What a lovely experience! I love how my artwork turned out! The price was great, turnaround was…read morespeedy, and the quality is top-notch. In deciding what I wanted, Juan gave me helpful advice. He took my lead, to make sure that I was getting what I wanted. I'm new at this and needed his expertise, which guided me to make decisions that are better than what I would've come up with. He helped educate me on how to think about the pieces that I make when I'm framing them. As an artist, it helps me to understand the process, how we can emphasize different aspects of the work, and ultimately how to showcase my art.

Claudia, Juan and Diego, brothers and sister, run the classic family business and do so with…read morecomplete professionalism. As a professional art installer, I have been dealing with them and referring customers for at least 15 years. It is without hesitation that I refer them to you...

Love, Love this gift shop. It is popular with both locals and tourists. Great location just steps…read moreaway from the Hermosa Pier and surrounded by many eateries and coffee shops. Metered street parking near by. And remember free street parking for a couple of weeks prior to Christmas. Check out the darling kids corner with unique games, books, activity books and more. Curious has a wonderful jewelry corner highlighting local artist, Dana's, jewelry. SHuge selection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings-all hypoallergenic nickle free. Unique card selection as well as home decor and more. You will always be greeted with a smile and offered free gift wrapping. Oh and don't forget to join their Curious mailing list to earn points.

Stumbled upon this cute gift shop while exploring Hermosa and Im so happy I did! Their welcome sign…read moresays "come in, we're high" and I knew I was in for a treat lol! Cute stationary, hilarious greeting cards, home decor, jewelry, and so many gift options. We had fun just walking around, browsing, and laughing at the funny things they had. I was actually looking for a buddha statue for either my home or my office and they had some here. We love that. Everything was fairly priced and the staff were friendly too. Definitely check Curious out if you're in the area - I'm already tempted to go back for a few things that caught my eye.

I'm a Hermosa Beach resident and I also have a villa in Kauai-…read moreImagine my surprise to see these adorable bags in a shop here on the island from a HB business!! Great job Mixt Studio, I just had to purchase a few ;) The Hermosa Beach button is an added surprise that made me smile Kudos

Adorable little gem in Hermosa! You'll find the perfect gift for your South Bay friends!read more

The service was great! The staff were very helpful. They had a wide selection of hobbies to choose…read morefrom. My wife loved it there. The prices were very reasonable as well giving it a great overall value.

My husband and I had the worst in store experience ever at Hobby Lobby and will take our money to…read moreother stores going forward. Gaby R had a problem with me the whole time I was in line waiting for check out. There is no clear sign about where customers need to stop or that it's one line for two registers. She kept yelling at us, even though other people did the same thing. Her buddy Ashley jumped in to further yell at us and glare at us. It was an incredibly hostile environment, and we were the only ones who got yelled at. We also happened to be the only Asian family there so I am not sure if that is the reason.

I ordered a pack of solid colored gift bags from the website. I received notification the next…read moremorning that my order was ready. Pickup was quick and easy. My item was on a shelf with other orders. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to help myself and asked one of the employees who took it off the shelf for me. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes. The bags are nice and sturdy and will be useful throughout the year for gift giving.

