Amazing art store with great selections!! The staff is sooooooooo nice and willing to help. There…read morewere plenty of sales but it's such high quality supplies that it is pricier than other art stores. They also carry many supplies that other art stores don't carry. I love getting lost here and exploring. I always leave with a bunch of things! Pens, markers, paints, you name it, they've got it. If they don't you could get it on their website.

Emailed to ask about a particular large canvas that my Blick store on the West coast would get in…read morefor me if I agreed to purchase a full box. The general manager, Catherine Fuller responded, but was unwilling to help me. She could have at least offered to check with another location to see if they were in stock there. I have been a Blick customer for over ten years- have used them for my class art kits and my personal supplies. Their customer service was one thing that kept me coming back. I'm disappointed in my first East Coast contact.

Really enjoyed my visit with the owner, Jason, and the center "mascot," Gigi. Lots of work in…read moreprogress, painting exhibitions in assembly, and other art for sale. I was able to acquire a variety of jewelry items in different mediums for a very reasonable price, all made by local artisans and Center volunteers. Estate pieces are also available, priced below FMV, and lots of plans in the works. The atmosphere lends itself to creativity. The pottery pieces for sale would make great/universal gifts. I did buy a piece created by an artist who is now branching out on his own, thanks to Jason's coaching. It's contagious. :)

This business is amazing. One thing I love that they do for our students in our school system is…read moregive them support when it comes to doing projects. As is high school's junior my son had a project HE needed to do for chemistry class called the mole project. He was able to go to the village center for the arts where they had all the materials he needed as well as a certified instructor there who helped the kids with the project. Recently I saw that they were helping our middle schoolers with a social studies project. What an amazing thing they do and it's all free of charge towards students. Support small businesses and support these guys!

This was our first stop on our shopping excursion in downtown New Paltz, and I am so glad we…read morestopped in! Manny's specializes in not only a wide selection of high quality art supplies for all mediums, but also a variety of gift items and novelties as well! We were tempted to drop major cash on some new oil pastels, but instead settled for some inexpensive but adorable wallet-sized animal figurines (a lamb for me and a dinosaur for the boyfriend - so cute!) I haven't seen a small business that sells art supplies outside of my beloved Blick's in Cambridge, MA, so it was cool to visit Manny's in New Paltz and not only support a local business, but support the arts as well. The staff was knowledgeable and kind, and made shopping here an excellent experience. It was a wonderful way to start our New Paltz adventure!

This store has been a staple for New Paltz for a really long time. They are well stocked, prices…read moreare competitive and the staff is friendly, helpful and lets you wander around without feeling like someone is hovering over you. The selection covers everything from beginner level products to those used by the more serious artist and everyone in between. Since moving to the Hudson Valley I have not needed to go into Manhattan or shop online for art supplies. They have everything I've needed here.

For a small shop they pack lots of different supplies into their space. I was looking for…read morewatercolor paint and pad for urban sketching and was happy to find what I needed. There was a nice selection of professional paper. I think it is most helpful to be able to see and feel the paper before purchasing. Years ago Kaye's Art Shop used to be on Chapel Street. I believe Hull's replaced that shop.

You will always find helpful assistance while browsing row after row of the inventory of art…read moresupplies. Prices are competitive to online stores so visiting while in New Haven is definitely worth the time. The shelves appear sparse however I usually find what I need.

If you need craft supplies, this place is amazing. Like a permanent garage sale of anything craft…read morerelated. Prices are very good if you can find the item you want.

I have never left here empty handed. I have found stuff here I needed when I couldn't find it…read moreanywhere else because it isn't being sold anymore anywhere!!! They have zippers of every kind, size, color. Fabric, yarn, beads. Antique buttons. I bought 8 yards of muslin for $6!!!! I am a big believer of reusing and refurbishing and this is my kind of place. The employees are so friendly and helpful. If you can imagine it..... they have the stuff to make it a reality. You won't be disappointed. Plan to spend a lot of time just looking and being amazed at their selection!!!

I absolutely love this store! Went in for the first time last week and it was a dream. They have…read morepretty much everything you can think of. The prices was very reasonable. I love mom and pop shops and this place is just that. I can't wait to go back!

It's so nice to be able to go into a shop to browse! Thomsons has a great selection of artists'…read morematerials in a welcoming environment. The shop isn't huge, but they are well-stocked. We've used them numerous times to have photos and artwork framed, and while they aren't cheap, they do an excellent job and are professional and friendly. Besides, I really love supporting an independent, non-corporatized business where I can interact with a person. Thanks to Phil and all at Thomsons for their expertise and great service!

Just the weird hard to find sharpener I was searching for ....everything i needed and some things…read morethat i didnt realize i needed - joyful alternative to Amazon!!!

It isn't that the store isn't a quality store with a good selection of supplies, given its size. It…read moreis! It's that the owner, Michael, is a judgmental snob. If you don't share his brand of politics and beliefs, he's rude, condescending, and judgmental. The same people who cry about being judged are now the judges. Come on, you know what I am talking about. Also, are you still playing the same Miles Davis tracks on repeat twelve years later? Come on, that's like the anti-hip.

Crappy customer service. Uninterested person at register balked at showing me where items were…read more Just pointed in a direction with a dirty look. Hoped to shop local despite high prices but aloof vibe is a turn off. The selection is excellent but no better than online alternatives.

My family has shopped at the Railroad Street location for years and loved it…read more Sadly, we can't say the same for the new location. We are puzzled that an art supply store that caters to children is overrun with merchandise featuring some truly vulgar (and frankly dumb) language. This includes, but not limited to, the words "Fuck" "Shit" "Ass" "Bitch" on socks, magnets, body cream, notebooks, etc. All at child height and at the store's entrance. For readers young and older - this just cheapens the experience. A real missed opportunity to create a fabulous and inspiring new store, JWS.

This place has a campy feel. I've enjoyed it in the past, but it always seems they are not there…read moreduring their posted "open" hours. (Thankfully there's another pottery painting studio that I could take my group to after waiting in the parking lot for them to open.) The unreliable hours have kept my group from painting and from picking up. Several times the pottery was not ready when promised. I've tried calling but no one picks up the phone.

This was so fun! I went with my boyfriend today and the person working was knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. She left us on our own once she had explained everything, but was there if you had a question. I'm excited to see how my piece turns out when it comes back in a week. I would really recommend this place if you're looking for something fun to do with people.