While this Michael's is a little trickier to find tucked away as it is, it's definitely worth the…read moretrek! My work recently gave us a budget to indulge in a hobby in, and knowing my brother had a birthday coming up, immediately said "BEDAZZLER" Who knew that bedazzlers do not affix to thermoses on their own? Who knew that you need 'Rhinestone Glue' to get them to affix? That said, off I went to Michael's where after some searching to find it (it's tucked past where the Toys r Us used be in Jantzen Beach) I was richly rewarded. The people there are incredibly nice, the selection is HUGE, and the person I spoked to in the glue section taught me more about glue than I ever knew was possible. As a bonus, I also picked up a new exercise stick while I was the for like 5 bucks! (4 ft dowel 3/4 inch). Will definitely shop here again and props to all the nice people at this Michael's, thanks again!

With this store a bit more tucked in, it seemed more clean and organized than other locations but…read moreapparently they suffer a great deal of theft. I would have not known - as I am not a thief, I am not thinking of that. I decided my bladder would not handle the shopping so I grabbed a basket so I could start shopping after since i needed glue which was right there at the back wall. Restroom clearly marked so off I went. Big signs with the 'restroom for customer only' and to find an associate to let you in... and the walk made the urgency a bit more but thankfully I could hear someone working in the framing area right there so I did the hello and can I trouble you for the code. Urgency growing as she fumbled the code over and over. Places apparently don't give the secret code out now and have to supervise you using the bathroom since, apparently, people memorize the code and give it out. THIS is where we are folks. Thankfully shopping was much easier than it was to use to restroom and I managed not to have an adult accident. The cashier was friendly and they had the super goopy glue I needed to get - they have a GLUE AISLE... so if you need to stick a thing to another thing, they got you. I managed to sneak past the Halloween stuff and BELIEVE ME, that's rough...I want it all! Then I went to the parking lot and was like WHOA What in the Actual F... because, you know that blinking blue like solar panel things you see in every parking lot now? IT SPOKE TO ME.... BELOWING at me ...VERY LOUD in an empty parking lot something about being a Micheal's customer and that they WERE FILMING ME... Ummm... WHAT??? I got in my car, after taking a picture - you got me and I got you creeper!! That was just waaaaaaay Xtra... It was 930am on a freaking Tuesday and I was the only customer - oh wait, I saw a husband and wife getting a game for their toddler.... I felt like maybe I missed the prison riot. So, I appreciate stores protecting themselves but the message I got is that I am lucky I missed getting stabbed by the unhinged people who also shoplift there while buying glue. Maybe order glue online next time.

This store is a bit dated and inside there seems to be no organization! The irony always cracks me…read moreup that a store that sells items to inspire creativity would not be creative in how they display and style the store! For example, there was a huge Christmas display as you enter straight in front of you. Then trees and garland and accessories on several aisles on the right side of the store. But wait, on the left side is more! It's all over the place. Today I needed to return a picture frame and pick up some melting chocolate to make pink and blue molds for a gender reveal party. I found that aisle pretty easily but as I searched for some last minute holiday decorations I was all over the place! Maybe that's their intention. Located in Janzen Beach Shopping Center, there is plenty of parking out front. Easy access on and off I-5.

No people to help. Would be good to hire someone. Decisions need to be changed at the top. Cameras…read morewatching your every move. Just very unfriendly store.

Delightful owner, knowledgeable quilter. They have many fabrics, small and medium sized prints when…read moreI was last in. Enjoyable variety of patterns. Set in the former brick school building on Evergreen Blvd. at west end of Officer's Row (built by Mother Joseph in the 1800s). Across the street and over one from the new downtown Ft. Vancouver Regional Library. This place is fragrance-free, dog-free, quiet, and sociable. I appreciate this place. Prices are reasonable. Go elsewhere for bold colors or abstract art.

The quickest way to cheer my wife up is to take her to a quilt shop. That's what we did today, and…read moremy wife left very happy. The shop is located in the historic Providence Academy building, which is the perfect setting for quilts. We had a great chat with the owner who is super friendly and knowledgeable. The shop isn't huge but has a unique aesthetic feel, and a good variety within that. She offers quilting and crafting classes which my wife is planning to sign up for. We recommend checking it out.

Coming in I saw that they had a yarn cart where you could take free items all related to crocheting…read moreand knitting. You can also donate yarn here as well. They were very helpful with finding me the right hooks and yarn that I was looking for. My favorite purchase from here is the foldable scissors. I like stopping by here when I'm around and I like that they have event going on here. On Sundays, they provide a space where everyone who crochets and/or knits can come and hangout. Something that I appreciate is how they have different sized yarn, a variety of colors, and other things such as markers and scissors. My yarn that I got was originally around $21 but since they had a sale section the my yarn was in, it was cheaper! Will be back here soon!

Looking for a new hobby? I just took a crochet class from Rachel and Kelly, the owners, of this…read morelight-filled full of beautiful yarns and fun items shop. Patience extraordinaire are these ladies. Such a pleasant spot to learn something new pick or pick out some yarns for you knowledgeable ones. I left feeling challenged but so uplifted.

