Wandering around Cowling and Wilcox makes me long to be an arty type, someone with some real…read morecreativity that could put all these chalks and canvases to goo use. Unfortunately I never got much further than the Blue Peter school of glitter glue so a lot of the stock in this shop goes a bit over my head. Sticking to what I can understand, Cowling and Wilcox has a really nice card and gift selection with a bit more personality than anything you'll find in Clinton's. The writing sets are particularly stylish although they can be quite expensive. Similarly, they have a great selection of Moleskin diaries and books but these can cost anything upwards of £15. On the other hand they have a great selection of arty presents for kids which all seem very reasonably priced and a lot of fun too for that matter! I defy anyone to be too old for face-paints. Cowling and Wilcox is a lovely shop which is well worth a look around if you're in need of anything a bit arty or looking for a more personal present for that difficult someone.

I could spend hours in art shops. I always end up spending a fortune. It is just something about…read morenew paper and sketch books and paints. Mindlessly wandering through the store, picking up colourful bottles and textured paper. The mind can run wild with new ideas. Cowling and Wilcox is a huge store situated on Shoreditch High Street. They have everything from portfolios, to canvas, paints, spray paint, paper, printer ink cartridges and much more. A light and airy shop pack fill of supplies all organised clearly on shelves and stands making for easy spending. It is a little on the expensive side, however the quality and quantity of supplies is impressive. Especially if it is a final year portfolio or important presentation. To top it off the staff are very helpful and inspiring if stuck for colour choices or alternative solutions to presentation.

Backyard market and London Artisian is awesome! Period!…read more Big huge indoor venue, lots of food and shops to choose from, and super classy area, with lot of trendy things! You can easily spend a good half day there! Will let my photos speak for itself!

I recently bought a bling collar from a stall at backyard market. I also recently felt like a Kanye…read morewest douchebag, as recently as the last sentence I just wrote. I always loved this market on sundays- just because it's always a bit quieter than the upmarket and the stalls are a bit more bling-y, like bling phone cases, and bling necklaces, interspersed with some good old vintage glasses and hand drawn artwork. ALSO there's a good few food stands outside too! The collar I even haggled for and damn, i got tonnes of compliments- so it shows that you don't need to pay crazy prices for UNIQUE statement jewellery.

This is what an artist supply shop should be like. AP Fitzpatrick is a painters dream. They sells…read moreproducts specifically for painters and carry only the best products available... Lascaux acrylics, mediums by Kremer, oils by Sax and Blockx. And they make the best bespoke canvases ever. Though this place can hit the pocket book hard and fast, the steep prices are well worth it. I do not go to another supplier for my canvases. They also have a lovely and very knowledgeable staff who are happy to help and solve any paint related issues.

I have expended more than a 100 pound in oils that they recommend me. After realize that the…read morequality are not the expected, (were to liquid, more like goache than a oils, and impossible to dry) I went there to returned the materials, they being extremely rude, they told me they don´t make refunds, I have to insisted, then they only got the unopened oils, they gave me a poor cash back in addition they charge me a 10% discount just for handling. I went back home feeling really bad. Then I being waiting for more than a month for the cash back, so I feeling really frustrated I went to my Bank, they open a dispute and finally the refunded this few money straight away. Is the worse fine art shop I have never being.

as a freelance bookbinder, i go there regularly to have the edges of my text blocks trimmed. it's…read morealways such a pleasure to chat with the owner! impeccable service and a lovely time altogether :)

The shop is not only brilliantly organised and has everything you could possibly need for work,…read moreschool or Arts and Crafts. But the staff is incredibly helpful and patient. They helped me with two editions of a 220-page document that I needed to be printed and bound. The quality of the paper and printing is great! I had this printed elsewhere before with hardly the same quality. I would recommend Newsmans anytime! In fact, I already made this the new "go to" place for my office.

I'm always a supporter of independent small businesses in central London and beyond…read more This art supplies store does seem to stock almost everything that I'm always looking for. S.R. Robertson's have a huge range of Caran D'Ache pens, pencils and artists materials. And retail staff are always very helpful and polite with their customers.

If you were to go back in time to a pre-Amazon and Walmart world, SRS would be your go-to for all…read moremanner of arts and crafts supplies. The storefront has a proper awning and a curated display of its many wares. Inside, the reception is flanked on one end by a counter piled high w pens and notebooks through which a staff member can be seen ready to greet you w a smile and readiness to assist. The aisles run to the ceiling and are stocked full of sketch, painting and drawing goods. The price may not be as competitive but you get a v personal touch that is rare in retail these days.

