Sam Flax is way more than an art supply store and framing shop. They have all kinds of gift items,…read morebooks, premium name brand ink and fountain pens, home decorations and more. I had not been to Sam's since they moved across the street a few years ago. As a customer I went for some colored pencils and the staff was extremely helpful in finding items for a gift. I was walked by a staff member to several areas of the store and items to choose from were placed in my hands while the staff member explained the features and made recommendations. The level of customer service and help is something you don't commonly see in retail stores these days. The store has a tranquil vibe which makes it fun to browse the many gift items. Their stock is unique in that they carry a breadth of items that are high quality at a range of prices. You can spend a lot of time here finding inspiration and treasures. They offer art classes and during the Christmas season they offered free make and take craft classes. They had a small cardboard 'house or cottage' setup inside the store with tables stocked with all the supplies you needed for that weeks's free project. This was not just for kids. My friend and I had fun making gift tags the day we were visiting the store. The store is beautiful inside and out. The beautiful murals that cover the outside walls echo the beauty and fun you will find inside the store. Since they are popular the parking lot can get pretty full.

What a very cool shop for art supplies! So much to choose from, and a bit overwhelming. Go when you…read morehave time to wander. They have everything you'll need for your next art project or framing. Great service and so many fun things!

Highly recommend! Was visiting Florida and looking for a fun pre-baby activity to do with my…read moresisters. We found this spot on Google and were able to book a class for 4 the day before. Our instructor Sid was great, they were very helpful and attentive. We were able to make two small bowls and paint them after they dried. The class is slated for an hour and a half but they let us stay as long as we needed to while we finish panting, which was great!

Unfortunately, I had a very disappointing experience with this class. I am only leaving a review…read morebecause, for over a month, I have tried to resolve these concerns directly by emailing the shop and owner, calling, and even visiting in person, but I have consistently been dismissed without any resolution. I had been looking forward to attending this class for over a year and chose to celebrate my birthday here with friends and family. We were all very excited, which made the experience even more disappointing. The class started an hour later than scheduled, despite the website stating that participants cannot join if they are more than five minutes late. There was little to no explanation for the delay. Once the class began, it felt rushed, likely due to the late start. When I asked for help, staff often stepped in and fixed things themselves rather than showing me how to do it, which defeated the purpose of creating my own pottery. I also asked questions about air bubbles in the clay and the firing process but was not acknowledged. This was especially concerning, as I later discovered that my bowl cracked during firing--something I was specifically worried about. Additionally, the glazing and firing processes were not explained at all. When we moved on to painting, we were left to figure things out on our own without guidance. The class is advertised as making a bowl, but the final product was much closer to a small trinket dish, which was another letdown. On top of everything else, they lost my pottery when I called to check up on it and it had to be found. Given that we spent several hundred dollars, I expected a much higher level of instruction, organization, and communication. The overall experience, combined with the complete lack of response to my attempts to address these concerns, has left me deeply disappointed and regretful that I chose this studio.

Wonderful experience at Color Me Mine in Winter Garden, FL. Great selection of pottery to choose…read morefrom and the staff were so helpful and friendly. It was a great mother-daughter activity with friends. we will definitely be going back!

Such a fun, unique experience! Especially perfect for an escape during the hot Florida days, and…read moreyou get a personal keepsake! I've been twice & would definitely return again because of the friendly staff, clean & organized set-up, and overall vibe! Highly recommend!

Besides Homegoods and Target, Michael's is the other store I find myself wandering for hours. I…read morejust love crafts and this store in particular is pretty well stocked most of the time. They have tons of great door buster sales and frequently send coupons. Therefore, do yourself a favor and always come in with a coupon to save yourself a couple of bucks. You can easily find yourself spending heaps of money here. The downsides: Access to this Michael's can get a bit tricky and annoying when there is a lot of traffic on Turkey Lake Road. Whenever I've been in the store looking for something in particular that I can't get to through the virtual store map on the app, I find it hard to get help from the associates. Otherwise, they are super friendly when you do find them.