This TJ Maxx has upped their game! Stopped in because I was in he area, and I was pleasantly…read moresurprised to find so many great items! As you enter, the purses and handbags are to the left. The cutest beaded summer bag with 2 lemons and bamboo handles caught my attention. Unlike some of the gaudier bags in this style, this particular bag was subtle, with just two lemons on a sand colored, beaded background. it's sophisticated and perfect for an upcoming trip to Italy in the fall, but no way I could wait until them I ripped the tags off in the parking lot and used it that night! My friends, the waitress, and another person at the restaurant complimented it! The bag is unique, stylish, and quite the "find" for $49. The clothing racks were full of many newer spring styles And I spent a lot of time in the dressing room trying on various outfits. So many of them worked, but I had to do a catch and release on a few because I have been buying a lot of clothes lately. I bought a beautiful white boho cropped spring sweater and a pair of wide legged pants, in a fun, beachy print, to go with. Found a two piece set in a light caramel color, perfect to wear in several seasons. The pants are fitted up top, but looser in the legs and paired perfectly with the crocheted knit top in the identical color. This outfit and the purse with lemons are definitely coming on my trip! Also bought a pretty pink athletic jacket and wore it immediately on my walk the next evening. The woman who was managing the dressing room was friendly and super helpful when I needed other sizes. It's such a pain to get dressed and go back out on the floor, so when she offered to bring me a different size, I was so grateful. My only complaint was they had a selection of maxi dresses hung on a low rack so all the bottoms were filthy. I'm not buying anything that is dirty and I'm unsure if it will wash clean. Definitely an area of improvement for the management. They didn't have as many food items as usual, and area I like to peruse for pantry items, but the housewares was completely stocked, as was the bedding and bath area. Lots of fabulous finds! Oh, and I guarded my cart because a friend told me that when she went to use the restroom, her cart went missing and she and the staff never found it. LOL. I Think a worker probably put the items back thinking it was abandoned, but I wasn't taking any chances!

It was organized, and I found some good things here. I like the fact that the line moves pretty…read morequickly and checkout was very easy.

Had such a great experience at Kilnfolk taking their 2 hour intro to pottery wheel class. I…read moreappreciate all the information they send you ahead of the class - which they do go over in person. They have everything set up for you and they have aprons available but I definitely encourage you to bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty. The instructor was great - she goes over a step by step demo and then with the whole class the instructor goes over the steps again and you end up with a piece of your choice. I ended up having time to make 3 pieces in total. Highly recommend - very fun and a nice challenge!

I brought my daughters and nieces here for a Sunday afternoon something to do. We all had a great…read moretime and I personally feel like the price is appropriate for what you get. Myself included had 7 people. We all picked out a piece to paint. Shop provided the space, paints, brushes etc everything needed. Paid around $175.00 I thought that was pretty good. Includes them firing the pieces as well. This is definitely something we'll all do again!

Last night's Spring Bowl fused glass class experience was mind-blowing. We had never done anything…read morelike this before and it was a so fun & cool and a new surprise date night out for our 36th wedding anniversary. Sheri-Ann was amazing. 35yrs in the business and she knows her glass. She was very friendly and clear and gave us great guidance. A few helpful tips and tricks that she passed on. Basic instruction and then just let us go to town. We used all types of colored frit, they have every color in the rainbow AND every possible texture & opacity. We made a few flowers and I even did a frog & lily pad. I simply cannot wait to see the final product. Should be a week or so. I highly recommend you check this place out. Great value for your money. Right in downtown Vancouver. We'll be back. Maybe to even try another class, stained glass?! Or maybe to better hone our frit-laying skills. So much fun. Thanks to Sheri-Ann & Carla for having such a great local destination for fun artistic creation!

The have a first friday special where it's $30 for a one hour short glass fusing class. It's a…read morereally accessible way to get into the hobby. I have made a ton of these cute ornaments and nightlights over time. It's a really cool way to be creative. The glass studio is downstairs and there is no elevator, so just be aware of that. The stained glass they put on display is so beautiful.

My fiancé came here after going to a couple spots to get her dress sized and tailored. First couple…read moreplaces she went to said what she wanted is so difficult and just sighed at the ideas of what my fiancé wanted. Came here and the office is the owners home, she welcomed my fiancé in and they spent about an hour and 30 minutes together. My fiancé came back without her dress and said she found the place and that this tailor was just amazing and that everything she wanted to do to her dress would be easy and is possible. The time frame was super doable especially since we're getting married in 5 months. I highly recommend this place and I'll be sure to update this review once my fiancé gets her dress back. I can't wait to see my beautiful fiancé walk down the aisle, especially since I have no idea what it looked like before.

I found Brenda when searching for a local seamstress to alter my wedding dress. We met on multiple…read moreoccasions, and she genuinely sought to understand what I was envisioning and offered suggestions. Brenda was warm, professional, and most importantly, patient, given the changing situation with my dress (purchased at a sample sale). Ultimately, I did not end up working with Brenda for dress alterations due to my short timeline and desire for a different dress alltogethe, however, she did custom design my veil! It turned out better than I could have imagined. If you're looking for custom alterations or designs when it comes to dresses, veils, or special occasions, I would recommend looking no further than Brenda!

Walked into this gallery with my dtr and friend. My dtr liked one of the paintings and asked to…read moretake a picture. The sales clerk proceeds to tell me that it's illegal to post their art online. Thank you for the legal advice. Next time I need a copyright lawyer, I know where to find one!

Aurora Gallery has framed several pieces for me over the years. They have a large (in some ways…read moreoverwhelmingly large) selection of frames in a variety of good-quality materials. They also have a nice selection of matte choices, should your work require it, and different types of glass, from common window glass to anti-UV, anti-reflective glass for maximum preservation and visibility. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and professional. They even throw in free picture hooks so you needn't rummage around or make a trip to the hardware store when you get your artwork home, which is a nice touch. Prices are not cheap, but then even cheap, junky frames are expensive and difficult to find nowadays, and the workmanship by Aurora is very good, and justifies the cost. They have also proven adept at framing some oddball pieces for me that are not normally considered "art," so don't be afraid to challenge them!