LOVE, love Hobby Lobby! They have everything you could want and then more! Service is good, could…read morebe better if there more registers open. The selection of crafty items, sometimes it can be overwhelming. But I'm ok with that! The value of the items is really good!

Hobby Lobby is a place to go from all of your hobby needs. The store has a variety of items for…read moremost hobby projects. The store is not a "walk in and grab what you need" place. Be prepared for a treasure hunt. Staff are always within range and will assist you with a friendly smile. Amazing how they can remember the location of products and point you in the right direction. Most products are reasonable. The store is large and you can easily become overwhelmed if not familiar with the lay of the land. However, if you cannot locate a member of the staff for guidance, you maybe on your own. It would be helpful for a Store Directory to help you on your treasure hunt for your needed supplies. There is a large parking lot that can get congested. Watch for pedestrians that dart out into the crosswalk with too much confidence that all cars will stop and not look both ways before crossing. That is what contributes to the congestion. Checkout stations are well organized. Watch out for the racks of items designed for you to activate your impulse buying mode. Look ahead!!!

My husband and I enjoy stopping in to see what different items they may have at different times…read more They are a little more expensive than our usual go to stores, but they do carry a lot of different items that is nice to pick up in a pinch. My husband is a huge Godzilla fan and always has to stop in to see what new figure he may add to his collection.

Love this store! They have a great and wide selection, but the value of a lot the items are being…read moreoverly charged. Ex: A item that is worth $35 they are charging for $97. I bought a one piece figure from the miniso in the same shopping outlet & this store is charging $15 extra for the same figurine. Amazing selection terrible pricing.

This is one of the smallest Michaels in the area. Selection can be limited, but then they sometimes…read morehave things like seasonal items still in stock that a busier store wouldn't have. I placed an online order for work. I was notified a few hours later that it was ready. I went to the store to pick it up the next morning on my way to the office. The pickup is right next to the registers, and an employee helped me find my order because it wasn't obvious where it was. Fairly simple process for the online ordering, and I used a coupon too. Plenty of parking even though it's next to Barnes & Noble.

Our local Michael's has seen better days. Although a large retail chain, there is not too many…read morecustomers that will frequent this location. The company app offers many features, of which the discount coupons are very affordable. The store is clean, bright and organized. There are many shelves that are empty or very limited. Staff are friendly, but, need more training on how to do a basic exchange. I encountered a fairly new employee who was not familiar with returns/exchanges that I was inconvenienced with an issue that caused me to lose the discount that I had with the original transaction. Since she was young, I would encourage further training to alleviate the situation that I experienced. Lots of parking.

Such a fun store!…read more My daughter did a bead animals class there yesterday, and it was well-organized and clear. The staff was very welcoming and they have a great variety of handmade art and crafts by local vendors. Think crocheted stuffies, handmade jewelry, craft kits you can take home, and more! This is a great place to find a gift for all ages or take a class. Highly recommend!

We had my daughter's birthday party at Collab Crafts in Escondido this past Saturday, and it…read morecouldn't have gone better! From start to finish, Tatiana, the owner, was absolutely wonderful -- so friendly, courteous, and professional. She checked on us throughout the party to make sure everything was perfect and that we had everything we needed. The store itself is adorable -- clean, fun, and full of amazing handmade merchandise. It's such a unique spot because not only can you host an amazing party, but your guests can also shop afterward! We did a slime party with their slime partner, and it was such a hit. Each child got to make and take home two slimes, and the entire process was smooth and easy. Every child (and parent!) left smiling with a bag full of goodies. Tatiana even surprised us by putting up a few balloons -- the sweetest touch that made the day even more special. She truly made the whole experience effortless and enjoyable. I can't recommend Collab Crafts enough for any celebration or just a fun day of shopping. Thank you, Tatiana, for making my daughter's birthday an absolute dream come true! ‍