The workers were nice and gave me a free magazine definitely recommend to stop by if you like…read moregraffiti

Professional aerosol art supplies. If you know, you know.read more

Long time stable of East London's Art and Craft shop. Great for professional architects and model…read moremakers too hobbyists and students. Prices are a little steep but the knowledgeable staff more than make up for this.

It's not the shop's fault other than using Fedex for shipment. What is wrong with the Royal Mail?…read more I've had an apparent twice missed delivery where I have been waiting for delivery, work from home and not heard the door. Having called Fedex on both occasions to reschedule, I have been talked down to, blamed that it's my fault the driver won't be paid for his missed deliveries and have had to rearrange my plans. This is a courier issue not a fault of 4d model shop. But I won't use 4d again unless they use regular mail services, of which I never have any issues with. UPDATE: Changed review to lowest rating. Contacted 4d Model shop simply to give an update on order, the lady at the shop refused to listen to my update without first giving her the order number. I asked her if I could just finish my sentence first, and she flustered that "look, no you can not, as I can't see what I am looking at until you give me the order number" I told her I'll call her back. Pish poor customer service. I won't bother.

My girlfriend is a designer/artist (I believe there is a subtle difference) which inadvertently…read moremakes me a design critique and art supply carry horse. After traversing London and trying out London Graphic Centre and Atlantis for supplies, it was now the turn of Cass Arts to be scrutinised for inexpensive quality goods. We ventured to the flagship store in Islington which is laid out over three artsy feeling floors. First thing is that Cass Arts is the cheapest out of the three major art stores due to the sheer amount of deals and offers they run. They have good quality easels starting from £10.95, all manner of writing, drawing, painting implements and the parchment to decorate starting from less than a pound. For sheer range of product although impressive, they do not quite reach the dizzy heights of London Graphic Centre or Atlantis. The Islington store is new and not only claims to be the biggest store in Cass Arts portfolio but the largest arts store in London. Hmmm! Whether this is true is debatable. The Islington branch seems to have made a healthy start with helpful staff and stunning discounts. I also applaud their drive to encourage younger Londoners to explore their artistic selves by offering them free art goody bags.

This is Cass Art's flagship store, and 'London largest art store' spanning over 3 floors in a…read moreconverted warehouse building. This particular shop in Islington is very well designed, and with lots of airy space. It is also off Essex road, tucked in a much quieter street which makes the shopping experience slightly merrier. The unfortunate thing with most art products is that they can be expensive, especially for struggling students who wont necessarily be able to afford. Cass Art prides themselves with the best materials and the best prices. And even better if you're a student as you can get a card which entitles you to 15% off on most products. There are also always special offers about where a decent selection of products are slashed down to half price. Each of their central London shops holds over an impressive 20, 000 good quality art products. They are a shop which 'believe in art' and you have a strong sense of that as soon as you enter the shop. This is reflected from how everything is laid out, the attentiveness to the products they have, and their staff, who are all extremely knowledgeable with art and all seem to hold a passion for it. A highly reliable store which never seems to let you down!

A bit of nudity here, a fifties pin up there, cards replete with Latin poverbs and stocking their…read moreCivil Partnership cards next to their Marriage cards, Scribbler is so right on that it's easy to forget that it's a humble card shop. Hands down the best card shop in the Liverpool Street Station area, Scribbler is the place to go if the recipient of theoretical card has a) taste, b) eyes, or c) all of the above. Quite simply a really great card shop.

This has got to be the tiniest card shop ever. But it's lack of size is well and truly made up by…read moreit's stock: the most amazing range of inappropriate (and appropriate!) greeting cards ever. They do have a huge range of 'proper' cards too, you know, one you could send your Grandmother. But they're not quite as funny! It doesn't matter if you're in the market for a greeting card or not, pop in and spend half an hour laughing your face off!

Fantastic selection of fabrics, haberdashery with a good selection of arts and crafts materials…read more Go support this family run independent shop and get proper customer care and service.

This shop is in Balham London, not in Epsom !!!, I was looking to see what there is in Epsom,…read moreanswer ? nothing !!!if you are looking for wool shops don't go to Epsom !!, who does these lists of shops they need a better map.