Michaels — Attraction in Minneapolis

A place to simply let your creativity just emanate. For the love of art take in what you will and make something beautiful. All the supplies you could need to put together what your left brain feels like doing. If you're into fabrics and sewing you can get all the things needed to excell whatever you're working on. If you've got an itch to sketch grab yourself some pencils and sketch pads. Don't forget your erasers and pencil sharpener. If you're a tag master there's cans of great paint and various caps to change your spray to the size you need. Paint, paint, paint galore. Colors of colors with color to color whatever color you're looking to color. Mix master away. For those who like to do some knitting you are in luck. Another item which has colors all the way through the rainbow and back. Calligraphy...yes. Many different calligraphy pens and markers for making some awesome texts and pictures. Stamping supplies are there too. Then there's literally everything you could possibly need for scrapbooking. Different trinket items for making your own personal pass me down trinkets. Stickers and more art supplies. Then here's a question...got kids? Kids love art? This spot has got them covered. For all ages and all interests. Literally everything. Then there's frames and frame supplies to put your creations on the wall so everybody can enjoy it. Clothes for making prints on too. Clothing dyes and clothing markers for true personalization of your attire. And and and, if you're into putting together jewelry they've got all this that and the other. So honestly of you're not sure what you're looking for just stop in and browse. A whole lot of awesome. Then to top it all off staff that can actually help you with whatever you need help with. Very smart art folk. This place will always give you a great experience. Don't take it from me though, stop by and check it out for yourself. Feel free to let them know Mr.Talalla suggested you see this place. Happy to inform the awesomeness to everybody. Live what you do, love what you do, and do want you do. Have fun and enjoy...

⭐☆☆☆☆ Extremely Disappointed with Manager Nicole’s Rude Behavior

I had a very upsetting experience at Michael’s with a manager named Nicole. From the moment I asked a simple question about a discounted photo book, I felt disrespected. Instead of coming over to help as I politely requested, she expected me to shout the question across the store — which already felt dismissive.

Later, I asked another question about white-tipped pens. I’ve never used one before, so I asked a genuine question: “Will this write white or come out more gray on paper?” Nicole responded with unnecessary attitude, saying, “It’s white,” in a very condescending tone. I was shocked — it was such a rude response to an honest question. I even said, “Oh, my bad for asking,” because the energy was just so negative and uncomfortable. It felt tense, cold, and unwelcoming.

Then, when I asked if I could take the pen up to the register to pay, she looked me up and down and said, “No, I have to take it there,” as if I was going to steal it. I came in with a friendly and respectful attitude, so I don’t understand why I was treated this way. Whether it was because of how I look, my skin tone, or if she’s just always rude — the whole experience left me feeling judged and disrespected.

Michael’s is usually a great place to shop, but this experience really shook my confidence in the staff. I hope management looks into this and ensures customers are treated with basic courtesy and professionalism. No one should leave a store feeling like they were looked down on...

A visit to Michael's is not for the faint of heart or those in a hurry. The store is filled with many wondrous things but there's little to no signage to help you locate what you're looking for. If you do have time to explore, not a problem; if not, very frustrating, particularly if you can't find a store associate to help you. Then if you do manage to locate what you're looking for, unless it's part of the latest crafting fad, it's probably located on a shelf or peg that makes it inaccessible without a step stool or store associate. Michael's this really cuts into any impulse buys; if I can't reach it, I won't buy it. While I love using your coupons, they do tend to bog down the checkout process. You end up waiting for the customer in front of you to pull up the coupon on their phone. Will I go back? Probably, maybe when the store's not busy and I can have the exclusive help of a clerk who can reach those Martha Stewart Stencils that are a good two feet...