Michaels

Michael’s is well stocked with craft supplies in all shapes and sizes sure to please even the most finicky crafter. I’m not particularly crafty, but I AM a kindergarten teacher so I often find myself visiting Michael’s for supplies for special projects at school and I am never disappointed. This particular store feels smaller than others I have been in, but that could just be an illusion caused by the fact they seem to have crammed things in every nook and cranny available. No, the merchandise is not as beautifully displayed as it is at Hobby Lobby, but it is here, it isn’t hard to find, and the prices are reasonable. Try to overlook its cosmetic issues and you’ll find a good solid supply of quality products at surprisingly reasonable prices.
Michael’s is also known for its custom framing. Just bring in any picture, poster, or painting you wish to have framed and they will help you pick out the perfect frames and mats to complement it. How could you go wrong?
Michael’s offers a variety of crafting classes for people of all ages, but I have not yet tried one out. Maybe that will be a project for next summer?
I downloaded the Michael’s app onto my phone so I always have my coupons with me. They usually have a coupon for 40% off of a single item per visit, which will help stretch your crafting dollar as far as it can go. Not that I’m a penny pincher — yes I am — but why shouldn’t you get the most bang for your buck?
I rest my case.

I love the holiday deals they have here; things are heavily discounted in the final days before any holiday, especially around autumn/​Thanksgiving/​Christmas. You can get lost in here, and stay for longer than you intended when you first step in! :) This location is busy though, but staff are friendly.
Sometimes they’ll allow me to use the coupons online, as long as I pull them up on my smartphone. :)

Had a very nice experience shopping here thanks to Deineke. Very helpful. Good selection for the type of cloth and threading I needed.

I love these stores they have so much stuff your creative side comes out and and Pinterest ideas come to life. This store has been here for so long that everyone knows this one store, parking is tight but a walk won’t hurt no one. The store is very clean and well takin care of, they did a renovate the store a few years back and it looks good.
The stuff on the shelf is neatly put in its place and the discount baskets are all organized to what is really supposed to be in them. Nothing is broken or out of place. Staff is very knowledgeable about the store and where you can find things love craft stores

Good selection, but they have no puzzles :-(.
They are fully stocked with the usual things; Baking specialty items (wilton), arts and crafts (wooden boxes, frames), and artificial flowers. They have a friendly staff that will be happy to answer your questions =D.

I always come to this store and get great customer service. They are nicer about coupons and always tell me other great ways to gain more. They are good at calling for other cashiers too. I’ve been to Hobby Lobby and yes it’s a very beautiful store but the service is by far the same. They are rude about coupons & only have one. Michael’s has a 40 and sometimes a 20% on whole purchase which is so awesome. Not as big as the rosedale store but their service makes up for it. Love this Michaels

It used to be thee spot, but ever since Hobby Lobby came to town I noticed it isn’t as much anymore. I came to take a knitting class here. It cost $ 25 for one class, I really don’t feel the class is worth $ 25. 2 and a half hours is nothing when it comes to knitting, because it takes a long time to get it and then practice and try and complete a project. You definitely won’t complete your project in class. The class was from 1 – 3:30,they also have a night class available, plus other craft classes. I just happened to be the only one signed up for the class that day. It was good for me cause I got one on one attention. I use to knit years ago but I had forgotten how, so in the time that I was there I learned to cast on, do two types of stitches, read some of the diagrams to the knitting instructions, and how to use more than one color in one project. If you are a beginner you may catch on but trust that you will need to keep it up to remember how when you’re at home without the teacher. The teacher Janice was very nice and willing to help extra if you needed more but Michael’s won’t allow her to, you either have to pay for another class or this quick reminder/​help type class which is $ 5;that part wasn’t bad. The class really should be at least 2 days for the $ 25.

I hate going here. BUT they always have what I’m looking for so it’s never a trip wasted. Only reason why I’m writing a review is bc today I got ripped off. I’m not one to really check out my receipt but today I thought I did some really good savings like the TLC show Extreme Couponing and this is when I noticed I was charged TWICE for two items! So I go back into the store and told the same cashier she charged me twice. No apologies whatsoever. Received my money and only get what’s refunded if I had returned it instead of the price I was charged. Even though it’s only a few dollars I was still pretty pissed bc it wasn’t even my fault. I could’ve argued but I had better things to do. I just know which cashier not to go to next time. So don’t forget to check your receipts!!!

I give this Michael’s two stars for the two things it had going for it. They had some great clearance/​sale prices for kids stuff (crafts) and the cashier was fabulously friendly, made conversation, and was quite helpful. Other than that it was a terrible experience. It actually put me in a bad mood. It was a MESS. Almost every other aisle I went down was littered with merchandise, empty or abandoned filled carts, or huge metal ladders. It was very difficult to navigate and get around because of the mess. I didn’t get to see some aisles because of the huge metal rolling ladders left in the middle of them. Then there was the person working in the framing department. I don’t know if it was a male or female because I didn’t actually see him or her, but boy did I hear him or her. They went on and on about how they are so busy because they do interior design on the side and wedding plan and it’s bride season, blah blah blah. Like I said, the deals were good and the cashier was sweet, but I don’t know that I’ll be visiting this Michael’s again.

It’s tight and cramped, sometimes claustrophobic, but well stocked. I usually find things here that the Rosedale store does not have.
Lots of oil paints, surprisingly.
As every Michaels groupie knows… bring your coupons! They now accept mobile coupons (ala Jo Anns). They just scan the bar code off your phone. Easy-​Love it!

As far as I know, Bakersfield still doesn’t offer a ton of options that make the hearts of crafty-​types do flip-​flops… so Michaels was always my one-​stop shop. Four stars for the (mostly) genuine, friendly service I’ve always experienced here, though it really deserves a solid 3.5.
Fair prices, pretty comprehensive selection for general craftiness… but it’s no FLAX or Blick.

The workers are super friendly and the store is always well kept. Enough said.