Decided to take an intro class to wheel throwing and initially had my doubts due to previous…read moreexperiences in high school. Our instructor Kristen (and the blonde instructor -- forgot her name) were patient and encouraging throughout the entire class. Kristen's in depth explanation + demonstration was easy to follow as a beginner, but the instructors frequently made their rounds to work with everyone individually, giving advice and feedback. Despite the class session only being 2 hrs, I felt like I was able to focus on improving basic skills and learning new techniques. Even if you don't have any interest in pottery, I HIGHLY recommend taking a class regardless. The space is welcoming, and it was a great (and fun) way to release stress creatively :) looking forward to how my pieces come out!

Their one time workshops are great for trying out a new hobby without the commitment. I took the…read morematcha bowl and whisk holder making class. It was a full class and the instructor patiently explained each step. Before you sign up, make sure to read the description carefully. There are hand-building classes and wheel throwing classes. Hand-building is hand molding and you don't work with the wheel. My one-time matcha bowl and whisk holder making class was hand-building and we don't get to decorate or glaze it. Instead, you get to pick from a selection of paint colors and their team finish glazing and fire it for you. You also need to wait about 6 weeks for it to be ready for pick up, which is standard for community pottery places. I picked the white paint with specks which I regretted. The glaze came back with some uneven spots and a dark brown mark on the outside. Since the studio glazed it for us, I was a little disappointed with the final result. Pottery definitely tests your patience and perfectionism. Not sure if pottery is for me, but I might come back for their wheel throwing class.

thank you Tim!! shame on michael's for being so…read moreunderstaffed, and thank you to the only associate on staff, Tim who was working the register for still trying to tend to guest's needs. unfortunately, the item we needed was locked and we needed an associate to pull it. Tim worked with us and was able to pull another team member, Hector, in to unlock the markers we so desperately needed. i very much appreciate the service provided and Tim was wonderful under an intense atmosphere. be advised, michael's offers online coupons! google michael's coupons and they often have 20-30% off one full priced item available to scan in store. we walked out with $15 markers having paid $11 hooraaay! amazing value!

FIRST OF ALL, THIS REVIEW IS ONLY FOR THE IN-STORE PICKUP SERVICE…read more Arrived at the curbside pick-up spot, checked in on my phone as "I have arrived", the screen showed "We are on our way". Then 15 minutes passed, no one showed up and I was in a hurry to get to another place. So I walked in and got in line, the cashier was totally not aware of my arrival and simply said sorry and gave me my order. Not sincere enough. Walking out the store with a strong disappointment. Not sure if I would ever come here for another in-store pickup.

First time at this DIY studio for my daughters bday event with her friends:) so cute many…read moreactivities to choose from, girls are having so much fun singing along with background music. The staff is very nice and patients with us giving instructions. It really gives a "satisfying" therapeutic time for all of us on a Saturday morning:) will definitely come back for more activities!

This experience was amazing and Lisha was great and I would recommend this for all ages!read more

I took an Introduction to Macrame Weaving class last week at Craft. I have been an Art Teacher for…read more10 years and was very excited to learn some new skills to teach the young ones. The class was scheduled for 2 hours. We ended an hour early with an end product that was a bit underwhelming. Our instructor was friendly enough, though never introduced herself nor took the time to ask the class (all 3 of us) our names. I wrote a letter to the owner and never got a response back. Highly unlikely I will return. Below is the letter I sent, including a few other underwhelming aspects to the class: "Hello! I took last evening's Macrame Weaving workshop. As I was driving back to Long Beach last evening after the class, I had some time to reflect on the workshop. I signed up for it to learn a new skill that I could potentially teach my students. (I've been an Art Teacher for many years). Unfortunately, I feel very disappointed with the class as a whole, as well as with our end result product. I believe the owner was there last evening; I regret not having pulled her aside to chat, though I wasn't quite clear on how I felt about the class until I was on my ride home. Our instructor was very friendly and I so appreciate the use of the high quality organic cotton cord. I also appreciated the hand out with the images of various knot styles. However, I don't even know what our instructor's name was. She never introduced herself or asked our names - there were only two other participants besides myself. We ended class nearly an hour early. This feels like a waste of project making and learning time. Either the project we did was too simple or our instructor wasn't thoroughly prepared. Her instruction was okay, though I don't think it is very helpful to physically do something for the student which she did a number of times. I believe it is more helpful to walk them through it verbally while allowing them to do it to experience the motions and acquire muscle memory. Craft is a great space! I wanted to share my thoughts because I think the class I took last evening could be improved upon for future students. Thank you for reading, Ivette"

