You can't have lines like that! That ain't new, baby! You have six cash registers, two of them are open and there is a line over 20 people long. It's not once or twice... many times. The holidays are coming and this is when everyone wants something from you and they crowd into your store and are rewarded with... a long line. read more

This Michaels is like all the other ones. Why the 2 stars? Because they double charged me, and when I asked to see what can be done, they tell me to stand in line ALL over again (mind you I am counting 15 people in line right now) before they will help correct THEIR mistake. Hmmm...maybe that's why this Michaels has such bad reviews... But I gave one star back (originally I only gave 1 star) because the person who helped me do the money back was super nice. Otherwise, the shopping center is nice. Many other places to eat/shop at. I guess this is the kind of customer service you expect at big box stores... read more

Unsure why they have such low ratings here? I love this place. I find myself browsing the asiles just for fun. They have always been helpful, things are clean and in their place. There's always a line but it moves quickly and the cashiers are always extra nice and patient. I got a painting reframed and while it cost a fortune, the did a great job, advised well on what style would look best and had it done on time. The guy who helped me was named Art, so fitting. They always have coupons you can google. My kids took a few of their art classes last summer and it was ok. A bit basic but still fun and very reasonably priced. The seasonal stuff is great and they have well priced crafts, goody bags etc for kids and birthday parties. read more

This Michaels is better than the Fallbrook one for two reasons: first, the carts can actually be taken to the parking lot, a huge convenience, and second, the line was not unbearably long and slow moving. The location itself was just as well stocked and organized as the Fallbrook Michaels. So other than those two differences, not much to report. As an aside though, this particular shopping complex does have horrible parking. So yea, be ready for that... read more

Worst experience ever at this Michaels. Their system is a POS and customer service is even worse. Tried using gift cards I've been holding onto for 3 years and finally had a purpose to use them but their system was having problems (what else is new Michaels?) and wouldn't take my cards. After waiting for at least half an hour at the register, the manager I assume (old, frumpy looking dude) came over to only say, "There's nothing we can do". What kind of customer service is that?? Shouldn't they offer a solution or compensation for their customer instead of brushing away the problem and ignoring that they've wasted my time and caused me inconvenience? I walked out because I couldn't deal with their incompetence. Definitely won't be shopping here again. read more

The selection is fine, but there are NEVER enough cashiers. I've never been to this store without having to stand in line behind 15-20 while 1-2 cashiers try their best. read more

I wish this location was better staffed. Every time I have come here, there is never anyone on the floor to assist with questions. There are only people at the register. Furthermore, there are only ever about 2 registers open so the line takes 30 minutes to get through (not an exaggeration). My biggest qualm is that the one time someone was on the floor and I asked them a question, they gave me a completely incorrect answer. I asked which paints were safe for skin and the man replied "all of them". That is completely incorrect and could be hazardous if someone working with kids had listened to him and bought whatever paint they felt like. Acrylics can be irritating on skin - especially children's skin. And if a child ate the paint it could be worse. If a worker does not know the answer, then they should make it clear they are not sure. People look to the workers for advice and guidance. Blindly pointing consumers In a random direction is not ok and could have negative consequences - especially when it comes to decisions that could impact children read more

Overall the store was one of the nicer and cleaned locations I've ever been at. Unfortunately, nice and clean does not translate to well organized and reliable in this case. I came here for three things. I was shocked when my total was twice as much as I expected (even after a coupon). Two out of the three things I bought were marked incorrectly on the shelf. Really? When I asked the cashier about one item that should have been on clearance, she just gave me a blank stare and asked me if I wanted the item or not. No. Never again. In addition to the catastrophe inside, trying to park here was a nightmare and the solicitors that yelled at me as I was walking back to my car sure sent this experience into the negative. read more

