Went today after a beach trip. They were open half hour before closing, which is nice. I can't say…read morehow many times I go to a small shop only to arrive with doors locked before closing. Great art brands here. I was hoping for more variety for Caran D'Ache but at least they carried it! Employee was friendly. Cat was cute! Price was great at 2.50 a Neocolor. Great little find. Thank you!

The ladies who work here are kinda 50/50. In a many times I've come to Imagine they've ether been…read morevery lovely and great to talk with about all sorts of mediums! Other times they're... definitely not as friendly. I told them both on separate occasions that I do loads of mediums, mentioned digital and felt like I activated a sleeper agent. Both have gone off at me saying "that's not real art". Which is understandable and, please just say that rather than that AND a 30 minute rant on how younger generations are giving up on art because they don't see many kids in there. We're not, just being told our art isn't art. The cat is the best employee. 10/10, great greeter. While the quality of the supplies is good the price is difficult. Buy pencils from here and checked the brand store online and it was $15 cheaper. Which is understandable because it's located in PG, with other crazy prices and business expenses being what they are. If you are already friends with either of the clerks you'll probably have a much better time than I.

The Quill is an AMAZING store! We stopped by this past weekend and found beautiful and unique…read morecards, cute stationary, and the best books and Jelly Cat stuffies for our son. It felt like a place that Paper Source aspires to be! The employees were so nice. We can't wait to visit again. And whoever does the super cute displays in the front window deserves a raise!

The Quill is a long established business in a beautiful well-maintained Victorian building. It's…read morealways fun to explore their offerings, some expected and some surprising finds. They are well-stocked with cards for all occasions, the largest selections in the entire area. Other finds include fine stationery, writing instruments and many unique gifts for any special occasion. There are many home decor items throughout this quaint and creative establishment. The staff is friendly and helpful in suggesting items one may be seeking.

Such a cute fabric shop. They recently moved from their old location and now have a larger store…read morewith an even bigger selection of fabrics. There were so many colors and designs to choose from. The staff was also pleasant, and we ended up spending quite a bit of time browsing around. If you're in the area, stop by and say hello!

This adorable little quilt store has been in the PG area for 30+ years! What an amazing…read moreaccomplishment in the world we live in! A very nice selection of fabrics Kaffe, Tula, Basic Grey, Charlie Harper. Lots of different patterns, many of which are on display in the store, including some adorable stuffed animals in Halloween costumes! Shop local and keep little gems like this around!

How have I not reviewed Hot Spot Monterey yet?! Our family loves this place! So many pottery…read morepainting options, canvases, slime making, fairy gardens, and candles. On Sundays they have a free story/activity time in the front window area that is great for younger kids. There is something for everyone here. I also like that you can host parties without additional fees, and you can bring your own drinks and food in any time. They have a special where you can bring your receipt to Alvarado Street Brewery to get discounted canned beer same day too. The staff and owner are really nice too. We've been here as a family, on a date, with friends, and for a private event. It hasn't disappointed. Great addition to Alvarado!

Great experience . Many different options Candle making …read more Mozaics . Pottery painting . Traditional painting . It was great . Customer service was top notch . 5/5

What a beautiful yarn shop! The selection of yarns is vast, and the instruction I received from the…read moreprivate lesson I took was thorough. I was particularly impressed with the gathering of knitters, who come in weekly to enjoy their craft with fellow needleworkers. What a lovely community for craftsmanship!

First time in the shop loved it and I would go back every day if I didn't live five hours awayread more

I noticed they had a cute lamp in the window. I thought about it for a few days. Went back today to…read morecheck it out. It was $400!!!!! I decided it was way too much. I found the exact same lamp on EBay (mass produced) for $140, free shipping. I understand it's expensive to do business, but this lamp was way overpriced. The lady was nice enough. However I don't think they had anything I would best their door down to buy.

I recommend shopping here if you are interested in quality merchandise and unique items. Many of…read morethe items are hand made and sometimes the artist or seamstress is present. The handmade children's clothing is particularly lovely and it is hard to walk away from the jewelry without making a purchase. You will also see interesting stationery and some tourist items. Parking is ample and easy, they do practice Covid safety, there is sometimes a sleepy dog present in the shop.

Beautiful selection, excellent customer service. The owner is friendly, knowledgeable, available to…read moreoffer help if requested. This shop makes me very, very happy...

I am a local to the area and this was the second time I have been in the store. The store owner…read morethis time was just as judgmental as the first time. She asks probing questions and then gives her opinion in a manner that is rude. Her store is a mess. What is she trying to project? She has stuff everywhere and its a trip hazard. I won't be going back to this store. I know we need fabric stores in our area, but with this kind of owner and with the mess, it is not a pleasant environment.

They have changed store locations, now they are on the Cannery Row strip and much easier to find…read more The store remains beautiful with so many unique pieces. They carry Lupita Najaco dolls....and if you know you know. Most other retailers here in the USA only have the Navarro ones. I of course had to get another Lupita to add to my growing collection. Customer service was excellent and my doll was packaged with such care for transport. Staff was very knowledgeable about the Lupitas and the artists that create them. So delighted with this retailer being in Monterey.

I visited Culture Arts on Cannery Row today with my wife and kids, and the experience was…read moreuncomfortable from the second we walked in. The owner/artist immediately started hovering and acting like we were there to steal instead of shop. Constant comments about "being careful," watching us closely, and speaking to my wife and kids in a suspicious, disrespectful tone. My kids are well-behaved and know how to respect art, so that wasn't the issue at all. What really stood out was the obvious double standard. While we were being watched like a problem, other (non-Latino) customers were freely browsing, holding items, and being treated with kindness and actual customer service. When we were looking at some rings, he got even more tense--watching us and even checking the cameras like he expected us to take something. Then he approached my wife again in the back asking if she was buying something instead of just letting her browse. At that point, the vibe was already off. As we were leaving, he kept staring me down in a confrontational way. I finally asked him what his problem was, and instead of addressing anything, he just repeated "do you need anything?" like nothing was wrong. That pretty much summed up the whole interaction. Honestly, the way he carried himself was embarrassing--more like a paranoid mall cop than a business owner. Not welcoming, not professional, just uncomfortable. It's disappointing to see a place centered around Mexican culture turn around and treat a Mexican family like they don't belong. We were ready to spend money, but respect matters more. We walked out. Do better.