Very disappointing experience. I placed my canvas order only yesterday afternoon , and by this…read moremorning it was already "finished." When I saw the work, I was shocked by how sloppy, rushed, and low quality it looked. This was not professional work and not something any business should hand to a customer. I explained that I was unhappy with the quality and asked for my money back because I could not use this canvas for my client. Instead of trying to fix the problem, they refused and kept saying, "This is how we do it," and that they already spent time, labor, and materials on it. They acted like there was nothing wrong with the work at all. What made the experience even worse was the attitude and disrespect. Instead of helping or apologizing, I was told to leave the store. I also took photos of the canvas so people can judge the quality for themselves. I would not recommend this place if you expect professionalism, quality workmanship, or respectful customer service.

"Paint it! Paint it black!!!"…read more My go to local small art supply, art gallery, art happenings and creative vibes stores. Carter Sexton Artist Materials is located in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley within the Valley Village/Studio City area and resides on Laurel Canyon Boulevard/just a beat down from Chandler Blvd and the Laurel Canyon Metro Station for the Orange (aka G) line. It's got lots of fun nooks and crannies with great materials, supplies, service and sales (including 40% off, clearance items and more). It was easy for me to follow a lot of their played out pricing for canvas (10 years in retail, though it's been almost 10 years since I walked away from it and yet still retain so much lol). I ventured into the "Come (On) In" area and discovered some complimentary artist guides, incredible artwork and extra items I was seeking for a sketching event I hosted over the weekend. Love coming in on Saturdays, though it's been several months since I was last in, hoping to change that, check out more of their events, including some great some shows this holiday season like their Medley. I don't have much to submit by their deadline, but highly recommend you do if you're an artist, aspiring artist or creative. They definitely are neighborhood feel with some cool regulars. Caught some warming interactions and references to Cheers (the 80s to early 90s series) between the staff and a really nice returning customer. I'm not sure if Kelli was there when I stopped in, but I've had some greatest response with her in the past online when inquire about things. Everyone is super knowledgeable, mindful and respectful. Ready to assist, but also let you take your time exploring and feeling out all they have to offer. Street parking primarily with a 1hour limit from 8am to 6pm. Some limited spaces in their back alley parking, that I'm sure is super great for their staff/ the Carter Sexton family. Its first come first serve, but you might get lucky. Open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday weekly with some variations for holidays. A must whether a local, passing through or seeking out a small biz to support that does great things for the area, and showcasing a spotlights artists of all walks of lives and ages. Even Bob Ross on display wants you to check out this great supportive Art spot. "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents."

They have incredible yarns along with patience and caring. They are amazing Plus they will write…read morea pattern for you. Perfect

All of the knitting/crochet supplies you need! All of the ladies who work here are very nice and…read morewill also sit with you and teach you/help you with your projects. I'm a total beginner and they helped me pick out my materials and started giving me a lesson. A good place for both beginners and experts!

Desiree is great. Our wedding coordinator referred us to Desiree because I wanted to put another…read morelanguage on my invitations that websites like minted don't support. I wanted something very simple and wanted to focus on the religious aspect of our wedding, since we are already legally married. Desiree was so patient and helpful. She provided us with excellent wording for the invitations, so we didn't have to go searching ourselves via Pinterest, and she provides great samples and suggestions (super helpful when you can see the actual invitation in real life). All and all Desiree was great to work with and I really appreciate all the time she spent on our wedding invitations (and thank you cards!).

Desiree made the perfect custom menus, place cards, and signage for our wedding this past January…read more She also made us gorgeous wedding thank you notes while we were on our honeymoon. Affordable and amazing quality. Desiree goes the extra mile to make sure your design ideas are implemented and executed perfectly.

I love everything about this needlepoint store: the wonderful selection of canvases, the huge array…read moreof fibers, the incredibly helpful staff. It's my happy place!

Great selection of canvases and supplies! Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable !!read more

This is such a sweet little craft store! I initially came in looking for some fiber to spin but was…read moreinstantly taken in by all of the really luscious yarn options. The colors are beautiful and there are plenty of weights to choose from. Many of the yarns come with variegated colors, but I opted for a straightforward uniform color as I'm learning how to knit. The person behind the counter was super helpful, too. She got me set up with the right knitting needles and helped me pick out a rich, earthy orange to work with. My understanding is that the shop offers lessons for folks looking to learn as well. So it's a one-stop shop for folks who might like to pick up a new hobby and learn how to implement it all in one.

Great selection of beautiful yarns. Also the store has other stuff like needles, book, knitting…read moresupplies. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. The young lady at the counter was extremely friendly and helpful in helping me to select yarns and patterns. They will also wind any yarn that you purchase into a cake for you.

