I love Michaels... they get such cool and unique seasonal items. Their Jonathan Adler July 2026…read moresummer line is so sophisticated and stylish (with super saturated colors that are to die for). And of course there's all the crafting items, from Cricut machines to yarn to ribbons in every color/width/fabric/design. They have frames of all sizes... and professional framing services for your prize pieces. They go big on all the holidays and yeah-they have a great candy aisle. You can find everything from party supplies to mirror balls... and of course, there's all the artificial flowers and fun doo dads to make super cute wreaths. They have painting supplies and birthday gift bags and decorative garlands of every kind. And when they mark things down... it's a bonanza-priced to move!! But this Michael's has an extra bonus: a very nice and helpful employee, who was on the front register, when I was here around 9:45am Friday, July 17, 2026. I didn't get his name, but he was invested and interested in me as a customer-what brought me in and how he could help. He made good suggestions, bubble wrapped the Jonathan Adler plate I bought and shared my joy over finding Necco Wafers in the candy aisle. All this and... lots and lots of parking!!! I knew I'd find great stUff here-I just didn't know I'd find great stAff, too. He made my day! Thank you! (again: front register, 9:45am, July 17, 2026)

Today's date is Wed., Aug. 19, 2026, when I called the FRAME DEPT. at this wonderful, immaculate,…read morewell-organized Michael's Arts & Craft Store ( Store # 3715 in the Clearwater Mall on Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL) and am reporting that CHRISTINE, an expert- and I do mean AN EXPERT - in Michael's FRAME DEPT. aided me by phone so thoroughly, that it really has changed my life in delightful ways concerning my new art project. Not only did Christine take it upon herself to call me back when I had not even asked for that thru the main call-in person, but she was patient, thorough, professional and completely knowledgeable about every aspect and item I would need to buy for my project. And sincere and loving. Thanks to her, I am now able to set my final goals into action and begin the next phase of my project. In fact, she went far and beyond what I had even hoped for, of which there is no space to comment on here. Consequently, I highly recommend that Michael's please give her a raise and a promotion... Michael's really needs to know how much they need to keep great employees like her working there, permanently. Additionally, the entire staff on the floor is also precious and together, they all know what they are doing to make either callers or in-store shopping a true delight. Please do the same for all of them. I've been in the area for nearly two decades, adore this store, and have never had a bad experience yet. But today on that call with Christine, a total stranger to me, was miraculous! Thanks.

I've had 2 projects done by these fabulous folks! The talent that they have is beyond words!read more

After a family vacation in Clearwater Beach, FL the photographer I hired to do a family photo shoot…read morerecommended My Favorite Art Place for my canvas collage that I wanted. Jess was great to work with and set me up with a gorgeous collage with 9 total pieces. Fast forward a few months, one of the couples in the photos break-up, my son and his long time girlfriend. So, I reached out to order a new pic in the collage. To my surprise Jess mentioned that they may be able to edit this person out of the photos. We opted to replace one of the shots with my son's Golden Retriever. The work that Jess and her team did was nothing short of a miracle! I had no idea that this was even possible. I re-ordered 4 more canvas photos and have a revised family collage! If they can do this, they can do ANYTHING! See pics below

I looked EVERYWHERE! We tried all the Floats. ALL OF THEM. LOL…read more The "Funsickle Blue Lagoon chill out chair" I found here at Hobby Lobby is the best one we have found OuiOui. It looks super big, but once you sit in it, it actually floats you nicely on top of the water (see photo) so it's easy to get in and out of this one. It's also super durable, made really well OuiOui. I also think it's the prettiest one I have found, I love the ice blue color, and it's def the most durable. We love our pool floats. We also use them at the beach, at our Beachhouse, carry them to hotels when we travel. We are the float experts. Hahaha. LOVE our Zen super chill poolside good vibes weekends with our new Funsickle chill out chairs chilling with the 2 big heads! lol We highly recommend the blue lagoon Fun sickle chill out chair. Thanks Hobby Lobby! My new fave store! Adding you to my lists of fave stores in the St Pete/Tampa area. Have a Funsickle good vibes summer everyone! Namaste OuiOui!

Huge store; I've never been to a Hobby Lobby and was overwhelmed by the size of the store. Next…read moretime, I'll walk around to see all the different products they offer. I love the large selection of jigsaw puzzles. Arranged by number of pieces and manufacturer. Very easy to shop for these here. Prices clearly marked and seemed reasonable.

Louise did an amazing job on three projects for me. She is very…read moreprofessional and helpful. And super friendly! I will definitely be back. Thank you so much! Sharon R ... St. Petersburg

From the owner: Proudly serving the Tampa Bay since 1989. Our services include: Framed Art, Ready Made Frames,…read moreCustom Framing, Same-day Service, Try Before You Buy, and more...

