What a fun experience! My friend made a reservation for a group of 3…read more The studio is a small room inside the building it's located, but I think it's a cute quaint place. We had a 2-hour time limit to choose our charms (literally the hardest part because they're all so cute), and decorate our item of choice. At the time my friends and I went, they offered phone cases, hair clips/claws, handheld mirror, desk mirror, and jewelry boxes. The staff give you tips on piping the frosting glue with paper plates to practice before you start putting on your charms, which I thought was very helpful as a first timer. All materials are provided so I didn't mind the cost too heavily, since you're paying for the supplies & the experience, also I'm a sucker for cute things. Would definitely return with my friends! (:

Tucked away in Sawtelle is a very cute DIY Art Workshop that deserves way more recognition!…read more My friend and I stumbled upon it on Instagram and we are so glad we did! We were very excited to participate in the decoden decorating. They had plenty of options including jewelry boxes, claw clips, phone cases, mirrors, and more. The best part? No charm limits here! The staff was very friendly and informative, she guided us through a variety of piping techniques to make sure we were confident with our skills before we got started on our own creations. The entire experience took about 1.5 hours, during which we had a really great time! You also get $5 off if you post about your DIY on your story on IG. If you're feeling a little crafty, make an appointment ASAP! Other than decoden decorating, they also have pouring art, candle making, and squishy-charms making. Parking: There's plenty of meters and there is also a paid parking lot nearby.

We had a group outing to lumee for the tufting experience and had so much fun! We booked our…read moreappointment online and found the location very easily. We each found images of what we wanted to create online and were able to trace it onto the canvas. Since it was our first time, we all opted for the small canvas but in retrospect, maybe the medium size would've been easier as the tufting gun is harder to maneuver in smaller sections. The staff was very helpful in providing instructions and staying close by as we worked on our projects. Once we were done, we left our mini rugs to be picked up another day since the staff would put the backing on for us and clean up any loose ends and such. Definitely looking forward to coming back and making an even bigger piece!

I'm already planning my next visit! There are so many possibilities for crafts in this space it's…read moremaking my mind go crazy! Initial Impression: I have heard of Lumee before due to its previous locations, but I never had the chance to visit. I just so happened to have extra time in Pasadena so couldn't resist stopping in. This shop in Arcade Lane opened recently and it is situated in a cozy area near Urth Cafe. It is bright, colorful, and hard to miss. The perfect place to draw in lovers of all things Kawaii. Service: the shops man is the absolute sweetest and not only took time to explain the concept of the shop, but he also showed all the artwork and some of his own work! The Mahjong bag is so impressive! Lumee offers tufting for carpets and supplies the tools. They also offer decoden cases, trinkets, hair clips, bags, and more! Locations have a variety of different experiences so check ahead! Overall: I was able to make a trinket for around $8! It can also be upgraded to a magnet and you can walk-in if you want to! They offer group experiences as well, and I think it would be cute for a date too. I really can't want to go again!

I took a candle making and intention setting workshop here last night and it was great! The…read moreinstructor was very knowledgeable and spent so much time answering all of our questions. She was kind and helpful, and you can tell she really loves and knows her craft well! It was an intimate setting, and it was a fun experience to learn about one process of candle making. At the end of the night, you get to go home with your own hand poured candle that you created. The intention setting part of the workshop was very peaceful and created an opportunity to reflect on the past year and be intentional about something you'd like to foster for yourself in this new year. Excellent class and I'd return to this studio for another one. However, $70 may be a bit steep for some for a workshop like this.

Yelp Cliff Notes: What's more fun than exploring our…read moreinfinite creativity through crafts? Partnering with a sustainable studio that leads the activities, and cleans it up so you don't have to, haha. Yelp Unabridged Version: There's something that is so simple and so soul-fulfilling in crafts. Looking for a fun date night activity, we found a unique experience (check), quality time inducing (check), and sustainable activity (bonus check) in forager crafts. The instructors are deeply passionate and the workshop was a blast! Leaning into sustainability, we reused some of the craft trinkets in a multi-bean sensory bin for our 1 year old daughter. Double score! Highly recommend-

A fun splurge for a special occasion or a treat yourself moment…read more I brought my 8 and 10 year old as a reward for getting good grades and they absolutely loved this activity. The best part was the unlimited charms. There was an unbelievable variety and everything was neatly organized. The shop is slightly small so it may be tough taking your time picking charms if there are a lot of people. We booked a table for 4 and got 2 items so that each adult can help each child. The workers were very nice and they even provided a little cart to hold your purses and water bottles next to your table. Parking is free for the first hour with validation. Definitely recommend as a unique activity for the crafter in your life.

