Such a vibe! I loved seeing Latinx culture represented so beautifully throughout the artwork,…read moregifts, and handmade pieces they sell. Everything was colorful, creative, and full of personality--it was so much fun walking around and admiring all the cute and unique items! I ended up buying the most adorable chocolate pan dulce keychain, and I'm obsessed with it. Such a lovely place to find meaningful gifts while supporting talented, local artists and creators!

Happened to stop by as I was walking back to the parking lot and noticed what seemed to look like…read morea"Dia de Los Muertos" decor which made me curious. I walked in and realized this is some sort of Mexican shop where I'll be able to find lots of crafty stuff. Boy was I immediately mesmerized by all the fun crafts, especially the "pan dulce" stuffies which I think were like coin bags, some were conchas and the rest just regular pan dulce bags. There is lots to see and buy, and not to mention they have 2 other ships on the same street, per the sales associate who helped ring me up (couldn't leave without buying anything). This is a fun and colorful shop to find quirky stuff. From candy to clothing to crafts.

I was very surprised and sad to see the store closure when I came by today. Truly the unfortunate…read moreend of an era. This was my favorite artist supply shop in San Diego. They consistently had great materials, beautiful sheets of paper, and amazing staff. Friendly service, clean and well organized store, and a real community staple. It was always nice to see consistent faces and I was treated with excellent service with every visit. I loved the manager and hope the company was able to retain her. She's extremely competent at her role and it would be a shame for it not to be recognized! Wishing the employees all the best.

Wow this place is so cool! Tons of amazing art supplies! Great spot for cards, gifts, and wrapping…read morepaper.

By posers for posers…read more Ran by the most pretentious people who think they are artists. If your an aspiring artist go any where else theyll make you feel uncomfortable And dont ever let the tourettes having asshole make you feel bad Someone needs to beat this guy up badly

The people whom work there are kinda hipsters , nothing wrong with that but you don't need an…read moreattitude. The selection were not on par with much smaller stores that haven't been around as long and as boasted . And just because you've had a few decent events that some cool writers have painted in the side of your business. I b just wasn't impressed, and can def go elsewhere if the 2nd question I ask you make it seem like I ruined your whole damn day. Only reason I didn't 1 star because at the time I knew nowhere else but the internet to get paint. Would be surprised if this place is still around in a year or 2.

A kitchy neighborhood thing to always check out what's arts fartsy. A beautiful garden to check out…read morebehind it with water conservation innovation incorporated into art. Once in awhile also students display their work and are sold at great reasonable prices. Go check it out!

Larger Store and more variety in the Ribbon Section and for crafts. Store nice and clean , stocked…read moreand their staff very helpful when trying to locate an item not on the shelves. Prices are reasonable and dont forget to use your rewards coupons. Great for browsing and get ideas for projects.

It was a lot of fun shopping here this morning. I came in to buy some yarn for another person and…read moreto look for Christmas decor. The yarns are reasonably priced, and I found a great little sign for my front door. Holiday hours in Mission valley or 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.. Free parking lot. Very nice customer service people to help you find your way through the store, and assist you in checkout.

Came here on a Wednesday to look for some beads. I scored some cute red ones for $2. They had a…read moregood collection of art supplies at a great value. Supporting a good cause and keeping craft supplies out of the trash, such a great store! Check out their hours though because they're only open for limited hours. Parking is also a bit tricky and it's paid parking in the front. Workers were really helpful!

Such a great store with a great cause! The workers are some of the sweetest people ever! They have…read morea great selection of craft supplies! Everything is fairly priced! They also have a section of random scraps that are super useful for practice is you're looking to make something small!

This is a MUST DO!…read more I booked an hour and a half session for my dad's 60th birthday and I think we unlocked his hidden talent/ craft. We had the pleasure of having Emily as our instructor and she was an absolute delight! The class started with the basics - forming technique, tools and wheel speed. There is a great variety of colors and to choose from once your item is complete and the cost of any additional art is more than reasonable considering the labor of love. Thank you again, Emily, for making this such a memorable experience.

I took my family here for a private pottery class and we all had the BEST time! The space itself is…read moresuper cute, clean and spacious. Our instructor was so nice and explained everything clearly. It was such a unique, fun way to spend time together. Can't wait to do it again! Plus, the owner is a very warm, kind person and I love supporting such businesses.

My hubby and I signed up for our very first pottery date night here, and honestly... we picked it…read morebecause it has my name in it (how could I not? ). This turned out to be one of the most unexpectedly fun, and messy kind of nights we've had in a long time. Our instructor Josh was fantastic: super thorough with step-by-step guidance while sprinkling in just the right amount of sarcastic humor to keep things light when our clay creations started looking... questionable He made total beginners feel comfortable getting our hands dirty (literally) and embracing the chaos. So pottery is WAY harder than it looks. My husband and I quickly realized we probably won't be quitting our day jobs to become ceramic artists anytime soon But we had an absolute blast trying, filming our wobbly moments, and competing with other couples to see who comes out with the best pieces (we lost proudly). At the end of the night, you get to keep what you make (1 piece for each person) and they'll glaze and heat it up for you to pick up at a later date. Bonus: they had a whole stack of finished pieces from past classes that were never picked up, selling them for $1 each or 10 for $5. I totally walked out with 10 pieces like a boss Despite our lack of natural talent, we somehow managed to produce two actually decent bowls: miracles happen once and a while If you're looking for a date night that's interactive, memorable, slightly messy, and guaranteed to give you stories to laugh about later, this is it Pro Tip: Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty... and prepare to discover muscles in your hands you didn't know existed

We tried the date night for 2! It was a ton of fun, neither of us had ever done pottery before. Our…read moreteacher Kaia was fantastic and let us through the process and then walked around and helped everyone as needed. Such a fun date doing something new. Low intensity, fun time on the spinning wheel. Would recommend and we will return in the future. :)

Glad to see this shop is still in business. It had been years since I had been, and happened upon…read moreit during an art walk. It's a little shop but has a lot of cool masks, day of the dead pieces, sugar skull art and more. My friend found a cool pair of snake earrings there, and I picked up a shoulder bag and mask for myself. Lots of items from small to more elaborate. A little bit of everything to choose from. Use your yelp check in and get 15 percent off your order (which I realized after I had left *sigh*) I was given 5.00 off my next order as well. I would recommend, if only just to look.

EVERY day is Day of the Dead at Back from Tomboctou…read more Really though, it's a charming shop of Mexican folk arts and antiquities. Heavy emphasis on the skulls. Heavy emphasis on really beautiful stuff. Makes me wish I was Catholic. Not in the Vatican/catechisms kind of way. More in the ancestor-worshipping kind of way. They bring gorgeous artisanal materials from various regions in the south, and they really get a lot of great stuff. My living space is getting progressively more Mexican despite my best efforts to avoid buying more. They also do workshops in the fall to make sugar skulls, pinatas, and those papel picado (paper cut banners) as well as paper mache skulls. Super cool. Wish I had an 8 year-old to drag with me. Kind of like Vintage Religion on 30th, except this place is more specialized, more quaint, and though I like Vintage Religion, I just like Back from Tomboctou better.