TuTuGether was such a fun experience and a really unique thing to do in the Bay. It's the perfect…read moremix of art + vibes, and it feels like a cute activity whether you're going with friends, on a date, or even doing something solo. The space was welcoming and well set up, and the staff was super helpful and patient. The whole experience was relaxing, creative, and honestly just refreshing you leave with something you made and memories too. If you're looking for a fun activity that's different from the usual dinner plans, I definitely recommend TuTuGether.

Oh boy. If you're gonna come here, you gotta make sure you come early because they host large…read moreparties and it gets packed! Not ideal because the stations for rug making are not spaced out enough to accommodate multiple parties of 2-3 going at once if you are seated where people can sit behind you. The people at the end don't have to worry about getting too close to someone tufting behind them the way we did. We came in early for a 10 am and spent our first hour in there alone. Once other parties showed up, it was crowded. Workers had to place projectors at odd angles so that the new parties could trace their work while those already working could continue their rugs. We did not find instruction to be the best. It honestly felt like we were bothering the workers by being there and they seemed annoyed when we needed things like scissors. Trust me that we wouldnt have bothered them if they had just told us where we could find it all ourselves. They also didnt share that the rug itself if made from them shaving down the threads. So the side you stitch isnt the final product. We figured this out on our own and we were glad we did because it let us relax from thinking our lines had to be perfect. A tip I have to share is to outline the things you want to stand out. Otherwise, the threads will blend together. I held the gun a little too hard and it was sore by the time we were done. It was a bit hectic by then so we had to wait a while for someone to take our rug to shave it down. This is also something super important to consider. If you come when it's busy, itll take them longer to shave your rug down. It took them 30 min for ours so we walked around the mall while we waited but when we came back, the pile of rugs waiting to get picked up and shaved had grown from 2-4 to a stacked pile of at least 3 ft. We got lucky that we spent our first hour of our three hour session there nearly alone. We did medium sized rugs. There is a holding fee of about $45 and then I think I paid about $200 in store. It would be nice if the rug held up better but that might be better left to professionals. This is more novelty and I don't think I recommend actually using it. It sheds a lot when you do and even more when you wash it. Overall, I do recommend this experience. It was fun and you do get a cute rug as a souvenir of the experience.

This review is specifically for their custom framing department…read more My husband and I got married in New Orleans and purchased a print by a local artist during our wedding weekend. I finally got around to framing it and went to the Michaels location off Coleman. I was thinking that I could get a frame off their shelves, but I quickly realized that the poster had uncommon dimensions. I had no choice but to get a custom frame for it. I was assisted by a young gentleman, who was very friendly and helpful. I'm the worst when it comes to making decisions. I have to analyze every little thing, and then I get stuck in analysis paralysis. The associate was so patient with me, and he didn't rush me through the process. I also feel like he didn't limit me on variations of frame colors and matboard. He brought out everything to ensure that I had considered all my options. I relied heavily on his guidance and settled on an elegant thin silver frame with a blue mat. I called Michael's a week after the expected due date and was informed that it would be ready the following day. I was glad to see that the gentleman who helped me with my custom frame was the same person checking out my product. He carefully laid the framed print out, and I was stunned by how amazingly cohesive the frame and matting looked with the overall print. It was honestly perfect. This was my first custom frame job EVER - not just from Michael's. I was so pleased with their customer care and execution that I would not hesitate to go to Michaels Coleman custom framers!

I stopped by Michael's after lunch. It's been a long time since I've shopped here…read more They had some Christmas stuff left, on clearance. They did have Valentines items. They had heart shaped silicon molds for making cupcakes, stickers, gift bags and decor. They also had valentine hair accessories. I found a cute hair clip that I wanted to purchase. All the valentines items were 40% off, which was a great deal. There was a small section of St. Patrick's Day items, as well. At the checkout you have the option for self checkout or checkout with an employee. There was a customer being helped at a register and two were checking out at the self checkout. An employee directed me to an available self checkout which worked out great. I was in and out of there within 15 minutes total. I really love that they offer self checkout. I remember in the past when you'd have to wait in a crazy long line with only two registers open. The self checkout eliminates this long wait. It makes the shopping experience so much better.