I was absolutely disgusted with the service I received from a cashier from this store as I checked out one evening. As usual they were understaffed with only one cashier and 5 customers waiting in line. It didn't bother me since I was in no rush at that time. I get to the cashier and explain to him that I have two separate transactions. He nodded and we completed the first sale. Now as he rang the other items up I took my credit card out and placed it on the counter directly in front of me as I put my wallet away thinking it would make things fast so I wasn't carrying a bunch of things in my hands. My eyes left my credit card for 2 seconds as I placed my wallet in my bag. I look back and it's gone. I started looking everywhere frantically. The cashier kept telling me to look in my bag. I'm 33 yrs old I know where I put it 2 seconds ago! I turn the entire counter over looking for it and it's nowhere to be found. I even went so far as to look into the reusable bags that were hanging off to the side thinking it fell in, but nothing. I have him take everything out of the bag thinking it got stuck to another item and nothing. Meanwhile there's a ridiculously long line behind me. After about 5 minutes of insisting my card was on the counter the cashier decides to pick up one of the reusable bags from the side of the counter, that I just checked, and "magically" finds my card inside. This punk teenager thought he could play me like an idiot. Had it not showed up I was about to demand the manager and a review of the security footage. When I got my card back I paid for the items and looked back at the long line of frustrated people. I didn't want to make an even bigger scene and hold up the line even more. This kid got lucky. It doesn't show his name on the receipt, but if I ever see his face again it's on. Everyone beware specially going to this particular branch. Hopefully you don't have the misfortune of having that scumbag ringing you up. read more

Michaels - Receipt doesn't have his name, but remember his sneaky face. Next time I see him again I'll be looking for his manager. - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Encino, California

Michael's is greattt, I've been coming here a lot more often in the last year to just browse and find things for my son to do. I've found coloring books, arts and crafts, finger painting, hand print clay stuff, just random fun stuff for him to do. It's really great because the people here are very helpful and they know their stuff. I love the sales they have especially when they go 40% off and they offer the 40% off coupons from time to time. Literally you can spend all day in the store, I love scrapbooking as well so I love picking up fun stuff here. They offer some great classes as well for a minimal fee looking forward to checking it out. read more

Came today around 5:30 to get some paint for a free desk I got. Daniel greeted me when walking in, and took me to the isle. I explained I never painted furniture and had no clue what I was doing. He explained that press board has a laminate finish, and this paint may or may not work. He was smiling and took his time helping me understand what to do. I do not go to Home depot, since no one ever helps you, nor gives a shit! This young man deserves a raise. He has great customer service skills! Prices were reasonable, and he explained it was returnable if I tried a quick spray and it doesn't work. The cashier was friendly as well.Thanks again Daniel for all your help! read more

I only went into this store to look at the after Christmas sale because I was in the area. The store is huge and clean which is great. The sales associate that helped me was snooty and snobby. I wouldn't want him to help me again. unfortunately lucky for him I forgot his name read more

Customer service is awful!! They gave everything crafty one should need. But don't expect to be in and out!

I walked in to Michaels per chance as I hardly ever go to Encino now that they closed the gym nearby. To my amazement, they were having a 70% off sale on framing. I had six pieces I had been holding on to for years (literally) because framing can get expensive quickly. What I did not expect was the excellent service I received over the next three weeks while they worked on my pieces. The staff in the framing area are top notched. Erik is knowledgable and full of fun facts. Knows his stuff. He is very helpful and timely. Emma is talented and made some really great suggestions. She was very supportive of my final decisions. Both of them are an asset to the store. When they were not there and I was, the manager Marita stepped in and was just as customer friendly. I will look at Michael's differently after this experience. People make the difference. As a side note: I just wish they offered even more of a selection of frames and fillets. I like being creative and found the limited choices hindering. However, I will be there at their next sale. read more

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I'm only giving this place some stars because I love what they sell. Other than that, employees look so miserable all the time. I asked one of them a question, knowing that they had what I was asking for, and she just says they don't have it rather than trying to find it or giving me an aisle similar to what I was looking for. (It was rhinestones. Why would an art supply not have rhinestones?) That was really disappointing, because after looking around for a few more minutes I found it after I was told they simply don't sell it. read more