This is a great addition to the mall and something fun to do if you're just walking around…read moreshopping. They do allow walk ins, but you can book a reservation as well. You walk in and the employee will give you a run down on the process. If you want to take your ceramic home the same day, you can use acrylic paint, if you don't mind waiting you can choose to glaze it and there is a $5 firing fee. We chose to do glaze and wait a 1-2 weeks and they texted us when it was ready. (Only took a week) In terms of inventory, they have cute Knick knack ceramics you can make or kitchenware like plates, bowls, coasters, etc. I also saw people painting canvases so you really do have a lot of options if you're looking for a fun craft day. Pro tip: do multiple layers if you're gonna do glaze. I'd recommend at least 3, but 4 or 5 if you have the time.

Art Cafe is located next to Target. If inside Target, you would have to go to the 2nd floor and…read morethen walk a tad to the left. It is across from Victoria's Secret within the mall. There are no bathrooms and you would need to walk over to use Target's. Mckenna was working the cafe when we came in. She's only one person but quite knowledgeable about the two paints offered - acrylic and glaze. Acrylic paint can be taken home same day. They apply a clear coat finishing spray and it will dry same day but may take a few hours. Anything with this paint would not be safe to eat/drink on if you get a plate/cup. Glaze will need 3 layers and would be an additional week to 2. When you paint it, it will look a bit chalkier but with the glaze, will turn shiny. There is a $5 firing fee. I believe this is okay to eat or drink after they glaze it. You could first choose which piece you want to paint, could be a cup/plate/dish or a figure. Pricing fluctuates depending on inventory. Ceramic pieces prices range from $15.99 to $50.00. They also offer canvas painting which prices range from $15.00 to $23.00. It's perfect to just paint and let your creative side come out. We enjoyed our time here painting. We also saw a few others come in either for date time or family time. One family was clever in that they had several kids, so they had each kid paint a teacup. If you don't finish or want to come back another time, you can always leave your piece with them and return to continue painting. You will need to pay though so they have your number on file to contact you (if you are getting it glazed) and also for you to resume your painting piece there. My girlfriend who was visiting, enjoyed our time here as we caught up talking and chatting while painting our shells. She had to do hers acrylic as she had to fly back to NY the next day. We ended up staying close to closing hours, so Mckenna helped do a quick spray - put it in a box for it to dry (due to the fumes) and let her take a picture of the spray to give it another layer when she went back. I did mine with glaze and got a text message it was ready a week and two days that it was ready for pick up. Very satisfied with our visit here and may come again.

Customer service: 5 stars Pricing: 5 stars…read more Product: 5 stars We had to enlarge photos for indoor posters. Tony was very helpful going over the different materials to help us decide which was best, he called several times to confirm the order and checked to make sure the resolution of the photos were of the best. Pricing was reasonable and we were so happy to be able to support small business alike. Will be back for future needs. Thank you!

PHENOMENAL service! The folks here will do all they can to ensure you're happy. They were very…read morepatient with me, a first time artist, in figuring out what was best for my photos. Galia and Tony personally helped figure out what my options were when I came in to pick up my posters and found they were too dark. My pictures were reprinted on another machine and fit perfect to what I envisioned. They do so much here, please give them a visit!!

How do you write a review for your favourite place? I've been coming to Fire and Mud since my first…read moreclass in February 2019 and I can truly say I've learned everything I know from this place!! Kathy really built the most wonderful third place. Whether you are looking for a totally novel experience or to dive headfirst into the addictive world of clay, you will find what you are looking for in this full service pottery studio with super accessible rates and a good variety of clay bodies to work with! The only prerequisite is that you take a class to get the lay of the land and then you are welcome to choose the level of commitment that suits your needs. I love the sense of community we have with all the regulars who come in - it's what's kept me coming back despite no longer living in North County.

Easy to make reservations online, but if you're making reservations to include your adult kids, the…read moresystem won't reserve a spot for them if you identify yourself as a parent, it's better to call. Other than that, we had a great time and learned so much techniques from Brice, so patient and helpful for our group of first timers on the wheel. We'll be back for sure. Thanks to Brice for a great experience!