We visited on a weekday afternoon for a date and had so much fun! They have absolutely amazing…read morecustomer service, Monica in particular was exceptional. There were a couple other parties with young children and she was so patient and cheerful. Her energy and positivity made our visit extra memorable, thank you Monica! When we arrived, because we were new the staff helped show us around, and explained the process. The area itself is super cute and cozy, with seating by the windows as well as large tables for bigger parties. We were able to pick up our pieces about 5 days later? And the staff were super nice and helpful then as well! I'm in love with how the finished pieces turned out after firing. Overall, it was such a pleasant experience, they had some music playing and everything was neat and organized. We had a great time and I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're ever looking for something creative to do!

My favorite place to go pottery painting! I have made 4 pieces from here and it has always been a…read moregreat experience Price: $15 studio fee + the item you are painting Unlimited time limit - if you can't finish your piece, you can bring it home and come back another time to paint without paying the studio fee again! So many colors and ceramic pieces to choose from! From sculptures to household/practical items. I love that they show tiles of what the paint color will look like Turnaround time to pick up your piece is relatively quick: ~4 days (ie finish sunday, pick up thursday) They have a lot of tools / resources to help design your piece (ie tape, lace, stencils, puffy paint, etc) An area they could improve on is their brushes - I don't always love the brushes they provide since it feels like they've been misused (not their fault but could be prevented but informing customers on how to properly use brushes), so i usually bring my own. Parking: never had trouble- there's free parking behind the store or around the neighborhood

Me and my friend had an absolute blast at this little studio. It's a small studio packed with all…read moresorts of different beads, trinkets, figurines, and decorations to be used for arts and crafts. We attended the ice cube pop bean workshop, where we created little platforms made of ice cubes with cute little figurines on top. The workshop was very affordable given the amount of time we were there for and the variety of decorations we could choose from. The workshop instructor (also one of the owners) walked us through a concise tutorial on how to create our little creations. Picking out the colors of cubes and the figurines was the funnest part. Would highly recommend anyone who loves arts and crafts to stop by this studio!

My grand daughter and I were looking to spend a few hours together doing something creative. We…read morefound Momo DIY Studio and were delighted! From the moment we walked in Lea warmly welcomed us and showed us all of the available creative art projects, and there were many. My grand daughter decided on Pop into Fun with Ice Cubes and I chose to bead a bracelet. We were able to choose from thousands of Ice Cubes and accompanying decorations, and the the same for the beads. Lea was constantly there assisting and guiding us as we made our choices and created. I would so highly recommend Momo DIY for a few hours of pure joy to individuals, groups of friends, birthday parties for any age, and corporate team building events. I would give Lea and Momo 10 stars, if possible! Carol

We've been going to Young Art for years and it's consistently been a great experience. The…read moreinstructors are patient and encouraging, and the environment is calm and well-run. Our child stays focused and genuinely enjoys the projects. Convenient mall location too. Always happy to come back.

I had a rare weekday off with one of my daughters. I asked her what she wanted to do, and she said…read morethat she wanted to go somewhere with me and make art together. I was stumped. Aside from Petroglyph and Tutugether--neither of which was the least bit appealing--I couldn't come up with anything. I looked online for a while, and then suggested that we just go and wander around Valley Fair for a while before picking her sister up. I happened to park at Monroe St, and we took the elevator up, the escalator down, and TADA! We were magically standing right in front of this place! We had the most delightfully incredible time making little lands together. She's sweetly said that she wanted to make Mal from The Descendants, and the staff helped her with this. See the final products! We did this in about 1.5 hours.

I did the rug tufting workshop. Jamie was very helpful. She gave us time to decide on a design…read more They provided lots of ideas and stencils. You can also free hand your design. She then showed us how to use the tufting gun. She also let us borrow a speaker to play music while we worked on our rug. It was a really fun experience. It's great for beginners. Make sure you read the instructions they send on how to enter the building, it's a bit confusing.