I'm torn with this Michael's, as I've bee going to Michaels since I was 17 to buy my leather working tools, I find that this Michael's parking lot is terrible - I know it's not their fault, but he had to be said somewhere - But once you get into the Michaels you're doing pretty good... except for some of the customers. Many of them are oblivious to what's going on and will run you over with their cart carrying only a glue stick, but again.. not Michael's fault. The lack of two stars really comes from how congested the store is down the aisles, you can barely fit two people, let alone two carts; the products are hung too high for someone of my wife's size (5') to grab things from the hooks above; and the cashiers need to remember that they offer classes there and 1) give out the syllabus' when people pay for them, and 2) you know when you're looking for that a velum paper for that wedding scrap book, but you just can't find it so you think to ask an employee to help.... well you can never find an employee unless you walk up to the register...which by the time I walk to the register I'm ready to leave.... But the plus to all of this is the cake decorating classes. The teacher, Jacqueline, is great, funny, artistic and detailed. I feel pretty good about myself knowing I can bake and decorate my own grumpy cat cake because of her. If you can get here during their open house you can save 50% on any class! Enjoy. read more

I'm very upset at the moment because this yelp page says the store is open, & I made a trip back an extra 3 miles to come here but of course the page was incorrect because the store doesn't open until another hour, update your damn page Michaels come on we need accuracy read more

Michael's is always good. I'm glad they moved to a closer location to my home than the old one (in Tarzana). In a better center too with plenty of parking! read more

This is the usual Michael's I go to if I know that I need to stop by. New location, much better and organized than at their old spot. Located in the Encino Commons so there's plenty of parking. They always have some good deals. Kind of uncomfortable having an associate wait there while you test out merch, such as if you're buying prismacolor markers, since they're locked behind a case, but oh well. Also, you don't come here if you don't know what you're doing... that's a given, really, since they don't employ "artists" they're not going to be able to answer specific questions, just merchandise availability. There's usually some coupons you can find online before coming in, so that's a plus. read more

Called. Lady was a complete B*%$&. Sounded like an older woman. She was so rude. Me: Hi, I am calling to see if you have an item in stock. Is there someone who can assist me with that? Her: SPEAK UP! I CANT HEAR YOU! WHAT DO YOU WANT?! Me: Ummm...I need 20 black bandanas Her: HOLD. 24 minutes later...nobody picks up the phone. read more

This location has the worst customer service. I couldn't find anyone on the floor to help me. When I finally spotted a manager he just point out to where I should go. He didn't help at all. My child needed to use the washroom and they were locked. I agree with the rest of reviews the line was long! Toys are also overpriced it's better to buy on Amazon or at target. Coupons don't work on Legos. Books and crayola supplies are expensive here. read more

Lame.... There store seems to be unorganized compared to the others. There workers have no knowledge of the store or where things are. They also look unhappy there with low energy. Oh well, on to the next one. read more

I like this one... Having been a Michaels-ite... I can appreciate this store. This store is Michaels "store of the future". It's how they hope to transform the other stores into in the future... the store positions are different and the layout is totally different. It's more "boutique" like... there are some short aisles... with a circular designed scrapbooking section in the middle with cases and mini paper layouts and each section is broken down by category... (ie. weddings - all wedding paper/stickers/etc are in one section... same with travel and so on...) The framing section is much more inviting and high end too... but really it's all the same. This store just looks much better. I can rarely go into a Michaels without meeting some of my old comrades. I was a go to person at Michaels... a fix-it... a know-it-all... and that is the one thing I miss about my old job. Anyway, I ran into some old colleagues and they were telling me how they found my yelp review for our store...had a good laugh over it...and thought I wasn't harsh enough. Wow! I'm famous... without even being aware of it. I laughed. Hilarious! read more

