This is a wonderful craft store, and whenever I'm in downtown Cincinnati, I always try to stop by…read more The store has a huge selection of secondhand art supplies and a wide variety of miscellaneous creative items. One of the best things about this place is simply walking around and letting the inspiration come to you! I ended up buying three random trophy stands for sculptures I'm working on, and all three together were only 15 cents! The prices are amazing. You're welcome to donate while checking out, and you can also pay what you feel is fair based on your budget and what you think the item is worth. They do provide a suggested price when you check out, so it doesn't feel like an uncomfortable haggling situation. Whether you're looking for supplies for a craft night with friends, working on your own projects, or just want to browse and get inspired, this is a great place to visit. They also have a small selection of newer items from local artists, including artwork, prints, and jewelry available for purchase. You truly never know what you might find here!

How have I not written a review of Indigo Hippo yet?!?! I've visited and donated many many times…read more It's a simply wonderful place! If you crafty, a student or teacher, or you want to find inspiration for an art projects, this place is for you! They help keep things out of landfills, especially unusual items that recycling programs typically won't take. Go rummage through old note cards, ribbon, fabric, etc., and give all those little odds and ends a new chance at life. What's not to love?!??!

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Last month, I took my son's certificate to practice medicine in Ohio to them for framing. the…read moreclerk who assisted me in choices for the mats, glass and frame was very helpful! Of course, we agreed to use red and gray for Ohio! When I went to pick it up, I was so excited and pleased as to the final result. The framer paid such attention to detail. I would definitely choose them again in the future!

For the store itself- it has a decent selection, not a lot of variety. Great if you need studio art…read moresupplies like big easels or books on anatomy. Has a very sweet possibly-older shop cat who purred when I pet it. The main reason I will not be back is because the woman working complained that the cat scratched her and then threatened she was going to cut the cat with an x-acto knife as payback. I'm sure she just has a dark sense of humor, but it made me very uncomfortable and worried about the safety of the cat.

Worst experience I've encountered in the art scene. The man who owns this store is aggressive and…read moreincredibly pretentious and arrogant. He made my friend and I feel uncomfortable and unwelcome from the moment we walked in. We will not be returning and I will be sure to pass along these feelings to our fellow art students.

Oh my gosh, in my happy place!! This is an artist/crafter's dream. The trick is to try to see it…read moreall in 30 minutes, as customers are limited right now due to Covid. This was worth the drive from Louisville! Happy Happy Joy Joy!

What a gem of a place! This store is an incredible resource for any crafter in the Cincinnati area…read more Thank you to everyone involved for all that you do to make crafting so accessible and as waste free as possible. I am so thankful that a place like this exists in our city and I highly recommend everyone check it out!

It was a great way to kick off the holiday season. I love that there was an outdoor craft show at…read moreWashington Park at the same time, so I got a "two-fer." I shopped there for the traditional arts and crafts gifts, then went into the side door of Music Hall (yes, at you're looking at it, the fair can only be accessed through the left-hand side door of music hall) for unique artist-made crafts. I didn't buy much -- just a silk-screened t-shirt and some tasty Jalapeno jelly -- it was the perusing itself, and talking directly to the artists that was the joy of the season. And I had some great, animated conversations with the artists themselves, who were helpful and excited to talk about their work. Yes, these are hand-made specialty items, so the price was high. But it is going directly to the artists, so it is worth it.

My first time attending the Crafty Supermarket, and it did not dissapoint. The space is beautiful…read moreand uplifting - warm, inviting, roomy, and festive. The booths were very high-end, offering great design and well-made products. Eli's BBQ was there, along with a bar, coffee stand, and gelto. It wasn't very crowded when we went, so take that for what it is. YMMV. Be prepared to spend some serious cash, also. I didn't buy many things, but the bill was high. I like supporting artists and designers, so I don't mind, but it certainly isn't a budget shopping experience.

Plaza is one of the local go to shop for your artist needs. They tend to have a wide selection of…read moreitems and if they don't have it in store, they may have it on their website and can usually order items for you. They also have a Kenwood location that might have items in stock. The staff has always been helpful, polite, and accommodating. Also, pro tip... check Groupon for discounts. Unfortunately, there's no Dick Blick in the vicinity. In my experience, Blick is sometimes cheaper than Plaza but the benefits of having Plaza close by cannot be ignored.

