I have had this on my bucket list for a while. The other day, I caught an ad for naughty pottery…read morenight. I instantly grabbed some girl friends and got us signed up. There is a placeholder you pay when you sign up. I completely get that as it sold out quickly. The evening of the event, we brought our drinks and headed to get settled in. Greeted warmly by everyone in the shop. The entire work staff was in a chipper fun mood. We got to select the item that we wanted to glaze. We were given clear instructions on what to do. The room was full of excited adults all there to have some fun. The staff was around to answer questions. They drew tickets for fun give aways. My group of friends laughed, talked, glazed, and had a good time. We were there for about 3 hours. Between picking out the colors and how much time you want to spend on your project. It was really fun for an adult evening out. I really look forward to the next adult fun night.

The best pie ever, highly recommend for any baking needs. Perfect for special gatherings and…read moreoccasions.

From the moment we walked in her stunning home (and drool-worthy kitchen), Deb made us feel at…read moreease. We attended her fajita class on Cinco de Mayo and learned how to make pineapple and aleppo pepper sorbet, marinated steak/chicken/veggies, flour tortillas and guacamole. The food was outstanding, Deb was a thorough teacher and the crowd was lovely (and encouraged to interact). Even if you live in downtown Des Moines, it's worth the drive! Deb, a former restaurant professional, says veggie-based dishes are her specialty, so we're looking forward to attending again for one of her salad or spiralized vegetable classes. Plan for about 2 or 2 1/2 hours per event.

Will never do it again. I was a first timer at Micheal's to have a print framed. Had received…read moreencouragement from others that Michaels would be a great affordable option for what was needed. Was not looking for anything extremely fancy as the picture was going to be hung in my basement however it mattered that it was done well. Unfortunately I was overly trusting with the service team sharing my inexperience and somehow ended paying for a frame almost double a general price. At the time I had no idea of the frame pricing and shame on me for not probing more. I acknowledge I did agree to the service and paid freely however let me say after sharing my experience and my cost with the ones who recommended Michaels I immediately had buyers remorse. Of course already frustrated a bit I anxiously awaited my picture to be ready as promised hoping the beauty would heal me however I was sadly disappointed to further encounter poor experience. Upon attempting to pick up my picture I was told there was another delay and he wouldn't be able to get to it for at least 1-2 more days. There was no expression of concern nor inquiry of my urgency for the picture. I too had a need to have it for an event planned. He only communicated how busy he was and he would do it when time allowed . I did take the moment to express my disappointing experience thus far and instead of providing space for my perspective he chose to "mansplain" the definition of customize and minimize my voice. I hope for the best when I do finally get my picture. Would not recommend

Having never been to this location before, I'll have to admit that I was pretty impressed by this…read moreMichaels. It's clear that they've taken their time to keep the store looking modern and up-to-date. It's a very bright store with nice lighting and clear, but stuffed, aisles. A large portion of the store is dedicated to the custom framing and frame department, but there's a lot of other things to be seen here as well. They have a pretty small fake floral department, but most other crafts/creativity pursuits have at least one aisle dedicated to them including crochet, knitting, wood painting, beading, kid's crafts, cake decorating, and more. Every inch of available space is put to use holding items in this store, but it definitely isn't the largest hobby store I've ever seen. There was a bit of wait to check-out, but the cashiers were getting people checked out relatively quickly. They added another cashier when they saw the line was getting long. While shopping the store, I was asked by a couple employees if I needed help. Cashiers and employees seem friendly and interested in helping. I didn't look at their class listings, but they do have a separate and sealed-off room that contains tables and chairs for the craft classes that they hold. My only complaint is the bathrooms. When I went the bathrooms weren't particularly clean. It's nothing horrible, but it's obvious that the management hasn't kept up on keeping the bathrooms looking nice. The tiles were faded and the bathroom stall latches were getting rusty. A bit more care and remodeling in the bathroom would make it look as beautiful as the rest of the store seems to look. Keep an eye out on online coupons and whatnot too. I had a coupon to save 40% off any regularly-priced item that I used from my smartphone. A lot of their items are on "sales" at any given time, though, so you may find it hard to find a regularly-priced item. (That seems to be the pricing format for a lot of craft stores including Jo-Anns and Hobby Lobby) Final thoughts: I would definitely come back. It's like a giant wonderland of craft supplies. It's nice and organized, the employees are friendly, and most of the store seems very modern and nice-looking.

