I enjoyed shopping at Calico Mermaid a couple of weeks ago. Ashley was friendly and very helpful…read more I was so glad to see it thriving on downtown Main Street.

Good selection, wonderful helpful staff, always something fun and new and inspirational! I always…read morestop in this shop when I'm in or near Porterville. Love supporting such a great local business!

This business was actually located at the far east end of Visalia on E Noble. Maybe they moved from…read morePorterville? Anyway, I had lots of questions and the owner was very helpful. Her husband also repairs Janome sewing machines and she has an award winning quilter who can finish your quilts with any kind of top stitching you can imagine. I'm so glad we stopped in to check out this local business! I'm not a quilter but I did buy some beautiful cotton to make a pair of pajama pants.

From the owner: Fabric and quilting supplies. Authorized JANOME sewing machine dealer. Sell and repair sewing…read moremachines.

I love Hobby Lobby for framing (they have great prices), but I also love all of their art supplies,…read morethey have a wonderful selection. And around the holidays the decors is great, though you'll probably have to deal with some lines, they get you in and out quickly. Service is great! I came by today to grab some paint for outdoor yard decor signs that I'm painting and found exactly what I needed

Hobby Lobby is great for holiday decor, home decor, picture frames , paints and etc. I could easily…read moreget lost in this store for hours. Feel like you need to look at everything , so you don't miss out on anything. They do have a lot of sales, just have to catch it on the right day! Service is good , workers are friendly and helpful.

I love their in store and curb side pickup. I order online and swing by when it is ready. They…read morefill orders fast.

Wish I could give this place zero stars. I haven't been to Michael's in a while since they acquired…read moreJoan's but the last time I was there, they were cutting fabric at the framing area. I happened to pick up my online pick up order and decide to check out the fabric section. I wanted to see if there has been any updates since taking over Joan's. I needed my fabric cut and I flagged down an employee. She appeared annoyed that I flagged her down to cut fabric. I went to the framing area since that's where I went last time. She directed me to the "cutting bar" which was a janky looking random white table in the middle of the aisle blocked by tons of boxes. I then made a comment "oh. Sorry. I came to framing last time". With a nasty attitude, She then talked to me like I'm stupid and pointed at the sign at the top "it says cutting table". I wanted to buy 20 yards of fabric and I asked her to double check how much for each yard. We all know things get misplaced on the wrong area. Before committing to buying all that fabric, I wanted to check the price. She then say that she could not check the price. She said she did not have a price scanner because there's too many employees working. She then walked away without saying anything. I'm standing there confused because I did not know if she was planning to go get a scanner or just left me. She came back with a scanner, told me the price and started cutting the fabric. She has no customer service skills and kept making smart remarks when I asked her a question. I ended up changing my mind about how much fabric to buy. Instead of 20 yards, I got 5 yards. I agree with everyone's experience about the lack of customer service, lazy employees standing around and their poor attitudes. Just to mention, there were no other customers in the store. I was the only one there on a Saturday afternoon which was very sad. All those remarks were unnecessary. I've been a long time customer there and will be taking my business elsewhere. Everything i usually get could be purchase at hobby lobby. I miss the nice ladies at Joan's that actually know how to cut fabric and interact with customers. I shouldn't have purchased any fabric that day and regret wasting my time there. The employee was a young Hispanic lady, light skin, long dark hair tied in a low pony tail with large glasses. She did not have a name tag.

This studio is the best! They offer hand building classes as well as classes on the pottery wheel…read more The artists are really knowledgable and friendly. It is also kid friendly! They have a party zone for birthday parties where children can do hand building with clay or paint on one of the ceramic or glass pieces they have. The prices are great but it would be worth every cent no matter how much it cost! It's my new favorite place in the world! :)

The phone number listed goes to a computer repair service. I would like more information…read more Belcarvalho09@gmail.com thank you

Excellent place if you are looking for affordable craft items in a small town. Located in a good…read morearea, good prices, and the lady working the counter was very friendly and provided me with excellent customer service by helping me find what I was looking for.

Great local resource for party supplies, fabric, cake making supplies, ribbon, and favors. They…read morealso have pre-made items to choose from. Skip the trip to Bakersfield or LA for party purchases.

Veteran owned local small business. Very reasonable prices and fun. Unlike others in town it…read moredoesn't nickel and dime you. One price includes most. Great people and many regulars that help you out if you have any questions

Not impressed. Go to color me mine for a better experience. For a date night experience the crowd…read morethat showed up when it was distracting and not other couples on a date.

Such a cute place to do arts & crafts, have a party, or paint night. You can bring your own food &…read moredrinks. The owner Jeanette is the sweetest.

Great little craft store. You have options of painting wood, glass, or ceramics. And everything is…read moreso much cheaper than Color Me Mine, plus no sitting fee.

We visited Mixed Messages Art yesterday for my daughter's art project, and from the moment we…read morearrived, Kathleen welcomed us with such genuine warmth and friendliness. The gallery itself is hard to put into words, it's calm, quiet, and incredibly relaxing, creating a peaceful atmosphere that makes you want to linger and soak it all in. Kathleen Mattox, the artist behind Mixed Messages, is truly a seasoned creative with a rich life experience. Having started this gallery 40 years ago in Sanger, California, she brings decades of passion and experimentation to her mixed media work. Her paintings are meaningful and full of stories, blending impressionistic, expressionistic, and abstract styles with themes that range from music and florals to powerful language and symbols. What really stood out to me beyond her art was Kathleen's remarkable hospitality and spirit. She made us feel welcome and shared her creative journey with genuine kindness. It felt less like a gallery visit and more like connecting with a thoughtful friend who pours her soul into her work. If you're looking for a place that offers not only beautiful, layered artwork but also a warm and enriching experience, I highly recommend visiting Mixed Messages Art. It was a wonderful experience for me and my family, and I'm grateful to have discovered such a special artist and gallery.

So much to see in this compact gallery of treasures! There is a sense of awe from the moment we…read morestepped foot inside this 600 square foot building that sits on the edge of the parking lot of The Oasis in Sanger. We found brightly-colored whimsy in every corner that lifts the spirits. Every piece of art has a story embedded in it and who is the story-teller? Artist Kathleen Mattox was our tour guide through her own art, as well as that of numerous other artists that have their work beautifully displayed. Adding to the sense of colorful magic inside the gallery is a gentle studio kitty that doesn't know how gorgeous it is or that it has only 3 legs. My 94 year old mom was excited to find earrings in her favorite colors. We agreed we must go back. There is too much to enjoy in just one visit and we don't want to miss anything