The store owner was so kind and generous with her time to help me make my decisions. She…read morerecommended local that she thought I would enjoy, and she was right! A wonderful visit!

If you're in York, I recommend this shop if you're into journaling and crafting. Lots of blank…read moresketchbooks and journals, handmade paper and art supplies. I also picked up a calligraphy set as a gift. Such a lovely shop.

From the owner: Specialist paper shop, offering Italian, Nepalese, Indian & Japanese sheet paper, journals, photo…read morealbums, calligraphy supplies, lampshade making kits, paper pulp, origami papers, leather notebooks and many paper related gifts.

artlink are a wonderful business who have taken over and completely refubished part of the old…read morechurch on princes avenue. they previously occupied a small shop further up thye road which held small exhibitions but i was never sure what they really 'did' now they have moved to this premises they have a small shop selling independent crafty things, a gallery and workshop space where they do loads of seasonal, crafty workshops for kids and adults.

An absolutely brilliant lttle craft shop selling fabrics, wool, buttons, silks, crafty things to…read moremake cards, kits to do tapestry, make cushions etc. It also stocks a huge variety of unusual beads and charms with which you can make jewellery, as well as all the wire, earring backs and hooks you could possibly need to do this. The staff are lovely and helpful and have a wide range of experience of doing crafts themselves so are very knowledgeable. I could spend hours in here trying to choose between things to buy.

Second time I went to York and I found this place. Amazing! A crafters dream! They sell card making…read morethings, felt, ribbons, beads they have a good selection of felting wool too. This beats Manchester by far!

I came here to pick up a few bits for my sketchbook after hearing about it from a friend who's…read morepretty arty. I can't say I found anything completely inspiring or unusual but the basics of the kit you need were there. Brushes, Pencils, Card, Crafty bits and bobs....etc. The shop is reasonably priced and does have some nice quality materials.

Headingley don't have many arts and craft focussed shops around, but tucked up a back road,…read moreDisdale's is a resource for the artier of Headingley's residents. It is a traditional arts and crafts shops, selling quality materials in the way of fine paint brushes, drawing pencils of many kinds, quality paper meant for certain tasks etc. As I say in many other of my reviews, I prefer a more creative way of finding imaginative materials in unexpected places, rather than conforming to these sorts of traditional (overpriced) shops, but for what it is, it is a great thing to have in Headingley, away from the busy pub ridden road.

Really good art supplies shop. It's located across the road from both the college and university,…read moreso perfect for course materials. The prices can be quite high, but they are average for art materials, as they are generally expensive anyway. One really good point is they offer student discount if you attend college, you just need to show your college card when you make a purchase. Staff are friendly and helpful if you have any questions.

I've got a load of respect for anybody who sets up a shop selling traditional paper and art…read moresupplies in a city that has lost all but the one independant art shop - The Art Shop on the Shambles. This place really reminds me of when I was younder and obsessed with statioinery in all of its weird and wonderful forms. Strange to find such a quirky shop on this street but it has such a expansive feel to it if you are a creative person, on others I think you might get lost between wondering if it was a gift shop or an art supplies shop - but it caters equally. If you love using your creative mind, try this shop! I would despair if people passed it over as another souless paperchase!!