Hobby Lobby is a good option for stocking up on craft activities and items for home decor,…read moreespecially seasonal items. They have a nice fabric section and supplies for about any craft and creative hobby you can think of. This store is a newly built building, so the layout is a little different from the Des Moines location but is similar to the one by Jordan Creek.

Very cute place. Lots of Little rooms to walk around and get lost in your happy place looking at…read morethe pretty fabrics. Very nice stuff. I'm new to the quilting scene so this might become my go-to place.

Love this place! I'm an "occasional" quilter/crafter. This is the most fun store to get ideas!…read more As others have said, each section of the house has different projects and supplies. The clerks are SO helpful. I wish I lived closer so I could visit more often and even take a class so I could finish a project!

Tandy Leather has been around for decades but has given itself a refresh - both store layout and…read moreproduct packaging - making it easier to shop there than ever before. Whether you are new to leather crafts or a veteran, Tandy had what you need. This is not just true of products, but of staff expertise and instruction. Interested in wet forming leather for masquerade masks? Tandy has an in-store class for that. Decor, costume, or functional objects, if it is something you want to make in leather, Tandy has you covered. What you need to know: * This Tandy Leather was the Leather Factory for many years. * Class lists and registration can be found on their website. * Tandy has a mail list if you are a sale/coupon person

I love this store. I don't know how they do it but over the years, as management changed, I have…read moretruly enjoyed all of the staff members! I love the individualized help I have received, the advice, the excitement they share over my projects, and the overall friendliness I have found in each of them! The staff makes the store! I appreciate their respect of the pandemic and the acknowledgement that some people/their loved ones at home are more susceptible to it so they enforce mask wearing despite the fact that it isn't mandated. This shows me they have a respect for humanity as well. Corporate Tandy, you hire well. I also love the changes that are being made in the layout of the store and the displays! It's getting easier to find items- they are displayed on the outside of the boxes so it makes it much easier to find what I need. Creative touches are being added to how some of the specialty leather is displayed, with information about the product next to it! Simply put, this is one of my "happy places".

I found this company to be very attentive to details and the price was the best. Great quality also!read more

From the owner: Here at Thread Chemistry we specialize in embroidery and printing apparel as well as promotional…read moreproducts on anything from wood, metal, & glass to, ceramic, acrylic, and more. Shirts, hats, hoodies, tank tops, jackets, coats, tumblers, umbrellas, cell phone cases, candles, magnets, pop sockets, tote bags, fleece blankets, coasters, fanny packs, and the list goes on! If your a new business and are looking for a logo designer we also do graphic design!! Finally, we also do vinyl decal designs for store fronts, company cars, work trailers, or just for personal use like decals & stickers on your snowboard, skateboard, laptop, or anything you can think of, we can decal it! We like to think we are a one stop shop for any new or existing business to give a fresh new look or a 'face lift'. Appearance is everything! Especially customer first impressions so let us help you achieve this with package bundles, discounts, and one on one customer assistance with one of our trusted teammates to put your business above the rest!

I've been in and out a few time thru out the this year. As I'm still very new to the photography…read morescene, A very polite and professional young lady help me at the front. Devin she is a rockstar! Great personality and extremely knowledgeable. Answered every question I asked without hesitation. Thank you!

Great service, friendly and knowledgable. I even brought four kids in the store with me while…read moreshopping for a lens! They were so patient with me and friendly too. I love that they're located in Valley Junction as well. I always enjoy walking around and exploring all the local shops there.