First time at this location. A bit smaller than the one I usually go to in Hollywood but still well…read morestocked. Didn't find what I was looking for but I went in probably look for the impossible. Would definitely revisit.

The staff at Blick was kind, friendly, and helpful. I needed supplies for my new charcoal figure…read moredrawing class and Blick had everything on my required supplies list. Good value. They offer specials for their "members" which is easy to sign up for free. It was easier to purchase my supplies in person at Blick than using Amazon.

Born to do art, forced to write emails...I know I've been saying this a lot (especially w/all the…read moregreat businesses I've found lately), but seriously I'm so happy this place exists. ARTime BARRO is part pottery studio, part community space, and is a relaxing, chill place where you can unleash the creativity you thought was dead, where your artistic spirit gets to come out to play, if only for just a little bit of time in this crazy world. On a recent weekend, I had the opportunity to take the One-Time Class, which is a one-hour course designed for complete beginners. You get to make two pieces, one by hand at the table and one on the pottery wheel. The class size was small (just 5 people) and we got great 1:1 instruction and guidance from our knowledgeable instructor Max. I've always wanted to try the wheel and was surprised how hard it was to use it but it was such a great experience that I think everyone should try at least once. After you sculpt your pieces, you are invited to come back to hand paint (glaze) your work at no additional cost. You can also have them do a one-color glaze for you, but after I saw all the multi-colored pieces of other folks previous to me, it was no contest to decide that I wanted to color my pieces myself. You have up to 3 months to come back to glaze so it's very doable in anyone's busy LA (corporate) lifestyle. Pricing was very reasonable for such a cool bespoke experience. There are a lot of pottery painting studios (e.g. Color Me Mine) but this is awesome bc you get to make the pottery AND color it later! I've already recommended this place to countless people!

Tired of teens this summer. ARTime Barrio is a good step away from Screens and screams! Cheaper…read morethan some And more Expensive than others it is a choice of your pocketbook for sure; however what they offer in an hour for $50 is not 1 but 2, yes TWO items. Get your hands in the pinch pot play and FEEL the Wheel! Yes use the wheel for the first time. You can come Back and glaze items yourself or have them glazed. It's perfect for a gaggle of teens, moms night out, couples Date, groups or just a chill Solo! Max was AWESOME and the teens loved it. So Come make a gift or Just try something new'.

Absolutely love this place! Made a reserv for a day out with my niece and we had so much fun! Many…read moreceramic pieces to choose from and a large range of glaze colors and tools to choose from. Best to have an idea of that you want to paint in advance. We had screen shots of photos we found on the Internet. Now we are looking forward to seeing our finished product. Can't wait to return to create more memories and another piece.

Such a fun experience! They have a selection of white pottery pieces to choose from mugs to animals…read moreto ornaments to piggy banks. To get started, you can use a pencil to draw, tracing paper for a printed design, stickers as stencils, or even lace for cool designs. After painting, you'll come back in a week to pick up the piece after they glaze it. A group of five of us came for a fun girls' day and spent about two-ish hours painting and gabbing. The staff were so nice in giving us a mini-orientation and even helping us out when we made the dreaded paint mistake! It's a great spot for friends, kids, a date, or a solo outing if you want to be creative. They have a complimentary parking lot, otherwise, there's metered parking and free street parking in the neighborhoods across Wilshire. Tips: - You can see their current inventory online and they can order you a specific piece if you give them a month's heads up. - For words or numbers, bring your own stickers. Otherwise, you can purchase theirs and they have lace for sale too. - Check out their Instagram for inspiration! - For the non-artistic types, I highly recommend printing out a design you want in advance. You can trace it directly on a plate or the like and then just paint it with colors (or pick something easy like an animal to paint). Have fun!

First time at the paper source from a coworker recommendation, and certainly not the last. This…read morelocation was especially amazing thanks to Bella. She's a true gem. I walked in frantically needed a gift wrapped. She did everything and was kind, helpful, delicate. Truly the best! Because of her, I am now a customer for life!

The woman working was so nice and kind especially to my toddler which is always appreciated. We…read morewere offered the opportunity to do a craft but sadly we were running out of time so we were unable to do. Also I felt we could actually browse and I wasn't worried about feeling rushed in the store. It was a nice experience.

Kameron (#2071) at Commerce, MI…read more Kameron went above and beyond to help me order a product online to get a discount. He was very patient and pleasant.

This is a smaller Michaels than what I'm used to, but they still manage to get a good selection of…read moreinventory which I appreciate. I also appreciate that most of their frames are kept in good condition. I'm used to having to dig through their various frames trying to find one that wasn't plagued by dings and or scratches and I was so happy to see every frame I picked up on my recent trip was is perfect condition. It certainly helped to speed along my visit. Most reviews here say that the customer service is great. However, on my visit, the only employee I saw was working checkout. Thankfully I didn't need any help on my trip and was able to use self checkout so I could breeze through that process. In all, this Michaels, since it's close to where I work and I won't have to deal with the parking lot, will be a great location for quick supply runs. I wouldn't make it my go to Michaels, but when I just need one or two things, this will be a great option.

I had such a great experience here. The selection is amazing, they have such a beautiful…read moreassortment, and it was fun just walking around looking at everything. Terry was incredibly helpful. She was so knowledgeable, gave great recommendations, and took the time to answer all of my questions. The whole shop also has such a welcoming feel. It genuinely seems like a wonderful community of people.

What a great shop. Lots of different yarns and threads to choose from and samples of works…read more They even have same patterns and very helpful staff. A little off the beaten path for tourists and that adds to the charm. Come and check it out. You will be impressed!

A great selection of beads and very lovely staff willing to help you out. I also love that you have…read morethe option to craft in-store!

A Gem of a Bead Shop in Santa Monica on Ocean Park - Exceptional Service…read more I recently took a long walk today and decided to visit a wonderful bead shop and had an absolutely fantastic experience. I needed to have my labradorite bracelet restrung and wanted to enhance its design with something unique. From the moment I walked in, I was met with warmth, expertise and offer to help. Michael was incredibly skilled and patient in helping me restring my own bracelet, ensuring that it was not only secure but also beautifully balanced. His attention to detail in the design of adding new sterling pieces to my bracelet made it a fun experience. Meanwhile, Olivia was an absolute gem in helping me choose the perfect sterling silver pieces from Thailand to complement my bracelet. She had an eye for design and guided me toward selections that truly elevated the overall look. The entire experience was seamless and enjoyable, and I left with a stunning, newly designed piece that I absolutely love. If you're looking for quality beads, expert restringing, or classes to learn how to create your own masterpiece please make it a place to visit with family and friends.

Went to the Art on Ocean event yesterday where Paint Lab was participating. So fun to see a local…read morestudio popping up to inspire the city. Lots of kids painting and a mural for everyone to be a part of. The staff did a great job managing the event given there was just one person running the show with a lot of interest. We stopped by to check out the mural and I've painted at the studio before. It's a really lovely place and I was excited to see such a good showing. There's so much creativity in Santa Monica and Ally is doing a great job fostering the nest generation of it!

What a horrible person running their event at Art on Ocean. Whoever she is should not be allowed…read moreany where near children. Very exclusionary and horrible communication skills - not what you would expect from a kid friendly community event. Santa Monica should reconsider using this vendor in the future.