I miss Joann, but this will do. Michaels offers such a wide variety of craft supplies. Walking down…read moreeach aisle will inspire a new creative pursuit. At least it does for me. I highly recommend signing up for their rewards program. It's free to join and I got a 50% off coupon for initially signing up. My bracelet supplies were gonna be close to $50 which is wayyy more than I was anticipating!! After using my 50% off and then a 25% off they gave me, I got it down to $38. *Whew!* Plenty of free parking here, although it gets busy because of all the restaurants and other businesses.

This store deserves five stars because of staff expertise and intelligence... the framing…read moredepartment is wonderful! The store is tidy... though low on paper, they now have fabric... best of all glues and cutting tools... though low on ribbons. Overall... everyone is always busy and answering questions... customers helping customers... it's a family ... a community. The checkout team is great... dealing with us... and having enough energy to greet our arrivals and ...departures....

This store can be hit or miss in their customer service department. I have been here many times in…read morethe past and never really got a warm greeting from anyone in the store. Sad but true. As those of us are familiar with arts & crafts, then we should know what to expect and what to buy. They have many selections of many things in their inventory. Prices change/varies every now and then; but, do have affordable discounted prices on a lot of their stuff. For instance I got 2 frames today for a great deal. One frame 9X12 & the the other one 16X20 & 8X10. The 1st one was $12.99 & the big one was $19.99. W/out tax. I needed some beads for decorative reasons and couldn't find any that I liked. In color and in style. During their Holiday Seasons they are fully stocked and all aisles are bursting with cheerful, happy colors, flowers, brands and more.. if you are not quick to grab what you need, it will be too late. Overall, not a bad experience, but they can for sure step up to the plate and help out their customers when we need help. I have had 2 pictures framed at their framing department in the past; and, they did an excellent job. So thank you for that! Clean store, restrooms in the far back, also clean, and plenty of parking spaces shared with number of businesses. Located on the 2nd level right above Marshalls. Take the elevator or the escalator up/down. What goes up, must come down!:-)

Halloween in July at Michael's and I'm there. They always have a fun an eclectic collection of…read moreHalloween decor and this year doesn't disappoint. They still aren't full stocked but I did manage to leave with a few bits and bobs.

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.

I stopped by this store today that's inside Westfield Sherman Oaks. I wanted to look at their…read moreDragonball Z figured. I was going to walk inside at first but saw the sign of no drinks or food and I was holding my wife drink for her so I went to her at another store to take back her drink. I came back inside and asked if having togo food in a bag is fine and the lady working said it was. I went straight to the back of the store and looked at their Dragonball Z figures. The lady working said if I needed any help, just ask her. I didn't end up buying anything but I walked around the store to see what they have. They had some Mario stuff and other characters as well. They also have this little coin dispenser game where it will dispense a little toy if you put in some coins.

This location sells counterfeit labubus and then sticks by its no return policy. Buyer bewareread more

"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."

One of the iconic treasures of the LA art world. It has an amazing history (it's the oldest art…read moresupply shop in Los Angeles), it has materials I've literally not been able to find elsewhere. Also, it fosters community, hosting monthly art exhibits which local artists can submit to. The prices are very reasonable. The staff are helpful and kind. Each month's exhibit has a theme, and there's always an opening reception. Unlike many art shows, Carter Sexton's shows don't ask for money just to submit your work. Only if your work is accepted and you choose to participate do you pay a modest fee ($15) which is a great deal, because the shop clearly spends a lot of time making placards for each piece with the artist's name and mini-bio, and then hanging the work. You can sell your exhibited work and/or sell prints of it. I'm so grateful for the community this place fosters!

I've been coming here for over 40 years. Amazing stones, amazing gold, and silver necklaces. They…read morehave premade and you can make them yourself. It's a family run business. Greg is outstanding to his loyal customers. I have found every single stone I have ever wanted. They also have beautiful gifts for your children rings exotic you could make stones that you have never seen before beads of a lifetime treasures. The best gift you can give your mother for Mother's Day or Father's Day. I spend hours at the location and it's so amazing. They give you a tray to put your jewels on, Reverend Michael Beckwith of Agape brought me some rare stones on one of his journeys and I have paired them with the stones that I buy from them they have the perfect strings to string your necklaces or bracelets. It's a once in a lifetime treasure jewelry box we need to support this amazing family business. you won't find better prices in Los Angeles. No one can beat their prices extremely reasonable prices It's less than any jewelry store you can find and you can make it custom to the individuals personality & colors I truly love this store and the people that run it. Thanks again for such a wonderful experience today as usual I can't wait to get back! thank you Greg for my wonderful gift it's like creating your own jewelry l always have so much fun finding prefect stones & beads that l can't live without

My friend and I visited a bead show in Pasadena, and we found some absolutely beautiful beads. Greg…read morewas super friendly and patiently answered all our many questions. We loved it so much that we went back the next day to grab a few more things, and he was just as nice! Some of their beads were pricier but the quality is better. Our experience was a positive one!

BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! my first time coming into color me…read moremine since i was young. Ariana was the best start to finish. So welcoming and helped me through every step. When I messed up she helped me start over and make the process so seamless and fun. So excited to see how it turns out!!! Give this woman a raise !!!

A friend and I tried this place for the first time and it was so fun! You get to use all the…read morecolors, sponges and brushes. The pottery itself can be a bit pricey. Anabel was such a great help with instructions :) and when you're done painting your piece, you have to leave it at the studio for about a week so they can have it glazed for you and you return to pick it up.

Store has a lot of stuff in it from fabric to suitcases and duffle bags, but not as much variety in…read morefabric as I had expected. Also, prices by the yard were not as "bargain discount" as i had hoped, but the location was more convenient than schlepping all the way downtown to the fabric district.

I drove all over the place looking for a good fabric store. Guess what? They've all closed...except…read moreVan Nuys Fabrics. I was very grateful to find this wonderful fabric store and the very helpful owner, Paul. He showed me a perfect upholstery fabric for my project and I was in and out in under 10 minutes today. I think this is the--or certainly ONE of the--only true fabric stores left in the SFV and CV, and I searched in from Ventura to Woodland Hills. The others all have cotton fabrics and cater only to quilters. I'm very happy I found what I needed here so that I didn't have to make a trip to L.A.

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.

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.

Come dressed in clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty!…read more I came with my partner and we both loved the experience. It was such a fun class, and as first-timers to pottery, we felt like it was a great introduction. The instructors were helpful, and the whole process was really enjoyable. I'd definitely come back to make something new. Once you're done, they glaze your piece for you, and you'll have to come back a few weeks later to pick up the finished product.

Highly recommend Bitter Root Pottery's rooftop experience, especially for beginners! I came here…read morewith my partner for our anniversary, and he surprised me with a fantastic view, cozy ambience, and an amazing pottery class. We were led upstairs, and I was surprised by the rooftop pond, and how beautiful the koi fishes were! You can also see the Hollywood sign in the distance. It was a very serene space. Filming is welcome (a plus for capturing memories!), and parking is free right out front. Just note: the lot is pretty small, so I recommend arriving early to snag a spot. Our instructor was super informative and made sure to spend time with everyone in the class, walking us through every step of the process. It was hands-on and beginner-friendly, which made it all the more enjoyable. The only downside is the wait bc our finished bowls took about 6-8 weeks to be ready after shaping them on the wheel. But honestly, it was worth it--they turned out beautifully :')