Sam Flax is way more than an art supply store and framing shop. They have all kinds of gift items,…read morebooks, premium name brand ink and fountain pens, home decorations and more. I had not been to Sam's since they moved across the street a few years ago. As a customer I went for some colored pencils and the staff was extremely helpful in finding items for a gift. I was walked by a staff member to several areas of the store and items to choose from were placed in my hands while the staff member explained the features and made recommendations. The level of customer service and help is something you don't commonly see in retail stores these days. The store has a tranquil vibe which makes it fun to browse the many gift items. Their stock is unique in that they carry a breadth of items that are high quality at a range of prices. You can spend a lot of time here finding inspiration and treasures. They offer art classes and during the Christmas season they offered free make and take craft classes. They had a small cardboard 'house or cottage' setup inside the store with tables stocked with all the supplies you needed for that weeks's free project. This was not just for kids. My friend and I had fun making gift tags the day we were visiting the store. The store is beautiful inside and out. The beautiful murals that cover the outside walls echo the beauty and fun you will find inside the store. Since they are popular the parking lot can get pretty full.

What a very cool shop for art supplies! So much to choose from, and a bit overwhelming. Go when you…read morehave time to wander. They have everything you'll need for your next art project or framing. Great service and so many fun things!

Received gift certificates for a Christmas gift and was finally able to cash in those gift cards…read moreand have the experience. We were not sure what to expect for the experience, but we had an AMAZING experience and made some great memories. There was a group of 5 of us that we were able to stop in and book our timeslot since online was only showing 4 slots. We had very clear and easy to follow instructions. The kids were both able to do their own projects and make their own choices for color. This is such a unique and fun experience and we will be back closer to Christmas to make some ornaments! There is also a table outside to be able to bring some snack and drinks.

Great experience shared with family. The owner operator was amazing. Explain explained everything…read morein detail helped and showed what could and should be done and what should not be done. He was patient very knowledgeable and made sure we all had a positive fun experience. Can't wait to go back and make a Christmas ornament. Highly recommend for individual or family as a memorable experience with something to take home and share.

Highly recommend! Was visiting Florida and looking for a fun pre-baby activity to do with my…read moresisters. We found this spot on Google and were able to book a class for 4 the day before. Our instructor Sid was great, they were very helpful and attentive. We were able to make two small bowls and paint them after they dried. The class is slated for an hour and a half but they let us stay as long as we needed to while we finish panting, which was great!

Unfortunately, I had a very disappointing experience with this class. I am only leaving a review…read morebecause, for over a month, I have tried to resolve these concerns directly by emailing the shop and owner, calling, and even visiting in person, but I have consistently been dismissed without any resolution. I had been looking forward to attending this class for over a year and chose to celebrate my birthday here with friends and family. We were all very excited, which made the experience even more disappointing. The class started an hour later than scheduled, despite the website stating that participants cannot join if they are more than five minutes late. There was little to no explanation for the delay. Once the class began, it felt rushed, likely due to the late start. When I asked for help, staff often stepped in and fixed things themselves rather than showing me how to do it, which defeated the purpose of creating my own pottery. I also asked questions about air bubbles in the clay and the firing process but was not acknowledged. This was especially concerning, as I later discovered that my bowl cracked during firing--something I was specifically worried about. Additionally, the glazing and firing processes were not explained at all. When we moved on to painting, we were left to figure things out on our own without guidance. The class is advertised as making a bowl, but the final product was much closer to a small trinket dish, which was another letdown. On top of everything else, they lost my pottery when I called to check up on it and it had to be found. Given that we spent several hundred dollars, I expected a much higher level of instruction, organization, and communication. The overall experience, combined with the complete lack of response to my attempts to address these concerns, has left me deeply disappointed and regretful that I chose this studio.

I cannot say enough great things about Once Upon a Creation! We booked Once Upon a Creation for my…read morebaby sprinkle and loved it so much, we booked them again for my daughter's first birthday! The staff are so kind, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure everything went smoothly. Cathylee, the owner is absolutely amazing! she goes above and beyond to make sure every detail is perfect and that our party was everything we hoped for. You can really tell she takes pride in what she does. I can't recommend this place enough for any event!

