Michaels

This isnt the kinda store you would see me in usually, since im not really an artsy person but I needed a ceramics tool kit and I figured i’d check here since i was in the neighborhood.
They had plenty of stuff and i tend to wonder around and look at all the shiny stuff and sometimes forget what I went in for in the first place, anyways I finally made it to the ceramics section and they had some decent options.
Last time I bought a tool kit I bought it at that one art store in mid town and I paid 20 bucks for like a 6 piece tool kit and an apron but most of the tools were for throwing on the wheel and 2 were for trimming. The tool kit here was 22 bucks and had 15 pieces and plenty of throwing tools and trimming tools but no apron. And if you know anything about throwing on the wheel in ceramics, trimming with the right tools can make or break what you made.
Anyways this place has plenty of arts and crafts stuff, its a pretty big store, so im sure you can find whatever your looking for, I know i did.

First time doing custom framing and the price was not only very reasonable, but the service was excellent. They helped with matting colors, frame selection, and overall did a fantastic job. Highly recommend, but ALWAYS bring a coupon. Never pay full price.

Always has great weekly ads, it’s clean, organized, & the staff is usually very nice and friendly!

As close to a NY deli as you can get without actually going to New York. In fact, NY delis are becoming hard to find even on NY. So this is great
They don’t quite have NY rye bread, but at least it’s rye bread. A bit too soft for my taste Chopped liver. … Can’t find it anywhere and here they serve you a more than generous portion. Sandwiches are piled high with meats and salads. In fact kart time I took half the pastrami out of the sandwich and took it home for another day
Today I shared a chopped liver Nd egg salad double decker. We had to «deconstruct» it is we could eat it. And still neither of us finished our half
You can call in orders and it will be ready for you to pick up. I love blintzes and usually buy them frozen. I’ve found one store in Reno that actually carries them. But you can get fresh blintzes here
all and all a great place for a hearty and delicious meal

I have to come in here with a plan or else I want to buy the entire store!
On this visit, I had a plan. I’m currently putting together a project for my wife to celebrate our 10 year dating anniversary in May. I knew exactly what I wanted and was thrilled to find it on sale for 40% off! That’s always a fantastic perk to Michaels. They have really good sales and if they don’t, they often have great coupons too.
If you don’t have this app, GET IT! You want to know what is on sale and get the coupons. Plus, they often showcase some awesome projects. Trust me. Crafting can be an expensive hobby and I try to save money on it any chance I can.
My only issue with this store is that there is always a line to check out and never enough cashiers. I have to be patient because it can take awhile to get thru. Thankfully, today there were only 5 people in front of me. Trust me, this was a short line!
I was in and out in half an hour with exactly what I came in for and nothing more, for once!

The prices at Michael’s are higher than many other stores, but you can’t quite get the craft variety elsewhere. I usually only go here if I have a coupon, it is most often for my business, so I’m often in a hurry.
Though it is never crowded even during the holidays (which can’t be a good sign of business but not really the customer’s problem) I don’t think the staff has much sense of efficiency. They are always kind and helpful. But when it comes to check out, wow is it slow. I often come and buy multiples of one item, yet they have to scan every single one individually. Seriously? I’m talking sometimes 100 of the same item, still scanning one at a time. The other Michael’s I go to in Sparks enters a number, scans and ta– da: done. This doesn’t seem that hard. I have mentioned to a cashier in Reno this and they just tell me this is how they’ve always done it. Despite the lack of customers, they still manage to get a line built up at checkout.
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Products are a bit high priced, but you often get discount coupons– up to 50% on your receipt. Or go to their website and find coupons there. It’s hard to find items but the staff does try to direct you to what you are looking for. I’d rather shop here than the new store, Hobby Lobby, nearby. The products they sell are suitable for the total beginner to the seasoned professional.
In the WalMart shopping center off Kietzke Lane.

Very helpful customer service and a large selection of items.

Creativity comes to me in a lot of ways, but most often it’s from something I observe in my environment. So when I’m in need of a little inspiration I sometimes cruise the aisles of a craft store! I know, it sounds strange, but staring at felt stencils, paint colors, and styrofoam shapes can sometimes spark and idea or two, or three. They’re always DIY craft projects, but that can be fun, or fun for the people I get to help me with them!
Most recently I discovered kinetic sand, which carries the tagline «One touch will blow your mind!». Trust me, it will! This stuff only sticks to itself, never dries out, and has all the fun qualities of sand but none of the mess! Check out this video and prepare to be amazed!

Michael’s has just about everything you could want in a craft store experience. Friendly helpful staff, a big selection of products, and for me, creative inspiration galore. I’m determined to find a way to use kinetic sand soon!

I’m a crafter. I go to Michael’s for scrapbooking supplies, frames, silk flowers, and random supplies for whatever random project I happen to be working on.
I love that there are always coupons available! A definite plus!
BUT — the store is always a mess! Stuff is all over the place, you can’t tell how much things are because they’re spread out over several tags. AND — they are always out of stuff! I went in today for scrapbook page sleeves. There was not a single package! And no employees to be found to see if there was another location where I could find some.
They still get three stars because they attempt to have the best selection of crafting supplies in Reno (IMO) and their prices are definitely the best. I just wish they could do a little work on the sales floor to improve their in-​stock and make it a little easier to find things so I can buy them!

