I came to a Robotics competition for my grandson and we were told to come to Santana Row. I was so…read moreexcited to see there was a Maido here. This was the first shop we went into and my eyes didn't know where to look first because the selection is huge, I came out with a midsize haul, when to lunch and came back to complete my shopping. This stop definitely made my weekend.

The coolest little shop-…read more I love the pens- its pens heaven - you one the feeling when you get a. Really good pen- and when someone takes it ? How that sucks ? In healthcare pens are a necessary component of your day.. good ones disappear quick - so when you know- you know... The staff is helpful Well layed out Lots to choose from - little nick backs but useful ones - I got some little bag for groceries- as we have been conditioned to use them or be fined - so these work well for me .. Some things are very reasonable - others eh ? But it's right there - so get it while you can - it's easier .. I like it - I stop in every time I go to Santana Row - yes I end up buying something every time ... come by- you will be happy you did ..

My son had such a wonderful experience at this art camp! It felt very close-knit, with high-energy…read moreinstructors, strong supervision, and so many thoughtful details that kept the kids engaged. He came home excitedly telling me all about his day and the projects he made. I loved that they made the experience feel special--providing lunch, visiting places like California Pizza Kitchen and the Hello Kitty Cafe, walking around nearby stores, and incorporating creative projects along the way. At pickup, I even got to "buy" one of my sons sweet art pieces from his little $5 sale. So cute! The only challenge for us is logistics: the drive is about 35 minutes with traffic, and Valley Fair parking can be difficult, making for a long commute day. Because of that, we will probably save it for school holidays rather than use it regularly. But it is absolutely a high-quality camp, and I would love to return for another art class in the future.

I had a one-hour session left on my account that I originally purchased for my daughter when she…read morewas younger, and I was happy to learn they welcome all ages. I was the only adult in the session, surrounded by kids, and felt completely comfortable. I worked with the instructor to choose a simple Van Gogh-inspired painting. She worked with me one-on-one and gave me great guidance on sketching, colors, and technique. I was really happy with how my painting turned out. The staff were friendly and encouraging, and I had a wonderful experience!

I was walking through the mall and spotted a really cool store called Rolife. They sell miniature…read moreDIY puzzles and miniatures house kits and items for a dollhouse. They even had a beautiful Eiffel Tower that lights up and a functional pinball machine that lights up and makes sounds. I got to play with one while in the store, and it was so fun. These items are for all ages. They would make a great gift for a child or an adult. The store employee, Natalie, was kind and welcoming. She answered a lot of my questions and encouraged me to play with the pinball machine. She explained that these miniature scenes are like model kits that are ideal for people seeking a mindful activity to reduce stress and enjoy some quiet time. Perfect for solo crafting or a fun DIY project. Each scene is so detailed and intricate. And there are so many different ones to pick from. It was mesmerizing. I really enjoyed this unique store and also purchased a DIY project for myself for $19.99. I look forward to starting my puzzle.

Just finished building the purple Moth Orchid and I already want to start building more items…read more Rolife is the one shop my friend group always stops by when we visit Valley Fair. The employees there are nice and the kits are simply awesome. I really wish Rolife would open in San Diego, but in the meantime I will stock up whenever I'm home for the holidays. The prices are reasonable and the details on every build is phenomenal. Band for your buck for sure.

Gabriel was a big help when I was checking out today, he was so friendly and helped me with signing…read moreup for the reward program. He made things a lot easier for me and my pumpkin project, thank you Gabriel and the other nice gentlemen who directed me to the wooden dowels! :)

I stopped by Michael's after lunch. It's been a long time since I've shopped here…read more They had some Christmas stuff left, on clearance. They did have Valentines items. They had heart shaped silicon molds for making cupcakes, stickers, gift bags and decor. They also had valentine hair accessories. I found a cute hair clip that I wanted to purchase. All the valentines items were 40% off, which was a great deal. There was a small section of St. Patrick's Day items, as well. At the checkout you have the option for self checkout or checkout with an employee. There was a customer being helped at a register and two were checking out at the self checkout. An employee directed me to an available self checkout which worked out great. I was in and out of there within 15 minutes total. I really love that they offer self checkout. I remember in the past when you'd have to wait in a crazy long line with only two registers open. The self checkout eliminates this long wait. It makes the shopping experience so much better.

For the past week and a half I've been trying to find either a good used or a new pick guard for my…read moreguitar. After buying from two different suppliers and nothing fit or was even workable I just decided to have one made. I brought in the piece that came on my guitar. The guy looked at it and said he could have it ready in a half hour. I selected the thickness and finish, paid them and went out to my car to disappear on the internet for a while. When I came in they said it was ready. I brought it home and it fits perfectly. I don't know why I didn't do this first.

