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    TuTu Fun

    4.4 (59 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Justin F.

    Came for a candle making class for my birthday and had such a fun time! You can really get creative with what you want to make and all of the materials they use (glasses, wax types, scents) are all premium. The two that hosted us were very attentive and knowledgeable and overall my group and I loved it! Will be back for other experiences.

    Tufting
    Mirei K.

    My first time tufting and it was so fun! I really appreciated that we got a whole lesson on how to use the tufting gun and practice as well. We got to choose the yarn color and honestly it made me want to get my own tufting gun! The worker who taught us was really nice and I would say although it is on the pricer side, definitely worth it!

    Medium rug WIP
    Sebastian C.

    We worked on a medium rug together which ended up costing $140 after tax (extra $20 for the extra seat). The staff were very helpful in giving a guiding lesson at the start and always being available to help whenever we had questions. The rug tufting process is quite tedious when it comes to filling it in with color, but we're excited for the end result

    Our completed candles!
    Xander C.

    Had such a fun time making our custom dessert/ cocktail inspired candles! They look and smell amazing. Kairi was attentive and helpful all along the way. From the selection of colors, scents, and wax types, to telling us how to use different techniques to get the effects we wanted, awesome person. I'd say it's a little pricey, but there isn't anything else like it anywhere in San Diego, nor would I want to do this anywhere else.

    Flower mirror and iphone case
    Julie B.

    With only 3 locations, TuTu Fun is a unique experience with multiple activities (tufting, decoden art, and pour over paint) for home decor and accessories. This SD location is hiring as of 12/30/24. There are various sizes and prices vary, but I recommend making a reservation because there is no set time limit, only estimates. It would also be good to allocate time to pick your items up another day unless you do decoden art, which can take about an hour pending on what items are drying. Jen was very helpful explaining the crafting process and intermittently handled incoming people/phone calls. She also came around to give customized tips for each item. There is one restroom available, many rooms for tufting, and community style decoden art tables. Unfortunately by the time we got home, the phone case got messed up but we had fun creating!

    Decoden paint prep
    Steffi N.

    This place is great for arts and crafts with friends or yourself. Also a good place for kids to craft in groups. TuTuFun offers a variety of crafting experiences that look fun and customizable to any customer's liking from tufting, beading, or decoden. Reservations are needed which can be booked online. I came here with a friend to decorate photo frames and it was a fun experience. Staff took us to an area where the supplies were; sky's the limit but in small increments at a time. There are plenty of options for items to decorate such as frames, hair brushes, bottles, and more. To decorate they offer a variety of paints and beads to use. Something I really liked here is that the staff allowed us to practice using the paint for decor as much as needed with no extra charge. Really shows that they understand the process and want to make sure we're happy with what we're doing! This experience was delightful and honestly started a new hobby for me.

    Wall of yarn!
    Rana R.

    TuTu Fun was a great experience! Although I did not partake, I was with two other people who did and pretty much walked through everything, except the actual tufting part. There are reservations you can make online and if you're pressed for time, I highly recommend it. Tufting even a "mini" piece takes about 1-2 hours. Also, please be aware that you do not get your piece right away. The employees have to make the magic happen (trim, paste a backing, etc) before you actually receive it. This would have been nice to know in the beginning. No one really told us about it. There were a flurry of employees working the front counter when we arrived. Their customer service needs a bit of work. There were only a couple of people that were actually helpful and decent towards us. We went on Saturday, Jan 4 and the closing shift (3 people) were the nicest. Thank you guys for helping us out with all our questions. I'll let yall figure that one out, management. Anyway, that didn't deter us from doing the activity which is a long process, but ultimately tutu fun! You do get a lesson before you actually tuft so be sure to pay attention and practice a lot before taking it on. Lots of options on what you want to make. The person who was assigned to our group made the experience that much better. All the pricing is listed front and center when you get into the store. Definitely try this place out as a creative outlet.

    Finished product
    David Z.

    I am so happy that a place like this is in SD. I would recommend making reservations as there are a lot of people that walk in. Service was fast and prompt. We did the rug making one, and were provided with a great lesson at the beginning. Then, we picked our yarn colors and had a nice room to work on our creations. The small selection took us more than 3 hours to finish. However, I would recommend this for a date night or something fun to do with friends and family. We paid around $74 per person for the rug and were very happy with the experience.

    Sasha F.

    Went here for a date and it was so much fun crafting candles for the first time! Cay was an excellent teacher and she went above and beyond providing us with trinkets and glitter when my boyfriend and I made our candles. I think I just found my new favorite hobby!

    Sesang Y.

    Service: 10/10 Selection: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Had a really fun time, especially because it was an activity I've been wanting to do! They were really good at explaining how to tuft and were really helpful! Wasn't a crafty person yet still had a fun time

    Hairclips featuring all my favorites
    Grayson G.

    Visited Tutufun at La Jolla UTC and had a great time! The staff was informative, helpful, and super nice, which made the experience even better. They have a wide variety of arts and crafts to choose from, including rugs, Pop Mart figures, and other fun accessories. We decided to make hairclips, and it was such a fun project. This is a great spot for groups to hang out, get creative, and try something new. I'd love to come back and make another item in the future.

    Completed and boxed decoden large mirror, hand mirror, and 6 small hair clips.
    Maricel A.

    I returned to Tutu Fun on 6/19 to start my XL rug. The design I chose is my favorite video game mascot. After checking in with reception, they reminded me to mirror my image and also forewarned that I will likely need to book a 2nd appointment to finish my rug given its size. For the cost of the XL, and two appointments -- I believe this venture was worth it! I've looked at the cost of trying to rug tuft on my own and to compile yarn colors, rug tufting gun, projector, etc would be very expensive. My appointment started off with tracing my design on canvas. They connected my phone to the projector. Tracing was easy enough! I did my best to make note of the shadows on my design as well. Once that was done the workers prompted me to pick my yarn colors, and then from there the workers hosted a class to teach how to use the tufting gun. My first appointment's goal was to get the outline fully completed. Since I had more time and energy to spare I worked on some of the facial features of my character. All in all for my chosen rug size it was a lot of standing work, and a lot of hand strain. For my second appointment I was able to finish! I am so proud of my finished piece. I would love to do this again if I ever thought of my next design. My rug was ready for pick up a few days later. The workers shaved and glued the grip mat underneath on their own. The workers were all so sweet, enthusiastic and supportive during all of my visits.

    Anne C.

    Took my kids here on a Sunday evening. There were several small groups working on projects, but we were able to walk in and get started too. A nice, clean atmosphere with multiple unique projects to work on. The staff were all so friendly and helpful in explaining how everything works. No matter what project you choose (decoden, fluid art, or rug tufting), they have a large selection of colors and accessories. The whole remember, so aesthetic! We were able to take our decoden art home right away where it will finish drying... but we will need to come back in a few days for our fluid bear. It can be a lil pricey, but definitely a cool date idea or something to do with friends! Located at UTC, next to the food court's side entrance, next to See's, The Lovesac, and close to the parking lot!

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    The staff here are incredible! They are knowledgeable and supportive. You can do decoden, shop, and rug tufting. I'm in heaven!

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    Had a great time tufting a mini carpet to take home! The store clerks were very helpful and kept coming back to check on us. Worth it!

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    the best time crafting here! we made cute keychain charms for our purse and LOVE them!

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