Wow wow wooooow!! I can't recommend The Hot Spot enough! Every staff member I've interacted with…read morehas been so kind, welcoming, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable. They truly make every visit such a fun and relaxing experience. A special thank you to MJ for going above and beyond. She is one of the sweetest people I've met and generously offered to do a photoshoot for me and my two friends. She even surprised us by making our pottery on the house! It was such a thoughtful gesture that made the entire experience even more memorable Thank you, MJ, for creating such a welcoming space where I've been able to make my Miffy bowl series, with many more pieces to come. As a frequent customer, I'll definitely be back!!

Pottery Painting at The Hot Spot in Liberty Station…read more We took our team of 15 to do pottery painting and it pains me to say that for groups, it was a bit of a let down. I've been here before with a friend and I'd say this location/company does better with smaller groups and not larger groups. I pre-booked our reservation and when we arrived, they had our large table with the paper on it with most things needed except paper towels. The seats felt really close together even with fitting all 15 of us so some had to sit on other tables since it's pretty crammed. For groups over 6 (I believe it was), they charge a 15% service charge and I completely understand and am happy to pay it if a decent experience is provided but it was basically self-service so I'm wondering what should have been included. The employee introduced herself who was "assigned to us" and handed out the cards to put paint on and added our pottery selections to her notepad. That was the extent of her help. I ended up going around to our table asking if anyone needed paper towels (since they weren't provided) or more paint. If our table was a small group, I could see that not being necessary but we were a large group who was paying a premium. The employee didn't come back to check on us as it got close to finishing. I went up to get ready to check out and find out where everyone needs to bring over their pottery and the employee remembered that people should write their initials with a special pencil. It was a bit disorganized and I had higher expectations with what we were paying. Is the service fee just for the extra paper on the tables because the other groups/individuals who didn't "get someone assigned to them" got the same level of service our group did. Our reservation was in the early afternoon and with this July heat, it did get hot. The shop had doors and windows open but 1 small fan in the corner of the room that didn't make much of an impact. I'd suggest more fans because this place makes great margins for what they offer. Overall, I wouldn't suggest this place for a group activity over 6 people. The service isn't worth it for the service fee. You're better off to have the group go in as individuals unfortunately.

My kiddos did an Art Camp last week (W-F from 12-3pm) and absolutely loved it. They learned…read moredifferent techniques, got to express their creativity and were so excited every day to tell me what they did and go back the next day. They come home on the last day with at least 10 different projects. I've already recommended the next session to friends and want to go myself with my husband or friends!

Such a fun experience! We got a Groupon for a friends birthday and it was a blast! We will…read moredefinitely be back! Pic your design style and colors and they help you along the way! The owner is so kind and patient with us. We got to set up a table for food and deserts and hang out before we painted. They even provided the sparkly table cloth. Sevil also helped us with the paint and she was SO gifted! She helped us redo ours when our vision didn't come to life. She has such a talent. In the front there's different types of stuff to purchase and the tea bombs are SO unique. Like a cocoa bomb but team! I would recommend for the company to give more tips on what not to do or what to use like Metallica to get the bubble water effect. Coming in as newbies we needed suggestions. But it turned out amazing!

Good location! Enjoy crafting and getting lots of ideas browsing through the store…read more Great Sales , self checkouts don't forget coupons on App which I always forget. From yarn to picture framing and service good

If you order anything online, expect it to get canceled after the employees decide THEY want the…read moreitem. I got a confirmation email to pick up my order only to find they later canceled it. this happens every time. The employees at this location are condescending and evil

I am so glad I found out about this place! I have been wanting to take some hands on beginner…read morefriendly classes on sewing. It's located in the Liberty station property which I really enjoy visiting. They offer sewing machines to borrow which was really helpful before committing to your own! Hannah, the class instructor was very informative, friendly, available, and patient. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor! For the class we got to practice on some paper before jumping into our pillow case that we got to pick out a fan pattern and take home! I will be returning back for the part 2 of this class! Lastly, I noticed this company offers more than just sewing! I recommend checking it out to do either individually, with your child, friend, or partner!

How interesting that SDCC replied, after eleven months of silence, and are now accusing me of…read more"being disrespectful to their staff." And what a huge coincidence that their reply just happened to come right after I left a review for another business, one with a an unhinged owner known for trying to doxx and retaliate reviewers. He mentioned he'd be contacting other businesses I had reviewed negatively, and now -- lo and behold -- here is a reply eleven months later suddenly accusing me of being "disrespectful" instead of taking accountability for the things I mentioned in my review: no air conditioning, hot and muggy, SDCC staff badgering the instructor during the class, and the fact that there are no signs or anything saying where to go once you arrive. What interesting timing!

I went to The Artist Outpost with a friend and I also had a very negative experience. Nowhere on my…read morepurchased ticket did it say there was no instructor and the included supplies would be old paint and crusted paint brushes... When I talked to the owner, I realized that customer service wasn't her strong quality.

My husband and I took a 6-week acrylic painting class, and we had SO MUCH FUN! Meryl is such a good…read moreteacher, and we learned so much. I can't believe how easily she inspired our inner artist. After the class ended, we bought an art kit from Michaels to continue practicing, and we can't wait to take another class. Highly recommend!

A bead haven! I…read morerecently got into beading and Beads and More was the perfect place to start! Their collection of beads is insane. Everything is organized by color, type, size, and nature. Depending on what you want to make, they also offer a multitude of strings and attachments. All your bead dreams will definitely come true here! I came in wanting to make a camera strap and their staff was so helpful in suggesting materials and encouraging me to be creative. I also got to hear about the history of the shop while chit chatting and raving over beads. Will most definitely be back!

I'm a bead girl, and make it a point to visit bead shops in every town. I love visiting this happy…read moreshop when I'm visiting SD. It's everything a bead shop should be, and the owners and staff are so friendly and helpful. Tons of gorgeous gemstone beads, shells (a must since they're literally at the ocean), amazing charm selection, and lots of findings. There's a variety of styles and vibes, to make a simple beachy piece or something more elaborate. I love that there are lots of beautiful finished pieces for sale throughout the shop, they help with ideas and inspiration to make your own. Staff is available to help you with ideas and expertise, and they also offer a variety of group or private classes you can take by request. Beads and more has created a happy little beading community, which is the sign of a great bead shop. This place is a Pacific Beach treasure, don't miss it.

Look at this absolutely adorable macrame from OB Mindful Goods! I love the local artists there who…read moredesign and craft such thoughtful gifts. This one is handmade by Diana.

Walked in for the Acrylic Paint workshop at OB Mindful Goods and had an awesome experience!…read moreDiane, the owner is really sweet and funny. I'm a beginner painter, and Tessa, the instructor for the class was easy to follow and very encouraging. The price for the class ($50) included 3x brushes and a small canvas to take home. The shop has cute items and a lot of art supplies. Will be coming by again to buy paint.