We go in every year to celebrate birthdays. Plenty of items to choose from, super friendly staff…read morewilling to help even if you have never done this before. They are super patient and will teach you all the basics needed to create some beautiful items. Our youngest kid loves this place and now has the whole family going to create and just have fun away from all digital noise. They fire everything for you and take great care to ensure you get a good looking piece back. Can't say enough or share the appropriate nice things about these folks. Walking distance to great restaurants and shopping so really easy to plan a great day that includes a stop at this location. Parking is out front or across the street.

We were in SD for my birthday weekend getaway. We had reservations for a restaurant at dinner time…read moreso we had time during the day to do something so we decided to give pottery another go. We took a class at a pottery place in Laguna Beach last year so we wanted to give it a try again because it was pretty fun! We did the one time class pottery wheel try it class. It was $80 per person. Which is on the pricier side, compared to the other class we took last time. I will say this class was more informative than our last class. Our instructor taught us how to start working with our clay, demonstrated how to do it, worked with us, helped us out, showed us different techniques and steps on how to form our pottery. It's was definitely more challenging this time around because I think we didn't have to do as much in our last class we did. My boyfriend said he didn't like the pace of the class and having to work with a whole class. Our last class had less people so it was more intimate and slower, as for this class it was a little bit more of a faster pace. In the end we made 2 pieces. First one was like a practice piece and the second one was when you kind of got the hang of it and the final product looked better. We were only able to take one piece home. Our instructor said she typically does 2 pieces because she teaches faster but we are only able to take one. Honestly, I didn't like my first one too much so I was okay with that but I know some other people in the class wanted to take both. After you are done you have to clean up everything and put everything away. Then you chose the color glaze you want from a choice of 4 or 5. They glaze it for you then they tell you when it's ready for pick up. We are not from SD but it's an excuse to come back down to pick up our pottery.

I'm a bead girl, and make it a point to visit bead shops in every town. I love visiting this happy…read moreshop when I'm visiting SD. It's everything a bead shop should be, and the owners and staff are so friendly and helpful. Tons of gorgeous gemstone beads, shells (a must since they're literally at the ocean), amazing charm selection, and lots of findings. There's a variety of styles and vibes, to make a simple beachy piece or something more elaborate. I love that there are lots of beautiful finished pieces for sale throughout the shop, they help with ideas and inspiration to make your own. Staff is available to help you with ideas and expertise, and they also offer a variety of group or private classes you can take by request. Beads and more has created a happy little beading community, which is the sign of a great bead shop. This place is a Pacific Beach treasure, don't miss it.

Great product, great quality and value. Very nice and helpful owners. Would definitely recommendread more

Most stores might have a sign or two to let you know general stuff like they don't want food or…read moredrink or smoking inside. These guys take it to whole nother level, with literally nine signs on their door. And dozens more inside. -if you break it you buy it. -must leave your backpack at the front counter. -young visitors must be with an adult while in the store. -no food or drink. -you will be arrested if you shoplift. -all activities monitored by close circuit, television and undercover security -credit card processing fee 3% (Jackhole policy btw) -no pets within 10 feet of the front door -no smoking in the building - no public restroom ( so you want people to shop and spend money, but if they have to take a pee, they can't do it?! Jerks) -etc etc blah blah blah Many other stores in town appreciate business but don't leave such a horrible first impression with so many signs as you enter. Treating customers like this doesn't make them feel welcome. The kids and I quickly left. Can you imagine being one of the owners kids, and the types of dictator rules that they surely have in their life!??

Love this place! I always find the cutest things here. They have many vendors who carry new and…read morevintage items. I'm so glad they are still open and thriving!

Such a fun place!…read more Can be so fun to do on any occasion and is so easy too! I am not an artist, but I still enjoyed this a lot and would happily come back! There's so much parking at liberty station and the place is easy to find! There are so many different options to choose from with the prices directly on each item which is really nice. You do have to wait a few days to collect the pottery (they fire it up), so make sure you're not leaving town and can pick it up!

My fiancé and I came to paint our wedding cake plate on a Sunday morning. There were a lot of…read moreoptions for what we could paint, and I love that the price of the piece is what you pay with no other fees added on. We spent three hours painting and hanging out. The space is mostly catered to kids, but we saw people of all ages crafting and chatting. On a warmer day, we probably would have sat outside as it can get really crowded inside. We were never bumped, but sometimes kids would run by on their way to get paint. My only other complaint (which is more so my fault) was that we sat at stools at a shorter table so I was hunched over for a while. I'm just old. The staff was really friendly, and I like that there's a BYOB policy. I would probably suggest going later in the evening to avoid all the birthday parties as it was pretty quiet when we came to pick up our piece near closing.