What a fun store, such a great place for a gift or a treat yourself moment. Love the selection of…read morecharms too.

This is my go-to neighborhood gift store in the valley. Shawna is really sweet and curates the…read morecoolest collection of gifts. Candles, cards, jewelry, she's got it all. Did I mention they also have a "you are a badass" button and talking pickle?!

Had a great experience shopping around the Topanga Vintage Market! Parking can be a little tricky…read moreif you arrive on the later side. Also, it gets super hot in the summer so be sure to bring water and maybe an umbrella because shade is scarce. There is an absolutely fantastic selection of vintage clothes and purses, as well as homewares and toys. This market is a little on the smaller side when you compare it to something like the Rose Bowl Flea, but it's got the same vibe. There was still plenty of stalls to browse!

My first time in the event. My husband and I never been there before. It is cool, a real playground…read moreto find different pieces of history or past. There are many ordinary things like thrifty shops. But, for someone is not American, some objects are the most interesting for the American life. I didn't ask price there. The selection is really curious. Ext time with some money, maybe I get lucky to find something. The parking lot is free, $5 the entrance, a two food truck, and alive music.

I had three pieces of artwork framed at Arte 26. The owner did an excellent job, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. I highly recommend Arte 26 to anyone looking for amazing customer service and a high-quality finished product.

Arte 26 is great multifaceted shop…read more I've only been in less than a handful of times to browse the work and art here. Boghrat is very friendly, kind and gets quite a lot of people passing through, inquiry and seeking his services as well as items for sale. The prices are fair and the framing seems to be of great quality. The selection of art is beautiful and vast - bigger than it looks! Boghrat also offers live online classical & flamenco guitar lessons. Great art, kind heart and super service. Check out his wiki! Q Tip: Check out fineartamerica.com/profiles/boghrat-sadeghan

How can this lovely, quaint, beautiful store get anything less than 5 stars on Yelp? I hope my…read morereview can, and will make a big difference on Yelp and on other people. Walked in today around 10:30AM and got a very nice welcome from both their employees Kay and Mary. Right away Kay wanted to know if she could help me find something. I wasn't sure what I really needed, but a few things caught my eye and I grabbed them. Got 2 scented candles in a glass. Both together was $53.98. I also saw couple of heart shaped candies that were so cute, but very expensive. I put them back. They had a lovely, pretty section for Easter. Grabbed a pack of light blue medium size paper plates count of 10. $10.50 and that's all I got on this visit. Paper Source is a good place to get all your arts and crafts fixes. From Stationary, to Wedding Invitations, Cards for any occasions, stuffed animals, stickers, artificial flowers, vases, wrapping papers, scrap books, Gifts/Gift Cards, Office Supplies, Custom Design, knick Knacks and a whole lot more. A very BIG store & a very EXPENSIVE store! Can get a bit dangerous. So watch your wallet. Store was fully stocked, organized, clean and only street parking. No restrooms for their customers. Established in 1984 and still going strong!!

A fun place to browse, though mostly high prices. Definitely has unique gifts, including many…read moreadorable Jelly Cat plushies that are very popular. Large selection of heavy paper for fancy gift wrapping or even framing. Most were about $10 each. They had a sale on some cards for custom design, with practically every color imaginable, in their Paper Bar. I liked their book section and bought a children's book. In a back nook are kids' toys and rubber stamps for adults. Service is excellent and friendly. They have a free and premium frequent customer memberships, the latter for $30 a year. AND since Paper Source is affiliated with Barnes & Noble, I know where to use my B&N gift card!

I had my son's 3rd birthday party at Froggy's last month and it was the best experience ever!! We…read morewere so concerned because we had children at the party ranging from 2-8yrs old and this turned out to be the perfect location! Not only did the staff handle everything, but they were so hands on with the kids that the parents actually got time to talk to each other while their kids had fun creating new works of art. We had plenty of room for everyone and enjoyed the standard 2 hour party which left plenty of time for food, crafts, pinata and cake. My son is still talking about his party at Froggy's and how much fun he had. I would definitely recommend this as a great place to have a party for kids of all ages.

My two kids (3 & 4) & I went to check out story & craft time at Froggy's today . . . and we had a…read moregreat time. I loved that the kids were able to choose what they wanted to do and make as big a mess as they wanted . . . and I got to leave the mess for someone else to clean up. It is a fun, creative space where you can pass some time with kids. My daughter wandered around singing and playing a guitar and everyone there was so nice to her. My son LOVED being able to paint / glue / stamp / color to his hearts content. As we left, my daughter sang "I love arts & crafts" and my son asked if we could come back again tomorrow.