I took an Introduction to Macrame Weaving class last week at Craft. I have been an Art Teacher for…read more10 years and was very excited to learn some new skills to teach the young ones. The class was scheduled for 2 hours. We ended an hour early with an end product that was a bit underwhelming. Our instructor was friendly enough, though never introduced herself nor took the time to ask the class (all 3 of us) our names. I wrote a letter to the owner and never got a response back. Highly unlikely I will return. Below is the letter I sent, including a few other underwhelming aspects to the class: "Hello! I took last evening's Macrame Weaving workshop. As I was driving back to Long Beach last evening after the class, I had some time to reflect on the workshop. I signed up for it to learn a new skill that I could potentially teach my students. (I've been an Art Teacher for many years). Unfortunately, I feel very disappointed with the class as a whole, as well as with our end result product. I believe the owner was there last evening; I regret not having pulled her aside to chat, though I wasn't quite clear on how I felt about the class until I was on my ride home. Our instructor was very friendly and I so appreciate the use of the high quality organic cotton cord. I also appreciated the hand out with the images of various knot styles. However, I don't even know what our instructor's name was. She never introduced herself or asked our names - there were only two other participants besides myself. We ended class nearly an hour early. This feels like a waste of project making and learning time. Either the project we did was too simple or our instructor wasn't thoroughly prepared. Her instruction was okay, though I don't think it is very helpful to physically do something for the student which she did a number of times. I believe it is more helpful to walk them through it verbally while allowing them to do it to experience the motions and acquire muscle memory. Craft is a great space! I wanted to share my thoughts because I think the class I took last evening could be improved upon for future students. Thank you for reading, Ivette"

We are so happy to find this place just right time because we were looking for a one week summer…read morecamp for our kids 9 and 7yrs old. We registered 5 weeks summer camp mainly in Pasadena, but it started a week after summer vacation so we had to find something for them and Thank God! Yes, it was the answer. Even my son who didn't want to go to the "Craft Class" just loved the full week. They provided all materials, snacks and games with very good price. We highly recommend people who live in local area just check this place out. They have fun things for kids and adults as well.

This place was so welcoming and was such an amazing experience! Would do if you have some time to…read morekill and want to enjoy a moment with friends!

I loved this place! My daughter and I went to a similar place but I like this one much better…read more They have much more variety. Given there's no food here but the second floor of the mall has a great selection of quick food. My daughter made a water bottle with icing and some charms and I made a bear. I just didn't know that mine would take a week to dry I was joking about it but it was actually true. The girls who work here were very nice. I came on a Sunday to pick it up and the whole mall is packed so I might try to come in during the week. When I came in it was just my daughter and I. I definitely want to come back to make my own picture frame. Also the paint did dry up a little darker so I would go brighter

This place is amazing! It's so much fun! My daughter did the testing and absolutely legit. They…read morehave so many cute projects. Aron was amazing impatient and very informative. They were very busy too, and he gave everyone equal attention and was super friendly. Highly recommend.

My daughter and I enjoyed our time building a lovely puppy! I totally recommend this place ! Staff…read moreare friendly and very helpful during the process!

Poor selection of Sewing Supplies. Shelf organization is…read morenot so good. Now that Joanne's is gone we are screwed finding Sewing Supplies. I guess nobody does clothing repairs at home anymore. Sad

Nobody on the floor staff at this Michael's location wants to do their job. Marcel, a young guy…read morewith a bunch of piercings on his face; Carol, an older lady who is supposed to be behind the register; Steph, the on-site store manager. The customer service in this store is truly lacking and it's sad.

Corinne's candles and pottery are so pretty. The fig scent is my favorite. She has a lot of cute…read morethings for dogs too (leashes, pet bowls, treats, ect) I love this local Sierra Madre business!

From the owner: Artisan made candles, gifts, pottery and high quality bath and body goods read more

Super cute little shop with well thought-out gifts, greeting cards, and clothes. The ladies who run…read morethe shop are friendly and knowledgeable. I always find something I want to buy, whether I'm looking or not.