My mother and I've been loyal Michaels customers for years as full-time artists and hobbyists,…read moreunfortunately the customer experience at this store, specifically at the Vista Store in Torrance, has declined significantly. I hope my feedback warns other customers and helps management understand what's happening at the store level. A few days ago, I went in to quickly pick up an online order after receiving both email and text confirmation that it was ready. My name wasn't on any of the pickup bags, so I asked for assistance. A manager briefly looked around, said he would check by the registers, and then proceeded to count cash in the register instead of helping me. After I approached him again, he passed me off to another employee who also couldn't find the order. I eventually noticed a bag with my name on the floor behind the register. They scanned it, and I left. When I opened the package later that night, I realized not only was the bag dirty--with a footprint on it--but the product inside was the wrong brand. I had ordered a specific brand on sale, and they substituted an Artist Loft item without informing me. The receipt label didn't match the product at all. I returned to the store the next morning, where the female manager told me they had substituted their own brand because the original item wasn't in stock. That explanation made no sense--if a customer orders Prismacolor, you don't replace it with Artist Loft. When I questioned it, she impatiently said, "Well, I'm returning it for you," with no apology, empathy, or effort to acknowledge the mistake. Not only did I waste over 30 minutes during the initial pickup, but I also had to make a second trip to return their error. A simple, sincere "I'm sorry" would have gone a long way. While I was there, I asked about another pending order. They told me if the item was on the shelf, I can get it. Even though the item showed available at this store, we couldn't find any. I ended up canceling it. More waste of time! Later that afternoon (4:11 p.m., Dec. 3), I called the store because the website was now showing the item in stock. The person who answered the phone cut me off with, "No, I'm too busy," without any courtesy or suggestion to call back. The level of rudeness at this store has become consistent and noticeable, even my young child has commented on it. This pattern of dismissiveness, errors, and lack of customer care is extremely disappointing. I hope regional or district management takes these issues seriously and restores the professionalism and positive atmosphere Michaels was once known for. (I've never shopped at Hobby Lobby until recently, and the vibe there is completely the opposite. It's warm, friendly, and the price of same brand products WAY cheaper than Michaels!!!) A few additional concerns for fellow customers: Many art supplies are significantly cheaper at Hobby Lobby, Amazon, or Dick Blick online. I genuinely prefer supporting local stores, but not at the expense of higher prices and poor treatment. When returning online orders paid through PayPal, you can request a cash refund. Store employees stubbornly claim they can only issue store credit, but when I called to ask, customer service confirmed that is NOT true. I now have over $100 in store credits! And I'll tell you next why I wouldn't opt for Michaels store credits. At the Redondo Beach location, an employee scanned two store credit receipts--each worth over $80--and told me they had no balance. He even asked if I wanted to throw them away. I later confirmed this was his error, but when I brought it up during a future visit, the same staff member simply shrugged while leaning on the register with his leg up. He no longer works there, but the value of those credits was never recovered, and I never received so much as an apology. Another ongoing concern is price inconsistencies. As someone who shops at Michaels often, I know the prices and watch for coupons like most loyal customers. However, the prices on the shelves frequently do not match the prices at the self-serve kiosks. I've asked for assistance on this four or five separate occasions, and it's surprising that the issue remains unresolved. Even worse, staff often appear visibly irritated when the discrepancy is pointed out. Right before a recent 40% promotion, prices on many items were increased in the kiosks but not updated on the shelf displays. I picked up a few items, excited to finally use the long-awaited 40% discount. At the register, everything rang up at the higher price. When I asked about it, I was told that "the overnight crew forgot to change the tags," even though every version of the item was still marked at the regular price on the shelves. In the end, it would have been cheaper to buy the items at their regular price with the standard 25% coupon than during this so-called 40% sale. I wondered why I still shop there. I guess because we are creatures of habits!

This place is so cool!! Beautiful paper and cards. You're…read moreable to test different pens on paper, and there are interactive activities like making a bookmark and learning origami. The employees were genuinely friendly, helpful, and engaging!

Paper Source at The Point location is fantastic and super convenient for all your party, event, etc…read moreneeds. Pretty convenient and free parking at The Point albeit can get pretty crowded at peak times. Friendly staff and usually well stocked with good product. Some items pricey but other cheaper options. Pricier options definitely worth it based upon creativity and/or quality. Overall great selection of cards for all types of occasions. Wrapping paper options are also choice. Definitely will be back!

This is one of the few places that still carries materials such as fabrics for making dresses or…read moreany other items that you want to sew together. They have a wide variety of hobbies and decorations for your home. Prices are great. Keep in mind, this store is a Christian company so the store is closed on Sundays. During Christmas, this place is packed with customers and will often run out of decoration supplies for your Christmas decorating needs, so go early in the season. Lines will be especially long during that time of year, even on the weekdays. You must have patience while standing in line. The wait can be a bit long.

