Overall, the art was fun, but the service was disappointing and communication is severely lacking…read more It felt like we were a nuisance in being there. We had an appointment last weekend for four of us. When we arrived, we had an extra child and were told that we would be required to pay a 12% gratuity because of the size of our party. I'm unsure what the gratuity would be for. We were shown the policy - it said for parties of 6 and up - which we clarified and she said she miscounted. There was no service offered other than a brief training on how to do the craft. We were not allowed to choose our own colors but were encouraged to pick from the ones that were pre-opened to not be wasteful. When we picked our pieces, we were warned many times that we would be charged if we were wasteful in our usage of the clay - and clearly that is a subjective decision. When asked at the end any advice on getting the clay out of clothing, she said "it doesn't" - which would have been helpful to know at the beginning when you have 3 kids under 10. I asked if they had aprons - and mentioned that it would have been helpful if this doesn't come out of clothes - and she said they do, but it's only available for parties and for an extra fee. Again - communication would have been incredibly helpful up front. At the end, we were cleaning up our station and the employee asked us to put away the four remaining beads that were left on the table. It seemed like an easy way for her to help us get out the door more quickly when she had nothing else to do but sit on her phone. At the end she wrote down the dry times for our pieces - 5 days - which again - would have been helpful to know at the beginning. Lastly - they sold some glass cups that our daughters wanted. One was marked $13, one $15 for the same cup. When we asked - she said they were $15, but there is a deal at 2 for $30. Not sure where the deal is in that - and when we made that comment - she shrugged -clearly annoyed. For a unique art place such as this, where creativity and art should be encouraged - there was a very big missed opportunity in making this a special place - I won't be back.

Had my daughter's 10th birthday party there with 6 girls. I couldn't get them to return voicemails…read morewhen I was trying to book back-to-back sessions. When they finally texted me back they were clueless and rude. When I went to pick up the art after the party they had all our stuff labeled with random dates (other than the date of the event?) and asked me to see a picture to help them find our pieces. Seems like the staff does not want to be there, which isn't great for hosting a fun event with kids. Too bad, it's a nice option to bounce houses, but the customer service is off the charts awful and they are completely disorganized.

One of the friendliest and helpful LNS places I have been to! Great selection of products! I am new…read moreto needlepoint and every time I visit this store I am greeted with kindness and helpfulness!

Very large LNS with tons of options for threads!…read more I stopped by to grab some stretcher bars and threads for a new canvas. I was impressed that they had 6 and 7-inch mini stretcher bars in stock! They have a very large wall with tons of thread options which was awesome! Took off a star because I had to wait a good bit at the register before someone acknowledged or helped me. I'm also used to going into a LNS and having someone ask if I need any help kitting my canvas/have any questions, which didn't happen here.

In my continuing search looking for collage photo frames, I stopped in today. I found a couple of…read moreframes that hold 3 photos each. But they were regular price. Luckily, I had a coupon on my Michael's phone app to save 20%. It's better than paying full price, but I was hoping for a little more of a discount. They did have a lot of Christmas craft kits for 70% off!

Extremely disappointing experience, especially as someone who shops at Michaels frequently for yarn…read moreand crochet supplies. I placed an order through the app for in-store pickup and received confirmation that it was ready two hours before I arrived. When I got to the store, my order was nowhere to be found. After checking the pickup area multiple times, I asked an employee for help. Instead of trying to figure out what happened, I was repeatedly asked if I was sure I ordered from this location, if someone else had picked it up, and if I had actually received confirmation. Yes, I was at the correct store. Yes, I received the confirmation. No, nobody else picked it up. What bothers me most is the pickup system itself. Orders are placed in bins right by the entrance, and customers simply walk up, grab their order, and leave. You don't have to show an employee your order confirmation, scan anything, or verify that the order you're taking actually belongs to you. It's basically an honor system for prepaid merchandise sitting right next to the door. Unsurprisingly, my order appears to have been taken by someone else. Mistakes happen, but this feels completely preventable. The entire point of in-store pickup is convenience, and this was the complete opposite. As a frequent Michaels customer, I expected much better, and I definitely will not be placing another pickup order at this location.

Highly recommend this place! I had so much fun…read more My husband surprised me with a date night last Friday night, and took me to this place. We arrived, picked the designs we liked, and started right away. They give you a few tips, but you're pretty much on your own. We were advised it would take approx 2 hrs, but it took us closer to 3 hrs. You should plan a little extra time. Oh and you can buy a cup of Turkish coffee and they also give you a cup of pomegranate tea. I tried both and loved it! Once you're done painting, you can bake your plates in your oven for about 30 minutes and they're ready! They also have Turkish lamp making class and it looks also fun. I'd like to go back and try the class too.

My friends and I had a blast making the Turkish lamps at this Art Masterclass space. Shout out to…read moreKaren F's birthday! We all booked online and were able to pick which lamp we wanted to design. I chose the swan lamp. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and once checked in we got situated at a table with a few other guests. I am in love with the space. First off, it's in a business area, and on a Sunday, there was no one else around. My GPS had difficulty finding the exact spot but once I had the suite number it was easy to find. When we walked in you could see how bright and airy this space is. Before the start of class, we had time to chit chat and walk around to get ideas for our lamps. Our teacher (I think her name was Oun?) was super sweet and walked us through each step. The first step is laying out your design. We were served Turkish coffee and a Turkish treat, (for an extra charge) during this step. During the step where we glue on the tiles we were served the pomegranate tea that came with the price of the class. At the end of our 2+ hours we were given instructions on how to make the cement to seal all the mosaic tiles in and once I do that, I will post photos of my finished product. We all had a blast and would 100000% recommend coming here to get artsy.