I have to say that while this store is clean and not as cluttered and crowded as other Michael's stores it's seriously lacking in many ways. First of all it was hard to figure out where everything is. When I asked someone who works there the answer they gave was vague and they didn't even offer to show me what I was looking for. Especially when I just need a small simple thing and I am on my lunch so I'm pressed for time. They do have an extensive selection of things if you are looking for fake flowers or to make stuff with beads or to iron on stuff but I found they didn't have a lot of of what I need so not really going to become my "go to" Michael's. Too bad Burbank doesn't have this lay out. read more

The customer service team went above and beyond to help me locate a receipt I needed for my expense report. At first they didn't think they'd be able to find it and I'd have to contact corporate but they called the manager and he pulled it up for me. Thank you so much for taking the time to help me out. I truly appreciate it. read more

For some reason every time I come here this place makes me depressed. I do not know if its the lack of style in the store, or if its the "M" on the Michael's sign that flickers outside. Despite having numerous 'stuff'', it is tremendously difficult to find this 'stuff'. I rarely find employees in the aisles, and often have to approach and disrupt the cashier line only in return to get a vague and drivel message as to where I can find something like velcro. Everything here is complicated and this store needs a major make-over. For being an Arts and Crafts store I think this place needs a touch of color and a modicum of style. However, the staff here are generally nice and despite how sad and frustrating this place is, it is one of the few store where I can find random 'stuff' such as velcro and beads. If I ever need to do some pretty science project, I will still come here, which I guess makes this place A-OK. read more

It's always an "eh" experience here. The workers don't seem too happy to help but there are a few exceptions. Every time that I go, I know that I'll probably be on my own looking for something. And if I do decide to ask someone for help, I feel like I'm a bother. The only reason I go is for the amazing deals, sales and clearances- thats enough for me! read more

I buy my frames from here. They have a large selection of sizes and styles and if you can't find exactly what you're looking for, they can custom make it for you. Check their website for coupons. There is usually a 40% off one regular priced item coupon circulating. Their frames also go on sale very often, so when it's on sale, check their ads for a 25% off sale items coupon. In addition to frames, they have a ton of other art and craft supplies, including a variety of paper, paint, stickers, wedding items, baskets, boxes, and sooo much more. Their staff can be very helpful, so if you're looking for something specific, ask. read more

I came here on Friday after work to use a 50% off 1 regular item coupon (why can't they just do a 50% off entire purchase? Would save me the hassle of dragging my fiance to multiple Michaels, multiple times just so we can purchase things for all of my DIY craft needs) and thought the store was a nice big size. This store's layout is like the layout of the Michaels in West Covina, where everything has shorter aisles and laid in a reasonable easy to find order. Just wished their clearance area was a bit bigger to pick through. Everything was very nice and neat, clean and such, which is something I like to see in any store I walk into. Employees were easy to find on the floor to answer a question I had. Wait time in line to pay for my item was only maybe 5 minutes and hassle free. The things I looked at on this shopping visit was all in stock. I would definitely stop by this Michaels again after work to buy other things for my crafting obsessions. The only con I would say about this place is the parking. There are so many other great shops in this plaza that the Michael's is in, so not sure if you will get lucky to find a parking spot like I did when I drove into the lot (came here around 1:30- ish pm). read more

They had a 90% off Halloween sale, even today! Was able to buy a body/hair glitter tube for only 19 cents! And my mom picked up some nice stickers for 50 cents. There were a few people ahead of us in line, but luckily we didn't have to wait too long! read more

Maybe we came when the nicer employees were working, but we experienced great customer service on our visit. This store is much larger than other Michaels in the San Fernando Valley area. We needed help finding a window marker and the first employee knew exactly where it was. He was even nice enough to radio for someone to unlock the restroom for us later. We came pretty late, but they didn't give us attitude like some places would during closing. As for selection. They have EVERYTHING. In great quantity. read more

Love this store. They always have what I want. Usually everything is in stock. Some things are a little pricy but the majority of the products are affordable. They always have sales and clearance items. Currently they have a 40% off coupon. The store is pretty big. They have a place to get pictures framed. The store is usually not busy at all especially in the morning. On weekend sometimes you wait in line 5-10 min. read more

