Michaels

Never have anything in stock. Incredibly long lines with one register open. Save yourself the aggravation and go to Joann’s.

Lots of artsy craftsy stuff for all of your needs. Good place to go to find some things to keep yourself or kids entertained. This store is pretty organized… layout is easy to navigate and find things.
Lots of cool things to look at in the discount bins. You can usually find cute things to use as Christmas stocking stuffers or birthday gift bag fillers. There are always coupons to use as well.

Christine A. impressed me at the customer check out, I thought my purchase would be in for a long wait as I scanned over several full carts with small items. However, that was not the case, a loud voice beckoned me to step forward with definition. This, I was told, was new Michael’s associate, Christine A., «ready for work!» Christine was positive and seemed happy to be working for the company which has a long and far-​reaching history.
Items that I purchased were handled quickly, with glassware bagged wrapped for transportation protection, my teacher discount scanned. As a long term customer dealing mostly with arts and crafts and a retiree, it’s good to see an energetic and ambitious young person, perform so well. Nevertheless, the mature individual also has a place which can be secured in the world of today.
Michael’s you have served your clientele well with both young and older staff to balance the wisdom of experience and the strength and quickness of the novice.

Michaels is one of the most popular art stores around (and I say this cause I personally don’t know of any other art store with this much product lol), and has just a huge selection of supplies for all of your artsy fartsy needs.
My girlfriend and I usually shop in a few couple specific locations: traditional media and framing. In traditional media, there’s beginner supplies for those who wish to dabble in the (dark) arts, intermediate for those who are comfortable with their skills, and advanced who want to spend a pretty penny and repaint the Sistine Chapel. Anything you need — pastel, acrylic, watercolor — they probably have it.
In the framing department, there’s usually BOGO sales for home and platinum frames and there’s a lot of sizes to choose from. The most important part is their custom framing where they frame just about anything. And their framing is for life, to preserve the piece. However, who you talk to also depends on what is defined as «everything». There’s one woman there who absolutely refuses to go above and beyond her duties, giving a big fat no to sizes larger than the max (you will know when you encounter her). And then there are other employees in framing who are much more willing to compromise.
Pricing at Michaels is a little high, but at the same time yourself purchasing quality art supplies you generally don’t see at super stores such as Walmart.
I personally enjoy coming to browse even though I don’t do arts and crafts.

Always finding nick nacks … love this place allows you to look and even if you don’t find what you need inspires creativity to make things a little more personal.

My recent trip to Michaels was a huge success. I was in search of an 18×24 frame for an unwrapped canvas I had received. I recently learned of and downloaded the Michaels app so that I always have their coupons on me. There was a 50% off coupon good on regular priced items that encouraged me to look for the frame here. I found a gorgeous $ 59.99 frame to use my coupon on. I was thrilled to get it for $ 30. What happened next made my night. The cashier told me I couldn’t use my 50% off coupon because it was already on sale for $ 29.99 (there weren’t any signs on the shelf. but it was a Saturday night right before sales change). I told her that was cool since that was half off the original price anyhow. She then told me she had another coupon for me. She scanned a 25% off coupon that worked on sale items and handed me a second copy to use later! So, my frame was only $ 22! It is rare that you get a cashier that is willing to help you out like that. This trip definitely reminded me why I love Michaels so much.