I am considered old....age wise, but have always loved all aspects of art and since I had the…read moretime and had just learned about geode resin art, I had to try it and I turned to Elizabeth for help. She did more than teach me about that medium, she helped me realize I could achieve my goal. What I produced was a geode resin triptych that I have been told is just beautiful. Yes, I did it, but owe so much to Elizabeth's faith in me and her guidance. She is the ultimate teacher !

Recently, I was watching ABC Action News and saw this news story. Of course, I was immediately…read moreinterested in this story. For myself, I knew it was a good way of releasing stress. It's a short drive over to Clearwater in a shopping center. Immediately, Elizabeth the owner, explained what to do. I decided to my nickname and the sun. Then, it was time to put on the poncho, shower cap, glasses and shoe covers. And then, the fun begins, splatter away. This was so therapeutic and lots of fun on a Sunday afternoon.

My friends and I had such a great experience taking a class here. The instructor was kind and…read morepatient. There's plenty of molds and decorative items to choose from to jazz up your pottery. We paid $75 for a two hour block where we were able to spin our clay with instructions, decorate and paint. They also have open studio for $25 and you can come in and spin your clay and decorate on your own without instruction. You can pick up your creation in about 3 weeks. I can't wait to see how everything looks!

The pottery place was so much fun! Went for our Anniversary we had the best time getting our hands…read moremessy and creating together for our anniversary. The staff was so patient and helpful, guiding us through every step with big smiles. The studio was bright, and full of creative energy, making it a truly memorable experience.

# First Class Framing: Where Art Meets Community in Belleair…read more For over 30 years, Alexis Perez has turned custom framing into an art form. As the owner of First Class Framing - a veteran-owned, family-run studio - she handles everything from delicate photography and original paintings to 3D keepsakes and memorabilia. Her impeccable craftsmanship and creative flair ensure each cherished piece is preserved and presented with museum-quality care. A lifelong artist and passionate teacher, Alexis shares her creativity with budding creators of all ages - literally from age 2 to 102 - sparking imagination across Belleair. She is deeply involved in the community, volunteering for art projects in local schools and clubs. Alexis is dedicated to making Belleair's art scene flourish through her classes and community events. Clients rave about Alexis's work, praising the "outstanding" results and calling her ethical standards "beyond reproach". With Alexis's unique blend of craftsmanship, creativity, teaching, and community spirit, First Class Framing offers more than beautiful frames. It delivers a first-class experience infused with heart. She is the "go-to" framer for all the local artists in this thriving art community. Up until recently, she held monthly themed art shows at her shop. In March of 2025, she hosted a "Best of First Class Framing" art show at the Francis Wilson Playhouse to provide a platform for local artists to be seen. I recommend her for any framing project you may have. She will take the utmost care and consideration from start to finish. Choose First Class Framing - I promise you will be back over and over.

Dropped of an old picture of my grandfather on his WW2 battleship. The owner was so sweet struck up…read morea really nice conversation with her and it just made me feel really good about coming here. When I went to pick up the finished product it was beautiful. It was a somber moment to see this picture that was in really rough shape in such a beautiful new way. I've never had anything framed professionally before so don't know how to judge on pricing, but I'm all about paying for quality and this was quality. The cherry on top which the owner totally didn't have to do was print out some tidbits about my grandfathers ship and the history surrounding it. What an amazing gesture, and I was truly touched. When, and if I ever need something framed again this would be the only place I would take my business.

So I am new at exploring different clay and pottery supply stores and I already have favorites!…read moreHighwater Clays is now a favorite! Their prices are great! I have ordered online at another company and they have discounted prices (but you pay for shipping) and this store had the same discounted prices in store! Yippeeeeee! I really could've spent so much more. I bought a couple GR Pottery Forms, a SlabMat and a few tools. Gorgeous, clean, spacious store and I was practically drooling over the big items- a slab roller and wheels! I hope to soon have a studio at home with all the big items! Someday. I will be stopping at this store any and every time I am in the area for sure!!!

Knowledgeable, quick service and ease of loading the clay into your vehicle. Looking forward to…read moreyour reopening after this devastating hurricane season.

Pat is a great teacher and person. Her shop has a good supply of bisque and greenware to choose…read morefrom. There is plenty of space to work on your project. if you need any type of paint for your project Pat has them. She has a large variety of Duncan paints. Brst ceramic ship in the county!!

I'm so happy that I found this shop. My mom used to paint ceramics and taught me how when I was…read moremuch younger. A few months ago I was missing her so much and Googled 'ceramic shop near me' and found Seagull Ceramics. It's my new favorite hobby now! Pat, the owner, is so nice and helpful; she has everything you need to get started and a huge selection of ceramics that are ready to paint. I highly recommend.