Efficient and easy to deal with. Has a variety of materials that are otherwise difficult to find…read more Good amount of choices in sizes and colors.

First time at Art & Craft Workshop! Went with a group of 4 for the Mosaic Lamp 2 hour workshop…read more Great experience besides the minor bumps. Contacting via email with the team was seamless when asking for a discounted price and ensuring our reservation was confirmed. Going in meeting our instructor, Jamie, was great. She was very chill & let our creativity speak. She was very helpful when it came to teaching and explaining. Her lamps were super cute ! The lamp making itself is worth the cost, you come out with a beautiful piece of art that you created. Once you turn the light on the design looks amazing, even if you originally think differently ! As for the minor improvements. We had to call to figure out how to get in. They said they we should have gotten an email about how to enter, but we did not. The other party that came in also didn't get instructions. So we walked the whole square. Entrance will be the gate closest to the main parking lot, on your right. Ask the staff for the code before going in. Also, DO NOT park in that parking lot or you will be towed. The signs were so small, we didn't know but Jamie informed us. Plenty of street parking ! Last, no Turkish coffee or sweets were offered though it said they were on the website. Not a huge deal breaker, but just don't advertise it. Other than that, great experience. Would come back to try a different craft event !!!

DO NOT BOOK HERE!!!…read more THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!! Jamie - you are a terrible person. My company and I booked a team fun event and let me tell you.... Our appt got pushed out to 3:00pm because they were running behind. Parking was terrible and hard to locate the location because it's literally inside another building with no clear signs at all, so we were FIVE minutes late due to parking and searching for the location. We enter... no one warm welcome. Just a "you're late". Totally bad attitude, not friendly at all, and just giving us the worst customer service ever. We all wanted to leave before we even started but we paid and there were no refunds so we stayed. She was giving us instructions but gosh, the way she was instructing us sounded like we were in boot camp or something. Extremely rude and not enthusiastic about being there. This place must've been desperate to hire anyone. I'm gonna let my team leave their review but my experience was on another level. I chose to make a freaken duck okay... at 4:05 pm i was done with my rug, so i decided to outline it in black.. I had more than an hour left. I go over to ask her if it was better to outline it before or after all the coloring. She tells me that I won't have time? Ummm yes I do! I have a whole hour homegirl. So i ignore her and I go back to my area and start outlining. At 4:45pm I decided ... I don't really like the bold look and she walks over and says that it looks better without the outline. I said okay... I see some blank spots on my rug so I'll add some more teal color after I pluck the black outline off. She says "you won't have time to do that"... like again with the time. So then I start to pluck the black off, and I did finish. She comes over and says: "I told you not to outline your duck in black but you did anyway. I told you not to pluck the black and you did anyway. So you're wasting my yarn and I can't let you use any more" I'm thinking ... WTF? I paid how much to be here and I can't do my artwork? I must've used like 50cents worth of black yarn. The audacity ... She was extremely rude to others around me, my team, and the other groups there as well. This was supposed to be fun but we had such a bad experience. Oh! One more thing. She lied. She said we were late and that she had a hard stop? She had a "mandatory court order appearance". Okay bish, courts closed, and also at 5:15pm there was a lovely couple waiting for their appt. So she had another reservation but made something up about needing to leave. The website says 2-2.5 hours, so what is the rush? Why couldn't I finish my cool duck rug? Why was she scolding everyone like a little kid? No she is not the owner because I asked. Damn... what a waste of time, money, and to Jamie... "her yarn". Oh and the place was hot asf... didn't even wana turn up the AC a little bit. Felt like I was working in third world sweatshop. Here's my duck photo in case you forgot who I am Jamie.

A fantastic Japanese bookstore inside Mitsuwa that carries books in both Japanese and English. The…read morestationery selection is also awesome, with tons of fun and unique items. Walking around the store genuinely felt like taking a little trip to Japan. A must-visit if you love Japanese books, stationery, or culture.

It's not a bad Kinokuniya, but after going to the other ones, this one just doesn't stand out as…read moremuch. It shares the same building with the Mitsuwa Market, so, of course, the shop is much smaller than the other ones out there, making it a bit more cramped. With this in mind, the books, stationery, gifts, and other goods here aren't as impressive as say a standalone Kinokuniya (common sense) or the ones that are located in malls. Or maybe I'm just spoiled by the options that I have in SoCal. It's not bad when you're in the area, but if you're a tourist and want a more comprehensive Kino experience, I would say your best bet is the Japantown SF location. However, it's still nice to stop by and see what cute stuff that they have.