They have cute stuff but the staff is very unfriendly and unprofessional. They don't acknowledge…read moreyou for minutes on end while they just chat freely up the front of the store. Feels like friends just catching up. They have made me feel like an inconvenience on MULTIPLE occasions for asking basic customer service questions or requests - like, can i have a receipt even though I'm paying with cash?? Oh you want me to do my job? Ethically run a business?? Ugh I guess I can...talk about making people feel difficult. Sorry it's such an inconvenience for me to hand over my hard earned money to support YOUR business. They have even made side comments while looking at items like wow I could have sold that to someone else while you were looking at that. Honestly feels like getting bullied shopping here. Seems like you genuinely don't want to run a business or need to take running a business 101.

thank you Tim!! shame on michael's for being so…read moreunderstaffed, and thank you to the only associate on staff, Tim who was working the register for still trying to tend to guest's needs. unfortunately, the item we needed was locked and we needed an associate to pull it. Tim worked with us and was able to pull another team member, Hector, in to unlock the markers we so desperately needed. i very much appreciate the service provided and Tim was wonderful under an intense atmosphere. be advised, michael's offers online coupons! google michael's coupons and they often have 20-30% off one full priced item available to scan in store. we walked out with $15 markers having paid $11 hooraaay! amazing value!

FIRST OF ALL, THIS REVIEW IS ONLY FOR THE IN-STORE PICKUP SERVICE…read more Arrived at the curbside pick-up spot, checked in on my phone as "I have arrived", the screen showed "We are on our way". Then 15 minutes passed, no one showed up and I was in a hurry to get to another place. So I walked in and got in line, the cashier was totally not aware of my arrival and simply said sorry and gave me my order. Not sincere enough. Walking out the store with a strong disappointment. Not sure if I would ever come here for another in-store pickup.

This place is an absolute gem. Great location, easy parking, and the kind of shop you can happily…read morespend way more time in than you planned. The inventory is incredible--eclectic, unique, and full of beautiful beads, materials, and everything you could possibly need for jewelry-making. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking for something specific, they have it all--beads, string, findings, and so many inspiring options you won't see just anywhere. What really sets this shop apart, though, is Christina. She is truly the heart of the place. She's warm, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and just an all-around joy to be around. She can help you design something custom, guide you through making it yourself, or even create it for you. And if you need repairs, she's amazing at that too. They also offer classes, which is such a great touch--I took one on making bracelets and it was such a fun experience. What a cool thing to be able to do locally. Honestly, I never thought I'd say this, but I actually look forward to needing repairs--because it means I get to come back and see Christina. She makes every visit feel personal and fun, and you always leave in a better mood than when you walked in. Such a wonderful shop with a truly special owner. Highly recommend checking it out.

Their selection of seed beads is vast and beautiful, the first time I went I spent probanly two…read morehours looking at all the beads to decide what to buy! They have Miyuki, Toho, and other types of seed bead in sizes from 8/0 to 15/0. The prices were also very fair, averaging around $2 for 10g of sead beeds, which is soo much better than trying to buy from a place like Michaels (*shudder*).

Our teacher Matt is just amazing. Very handsome and patient to teach me as a beginner. The…read moreenvironment of the studio is positive and we are blessed to have Makers & Clay in our community in Monrovia.

I took the 4 week pottery class on Monday nights in May with Max. We had a group of 8 people, and…read moreit was really fun learning the basics. Max went around and helped each of us center our pieces properly, observed our form, and provided suggestions to correct when needed. I felt like I learned a lot with just the 4 classes. They also provide studio access every day throughout the week in between classes so that you can practice on your own schedule and finish up more pieces, which I'd recommend taking advantage of. The studio is always clean and well stocked with supplies (but you will need to get your own tools if you come during your own time). I ended up with 5 unique pieces, the beginner glazes turned out beautiful.

the workers are very kind, they also have a wide variety of items to choose from, the price of the…read moreitems is also very fair. when I went I was pleasantly surprised by how nice and affordable it was.

I love the idea of this service and such an incredible and effective action and wonderful a boon…read morefor the community. First things first, the price point is perfect. I know it's not selling clothes, but I'm exhausted visiting thrift stores and seeing donated items for 20+. I bought several yards of fabric and some "fill a bag," fabric bits for less than 20 bucks, plus a bunch of odds and ends think ribbons, buttons, buckles, shoelaces. I'm dying to take a class but my brain isn't really good at organizing my life a month ahead, as they typically book out way in advance. I cannot speak more highly of the space and their services they offer. Lastly their staff is incredibly knowledgeable and kind!