Best beads in the business, and good prices. Takes a while to see everything, and they give you a…read moreclipboard with paper and pencil to keep track of what you are putting in your basket. An excellent alternative to purchasing online.

This place was a childhood favourite for me, like I'm sure it was for every girl growing up in the…read more'90's. I made dozens of those little beaded lizards, bubble bees, etc. (which I was happy to see today that they still sell those in packages). I gave one to everyone, and still have a drawer full of them somewhere (I can't dump them, the memories are too cherished). Oh or when we'd braid strings into bracelets. Or just take a wide assortment of beats, spell out our names, and make jewelery with that. Bead & Plenty More was the place I went to get my supplies. Seriously, this place was like heaven and still is today. I feel like a kid in this store. The assortment of beads and general craft work in this store is amazing. Whatever you need (wire, pliers, potential pendants, craft books, etc), it's all there. Just walking into this store and seeing all the shapes, colours, and materials (metal or plastic beads) got the creative juices flowing. Oh how I miss those days where giving your friends a custom made bracelet or necklace was a big deal, and that was their birthday present. I think I need to return to those days, even if it looks cheap.

Sunnyside Art Supplies has the most friendly staff service I have ever encountered. I only had two…read moreinteractions with them, the first time was when I called them on the phone and spent almost 20 minutes asking about each paint, brands, and the type they came in. The lady on the phone was extremely courteous and nice. The second time was today when I entered, the gentlemen who helped me was friendly, agreeable and very easy to talk to. I looked over the paints I wanted and asked if they do separating pans because one tube was very expensive and if they separate them into different pan sets it might be more affordable to students like me. The gentleman replied sadly they do not, but he dug through the drawers and found a sample paint sheet for me, for which I was extremely grateful, because now I know which colors are worth my money after I try them out one by one. I've seen this paint sheet online and knew it does cost quite a bit but they offered it to me for free and this made me determined to purchase all my art supplies through this retailer, not only for the service and generosity they provide, also for the empathy and kindness they've given to a fellow art lover.

The owner seemed nice at first but I realized she was not genuine when I went to meet her in…read moreperson. Having told her I was working on my first big project and that I was still figuring things out, she was impatient and it felt like she took advantage of the situation. Long story short, she ordered items before I confirmed, as I specifically asked for a quote first, and pressured me into buying them. I had emailed her asking specifically for quotes if I were to purchase X items, and she responded saying she had ordered a bunch of the items and told me the price in the same email. I was shocked by the price and could not afford the full amount I was looking for and initially felt bad, telling her Id take them off her hands since she'd already ordered them, even though I no longer even needed those items, but did not realize how expensive it was and that I just couldn't afford it. When I went in, she said it wasn't her problem and that she had ordered them just for me, and felt that I had led her on... all I had done was discussed the project with her and asked for quotes, and I had been transparent about not being sure about some things being my first project of this scale, but she went ahead and ordered BEFORE giving me the price, there is no obligation on my end to purchase at the end of the day. I could have not shown up at all that day but I am someone who keeps their word. She ended up giving me 10% off, which was literally just one of the 10 items free (I spent close to $1k there, you're welcome, on items that are literally $45 less at Michaels, and I will never be back).

Tammy was an amazing help today. She helped me choose the perfect yarn for a baby blanket. She…read morereally went out of her way to take all the time that I needed to choose the perfect yarn. I can't wait to post a picture of the finished project.

Great service!! With a young woman's help, I found everything I was looking for in no time! Thanks…read moreStash.

the past 6 months, I have had several nasty experiences with Michaels . . The issues were primarily…read morewith the Shawnessy store in Calgary, from items missing to incredibly rude and disrespectful staff. When I inquired about my missing items at the Shawnessy store, the store associate actually raised her had to stop me from speaking, then demanded I empty my bag so she could see that I wasn't hiding the item. Another occasion, the store manager demanded to see the email from Michael's showing items were ready for pu up and when I showed a text version, she refused to accept it and demanded the original. When I explained that it was identical and that I didn't have the email on my phone, she said there was nothing she could do and walked away. I left feedback with the Customer Care line and received a call from the district manager for Calgary and Manitoba. I missed the call but returned her message within 2 hours. After 2 days of not hearing from her, I sent an email to her. I received a response after 2 days after that telling me that if " i wanted to connect with her, I could contact her during a few windows when she was free": The onus is not on me to chase her down, she stated in her initial phone message to me that she would " like to make it right". Ignoring me, then finally telling me to work around her availability is not making it right. Clearly, the poor service culture at Michaels does not fall far from the management tree. There is a reason why online companies like Temu offering similar products for a fraction of the price of Michael's are doing booming business. This type of shoddy customer disservice should not be rewarded by giving them business. See less

I got help to download the coupon for one item. I was told…read moreabout the 2 month return policy on unused unopened items with bill as proof of purchase. Very good service for me!