I really do love this place. Take everything I wrote before and paste it here. The staff here is so…read moreconsistent and has been for years. I feel like I've developed friendships with people I've never actually hung out with. In addition I almost always get nostalgic about the time I spent in art store searching for items on a list for my art classes. Best prices in town. Right now they have 60% of professional primed canvas which is remarkable because it never goes on sale. I will attach pictures of my painting that this store is responsible for (in a way). I couldn't be more satisfied. Not so humbly submitted, Michael C.

We visited as soon as they opened on a Saturday morning. It smelled like butter heaven upon entry…read more The front area has beautiful glassware and other articles. The next room are food items with a favorite mustard, salts and other French staples. To the left are fabrics, beautiful and quality. Finally the pastry and coffee area. They also have tea, of course. The pastries were divine we got 4 different types. I also had French Press coffee and we were so glad to discovered this jewel. The owners are so pleasant and helpful. I would love the time to just sit with coffee and speak with them. It's an enjoyable visit to a local owned shop.

Cincinnati's best-kept secret in what used to be a rougher neighborhood, and is fast becoming…read moregentrified. There is no comparing the croissants here to anywhere else. The ingredients, baking process, and consistency is pristine. Great place to shop for Christmas for any woman who likes French things. The French couple who runs the place are polite and sophisticated, without the pretense. Get there right at opening time or place your order in advance by phone.

I should mention at the outset to the reader that this is a review only of the frame shop at the…read moreback of the store, and that I realize I'm a fairly permissive grader, such that on occasion I find myself wishing I could give out a sixth star. I would not give this frame shop a sixth star, on price alone though, good grief it's like back when I was nine during the RWR recession and she took all of us to the apprentice hairstylists academy so they could practice on us for half price, it's unbelievably cheap hopping over from the campus area especially. On quality, my standards are not perfectionist. For example I've been meaning to write a review and yesterday was in there to get a print of 'The Mahabharata' room matted, this being one of six of my Rooming House rooms. They helped me with a publicity photo from the film, especially with two mats that had 'black center' when you slice in instead of white, very nice framing a B&W photo, and so I took that one in to get my print from AllPosters of a temple wall, a scene from the Hindu epic, and get the exact same matting (and then in a months get the last of my three decorative posters for outside the door, the movie poster in French). Anyhow, their new technician insisted on taking the AllPosters print apart to get both measurements and pricing right from the start, and it turns out that was important because they fuse the whole thing together on pressboard. Last time I tried to just have one of theirs removed and another substituted it meant finding out later we needed a new mat, and on an unusual size it took an extra month. So, I'm not like that and most of their staff aren't (quite) like that. But still I have noticed infrequent errors that they fix for free, but you can't expect people hired and trained from scratch to perform to the quality of a sole proprietor frame shop with decades of experience. They've got quality control and it works well enough, modest hassle for massive savings as I'm just about done with a job I've been working on for over two years, and have learned how to do some of this on my own. I would point out to the perfectionist though, that for you it may not be a choice between here and Michaels. Rather you may want to look more toward various professional frame shops and their reviews.

Great finds and you can always find great sale items. Would like to see more cashiers at busy times.read more

I had such a great experience here. I came in on a whim looking for paint but not knowing exactly…read morewhat I needed. The salesperson was very nice and listened to my needs. He then recommended several options and helped me make the right choice. I am extremely satisfied with the help I received.

Staff is courteous, helpful, and they have a great inventory…read more The prices are on par with or slightly better than other stores or online. I gladly drive the hour or so to ship here whenever I need anything.

What a fun shop! Forget the kids, I could spend hours in here trying out all the sample games! If…read moreyou're looking for a unique gift, stop here first!

From the owner: Our goal is to provide "fun unplugged" to the Greater Cincinnati area! If you're looking for…read moresomething to do that doesn't involve "screen time", HobbyPop is the place for you! Stop in anytime to make a Drop-In craft project or try out one of our awesome games. We also offer workshops & classes for projects that require a bit more instruction. We offer workshops, classes and special events like Family Game Nights, PinBlock Builds, Ladies' Nights, Learn to Play Game Nights and more! If you are looking for a place for birthday party, moms' night out, scouts or team parties, parties are our specialty! Parties are available for groups of 8 to 30.