If you're going here for fabric and sewing supplies you will be sorely disappointed. Terrible…read moreselection of notions, I couldn't find any hook and eyes or trim and barely any snaps or buttons. Not to mention the single aisle of fabric with mostly quilting fabric. I prefer to shop in person for my fabric since I like to know the feel and weight before I commit to buying it, but after the multiple failed michaels trips and no local fabric stores I'm turning to online stores.

I went there during business hours and it was closed Someone…read morewas inside and they ignored me so I left and even tried to call them before I left since I drove over a hour to get there I won't be wasting my time again

I love this place. I only wish I lived closer. The classes are really excellent. I have taken 4 so…read morefar and all of them were loads of fun and I made some cool things. Couldn't be better

Received gift certificates for a Christmas gift and was finally able to cash in those gift cards…read moreand have the experience. We were not sure what to expect for the experience, but we had an AMAZING experience and made some great memories. There was a group of 5 of us that we were able to stop in and book our timeslot since online was only showing 4 slots. We had very clear and easy to follow instructions. The kids were both able to do their own projects and make their own choices for color. This is such a unique and fun experience and we will be back closer to Christmas to make some ornaments! There is also a table outside to be able to bring some snack and drinks.

We visited Florida glass house on a Saturday night for a glassblowing workshop. We honestly had no…read moreclue what to expect going in, but there were 4 people total which is good because it wasn't an overwhelming number. Each of us got to decide whether to make a globe ornament or a flower. The flowers were beautiful, but I'm very utilitarian so I went with a globe. The instructor who also owns the studio walked us through all the custom color blends he makes for his glass and that was awesome. One thing that was awesome about this workshop for someone who had never done any glass work before was that he really wouldn't let us fail. Our instructor was with us every step of the way and walked us through how we should do things and would help us if things were going awry before it became an issue. He was very good at his job and answered all of my questions about his tools and the process without hesitation. He was super friendly and showed us an installation that he was working on for a show soon too. I really enjoyed this workshop, and it's awesome that we got to take something home. I'd definitely go back for another workshop. They also do group workshop events too.

This is a new store to the Millennia Mall. It is located on the lower level of the mall, close to…read moreMacy's, in the old Justice location - pains me to say that, but glad our old fave was replaced by a fun store. This small shop has such a fun variety of toys, games, arts & craft items, and a neat selection of unique gift items. Reminded my of a Learning Express store, so we are happy to have something similar back in the area. The associates greeted us upon entering, and were are friendly and helpful throughout our visit, and they were readily available to explain and demonstrate products. We were able to find a game that we couldn't find anywhere else locally, so that was a win. Their prices are comparable to high, however with their fun selection of products that you won't find everywhere, it's worth the specialty store prices. We didn't have too much time to shop around, but I definitely plan to make a trip back soon for more fun finds!

loved this store inside the Mall. Didactic for all children. Amount of toys that can help you a lot…read morein the imagination and get away from computers and cell phones. I was just hanging out there for a while and we lasted a long time. Good to have stores like this in Orlando.

love all the yarn I have received from them. Works up nicely in my knitted garments. Colors are…read morebeautiful as is the feel of the hand dyed yarns.

I dropped off a piece on Thursday to be finished and made into a pillow - I was called on Monday -…read moreit was done - simply beautiful. I am thrilled !!!!

Two friends and I have had a decades-long obsession with making our own monster and Hawaiian tiki…read morecreations. We used to have a local supplier in St. Pete for the necessary materials, but sadly their customer service sank down to zero-star level. It became imperative to find a new source, and fast... I was so lucky to discover Reynolds in Orlando! Do you sculpt? Make molds? Pour resin castings, either for fun or profit? If so, Reynolds is THE source for all of your needs! Look no further... They have an amazing selection, superior customer service, and their prices are very reasonable! Even better, they have video tutorials on their website for helping any novice learn and eventually be able to complete projects similar to what are shown in my attached photos. Also, since we are both in FL, their shipped items arrive often in just 1 day, 2 at the most. So if sculpting/molding/casting is of interest to you? Reynolds will come through like a CHAMP!

One of my favorite places! It's like a candy store for toy making! The staff is very helpful and…read moreanswers any and all of your questions. I had never made anything before and they helped me so much! They even have classes to help you learn how to make things! Very organized and nice atmosphere!