I called and left a message at least six times and it has changed from no answer to a recorded…read moreanswer so I'm not sure why the owner of this business has not responded it's been 3 days now. From her other reviews I would've thought she would've at least answer even if she could not create the product I had left on her voicemail. If she responds to this yelp review I will consider changing it If there was a good reason she did not respond to any of my voice messages.

Back in the day you had to send away (off island) for quality calligraphy for invitations, signs…read moreand such. Today you don't have to look any further than Hawaii Calligraphy. I wish I had known about Kelsy (owner/calligrapher) Darling and her magnificent talent and skills when we were planning for our big day. Contacting Kelsey is quite easy - either email or voicemail. She has an etsy shop in which you can purchase already made products and you can also commission her to do custom work. I had requested a quote for a specific product and she was able to give me the amount and time it will be ready quite quickly. As a note, she does weddings, parties, signs and just about anything you can think of to write on (wood, leaves, paper, planks). Unfortunately, I never did follow through with the purchase because it was about the same time that Hawaii Calligraphy started offering calligraphy classes in her Chinatown workshop. I was inspired to create my own "masterpiece" instead of commissioning her to do the work. Kelsey's calligraphy workshop was thorough, precise and immaculately executed!! I walked away with a workbook, tons of vendor coupons/discounts, practice sheets and everything you need to start your calligraphy practice. Her overhead projection was perfect!! Everyone in class could see what she was writing and no one was straining their necks or eyes to see her examples. I cannot boast enough about her calligraphy class (beginner)! She provided food and drinks (spirited and not) as well as our own personalized work apron. From inception to execution this gal knows her stuff and she is super friendly. Reality check: who am I kidding? I barely write in cursive yet alone calligraphy with all the fancy schmancy flourishes and swag! I need to practice a lot (a waaayyyy lot more) before I'm satisfied with the actual work. It takes years of practice to create swoon-worthy, beautiful letters and words, but until that "happens" I know that I have Kelsey/Hawaii Calligraphy to call on in case I need something written all fancy and such.

Learning from Joy is so much fun! She encouraged and motivated us throughout the day. 4 hours…read morepassed by so fast!! Her class was so organized and she provided EVERYTHING we needed including pens (different types and colors), workbook, pen case, workbook case, and extra practice sheets. And she fed us lunch, snack and drink!!' We laughed so much! Her class was small enough so that she gave us individual feedback too. At the end, Joy's lovely husband took a group picture and send it to us before we said good bye! I love her so much so I'm taking another class at the end of this month!! Her work is so impressive and I love her personality

The best class I've taken in awhile. Joy is truly a joy to learn from. I walked into the room not…read moreeven knowing what brush calligraphy is and left ready to practice on my own, and able to write a few words. Her method is effective and I understand the basics of brush lettering because she makes the learning accessible. We worked at our own pace in a very friendly, supportive environment. She also circulates the room and provides individual support. I highly recommend learning from joy! I already signed up for my next class!

Creating a webiste sounded horrifying to me and I had no idea where to start. Thank my lucky stars…read moreI came across The simple flourish. Sarah was truly amazing to work with, we bounced ideas around for a while and within a couple of weeks she had created exactly what I had hoped for. More so In fact! Business logo, business cards and the website. Truly amazing lady. Thank you Www.deckedouthawaii.com

I love Sarah from the simple flourish. She has made my life as a wedding planner so easy. We…read morestarted out using her for calligraphy items and signs and now she has taken over all of our branding and design work. I have no idea what I would do without her. She has elevated our brand 10 times over.

A newly opened Japanese calligraphy school in Honolulu. The instructor, Noriko, is very good at…read moreteaching and knowledgeable about the art of Japanese calligraphy (shodo), as she has years of experience practicing in Japan. I highly recommend this school to beginners and intermediaries alike!

