I came here with barely knowledge of what I needed to start oil painting but there were plenty of…read morestore employees walking the store able to be my personal shopper assistant and make me feel welcome and taken care of and not taken advantage of. I wasn't upsold on anything and felt like I left with so much more knowledge which came for free! Greg was the person who helped me Ava what a nice guy and expert on this stuff. They carry many brands and options and I don't think the prices were outrageous. Art isn't cheap!

Buying art supplies can be overwhelming as a noob. Grateful to the staff for helping even though I…read moredidn't ask. They must have saw I needed it. :) Got advice on which paints to buy, what to skip and was checked in on a few times. Great customer service!

Came here on a weeknight for a group event, and the staff immediately greeted me and found a place…read moreto place my belongings. I attended the Pouring Bear event, and there was a wide variety of colors to choose from and clean setup. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive, and they even delivered the completed bears in beautiful cylindrical packaging for our group order! Would highly recommend. This was an excellent event for people of all craft skill levels, and the welcoming atmosphere in the studio made it such an enjoyable experience.

I cried on the inside while tufting for the first time from someone who had never handled yarn…read more Monica taught us how to use the handgun and techniques to go through round designs. I struggled for three hours and accidentally created a big hole on the first try, and had to replace a handgun because it was weak. David, another instructor, happily replaced the whole canvas, so I had to start over by drawing the design through their portable Bluetooth projector. He warned me that if I ripped another canvas, there would be an extra cost. For the next two hours, I got a handle on the handgun, but still needed assistance from my friend since she had experience in punch needle, which is a manual, mini version of tufting without a handgun. I accidentally made a small hole by puncturing the same spot twice to fix the gap, so I asked Monica for advice. She suggested that I should make a small patch on the bottom side of the design so she can glue it later. However, David came to analyze the hole and happily fixed it for me by filling in the rest of the gaps. I didn't have to do extra work. Five hours later, all the crew members were helping us put each design together by patching it up and shaving. Since they were busy, I had to wait for my turn to use the vacuum and trimmer to shave off excess yarn on top of the design to give it a polished 3D look. I felt bad for that one girl who couldn't finish tufting her Hello Kitty since she arrived here 30 minutes before our appointment. Overall, it was a fun and humbling experience for under $200, based on canvas size. Very time-consuming, yet there's a promo for on a weekday suitable for couples: $168 for two small ones and $206 for two mediums. They even offer a group package suitable for parties of five. Great for any special occasions and corporate socials. Also kids over 12 years old can do it. Complimentary snacks are available for customers, but the Pop Mart figurines are available for purchase. Must reserve a spot on their website or IG page before they open on weekends.

worth your time, browse , little of everything…read more worth your time, browse , little of everything

Well this is what was the OLDE SKOOL Hardware Store The…read moreservice is excellent The selection ? I go here when I cannot find anywhere else! It was one of those days whereas I had to paint and needed some supplies. Various grades of sand paper , as well as the paint brushes. In addition, I had to refinish my front door. Different varnish's. The value is priceless when you can get just about everything at the same store. It is kinda tight but handicapped accessible.

My favorite artist/vendor is Simone. She creates original paintings and printwork, and canvas bags…read morelarge & small, featuring brightly-hued and multi-patterned images of Frida Kahlo, a feline version named Frida Cat-lo, Mexican skulls, smiling cats, flowers galore, and even a Frida-like mermaid, "la sirena." You can tell that Simone is a true artist, and has taken much time and effort in realizing her creations. Everything is hand-made with care. The large canvas bags are put together with jean material, fabric from Mexico, hand-sewn flowers, hand-painted flowers and images of Frida. There are many gift ideas. I bought several small cross-body bags (two for me, one for my friend in Tokyo). You can remember your trip to SF with a painting of cats enjoying a romp in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. For the Frida admirer, check out her images and irreverent poetry adorned with hand-painted flowers and Simone's original "wall paper" background. Simone can usually be found on Market Street at Embarcadero Plaza, Thursdays to Saturdays: 415-806-7877 and petartistdiva@yahoo.com.

Beautiful arts and crafts! Have a tough time not buying something every time I go on Saturday's!…read moreRecently purchased wood art that I absolutely love as well as a handmade flute for my nephew who loves it! I would absolutely recommend going and checking it out! It's another way to support our local artists as well

I came here on a Saturday evening. This is a great place to hang out and do art. I got the goji…read moreberry drink and it was great! It came out quickly within a minute. The owners are kind and patient, making sure you feel comfortable!There is so much variety for the arts and crafts. If you want a nice, chill place to do art and get some refreshment this is your place. Great value and affordable! There's parking outside but they're all paid parking right near the area. I recommend to come after 6 when parking is free for all. Highly recommend this place for dates, chill hangouts, or solo hangouts!

A wonderful third space for crafting and other activities. I arrived when they were opening on a…read moreweek day. My friend and I brought some activities to do from home even though there were many fun crafts to purchase (clay, 3d puzzles). Bianca was so friendly and welcoming to my party and all others at the cafe; she bused our yummy drinks (cup of tea and iced good juju) after we finished but were still busy crafting. Periodically, she visited each table to check on progress and see if we needed anything. The environment was so friendly that at one point, our conversation included our neighboring table! Such a rarity to have moments of connection. I'll definitely be back again!

They have a glorious collection of tools for so many crafts. There are enough staff so you can…read morefind some One to tell you where something is or give you advice on what you should use. It is an old Haight St. store which I think has been in the neighborhood as long as I have (1959 for me)

As a regular SF tourist and crafter, I ALWAYS visit this place when I'm in SF! It's got a fun…read moreselection of a bit of everything. They have a lot of costume-making supplies and a huge selection of colorful faux fur! I always find things there that I don't normally see in my local craft stores! You can feel the joy that is SF Pride in this store! I love it!

Always have loved this beautiful store. Always reminds me of back home. Prices are fair given the…read morework and the prices of bringing them here. I enjoy passing by and shopping here I really recommend it. The service is always friendly and welcoming if you ever have questions they are always helpful and kind.

Some drunk Hispanic men harassed me in front of the store as I walked by one night. The monolingual…read moreSpanish speaking men started cat calling me mommy before I complained to an older man sitting in front of the store who didn't understand English. The male proprietor or female owner were drinking inside the store, as well, and unaware of this typical macho Hispanic behavior and treatment of women. Mixcoatl products cost way too much, are poorly marketed and displayed. Most of its products are from Mexico and poorly crafted. I'll never shop here again.

Scrap is exactly what you think it is - odds and ends of art supplies (some new, mostly used or…read moreopen) for the crafty. There is also some original art for sale. Something for everyone to scratch that creative itch. There's a lot going on here but it's organized by category which is helpful. Also, there's an option to donate here which is always great! Agree with other reviewers that the area doesn't feel the safest and is a bit apocalyptic (barbed fence wires with no one walking around) but I think it adds to the charm of the place. Just don't recommend coming here at night and take an Uber/drive if you can as it's located in an industrial area.

I really love the concept of this place and what it stands for. Being able to donate art supplies…read moreand give them a second life is such a great idea, and I was excited to contribute. That said, my recent donation experience was honestly off-putting. When I dropped off my items, the person working the donation window was very dismissive and quickly waved me off without any acknowledgment or basic courtesy. It felt like I was being shooed away rather than thanked for donating. It might seem like a small interaction, but for a place that relies on community contributions, that moment matters. A simple "thank you" or even a neutral, respectful handoff would go a long way. I still appreciate the mission, but the experience made me think twice about donating again. Hoping this is something the team can address.