Best surprise ever! Eleven days to Christmas and things are already marked up to 60% off. Plus…read morethey have signs to check their on line coupons. Spent $132, super happy!

I am not a craftsman person. I went with my daughter and the r staff was so incredible helpful…read more Definitly one of the best customer retail experiences I have had in years.

If you're looking for a creative and fun spot for all ages, I highly recommend TuTu Fun Arts &…read moreCrafts! My 9-year-old absolutely loves it, but honestly, it's not just for kids. It's such a great place to unwind, get creative, and enjoy some hands-on fun.. whether you're going with friends, family, or even on your own. The staff is kind and encouraging, and there are so many different activities to keep everyone inspired. It's become one of our favorite go-to spots when we want to do something different and meaningful. Definitely worth checking out!

My first time tufting and it was so fun! I really appreciated that we got a whole lesson on how to…read moreuse the tufting gun and practice as well. We got to choose the yarn color and honestly it made me want to get my own tufting gun! The worker who taught us was really nice and I would say although it is on the pricer side, definitely worth it!

Good location! Enjoy crafting and getting lots of ideas browsing through the store…read more Great Sales , self checkouts don't forget coupons on App which I always forget. From yarn to picture framing and service good

Best place to shop for your crafty holiday needs.... Or really any of your crafty needs. I just…read morestopped by to pick up a few fall accents for my house and they have all of their fall flower bushes 50% off! Still plenty of fall and Halloween items available, but the Christmas stuff is coming out for those who are ready to plan early. They also stock a bunch of candy for impulse buys next to the register. Got to say I was excited to see Cream Savers. Don't think I've seen them anywhere since the 90s and I have definitely thought about them since. Score! Sometimes it's hard to find somebody that works here, but everybody's always very friendly. I feel like they run kind of shortstaffed.

My husband and I took a 6-week acrylic painting class, and we had SO MUCH FUN! Meryl is such a good…read moreteacher, and we learned so much. I can't believe how easily she inspired our inner artist. After the class ended, we bought an art kit from Michaels to continue practicing, and we can't wait to take another class. Highly recommend!

I went to The Artist Outpost with a friend and I also had a very negative experience. Nowhere on my…read morepurchased ticket did it say there was no instructor and the included supplies would be old paint and crusted paint brushes... When I talked to the owner, I realized that customer service wasn't her strong quality.

Just picked up some artwork I had reframed to update the frame. It looks great and is exactly what…read moreI wanted. They completed the work in the time I was quoted and called me when I was ready. Since it was a custom size, it was a little pricey, but I like to support local small businesses and think the price was inline with what the craft store who always offers half price custom framing would have charged. While I was there, I spied a few items that would make excellent christmas gifts - all made by local artists.

This shop has *extremely* kind people and a gorgeous selection of reasonably priced items. They…read morereally came through when I was in a pinch - looking forward to coming back soon!

For a couple of months I've been searching for gemstones and geodes for my son's birthday, and I…read morerandomly stumbled upon this place while driving through the area. I am NOT disappointed -- the variety they offer is incredible. The moment I walked in, the energy was amazing. I made it about halfway through the store when a man in a beautiful blue polo shirt approached me with a fan of SuperLotto tickets. He told me to choose one. I pointed to one, and he laughed and said, "It must be your first time in here. Take one for yourself." I honestly thought it was a magic trick He asked what brought me in, and when I mentioned it was for a kid's birthday party, he explained that everything is sold by weight. He handed me a basket and told me to fill up the container with the colored gems and rocks. So I did... plus more. I walked the aisles at least 7-8 times because I just couldn't decide -- everything was beautiful. I spent way more time in there than I planned to. It's a family‑owned business, and Shlomo is such a kindhearted man. He even offered us a Nutella dessert. The whole experience was warm, welcoming, and honestly unforgettable. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place. I'm definitely coming back with my son so he can "dig" the place too. A true hidden gem. I picked up a few large gems, 20 geodes, a basketful of gems, heart shaped rose quartz, a cat bronze art. well worth it! I was drawn probably because he shares the same birthday as my best friend!

Came in today for some new jewelry with a friend. Elizabeth let us try on every ring we wanted and…read morebrought some out that she thought we would like. She probably spent around 15-20 minutes with us. I got a sterling silver dolphin cuff/bracelet which they happily polished for me. It seems to be very good quality- they even offered that if it broke I could always bring it back and they would solder it back together for me. It takes a little while to find the right size/style but it is worth it! I will definitely be coming back.