Visited Flower Field on 3/30/14, Charity Wings Art Center had a booth at the event. They setup a…read moreL-shape table and a few staffs standing there teaching the visitors how to make flower with color fabrics. At first, I was standing on the side watching them. It looked very interesting so I decided to sit down and had some fun! One of the staffs, she already started teaching a younger girl (about 12-14 years old) and I sat right next to her . I felt being discriminated by the staff's attitude towards me. I wasn't sure if it was because the younger girl's age or because her parents were with her. For example, the staff would give her very detail instruction and even demonstrated how to do it. When it was my turn, she wasn't really put in effort to teach me. It was my first time learning how to do this too!! When I asked her questions, her reply was, "you can do whatever & be creative....."?? Huh? At least show me how to do it first , once I know it, I can be more creative later. When the younger girl and her parents were ready to leave, she told them about the company and give them a company brochure. I thought now she would have more time to focus on me. I was wrong... she started chatting with another staff about taking lunch break?? I was struggling how to make the fabrics look like "flower"!! I asked her, "I am having hard time making a flower shape???" She said to me, "You will get there eventually.....". Really??? If that is the way she is teaching the class, I will never recommend anyone to go there. When I stood up and ready to leave, she didn't talk about anything about the company or even gave me a brochure. I was very disappointed how different she treated me. I regret that I didn't ask for her name because I think it is important for the business owner, Elena Lai Etcheverty, to know about how her staff treat people differently. All her staffs represent the first impression of the company.

This place is awesome and the staff is fabulous. I adore Libbi…read more There are a few experiences one could encounter with Charity Wings: 1. Art booth or table at another venue. 2. Visiting the art center in San Marcos as an individual or with a group. 3. Coordinating an event. I coordinated an event with them. They have a 6000 square foot warehouse very close to CSUSM on Industrial rd. It's easy to miss. Upon entering I was blown away by the plethora of art supplies. The people who work there will gladly give you a tour, explaining how everything was donated. I met Elena at CSUSM during while she was recruiting volunteers to make "letters of hope" for young women in the hospital with anorexia and for women in homeless shelters. I was intrigued, sat down and made a letter. I asked questions about the charity and I was blown away by the generosity of others. This meeting seemed like it was meant to be. I was planning a fundraiser event and needed a venue. Elena gave me her information and before I knew it I was planning a fun run and art project event with them. I mainly worked with Libbi, as Elena was busy. Libbi was so kind, helpful and was always on the same page as I. Having an event with Charity Wings was a WIN-WIN situation. I planned on charging for my event and had hoped for more in attendance. We didn't end up making any $ to contribute my specific charity, but we did donate to the Charity wings foundation with 25% of our proceeds. With that 25% we had access to the 6000 sq foot warehouse. We made a collaborative art project. We had a large picture and then small papers that each participant could decorate to add to the larger picture. They set out glitter, buttons, feathers, beads and markers to play with. Libbi and a few of the other staff took care of everything inside the warehouse and gave me free reign of the outdoor space, which is HUGE. We had a bounce house and two monitor speakers playing music. Someone participated in the fun run and suffered from heat illness, and they kindly took care of him until he felt better. Libbi is quite motherly. If I ever plan on having another event, I surely will do it here. Again, it's a Win-win situation. Stress free for sure. So for the other experiences, if you have a non-profit organization, you are able to go here and do art for free as a group, simply call ahead and plan your event. For other individuals: $10/hour regular adult, $8/hour student. They also have membership options $5/hour or $20 per day With admission you get access to all art supplies. This is definitely the place to go if you want to try out a new medium. The staff will guide and assist you as much to their knowledge will allow. They have pottery, metal working, paints, scrap booking, ect. They even have artists rental areas... I can't say anything negative about this place. I hope to work with Charity Wings again soon.