Tons of stuff on sale for Christmas. Store is a bit messy and picked over.

So the gal that helps the framer was so sweet and kind and deserves a raise. She helped me pick out framing and matting, that matched so well that I can not wait to see him. You could tell she had a rough day and still went above and beyond. Thank you again!

I find this Micheal’s has always had a staff that is a little helpful but very put off by asking questions. The store itself is fun and I eventually found everything I needed. But as an example I asked at the framing counter if they could do a frame for a round picture. The person at the counter insisted that I bring in the artwork even though I had dimensions. After we talked a bit he said he was new and would ask someone else. About 10 minutes later is was determined that Micheal’s doesn’t sell round frames.
My issue with that is this — he would have had me run home, transport the artwork to the store only to find out they don’t do that type of frame. Why didn’t he just tell me the truth in the first place, or if he didn’t know find out without me having to ask several times. It was clear he didn’t really care about my time.
Outside of this I would shop at Micheal’s again, there is very little selection of craft stores in Reno so it is nice to have a larger one here, just be prepared that you will need to know what you are after before you go into the store.

I went to Michael’s today in search of flowers for an arrangement. Naturally, I wanted every flower in the store and could not make up my mind. A customer service rep named «Kathleen» was amazing and helped me come up with a simple, yet elegant arrangement, which complimented my store, as well as my budget. I’m so grateful to her and her awesome customer service !

I really like coming here. I like that they finally came up with a herding system for their check out lines. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve experienced hostel scrap booking women when I was just trying to get out of there. They always have a really wide selection of items to choose from. I like to get canvas whenever they are on sale. The receipt always has some sort of a coupon with it that always comes in handy when you need to make a major purchase. Why do I prefer coming here over some of the local art supply stores? Because the staff is always friendly and helpful.
However, if you need specialty paper for something like printmaking, you’ll have to go somewhere like Nevada Fine Arts for that.

Michael’s is the definitely the Walmart of Crafts, as Jenn G. said in her review. It’s not the BEST craft store there is, but they have a good selection of things at (mostly) decent prices. Chances are, that supply you just ran out of will be here.
The best thing about Michael’s is that it is HERE. It’s convenient and available. If I want fancy yarn, I do not go here, I go to Jimmy Beans (and pay the price, gladly). But if I want a needle or some cheaper acrylic (for those non-​knitting friends who don’t care about fancy expensive yearns) or a craft for the kids to work on then this is a no-​brainer.
This is a pretty nice location, the staff is friendly and the shelves are well stocked. I’m always up for a trip to Michael’s!

I don’t go to Michaels often and I probably won’t go back for a while. Went here after dinner specifically to get some things for Erik’s birthday party. Granted the shop was closing, but leaving us standing in line waiting to check out for almost 10 minutes while the rest of the staff pack up and the people at the register can’t make up their minds what they are going to buy or how they are going to pay. No acknowledgement from anyone for us waiting. Ended up leaving $ 40+ sale in the cart and walked out. Trying to do our part to help the economy, but with customer service like ive had lately — we’ll be staying home and keeping the money in the bank more.

As the Walmart of crafts, Michael’s pretty much carries everything related to any sort of craft under the sun. Whether fake flowers or paint pens, iron ons or boas (don’t ask), you can pretty much find it here.
The problem arises when you’re not familiar with the store, and are looking for one item that requires you to walk through every single aisle, because the few sales folks there are helping enthusiastic crafters (women, typically). The result? Novice crafters are easily overwhelmed by the vast inventory and run screaming out the door without making a purchase.
Luckily, I was able to hold it together while I located and bought the alphabet stickers I was hunting for. But had I been a weaker person…

I come to Michael’s for one thing, the beads. They have an amazing selection of natural stones and I just love working with them. They also carry a small selection of sterling findings. The prices are better then a specialty shop, so this of course is a great advantage for one such as myself.
I love that the aisles are nice and wide to permit wheelchairs. The customer service, however, makes me a bit annoyed. I can never seem to find help when I need it. I’ve recently started up knitting and had to call a friend of mine in TEXAS! to get any help on what needles or yarn would be best to start with. Come on, having to call another state for assistance? That’s getting a bit much.
I love the selection they carry. If they don’t have it, it probably can’t be made. But the service is just terrible. A cashier yesterday got snippy with me when I didn’t her mumble something about pressing the green button on the debit machine. Speak up, be heard! And don’t get all ticked at customers for your shoddy service, not our fault. Seriously though, I think that cashier was need of a break or a cookie.

This store is the best for whatever craft needs you have. My fiancé is an AVID (crazy obsessed) scrapper and I am always in here carrying around her basket filled with stuff.
They have frames, ceramics, art supplies, scrapbooking supplies and machines… whatever your little heart desires.
The employees are always kind and helpful.
This location is top notch!