I love the craft guild! I just finished my first pottery session and signed up for the next session…read morein a new pottery class. My instructor, Joe, is amazing and so helpful and kind. I had a lot of fun in his class. I eventually want to take sewing or a glass class. There are so many options.

I came to the Intro to Drawing classes at the Guild wanting to understand how to represent a 3D…read moreobject on a 2D surface and what it meant when visual artists said that "drawing is seeing". I just completed my first-ever drawing classes with artist and art educator, Tina Cauller. One word: phenomenal. It is hard to find beginning drawing classes for adults in the Dallas area, and I couldn't find many reviews of Tina's classes before joining. Now, having completed the course, I wonder if the few prior reviewers had even turned up to class?! I loved her traditional teaching format, which incrementally built lessons on subjects that drawing students have studied for centuries. The excellent and thorough technical instruction, along with a relaxed and supportive art practice environment, gave me time for trial and error. The amount of growth in every student in the class from first to final class was outstanding. Tina has extensive experience and translates it into interesting, engaging, and supportive learning-to-draw lessons, making me believe I can draw anything I set out to. So satisfying and highly recommended. If you have been looking for a beginning drawing class, treat yourself, and don't wait!

Took my sister and friends here for her 12th birthday. We had so much fun! Booked the private room…read moreand created at our own pace. The team was friendly and helpful My only suggestion is to have some sort of small speaker system in the private room for vibes. We used our phones, but would've preferred if there was some sort of setup. I'm looking forward to going as an adult activity to try out the tufting!

Such a fun and relaxing experience！…read more I came here with friends and ended up spending HOURS doing DIY crafts. We decorated mirrors, tried pouring art, and even made custom rugs. The staff was super patient and beginner-friendly, so you really don't need experience at all. Everything turned out SO cute and honestly it felt super therapeutic.

A few months ago I bought several perfect cardboard type storage containers to organize family…read morehistorical documents. I should have bought more. At $5 ish dollars each they meet my needs perfectly. So,I remain on the lookout for more and today,Hobby Lobby came through.

Love all the variety of items more lobby than hobby store. Full of home decor with less and less…read morecraft items. One thing I hate about the store is the high price on everything and then the 40% off areas. They have signs posted what the price will be but it is annoying. When asked I was told by a cashier you buy more when you "think "you are getting a sale . With brick & Morter stores like this on line shopping is becoming more enjoyable.

"Around here, we don't look backwards for very long... We keep moving forward, opening up new doors…read moreand doing new things because we're curious... and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." ~Walt Disney - Someone said that a good teacher must be able to put himself/herself in the place of those who find learning hard, and that is so true. And that is what separates good teachers from bad teachers. Yet another hallmark of a good teacher is the ability to teach children how to think, not what to think. Good teachers are not thought dictators. And that is part of my personal philosophy with my grandchildren, to put myself in their shoes and to teach them how to think. That's why I love places like Lakeshore Learning where I find educationally valuable gifts that equip my grandchildren how to learn - and gifts that are fun too. Next to giving experiences, that's the best investment I can make in them. And I am an investor in important things, not crap. - "Success is a choice; you choose it and work it out! Excellence is deliberate and so it is intentionally pursued. No successful person ever remained idle for success to knock his/her door for him/her." ~Israelmore Ayivor, Dream Big!: See Your Bigger Picture!

What a great store!…read more Whether you are a teacher, a parent, grandparent, or ANYONE who has a child in their life that you want to have educational toys and activities, this is the place. From classroom supplies, to motivational posters; to games and activities, this place has an amazing selection. It is a fun place to shop.

I hadn't been to Rock Barrell for over 10+ years, but it was just as magical as I remember it! I…read morehad the grandkids for a sleepover and I decided that they should experience the magic! My 9 year old grandson wasn't too excited to go but once he stepped inside and saw a shark tooth, he was all over it! Even hubby was so impressed and glad he tagged along. My granddaughters found so many pretty things but I limited everyone to two items each. The girls each wanted a shell ring and a turtle jewelry pendant. HUGE selection of jewelry making supplies, including stone, jewels, metal findings, etc. and so many beautifully polished rocks and stone pieces and crystals. The prices seemed very reasonable. After we took the grandkids to the Perot museum last summer and they loved the huge rock displays, my oldest granddaughter wanted a rock tumbler for her birthday. We did fulfill that wish and even helped her tumble a couple of sets of rocks over the month long process. I brought our results with us to the store. I asked the young lady at the counter about what might have happened. The kind older man behind the counter walked by and asked so nicely if he might step in to help. He explained that rocks have different levels of hardness and we could probably get best results by tumbling all like rocks at a time. Makes perfect sense! I was just so impressed at how kind (to us and to each other) and helpful everyone was. I think it was a father (owner perhaps?) and daughter working together and the working relationship was beautiful to experience. Everyone had a great experience at Rock Barrell and can't wait to return!

They have a wonderful selection & great customer service! I frequent this establishmentread more

Joseph was SO helpful in helping me figure out what was needed to fit the measurements we got done…read morefor our custom drapery! We haven't placed our order yet but are very excited to move forward with cutting corners- will edit post with photos added after they're done!

Love their service and good eye for design!! Love Marty and…read moreEmily! They are great and beautiful designers