I can't believe I just discovered this store. They have pretty much everything an artist could be…read morelooking for. I could honestly spend days and not see everything. The staff is wonderful - helpful without hovering, able to answer product questions and show you where things are!

This is the most magical and comprehensive art supplies store I've ever seen. If you can't find…read moresomething here, then it doesn't exist. So many nooks and crannies filled with excellent art supplies - from student/beginner level to premium artist grade. A lot of items were 10% off, some more of a discount so very affordable. The store is run by a wonderfully sweet couple and the staff is very knowledgeable. I heard a customer asking for something obscure and the staff took them right to it, told them how to use it and suggested other items too. You can get lost in the aisles and really get your creative juices flowing. Or come in for something specific. The aisles are very organized by type of product. If you need any art supplies, or even if you don't, this is a treasure and a must visit.

Excellent job on framing my Mardi Gras print. They were very helpful with picking out a custom…read morecolor frame for my print.

Overpriced eye candy! I am unsure of the history of this brand, but there are only 2 locations in…read moreall of the US, and both are in the suburb of Metairie. They do have quite a selection of home goods, furniture and decorations, but all of it is quite over priced in my opinion. There is a large shared parking lot, and the store is in the middle of a strip mall. Walking in, you are not greeted. The aisles are wide, with plenty of room to move around. In the back is an area where you can have someone frame a photo or artwork. They do have some kitsch, and they have a large selection of my favorite laundry additive, so I do have a place close to come for that. They have a large selection for crafting items of all types, and a selection of clearance items that are the better part of 2 aisles. They do not have much of a selection of local crafts, which is something I would like to see locally owned stores having, so that is disappointing. Most of the items are mass produced. It's nice to look at, but there are better values to be made elsewhere, even at the national chain stores.

I really like this Michael's. It always has everything I need for arts and crafts projects. Their…read moreholiday selection is especially great and I was able to pick up ornaments at half off. I also love their paper selection and variety of supplies. I always make sure to use a coupon when I shop here, which makes the prices very competitive. It's conveniently located near me, service is consistently good, and I've never had a bad experience at this location. .

How has this Micheal's not been reviewed? How is it not even listed in YELP until I added it?…read moreSeriously! Ok. This is located in a strip mall with Academy Sports at one end, and Laser Tag at the other end on the north side of Veterans BLVD. HUGE parking lot in front. It is fairly easy to get in and out of the parking lot. Walking in, I was quick to notice the closed circuit monitoring of the store. The sales are fairly good, but even not on sales, the prices are not too bad. On my most recent visit, I was looking for a basic kit to learn to cross stitch, found it quickly and was able to check out quickly. Most visits, the store has plenty of associates on the floor to help you. This visit (July 4th) was light on help, but it is a holiday and I am glad they were even open. Nice surprise! The staff is always friendly and helpful, and checkout is easy. The whole store is neat, clean and well organized. The signs at the end of the aisles are true to what is actually on the aisle. Great job!

I have ALWAYS wanted to try throwing my own pottery, and Artsy Edge was a great place to do it!…read more I took my three grandkids any my mom, and we all had a blast. We went back a couple of days ago to glaze our pieces once they were ready to be painted, and I will pick them up when they are completed. They have summer camps for the kids, and my granddaughters will probably go for a few days next summer. Super sweet and patient staff!

I was excited to take a pottery class at Artsy Edge, but unfortunately, the experience was…read moreovershadowed by poor customer service and disorganized operations. First, the instructor texted me to come in at any time during the week to complete the glazing phase of my pottery. When I arrived, she told me I couldn't glaze because a class was in session--contradicting the message she had sent. Additionally, their posted hours of operation were inaccurate. She originally stated the studio closed at 5 PM, but after I pointed out that the website listed 8 PM, she admitted the discrepancy. When it was time to pick up my pottery, they couldn't find my pieces. On top of that, the instructor's mother was incredibly rude. At checkout, I asked if they accepted both cash and card, and the instructor confirmed they did. However, when I presented a $100 bill (for a remaining balance of $45), they had no change. The mother repeatedly insisted I just "leave the remainder as a tip" three separate times. I had already planned to leave a tip, but being pressured like that was uncomfortable and unprofessional. When I refused, they then asked me to Venmo the payment because they didn't want to pay card processing fees. While the actual pottery class itself was enjoyable, the operational side of this business was frustrating and unprofessional. Clear communication, better organization, and basic customer service improvements would make a huge difference. Until then, I can't recommend Artsy Edge.

Pandemic update: For December 2020, the Market has moved to…read moreCity Park on the Great Lawn across from the Peristyle. It is much smaller than the usual December markets at Palmer Park but it is well spread out. It is happening every Saturday until Christmas. You enter from the Dreyfous Dr side of the Great Lawn, where you leave your info for contact tracing and they have hand sanitizer. The whole area is taped off and we are trusted to be adults and comply; but in case you aren't a good citizen, there is a security guard nearby. There were 20-30 vendors selling their wares. Everyone was masked and I was glad to see more and more vendors were excepting e-payments. Great way to support local artists and get some amazing presents for your loved one or you!

Fabulous way to shop local and support artists. In what other way can you gather gifts for multiple…read morepeople, under an hour all in the same place? Even better, the Black Friday/small business Saturday offered some amazing deals! For under $100 I got gifts at 4 different booths for 3 people!

Want to see some quality work? Going through my parents' estate, I found this rubber stamp from Ed…read moreSmith about 1943 when the company was either at 426 or 326 Camp (can't quite read what it says on the handle). It's was still being used!

I realized today that I have been coming to Ed Smith Stencil Works for over 15 years. That really…read moreisn't that long when you consider that they have been in business since 1867. Before I get to the main body of my review, I want to mention their old location. Located on Camp Street in a very old building, the amount of history in that place was truly amazing. In their case were old police badges, old signs, etc. that they had made throughout the years. I was really sad to see them move from the old spot, but the new place is much more customer friendly. Now in Mid-City, there is ample street and lot parking. Inside the store is clean, modern and efficient. There are many items on display that show the range of things they can create. Everything from vinyl signs to super high end markers for mausoleums. The favorite piece of mine is the old wheelbarrow branded with the Ed Smith logo prominently displayed in the lobby. But looking at cool things is not why I come. I have had many different items made by Ed Smith over the years including name tags, desk name plates, office door plates and most recently self-inking stamps. The quality of their stamps is first rate. They even handled a difficult custom job for me that I picked up today. While not cheap, I have never seen a self- inking stamp so large or so clear. The staff are very helpful and even willing to deal with difficult customers who have unrealistic expectations (Me). I am sure you can go to some national company for these kinds of things, but trust me, Ed Smith is the best at what they do, and they are local.

The prices are good and the stock is different than other places. Where they shine: high end…read morefabrics, appliqués, trims, boas, Mardi Gras picture frames, custom second line umbrellas, masks, friendly service. Good prices. The one downside is that the line in the fabric room can get long and it's first come first served, so when I just needed a roll of ribbon I had to stand behind 15 people who needed fabric cut. That was tedious. They don't have as many different throws as some of the other places, but this is a good place to come to fill in the gaps. Next year I'm going to really do up my Mardi Gras costume and I'm going to get some higher end fabric and this is where I'm coming!

This is the place to get some unique and fun crafts. I saw fabrics that would be fun for festivals…read moreand such, glitter galore, sequined & beaded embellishments for costumes or handmade throws, etc. There is also a big selection of Mardi gras throws to choose from.