Great products for home and crafts! I shop here very occasionally for project based purchases. Ie…read more making bridal shower keepsakes, wedding keepsakes, and framing completed jigsaw puzzles and more. Have also shopped here when I received a gift card for Christmas. Speaking of seasons, they have plenty of items for the various seasons and holidays. On a side note, it is a bummer that retailer Jo-Ann went out of biz by May of 2025. Glad to have HL at two South Bay locations currently. Another Elite yelper may have mentioned how the store layout is arranged by department category and is not numbered. Customer service is hit or miss. Most of the time, I have been on my own depending on which department. On the sales floor no one has approached me to offer assistance. The employees at the framing section have been helpful and efficient. Cashiers have been nice for the most part but their supervisors or leads did not give that same courteous vibe. Hours are 9am to 8pm and closed on Sundays. The Yelp 3 star average overall is accurate.

NOVACOLOR SHOWROOM & store. My company team members have been using Novacolor for decades. It is…read morewonderful to see such an incredible product and such a wonder accessible place!!! Thank you again NOVACOLOR

I have shopped here for 30 years! Nova color constantly has something new to explore in colors,…read morebrushed or paint products. I am sad that they moved just far enough away that I have to honk about going to them. Thank you all!

A great local gallery with original paintings, beach art, prints and cool art gifts. The owner…read morelikes to collect/offer vintage rock band or surf photos by famous photographers and interesting rare vintage movie/Advertising posters. Everyone loves the miniature blue wood lighthouse sculptures. I overheard someone ordering a personalized one. Nice staff. Dog friendly. Close to Becker's Bakery, lots of restaurants and walking distance to The Strand and Manhattan Beach Pier. Oh and they do custom picture framing too.

We recently had some original artwork framed, and Kim was so incredibly helpful, careful, and…read morepersonally invested (she was also a fan of the artist, and drove to Santa Monica herself to ensure we got the preferred type of glass and frame). She really went beyond to deliver the highest quality framing in a timely way. Highly recommend our neighborhood business!

The Joslin Center is a great place to take all kinds of art classes. They have wonderful classes…read morefor children teens and adults. There's a wide range of classes. classes. The classes around the Torrance Recreation Department. You can pick up a schedule of classes at the Torrance Main Library. www.torranceca.gov and click on class registration and class schedule to see class information. They have so many different classes, you're sure to find something that interests everyone. I took a drawing class here when I was young and learn to draw. What a Wonderful class. Such dedicated enthusiastic teachers make learning a delight. They have many special seasonal and holiday classes. Be sure to sign up early as many classes fill up. There is a discount for Torrance residence. The ceramics classes are particularly excellent. They have a wide range of classes from kids on the wheel, teen ceramic studio, ceramic sculpture, outrageous creative clay, family clay fun, to open ceramic studio time and workshops. A ceramic locker is $9 for a small and $11 for a large. They offer a great drawing program, with classes that are patient with thise just starting to draw. Botanical drawing, portrait, character, cartooning and Manga classes are available. They teach painting, watercolors and acrylics. There are pastel classes and decorative painting, as well as open studio sessions. Lots of great options. Even the expert will find inspiration.Jewelry making, including cadting snd metalworking for jewelry classes sre offered here. They have a great silver clay basics class and the more advanced metalsmithing class, as well. Here is your chance to make it and flaunt it. Your inner artists, needs a little nurturing. You can find it here. If you want to learn something new, explore a passion or you have bored kids at home during the summer time, be sure to check it out.

I took classes here as a kid in the '70s. Many fond memories climbing the abstract concrete…read moresculptures out back and doing groovy latter-day hippie activities like finger painting and leaf tracing. Also learned Cloisonne and still have a couple of the pieces I made. Glad to see the place is still around in some incarnation.