I had an amazing time at Once Upon Creation today. They hosted my daughter's 9th birthday party. It…read morewas Nailed It! theme and included a breakfast bar. Words cannot express how superb the staff/owners were. Melisa and Jessica were incredibly kind and their place is out-of-this-world spectacular. I cannot praise them enough for making our dreams become reality. 10 out of 10 experience. I highly recommend their establishment.

Week four of intermediate classes! I love this studio and I'm learning so much!!…read more I got my finished plate and I love it so much!! Worth all the work on it. The water pitcher is halfway finished and we are working on a cup that will fit over the top of it. All very exciting.

My wife and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. We were completely new to throwing, we had…read moreonly painted finished pieces. We booked an hour and a half of pottery. An instructor led us from beginning to end making a bowl. They were very thorough, patient, and welcoming. We sat down on the wheel forming our clay within minutes, I'd say we had our fully formed bowls within 30-45 minutes. They pulled them for us and began drying them for us to glaze at the tables with the turntables. The place was pretty empty so they let us take our time with glaze. Overall a great experience! Would definitely recommend for a date, family outing, or any other event. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. It's worth a visit and there are memberships available as well!

I dropped off a piece on Thursday to be finished and made into a pillow - I was called on Monday -…read moreit was done - simply beautiful. I am thrilled !!!!

This is the best needlepoint shop in Florida. Everyone is so kind, they offer private lesson and so…read moremany great canvas'.

I went there during business hours and it was closed Someone…read morewas inside and they ignored me so I left and even tried to call them before I left since I drove over a hour to get there I won't be wasting my time again

I love this place. I only wish I lived closer. The classes are really excellent. I have taken 4 so…read morefar and all of them were loads of fun and I made some cool things. Couldn't be better

Always a great experience here! Everyone is super friendly and helpful. Ruby helped us out this…read morelast time and she was perfectly attentive and kind. The selection of items changes every so often, but is definitely a bit repetitive. Several paint options for simple designs, but slightly lacking for more intricate ones. Overall 10/10 fun time that always flies by.

Employees were helpful and super friendly! The selection of items was vast and fairly priced. Each…read morepieces price was all inclusive of paint and supply fees. Employees also demonstrated how to paint and customize items. 10/10 experience, will come back.

Amazing experience! The staff is great and knowledgeable , price is very fair, extremely delicious,…read moredirections are so good and simple. We loved it!!!!

My son went here for a week of cooking camp and honestly I can't thank Diana and her husband enough…read morefor the kindness they showed for my boy. He is 7 and a picky eater so this was definitely out of his comfort zone but I was proud of him for trying. Diana sent pictures daily so we could see what they were doing in class and updated me on anything important. The portions they made were great and can feed multiple people. It was so fun to eat my son's creations for dinner each night :) I loved how proud that made him (even if he wouldn't take more than one bite himself) We will be back!

Two friends and I have had a decades-long obsession with making our own monster and Hawaiian tiki…read morecreations. We used to have a local supplier in St. Pete for the necessary materials, but sadly their customer service sank down to zero-star level. It became imperative to find a new source, and fast... I was so lucky to discover Reynolds in Orlando! Do you sculpt? Make molds? Pour resin castings, either for fun or profit? If so, Reynolds is THE source for all of your needs! Look no further... They have an amazing selection, superior customer service, and their prices are very reasonable! Even better, they have video tutorials on their website for helping any novice learn and eventually be able to complete projects similar to what are shown in my attached photos. Also, since we are both in FL, their shipped items arrive often in just 1 day, 2 at the most. So if sculpting/molding/casting is of interest to you? Reynolds will come through like a CHAMP!

One of my favorite places! It's like a candy store for toy making! The staff is very helpful and…read moreanswers any and all of your questions. I had never made anything before and they helped me so much! They even have classes to help you learn how to make things! Very organized and nice atmosphere!