless charms create endless possibilities! Don't forget to shop the merch too! read more

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We had seen this on Instagram and had to book as soon as possible. Got together to celebrate our birthdays all at once and had a ton of fun. Intimidating at first and after a lot of picking and choosing and changing ideas midway we were all happy with our designs. My niece picked a purple jewelry box and my friend and I picked a picture frame for ours. Would definitely go back again and recommend to all our friends read more

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First time at Dainty Disco and loved every second being there. The place has a very comfortable and welcoming environment. So many possible designs to choose from. They have many different things you can decorate from mirrors, phone cases, and jewelry boxes. They all range from different prices which is good if you want to make something less pricey it's is possible. I've never decorated anything with frosting and they teach you how to use it which was pretty straight forward. Overall will be coming back for more crafts. read more

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Truly had the best time at Dainty Disco! Marissa was so sweet and very informative / helpful with our crafts. The selection can be a little overwhelming (in a good way!). So many creative juices were flowing, so many cute avenues to take! I brought a friend to come w/ for the first time and I will definitely be returning soon (already got tickets for their junk journal workshop in Nov.). I was unsure about pricing initially but it was well worth it! Supporting a small business owner and having fun was a win / win in my book. You get what you put into your time there, don't be shy to take the full 2 hours and create something you love. I would recommend for anyone looking to do solo self-care / fun activities or a place to go with some friends. read more

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So many adorable and unique gifts from local small businesses and makers! Trendy, modern interior with checkerboard floor. The owner is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this shop if you need a one of a kind handmade gift! read more

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Such an adorable place. They always host fun activities that you can come do with your friends. Prices are very reasonable for what the activities and materials offered. There are many different kinds of art activities to choose from. The one we went to is a cake jewelry box decorating event. The staff is also always friendly and kind. read more

It's great that this place supports local artists and I think there needs to be more small businesses in the area. The shopkeeper was very welcoming and everything hosted in the store is cute and excellently curated. I'm definitely coming back for gifts and things for myself! read more