We are so happy to find this place just right time because we were looking for a one week summer…read morecamp for our kids 9 and 7yrs old. We registered 5 weeks summer camp mainly in Pasadena, but it started a week after summer vacation so we had to find something for them and Thank God! Yes, it was the answer. Even my son who didn't want to go to the "Craft Class" just loved the full week. They provided all materials, snacks and games with very good price. We highly recommend people who live in local area just check this place out. They have fun things for kids and adults as well.

This stationary store is super cute. It's a great place to shop for gifts and cards. I also love…read morecoming here just to browse. They have a great selection of stationary, pens, cards and other cute items. It's also a great place to shop for gag gifts! Service was fine and the prices are similar to other more high-end stationary stores. Their hours are a bit off so do check before coming. It's located off the main Myrtle Street in Old Town Monrovia on a smaller side street called Lemon- but do check out this hidden gem!

Very nice stationery store with beautiful displays. And I forgot to take a pic of the antique…read moreprinting press inside.

Today we originally planned to buy ready-made crystal bracelets, but by chance we ended up at a DIY…read morecrystal shop. It was our first time, and the owner patiently showed us around and explained everything. The whole experience of making our own bracelet was smooth and enjoyable. Whenever we had questions, the owner kindly guided us and gave us suggestions. At one point, my boyfriend accidentally messed up a tray of decorations. The owner didn't scold or charge him--she was totally understanding. He was so scared though! She even gave us a small gift and let us choose and assemble our own crystal bracelet. It was such a fun and thoughtful experience!

I booked a same-day appointment early in the morning after looking for something fun for my kids to…read moredo. Our reservation was for 1:30 p.m., and we arrived a little early to make sure we could find the place without rushing. When we got there, no one was there. Since it's an appointment-only studio, I completely understood that they aren't open for walk-ins. I called the number on the door, and the person I spoke with confirmed they would be there shortly--about 20 minutes. Unfortunately, it ended up being closer to 30 minutes before someone arrived. By then, my girls were getting restless and were ready to leave. The only reason I waited it out was because I had read about the cancellation fee on their website and didn't want to risk being charged. Once we got inside, though, the experience completely turned around. The shop owner was incredibly patient with my girls, walking them through their decoden creations and making sure they had everything they needed. They genuinely had a great time, and it was a fun, creative activity that kept them engaged. There was one more hiccup at checkout--they initially charged us the additional sitting fee per person because they hadn't realized we had already booked an appointment. Thankfully, they caught the mistake afterward and promptly refunded the extra charge, which I appreciated. Would I come back? Maybe. The activity itself was a lot of fun, and the customer service during the crafting experience was warm and attentive. However, the delayed opening and the confusion over our reservation made the visit feel a little disorganized. If the appointment process were smoother, I'd be much more inclined to return.

I love these charms! They have so many to choose from! You definitely need to check them!!!read more

Such a cute store for anyone who loves journaling, stationery, and stickers! The store was easy to…read morefind and pretty crowded when I went, but the overall environment was really nice. There were so many cute items to look through, especially for journaling and stationery lovers. I loved all the different stickers, especially the ones for different colleges and universities! Sadly, they didn't have my school, APU (Azusa Pacific University), but I was still able to find plenty of other adorable stickers and postcards to take home. I also got some cute stamps that I'm excited to use for my journaling entries. The items can definitely get a little costly, especially when you start picking up multiple things because everything is so cute . I would definitely come back when my budget allows! Customer service was excellent and everyone was very nice. Overall, I had a great experience and would recommend checking STKR out with friends or family, especially if you love stickers, stationery, scrapbooking, or journaling!

