November 9th, 2024 - I went here with a friend a little while back, he was making a keychain for…read morehis gf. Ain't he the cutest!! So I decided to take my sister, and two nieces. We spent quite some time deciding what to get. Some patches I noticed before weren't there today. But there is so much to choose from. We all had a great time. It definitely cost a bit. But a great experience. 3 Key Tags 2 Regular Pouch 1 Small Tote Bag 6 Regular Patch x 4 6 Mini Patch x 4 Total: $160

Location/Service This place is in the old Midland/Finch…read moreplaza that has Marathon Cafe, Coco Tea. Parking is quite limited and it does get busy - but there are some spots behind the back to use. The place is on the 2nd floor - so you have to head up the stairs by the ends of the plaza. Very spacious inside with a clear section separating between the turfting and fluid bear. Staff were very nice and often gave tips to help you execute with ease. Service I did the fluid bear - which you can choose what size you want, along with figure. It'a set price - and you get to do as many different colouring setup as you like. Often times, you mix 2-3 colours and you let your creativity explore - where you pour it over top, section it out or just re-pour with new colouring. It's a pretty fun experience and perfect for those who aren't very artsy (like myself). Afterwards, they have to let it dry for at least 24-48 hours. So you do need to come back to pick it up - and it's nicely wrapped within a container and ribboning - so it can be a nice gift for display.

Tufting is the latest hobby for DIY enthusiasts! I visited @zuozuotufting and made a mini rug based…read moreon my drawing. How it works: I supplied a design for my rug (mine is 20"x20") and picked out all the colours to match. The entire process took about 1.5 hours and another hour for the staff to trim, glue and put it altogether. It was such a fun experience to do with a date or with a group. I want to come back and make a larger size next time! Tips: Choose a simple design for your first time and try to avoid design with a lot of small details. Book an early time for larger sizes as it will take more time to tuft. We went around 5pm and finished by 6:30, went to grab dinner nearby and came back to pick up the final product. We also ordered bbt during tufting. It was a perfect and fun date #TingsFunThings

I took my gf here for a pottery wheel-throwing class for her bday back in March…read more The studio is pretty cozy. It's situated in a corner unit in a random plaza at Warden and Denison. Each wheel class can fit up to 6 ppl (as there are 6 pottery wheels). The class that we partook in was full and we had some great banter w/ the other participants and the teacher during the session. James was our teacher and he's an absolute beast (also, the nicest, friendliest dude)! He gave us a demonstration first in slow motion on how to apply pressure to the clay and proper hand placement. It's A LOT HARDER than it looks lol. Once he finished demoing, he guided each of us through a piece that we wanted to make. I opted for things that were relatively simple as I found it hard enough to maintain equal thickness in the clay on all sides. We learned that James is 5th generation from a family of master potters. No wonder he's so good and made it look easy! My gf and I made 4 pieces total and I paid an additional $40 to keep the other 2 (as the initial prices for both of us only included 1 piece each for painting and baking). Two hours flew by so fast. About two weeks after the session, I received an email notifying me to book a time slot for painting our pieces. Painting occurs in a different room from the pottery wheel room. More spacious and you can go up and get your own paint. After painting them we waited another 2-3 weeks before receiving a final email that the pieces were ready for pickup. We were quite happy with how the pieces turned out. I love the glossy dark blue finish on my sake jar! Ultimately, even if you're not good at arts and crafts, this is a really fun activity! My gf had a lot of fun. Would highly recommend anyone try it at least once!

There are many options of pieces of ball plate cups for you to choose from. All the paint or in the…read moremiddle section. For you too, and choose and place in to a paint dish. Enjoyed how tentative the staff was to request whether we need assistance or not. Can't wait to try a different class the next time.

Love love love it here!! Hosted my 40th birthday with my closest friends and everyone had a blast!…read morePeter was a great holiday and I would totally do it again!!

Peter is an amazing owner. He is so accommodating- he provides all the supplies for the kids to be…read moreable to do this activity at home, coordinates pick up and drop off. Once one of our pieces that my son painted broke (due to my mistake in packaging) and Peter painted a brand new one exactly the same way so that my son had the piece that he pained. Such a wonderful, caring owner. Would recommend this business to everyone.