I went to three different yarn stores one day recently looking for something in a specific range…read morefor my project. I was so excited to walk into Gina Brown's and see the vast expanse of beautiful yarns. The lighting in the store is bright and makes it easy to see and compare colors. I noticed right away the prices on some of the better quality fibers like merino and alpaca were significantly better than I had seen in my recent travels (like to STASH). I was asked if I needed help, and when I explained my project, got immediate direction to what turned out to be the perfect yarn in the perfect colors (although I did peruse the entire store before deciding, I was just that excited.) I took a little convincing on the colors available vs. those on backorder, but it turned out the ones I'd picked as a potential compromise were better than my original vision. The lady behind the counter (longer hair, with a cane) said she'd been in the color game for over 35 years, and she was certainly spot on. I'm so grateful I found Gina Brown's, and I will be back and bring others!

This was the most rudest experience I have ever had in a store ... who are they to tell me what I…read moream to crochet and tell me to find a different pattern to use cause they didn't have the yarn I needed and to tell me what is appropriate for a baby. I believe I can make what I want for whom ever I want in whatever colour I want and yarn size ... I will never come back here ... and I won't recommend to anyone either ... guess online shopping is the way to go

Spring Break is here, but it's still -10 outside and snowy in Calgary. The kids are antsy to get…read moreout of the house so off to Color Me Mine we go for an afternoon of pottery painting fun! I've painted at other pottery places before, but this is my first time at Color Me Mine. I was impressed by the great selection of pottery pieces available and there was so much to choose from that the kids were picking a piece, changing their mind, and then changing it again! They even had licensed character pottery pieces like Snoopy, Peanuts, Hello Kitty, and Monsters Inc! We finally settled on a fairy riding a unicorn piece (Can it get any more girly than that?) and my daughter had so much fun picking out paint colours. The staff working at the Color Me Mine Kensington location was a huge help explaining how to get the most vibrant colour from the paint, how long the whole process takes, and she was came around to change the water frequently. She even showed my daughter the kiln and explained how the whole process worked to fire the pottery. We had a great afternoon and I can't wait to see the finished result!

I took my 10 year old grand daughter to a pottery class. My clay kept breaking apart and the…read moreinstructor said my clay must be bad but she didn't offer to change it and just told me to keep going I ended up with a really small bowl that I wasn't happy with. When we back to paint them my grand daughter put a great deal of effort into painting hers and was very proud of it. We went back to pick them up to be told that hers had broken and caused 10 other pieces to be damaged. My grand daughter was devasted and made to feel guilty that her pottery had damaged others and then had nothing to show for her hard work. Never going back there!!

Respectable selection of RC, planes, trains, kits etc. Better than mail order because you get to…read morehold and see what youre buying, however the prices tend to be high. The staff are hit or miss, all though generally "nice". The one or two guys who really know their stuff really do. But then there are several part timer kids who are not very knowledgeable, and the women at the cashiers are rarely nice. Best selection in town though, so if you have the cash hit this place up.

Staff was rude and did not want to help in ordering a parts and hung up over the phone.read more

This is Michael's. Yes all locations are great and have same layout…read more Easy to get around and pricing is very affordable for arts and crafts. Excellent picture frames and great place to pick up seasonal items from Easter, Halloween to Christmas. Staff is very friendly and the iOS app is great. Coupons are a little deceptive when it's only applicable to non sale items which seems to be like 5% of the store. Overall it's Michaels!!

This new Michaels store in East Hills is da bomb!…read more As soon as I came in and asked for help at Customer Service, Ashley (manager) came & greeted me and took me to where I needed to go. She was helpful, efficient, kind and even offered me a discount on my purchases because they didn't have the quantity that I needed. I arrived almost at closing hours but did not feel rushed or judged. The store was clean and well organized. I was able to get in quickly and got everything I needed for my art project the next day. Whew!

FINALLY!!! Color Me Mine is OPEN;) If you want to get out if the house, have a good time with…read morefriends or just explore a new hobby the Color Me Mine is for you. Would you like to learn how to paint ceramics, make glass fusion art or plates, maybe make a customized wine glass? Drop in between 10-6 most days and choose one or more hobbies to try. With Good Earth Cafe next door you can relax and paint a portrait while enjoying a cappuccino. The staff is amazing and they will help you at any level you need. From beginner to expert, there is something for everyone. They also offer parties, discount days and students specials.

I love the concept behind colour me mine & really dig this particular studio. It's clean, quaint,…read moreand attached to a coffeehouse (Good Earth). The staff are very pleasant and helpful...need to suprise someone with a unique bday? Want to spend a quiet afternoon being creative while enjoying coffee and a muffin (or two)? This location has got you covered!

Lovely little workshop/ antique store. Very nice helpful staff and really nice soaps!read more