The Stkr Store is a Filipino family-run small business that focuses on cute and creative custom…read morestickers as well as some stationery items and greeting cards. [Parking]: Easy and free designated parking for the plaza and our party had no issue finding an available spot on Saturday afternoon. [Products]: Most of the stickers are original artwork with only a few anime IPs (less than 1/8 of all stickers). I thought their LA County stickers (including some cities from San Bernardino County) for each city were pretty neat. The shop also has some decent Japanese-brand notebooks, toolboxes, pens, etc. Customers can also make their own through the website by uploading their own images (minimum order of 50 stickers). [Conclusion]: The store is not everyone's cup of tea, but for the right target customers this is an amazing store.

The Pink Parlour Festival is an arts and crafts show. As the name might hint, it is an arts and…read morecrafts show mainly for women, promoting businesses run by women. This is isn't your grandma's arts and crafts show. Unless your grandma is a Pabst Blue Ribbon drinking, sailor swearing, Johnny Cash loving, type of dame. The genre or culture this show caters to could be described as rock, rockabilly, pin up, psychobilly, or alternative rock. There's a little bit of everything for ladies, there are lots of vendors (I'd say about 3-4 dozen) who were selling jewelry, hair bows, tshirts, art, and some dessert vendors. If you like zombies, skulls, pin ups, cherries, retro, glamour, then this is right up your alley. The event was great, my only complaint was how warm it was. There seemed to be little to no ventilation in that place (Santa Anita Race Track) . There was a DJ playing some awesome music and a stage all the way at the end where groups/bands were playing. There was a pin up contest and some contest give aways too. Overall the vibe was great! The vendors were all super friendly. We saw so many beautiful, lovely women and business owners. Everyone was complimenting one another and it was genuine. I'm a big fan of supporting handmade items and local artists. The handmade movement is getting larger and larger thanks to social media, looking forward to another Pink Parlour Festival.

I'm a PEP (Parent Educators Partnership) Parent of McKinley Elementary School in San Gabriel. I've…read moretaken the responsibility to help with our apparel sales fundraiser and have been looking all over the internet for a reputable and reliable apparel printing service. So I can say, I hit the jackpot when finding LAB. When I first contacted Andy (Co-Owner), he was very professional. Andy listed to our schools needs and made time to explain what his company provide. He is clear, thorough and straight forward. He does not mislead you and if he makes a mistake on his end, he takes responsibility and fixes any issues we may have. Andy invited me to their shop, LAB in South El Monte, which is super inviting. All apparels he has available that he has to offer is hung nicely on racks ordered by company. Near by is a bar, which to me shows that they love to work and play at the same time. I met German, I believe he's the co-owner and is the main screen printer. German is also super nice and also very clear and straight forward. German explains the screen printing process, shows me the screens, how they are printed on from a computer, how the printer works and much more. I felt very welcome anytime I come to place, review and pick up orders. They do not have anything to hide. I design our school logos, which makes it an easier process for our school, and LAB does not care what the designs are and if they come in one color. Andy does not reject any designs or sends it back to make any modifications. He accepts it, helps tweak it and/or improves it. He's very flexible. As for pricing, LAB is the best price in town. As far as my research goes. Andy has always work to meet or beat any competitors price. As for the products, we've ordered sweaters, long sleeve shirts and T-Shirts, all came out as I designed it and mocked up by Andy. All mock ups Andy creates gives our school a visual of what the final product looks like, it takes alot of time on his end, but it's great to see what our product will look like. Once our order is complete, all apparels ordered are nicely packaged, ordered and clean. It's been a pleasure to work with LAB, our partnership will continue for generations to come even when my kids leave McKinley. Thank you Andy and German. More orders are on the way!! -John V Top 5 Pros 1. Super Friendly 2. Easy to work with 3. Flexibility 4. High quality products and service 5. Delivered on time and complete

Ordered 90 shirt's for our growing youtube channel. They came out beautiful . Thanks to the crew @…read morethe LAb. We @ Lost In Retro look forward to future flight's with this amazing crew. Thank you.