I recently came across fluid bears on social media, and it looked like such a fun and unique…read moreactivity. My friend and I booked through an Instagram direct message and went during their "buy one, get one free" promotion for the fluid bear. The bears come in many sizes, and prices increase accordingly (keychain $22, 7" $58, 9" $68, 13" $108, 21" $168, 1 mini bear and canvas $38, and 2 mini bears and canvas $48). On the website, it also lists how long each project is expected to take. They also have pom-pom canvases and bags. The pom-pom canvases are: 8 x 8" $58, 12 x 12" $68, 18" x 18" $88, 18" x 23" $108, 23" x 23" $168, and 40" x 40" $328. The pom-pom bags are: A4 $88, A3 $108, and B5 $68. When we arrived and checked in for our reservation, an employee showed us the different-sized bears, and there were even some that were sitting or leaning back in addition to the standing ones. He gave us some time to decide, and then we also chose paint colours. We weren't sure what colours we wanted, so he showed us photos of previous customers' projects. We were set up at a table with aprons, our chosen paint colours, our bear on a tray, and even given a hair tie if we didn't have one with us to keep our hair out of the way. The employee showed us how to pour and mix our different paint colours and then pour them on our bears. The first pour was definitely the best one for me. The colours and patterns were astounding. Sometimes the paint doesn't completely cover the bear as it drips down, so they provide a plastic spoon to fill in those spots. The last thing before paying was deciding whether or not we wanted the bears to have a matte or gloss finish. Also, there's no tax if you pay in cash. We were informed that our bears would be ready for pickup in two to three days, and I did get a text informing me that our bears were ready within two days. I wasn't sure how to transport my finished bear home. It turns out that they put them in a case for you.   Overall, my friend and I really enjoyed our fluid bear experience. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitebear_trt/ website: https://www.whitebeardiy.com/

A really creative, cute and cool experience in Markham. Mixing your favorite colours in your little…read morepaint cup and pouring it over your chosen white bear. Sarah had a tablet to help you with your design ideas filled with past customer's creations if you needed a kick start in design. I felt like a kid again creating something with my hands. We had a great time! As the only ones in the shop our session was about 30mins. Check them out!

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In late September, I had a Tuesday off from work. I was doing a craft project that involved getting…read morea pair of scalloped-cut scissors to cut through fabric. I thought that I'd give Michaels a try. Markham lost its store several years ago. I remembered this one at Kennedy Commons. It's my closest one from home. It's also a store that I hadn't set foot until this visit. There was lots of parking available. I parked a couple of rows away from the main entrance and walked in. It is a large store. Halloween items were out in full swing, from purple cats, to headbands with bats on them. I went to the sewing section. I didn't see the pair of scissors that I was looking for. In the paper crafting section, I did find a pair of scalloped-cut scissors. I'm not sure whether this pair would cut through the fabric that I had in mind, so I passed on that experiment. I loved being in the sewing section. I am used to a tomato pin cushion. I've never seen a flower one that you wear on your wrist. It's a great idea. Knowing me, I'd be so comfortable wearing it like a watch that I'd go out with it on. I enjoyed checking out the calligraphy section. I'm content with the pens that I currently have, so I didn't pick up anything here. There were plushies near the cashout area. So deadly! I bought an item from the sewing section. I had a woman at the cashout enter my phone number to find me in the system. I paid for my item with a debit card. It was a straightforward, smooth transaction. I passed on getting a plastic bag. I thanked the woman and left the store carrying my small item to my car. I like this store. It didn't have the scissors that I was looking for. However, I enjoyed perusing, ultimately purchasing an item for my sewing project. (410)

the store manager should be fired... I usually enjoy going to Michae. I was the store for 30 min…read moreand I listened to that women berate her employees Multiple time. She is condescending and a blunt... never going to that store again

Great time there, beautiful workshop, extremely kind and helpful staff, and ADORABLE dog. The…read morevariety of yarn was so plentiful, and I loved everything! Beautiful outcomes, plus they were really good at teaching us the steps. Best tufting place ever! Highly reccomended.

Such a fun experience, can't say enough good things about this place as it was 5 stars in all…read moreaspects. My friend and I designed our rug to incorporate both our dogs and it came out better than we envisioned. The staff were extremely helpful and patient throughout the whole process, providing us with tips while also giving us space to do our own thing. They really played a huge factor in our experience being so positive. The place is clean and has a cozy environment... they even have snacks at the front that you can purchase, but my friend and I brought bubble tea back to sip on while we worked and they were fine with that. We definitely believe the tufting workshops are worth it for what you get... highly recommend!

Tremendous custom framing & printing! The quality of the…read moreprint is amazing & the frame is gorgeous- price is better than anybody!

They are cheaters. Never deliver full order. if you are not vigilant then you will loose some of…read morethe order . They deliver it in piecemeal so that customers cannot keep a track. Will never recommend for online orders.

Just finished our first Expressions summer camp through Toronto E-fun and my daughter absolutely…read moreloved it! This place is set in a beautifully treed and landscaped grounds and offers a lovely environment for the campers to enjoy their time both inside and outside. The gallery portion has an ongoing exhibits year round and they have artist workshops and studios where they offer classes throughout the year. We are very happy to have found this place and will return for a stroll and to explore their other programs.

Not sure how jeans come into this blog - Cedar Ridge has nothing to do with jeans - everything to…read moredo with art.