Michaels

I shopped here everyday and have been making wonderful renovations to my van. I live in the van so I want it to be warm and look nice. They have some helpful employees and a good selection of products. However, when I was using the bathroom the store manager came in and harassed me saying «this isnt a hotel you know.» we had a very awkward conversation in the bathroom. His excuse to be rude to me was that I came in to use the bathroom in the morning after sleeping in the parking lot. I explained that buy a lot of stuff here everyday, he knows that cause he has seen me purchase glue, plants, moss wraps, and tons of velcro. When I stated my position in life he said I could be towed and then walked out of the bathroom in the middle of my sentence. I was asking this guy for advice. I was horrified at the fact that this guy entered the bathroom to belittle me with no professionalism or concern for my position in life. I will never give this Michaels my business again and no credit will go to them for my renovations. Hobby Lobby down the street welcomed me into their classroom for the entire day to finish my insulation panels.

Goodness gracious. Have you seen their framing prices? Probably pays for the stores. These guys are redonk. That and the McDonald’s, how can I help you attitude. Go to Hobby lobby

I like this new store a lot better than their old Store. It’s brighter, it’s cleaner, and it’s
bigger.

A speciality craft store that has more junky kitch items than legitimate craft resources. If you are looking for something to expand or start up your hobby in painting or some other area you should go on-​line or seek out better options.

I like Michael’s in general, but this particular store is one of the worst I’ve ever been to. It’s set up so tight and crowded, barely one person can go down an aisle at a time, and god forbid you have a cart. Half of the shelves are bare too. It’s unfortunately one of those stores where you just want to get out of so fast that you don’t enjoy being there, and I personally think that part of the appeal of a crafty type store is perusing everything to get inspiration. Save yourself the frustration and go to the Hobby Lobby down the street. It’s a million times better.

When you think of crafty stores, you probably already think of Michael’s. This store is like its brethren — stocked to the gills with all kinds of cute baubles and widgets with which you can crochet-​scrapbook-​doodle-​bake-​and-​bead to your hearts content. Plenty of Martha Stewart brand stuff.
The shelves are orderly (as much as can be) and the staff are friendly and helpful. It makes such a great experience! Prices are on par with other Michael’s.
From an artist’s perspective, I’m relieved to have discovered that they do carry a limited amount of fine art supplies. This is a huge relief because this is the only place that even passes for an art supply store in the Manchester area.
Though I love crafts, I have to direct my review to the fine art supplies because this is the merchandise I know the best.
They carry:
–Drawing paper (Canson Mi-​Teintes) & Cardboards
–Acrylics
–Watercolor supplies (no papers heavier than 140 lb., however)
–Oil paints and related supplies. (Winton, Windsor & Newton, Grumbacher. No Gamblin, unfortunately.)
–Canvas (acrylic primed), brushes, solvents (Turpenoid, Odorless paint thinner), Mediums/​Varnishes (linseed oil, liquin, damar), plastic palettes, etc.
It is a respectable inventory. For a novice or someone looking to give these methods a try, Michael’s has what you need. Certainly they have what a professional might need in a real pinch — such as Artist’s grade Windsor & Newton oil colors. The prices are too high to make this a place I’ll go to stock up, however.
I would like to see them expand their selection in papers to include Canson Ingres. I also sorely miss the Gamblin Odorless Mineral Spirits and other Gamblin products (varnishes and mediums).