First time at Art & Craft Workshop! Went with a group of 4 for the Mosaic Lamp 2 hour workshop…read more Great experience besides the minor bumps. Contacting via email with the team was seamless when asking for a discounted price and ensuring our reservation was confirmed. Going in meeting our instructor, Jamie, was great. She was very chill & let our creativity speak. She was very helpful when it came to teaching and explaining. Her lamps were super cute ! The lamp making itself is worth the cost, you come out with a beautiful piece of art that you created. Once you turn the light on the design looks amazing, even if you originally think differently ! As for the minor improvements. We had to call to figure out how to get in. They said they we should have gotten an email about how to enter, but we did not. The other party that came in also didn't get instructions. So we walked the whole square. Entrance will be the gate closest to the main parking lot, on your right. Ask the staff for the code before going in. Also, DO NOT park in that parking lot or you will be towed. The signs were so small, we didn't know but Jamie informed us. Plenty of street parking ! Last, no Turkish coffee or sweets were offered though it said they were on the website. Not a huge deal breaker, but just don't advertise it. Other than that, great experience. Would come back to try a different craft event !!!

A mural artist recommended this art supply store for an art project I'm working at home. It is…read moresmall store that shares its space with a glass art store. Good ideaThe young man behind the to share the cost of rent. Please note that the variety of supplies is limited to paints, mostly spray paints for art projects. The plus is the nice and knowledgeable young man who works there. I told him my general idea for my art project and he gave me some good ideas on how to implement it.

We followed the directions to the Bascom Ave address. We drove by four times and didn't see it. I…read morethink they are gone. If the place is hidden, someone please post how to find it.

Maido at Santana Row is one of those stores I could spend way too much time in, and money! I…read morehappily did! If you love stationery, journaling, or planners, this place is such a great place. They have a great variety of pens, notebooks, stickers, and thoughtful little gifts, and I was especially excited to see that they even carry Hobonichi. Everything feels well curated and high quality, not overwhelming, just really fun to browse. The store itself is bright, clean, and inspiring, and the staff has always been friendly and welcoming. Whether you're into journaling, planning, or just want a unique gift, Maido is definitely worth stopping into. There was not much stafff around helping, I think only two people and they were both at the cash register, they weren't too talkative and didnt ask if we needed help, but im sure they would have if we asked, we just werent approached. Maybe they were short staffed that day.

Cute gifts store . Many Japanese style gifts are available here . Some old fashioned fountain pens…read more, birthday cards , key rings . Cute stuffed animals and collectibles. The store is not big but fully packed. Very organized. We don't have too many gift store like this in the west bay . The store location is right by Vally fair mall , West San Jose . Many customers and quite popular. Parking is not easy if you come in the weekend . There are couple paid parking structures in the same area. I usually either come on the weekdays or Saturday morning to avoid the crowds.

Efficient and easy to deal with. Has a variety of materials that are otherwise difficult to find…read more Good amount of choices in sizes and colors.

For the past week and a half I've been trying to find either a good used or a new pick guard for my…read moreguitar. After buying from two different suppliers and nothing fit or was even workable I just decided to have one made. I brought in the piece that came on my guitar. The guy looked at it and said he could have it ready in a half hour. I selected the thickness and finish, paid them and went out to my car to disappear on the internet for a while. When I came in they said it was ready. I brought it home and it fits perfectly. I don't know why I didn't do this first.

Wow! I've been wanting to try pottery for years now and I'm so glad I found Colibri Pottery Studio…read moreCampbell! I went with a group of friends, it was all of ours first time. The instructor was extremely patient, helpful, and accommodating, there were some in my group who were pregnant and/or left handed and was able to offer direction on various needs. The groups were kept small. At the end, you get to choose two out of the three pieces you made. For those who aren't as artistic like myself, I was offered a piece by the instructor (since I only made one) which was very nice and helpful. You also get to choose your finishing color. It's a great experience. Everyone was super friendly and encouraging despite your level of artistic abilities. Overall, I really enjoyed this experience and would definitely come back.

Just finished a 6 week Pottery Wheel class with Ashley. The instruction was thorough and easy to…read moregrasp. She taught us multiple methods for each step so that we could decide which option worked best for us. I am coming out of the class with 12 finished pieces and will definitely be signing up for another class. Thanks Ashley!