Initially I was very excited to take a 4 week pottery class because it was a hobby I have been…read morethinking about trying for a long time but my experience here has honestly dampened my interest in pursuing pottery further I'm unsure if it's typical protocol but essentially the instructor would do one tutorial and then let the class figure it out from there. He would then focus on his own pieces instead of checking on how to students were doing. The classes rarely started on time because the instructor would be eating their late lunch and would consistently forget what he taught us the previous week. Because there was poor time management, we would be working on pieces and then 15 minutes before the class would end, we would be told we have to start cleaning up so everyone would rush to finish what they were doing Because there was barely any hands on instruction, I was constantly watching online videos from other pottery instructors before class to teach myself the tips I was missing from my own instructor The studio also lacked a proper storage system, so every single week we came in, our pieces were in a different place which made it extremely difficult to find our work -- I lost a few pieces because of this The overall experience has been so disappointing and a waste of time and money - if you are serious about making pottery a hobby, I would suggest looking for a different pottery studio

I feel like I might sound like a Karen right now, but I left the place feeling dissatisfied with…read moremy experience with their candle making class 1. Cost is $63 p/person. However there are several additional and unexpected cost, a $10 or $12 fee to upgrade your container, the one included is very small. Once you upgrade to a more decent container there is a $10 fee for extra wax, $1 fee to dye your wax, $1 per dried rose buds, $1 for 5 small stones ( smaller than an ant size), and $1 for 3 small wax charms. (3 charms included in the original fee) 2. The class is advertised as one hour long, but after pouring the wax into the container you have to wait one hour for the wax to harden to add your decorations. The employee said we can leave and come back, but we opted to stay. Total time: approx 2 hrs 3. The music is not child appropriate. They were playing an Ariana Grande album with explicit lyrics, including the 34+35 song where she repeatedly sings "fuck me all night" . It was uncomfortable hearing that type of music with children around. In addition, the scent selection included: Sex on the Beach. Which i didn't like when my child asked innocently "i wonder what sex smells like." 4. There was a daycare or maybe a summer camp and there were several kids who were horse playing and being loud . Now Im all for summer camps and i understand kids are having fun but for them to be in the same area as the candle making area made the experience a bit chaotic. The employee did ask them to quiet down, and eventually another employee moved them to another location. 5. There a large scent selection, however most of them smelled unpleasant. The employee was nice, and offered a free rose bud and a free wax charm. Overall, I would not recommend the candle making experience.

I contacted Art Smart to hang 20 pieces of art work for me. Valerie responded to my call right away…read moreand was very pleasant to talk to. In fact, she was able to put me in their schedule the following week! Valerie and Paul arrived promptly and were very friendly. I showed them around my home and where I "thought " some of my art should be hung. With their years of experience, they gave me wonderful suggestions on placement of my art pieces. ( I have had these pieces for over a year and was completely flustered on where and how to hang them). They worked at a great pace, ensuring every piece was hung with care and sturdy! I cannot recommend them enough! My art pieces look fabulous and now I can sit back and enjoy them! Thank you so much Valerie and Paul!!

We moved into our new home recently and after reading the reviews on yelp, we decided to have this…read moreawesome shop hang art works that we bought from an artist in Canada. Valerie, the owner and one of her kind employees arrived at our place on time and with short notice and took care of our requests. Our treasured pieces were hung perfectly and they took the time to explain everything to us and put us at ease. Would we use the same company again, without a doubt, "YES!" We are planning to ask Valarie to frame some childhood memories posters for us as well. Thank you Val! Best

It's been a year since I last did tufting! When I was at the mall last weekend, I checked out this…read morestore and found out they offer a variety of projects, including tufting, pouring art, and decoden art. The staff walked me through the tufting process and showed me examples of how to tuft properly and efficiently. I even carried a can of Diet Coke to the session as inspiration for my mini rug. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, and they helped trim and flatten the rug at the end. I also got to make a picture frame using decoden art - picking out my favorite charms and decorating the frame one by one. As you can tell, I chose food- and toy-themed charms to reflect my hobbies. It's such a great idea for date nights, birthday parties, team-building events, or family activities. Especially if you've never tried it before, it's easy to pick up and a lot of fun!

Our rugs and decoden picture frames turned out great, but the store gets very busy and that is the…read moremain reason I rated 3 stars. It took us some time to learn how to use the tufting guns properly and it felt like they were understaffed. It would've been nice to have more guidance throughout the process, like if we had any questions we had to wait a very long time for a staff member to be available to help. The seating for tufting is also very close together and it can get a little cramped. But as I mentioned earlier, we were very happy with our finished rugs. After we finished tufting, it took them about an hour to finish them off and we were able to take them home the same day. We also did decoden, which was fun! I was impressed by the charm collection, but it was very hard to find letter charms since they were all mixed up and scarce. Overall, the crafts turned out great, just disappointed by the service. I understand that it was a weekend evening and it wasn't the staff's fault, they were all very kind and understanding. Just understaffed! With tufting especially, having more staff available to help throughout the process if needed would make this experience much more enjoyable.