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GIANT store, the biggest Michael's / JoAnn's I've ever seen. Huge variety of interesting arts & crafts and many other activities and goods for adults and kids! +: located in a nice plaza w/ large, free parking lot read more

Came in for a return of items I had purchased 2 days ago but had lost my receipt & I was stressing over it. I cannot thank Alexandra enough for making the return process so easy and smooth. It truly makes a difference to have someone who knows what theyre doing help you & they do it with a smile. Wish she gets a raise because not every employee is as amazing as she was. So happy I came into this location which is do much cleaner and better than other locations. read more

I really HATE shopping but i had to help my sister with a project, so whatevs. I was helped by Brenda. A warm friendly helpful associate. I was like a fish out of water there && had no idea where anything in the store was so she took the time to help me out. If everyone gave excellent customer service the way she did, I would probably like shopping lol thanksssss girl! :D read more

For the past few weeks, I had been planning a surprise party for a friend of mine and her fiance who had just recently got engaged. I frequented Michaels (this store in particular) purchasing decorating materials (vases, candles, ribbon, scrapbook paper to make a banner, glitter, etc.). Over a two week period, I purchased lots of things I knew I needed and some things I thought might be extra supplies so that on the day of the party I wouldn't have to run around like a crazed person because I didn't have enough candles or something. Overall, I spent almost $120 on craft supplies alone. After the party, I had a few items items to return to Michaels. As this was the closest to my home, I went to this store this past Saturday to make my returns. After standing in line for over 10 minutes while only two cashiers worked the register, I was finally called to Katherine's register. One of the items I had to return was a bottle of glitter I had bought. When I first purchased the glitter, I picked up the bottle and felt that it was on the lighter side, but how is glitter heavy? I didn't think twice about it. I also never opened the bottle of glitter in the two weeks it sat in my room so when I went to return it, and Katherine opened the lid I was shocked to find that it was only a quarter of the way full. Katherine proceeded to, very rudely, tell me I couldn't return the glitter even though it was within my 60 day return policy. I informed her that I had no idea it was empty when I bought it and why would Michaels restock their shelves with empty items. She called her manager Mysteen over and Mysteen also confirmed that she would not take the product back, even though I purchased it that way. Both were rude, unhelpful and acted like I was trying to pull a fast one on Michaels for $3.29. Mind you, I returned LESS THAN $20 in supplies I had purchased for the party keeping the majority of the $100 I had spent. I love shopping at Michaels, but I will never go to this one again and recommend that you don't either. The one at Zelzah and Devonshire has better products, better customer service and WAY better parking. read more

Manager is an idiot. The line is a mile deep with ONE cashier and he's not stepping in to help. People are getting pissed--including my pregnant self. But it's still a Michaels and it's well stocked. read more

I love Michael's but my issue with this one is that the staff never seems to know anything. I also hate that every time I go in they are out of something I am looking for. It's great for picking up stuff if you know what you are doing. If you need help or ideas don't come to this location! read more

Michaels - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Encino, California

This place was "mehhh" at best. Sure, everything was cheap.. Or at least reasonable, but it was really hard to find what I needed. I dunno how many times I walked around the store. I feel like this particular store can be organized a bit more. I know I'm not thaaat naive to not know where things are. At least keep all the art stuff around the same area instead of having to go to different areas of the store to find what you need. On top of that... Things were kinda scattered everywhere. You OCD people might not wanna come in here.. You wouldn't bode well with the items everywhere. Lmao! Maybe it was just the day I came? I don't know.. But if you don't mind the scattered items around the store.. Then you'll survive at this store. You're probably better off finding a staff member and asking where items are instead of having to walk around aimlessly looking for what you need. 3 stars sounds about right. read more

I was helped by EDITH who was exemplary!! She was very nice, kind, and customer service was through the roof. I love this Michael's because every experience is amazing. She made this one even better. She let me know of promotions, the vouchers I have, and I will come back and use them! read more