My friends and I came here to celebrate my birthday together! It was the best experience! Highly…read morerecommend! We hadn't reserved an appointment, fortunately there had been an opening at the time we arrived. I do recommend booking in advance, as it did get kinda busy when we were leaving There was only one employee scheduled today, and Aron (Aaron?) was very helpful! As we chose to make the plush animal bag charms, we were given a "tour" of the clothes & accessories, along with a detailed explanation of the limit to how many we could get (it was a very generous amount). One of my friends had a custom animal be made especially for them, while two of my friends purchased the instruction package (the other two of us hose pre-made animals). Aron taught/explained everything so well, and even helped them with the harder steps. Aron was so wonderful!! From giving me a free party-hat-shaped hair clip (after hearing my friends tell me happy birthday) to asking my name to personalize a handwritten birthday card, you helped make my day special! Thank you so much! They also have rug tufting, and their other location has "frosting" which I believe is decorating photo frames and etc with charms? Every activity offered is soooo cute and exciting! Pls visit if you have a chance :)

The art studio has three locations, and I have visited this downtown store in the art district…read more They offer variety of classes here, from beginner level like one hour classes, to advanced sessions of hand building, wheel and glaze classes, and you can also book workshops and private parties. The staff here are super friendly, also patiently demonstrating the techniques. There is a parking lot to their rear entrance, very limited spots though, and you likely end up with street parking like I did for my few visits here. Overall, I'd certainly recommend this place to friends.

Took a lovely Sunday morning 1hr wheel throwing class to make a bowl with my friend. The instructor…read morewas kind, helpful, & clearly skilled in what she was teaching. Watching my admittedly slightly-off-center ball of clay spin on the wheel as I shaped it into a not-bad-for-a-first-time bowl was both mesmerizing & meditative. This totally made me want to sign up for a whole class series. My only slight recommendation for any change would be the seating arrangements. The stations were laid out in such a manner that there was no possibility other than to have 1 of the 5 pairs of folks that showed up for the fully-booked 10-person class to be split (not sitting next to each other).

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!

What a wonderful place to donate and find crafting treasures. Remainders is a craft thrift store…read moreand the only one I'm aware of that functions like this. I wish there were similar stores in San Diego as well. It feels like it would be difficult to find a specific thing that you had in mind, but if you're open to being inspired by what's about, this is an excellent place to start. I bought a number of (older) crafty books for $1 a piece and am looking forward to exploring them all.

If you're looking for something fun and unique, I would totally recommend coming here to do rug…read moretufting. The price is a bit higher compared to some nearby places I found online, but it's absolutely worth every cent if you want the best quality product and experience. This was my first time rug tufting, and I can confidently say you're in great hands. Eryn and Jordan made everything easy to follow, and rug tufting itself is very forgiving, you can make mistakes and still end up with something awesome. We came on Valentine's Day for a date night experience, and it was such a great time. They provided drinks and food (not sure if that's always included or just a special occasion), but either way, the food was amazing, especially the lasagna made by Eryn's husband. Seriously, bomb. For our project, we chose to make a rug of our dog, which is considered a pretty challenging design. Even so, they guided us through every step, and it never felt overwhelming. The final result turned out great and didn't feel overly difficult despite the complexity. The experience is about 3 hours total, but they were kind enough to let us stay an extra 30-40 minutes so we could really perfect our rug. We'll be receiving the finished rug in a few weeks once they complete the final touches, and I honestly can't wait to see the final product. Huge thanks to Eryn and Jordan for making our Valentine's date night such a success. Parking: There's a nearby lot for around $10, but I parked on the surrounding residential streets for free.

So much fun. Wife got me a class for my birthday and we got to make a rug…read more Erin was super helpful and knowledgeable through out the class. It's so easy and fun to do, hundreds of colors to choose from. Only 3 hours which blew by fast. We also get a beautiful new rug for our bedroom .

Parking: street parking available around the block The shop…read moreis super cute and simple. The owner was sooo nice and explained what options we could create (possibilities endless)! You have a tray and you look at all the charms (whatever speaks to you) then when you are ready you can pick the chain (silver, gold rose gold etc). Owner then shows you how to attach the charms. Honestly very relaxing to do

Great business! They were really helpful and had a great selection of items to choose from. They…read moreare great at working with all age groups and providing the care they need. Can't recommend this business enough!