After seeing BFCrafts Instagram posts and Lei-go leis made from colorful flower beads, I wanted to…read moretry out this new item. I headed down to this BFCraft store and found the beads! A wide selection of colors, however, a few of the popular colors and flowers were out of stock. The beads are light weight, flexible, and the stems may be easily cut shorter. I was happily surprised that it did not feel rough or abrasive against material or the human skin. Great for simple DIY craft projects. My first project was to create a forever lei bag charm. The flower beads are reasonably priced and affordable for crafting projects. Service was okay lol. The cashier could have shown a little more interest. No smile or thank you for coming today. Maybe it was an off day for her. Other employees were nice and helpful in finding the beads. Overall a 4.5 star experience. Rounded up to 5 stars.

Growing up in pc Ben Franklin is one of those stores you just go into to browse and kill time…read more Always lots of cute crafting things to see and buy. Of course it's overpriced and expensive but who can resist especially if you're a crafter!! Ribbons are good quality (although pricey) and during graduation season the shelves can be bare for certain colors! But overall a fun store to explore , and I'll always stop by for crafting necessities.

We were able to see what we wanted! Fishers is the best place to find stationaries office supplies…read moreand other supplies as well. If only want service it'll be a bit hard but if one goes to the office supplies room there's someone there to help . The customers service personnel knows how to properly handle their clients questions it'll help us. Yes we know it's a warehouse type setting but it'll also be nice to have staff asking us if we need help instead of jumping into me like I'm going to shop lift! Hey I was a store detective I know your staff intentions! Why in the huge warehouse I picked one pen and a set of pens for my work is not right when a staff came into where I stood? I am an artist therefore I check what type of inventory your store has one might have so I take my time looking into! I doubt it I'll go back again anytime soon! Whomever read this take caution clientele (we) are there to shop!

A quick stop in Fisher Hawai'i. Still looking for a larger sized magnet backed calendar for our…read morerefrigerator. Our lucky day... or so I thought! 30% off all 2026 calendars! Well, if you look at the pictures, there were slim pickings. : ). No magnet type calendars found here. I did pick up a few after Christmas sale ribbons here. 75% off. Not much left here. Service was quick and efficient here. Our purchase was handled nicely. No lines at the time of our visit. Ambiance gives an expected warehouse vibe. Well organized and signs let you know where to look for items. Support local here!

Went in for some Chinese proverb scrolls for my parents. Owner is really nice explained to me what…read moreit meant and help me pick a gift for my parents. He also carves Chinese stone stamps by hand! I thought that was really cool.

I had to create certificates for my team. I looked no further than OfficeMax. The last time I came…read morehere, the printing to him took such great care of me. It was no different today. They're always packed and busy with lots of guests and they do their best to take care of them one at a time. You have to have patience when you have a project to do here because they have to do these printing as they come and they already have several orders from the day. I usually send my work to their email, but it was too big of a file so the person taking care of me sent a link of my Canva work to their Canva and they were able to print it on their end. Three people helped me and they were all very cordial, respectful and helpful. One helped me decide which paper I should use for the work I did and I was very pleased with the results. I would choose this place for printing every time.

Jason in Printing at Office Max you are an absolute gem…read more Mahalo nui loa for your dedicated expertise. I always find Kapolei Office Max has the best staff which bodes well for management, today Jason your excellent 'above and beyond' attitude and service hit it out of the park.

The staff at Awardline HATE to see me coming with my last minute orders I'm always calling like a…read moreweek before my order needs to be picked up, and aunty is always accommodating to us. So far I've never been turned down an order, thank God. You can tell they put effort into every order that comes their way, and the trophies are always well done and made to last. The kids love it and definitely look forward to it at their end of season banquets. Thank you Awardline!

Awardline has everything you need to recognize and reward fellow colleagues, sports teams or your…read moreOhana. Located in Waipahu, Awardline looks small from the outside but once you enter there's endless possibilities. Cindy is just a pleasure to work with. If you provide your vision, she'll make it happen. I ordered a few trophies for our company. They turned out beautifully. I'll post a picture at a later date once we are ready to recognize fellow colleagues. I'll definitely do more business with Awardline in the future.