This shop has a good selection of watercolour paints, brushes and sketchbooks. I picked up some…read morepaints and other items that are sold out at other shops (yay). They also carry single Princeton Neptune brushes, which I haven't seen anywhere else. I don't use another medium so can't speak for those. Prices are on the higher side but you're paying for convenience. The staff are super friendly and helpful if you have any questions. Parking is so easy at the lot in the back so that's a huge plus.

I love my downtown Opus but I really enjoyed my visit at the North Vancouver location. This…read morelocation is very spacious and huge. From what I understand they've only been at this location for three years and to me it still smells new. If you make it to the back of the store you'll see they have custom framing. The store is organized well and things are easy to find. The prices are reasonable and the selection vast. Really a great store. Dylan was so helpful. He helped me pick out some paper for my sketches and made some very helpful suggestions about pens I should try. He was very engaging and involved, plus he has wicked tattoo. Dylan and the gang will see me again when I'm in the neighborhood. I didn't recall a bike rack but they do have

Every time I have shopped at this location, I have always been warmly greeted by friendly staff…read more If you need assistance with anything, they are there for you. This location isn't as big as Granville Island, but I can always find what I need here. Prices are competitive, but don't expect them to be cheap. They sell higher quality items then your local craft store. That being said, I don't feel that they are overly expensive for what you are getting. They have a good selection of Alcohol Inks and Mica pigment powder. The powder lasts forever, as you only need a small amount. Cashing out is also easy and staff is genuinely really nice and laid back. ( Try to remember your own reusable bag as they only have paper ones ) They also have a good return policy - but as always save your receipt for best results !

Overall I find Opus a bit over priced, as I can find a lot of the products other places for less…read more However, it's still a great store. Where else can you find all these amazing art supplies under one roof? Nowhere I know of. Plus, the staff are awesome. So helpful, and always letting you test out items before you buy. Looking forward to my next visit here!

Really good selection with helpful, knowledgeable owners. Brought our painting back to life so we…read morecan enjoy it for many more years. Highly recommend!

Too pricey, quality and finish far worse than others and they took 2 weeks for small work.read more

A gem! What a find, this gem of a shop on Hastings, just east of London Drugs. Getting kids quality…read moregifts, books and toys can be a challenge with all the shiny bling out there. This place has art kits, embroidery kits, quality books that have obviously carefully chosen, inclusive and good selection of non-fiction. There are games, paint supplies, trinkets. Something for everybody, good place to pop into if you are looking for gifts. It is a very narrow space with every nook and cranny utilized, so be ready to feel a bit squished and masks are mandatory.

A really special place that adds so much to the neighbourhood and the greater Vancouver. One of my…read morefavourite features is the puzzle exchange! Truly a cozy nook to make and do together and unlock self discovery for learners of all ages. Another thing that makes this place special is an area that's perfect for makers to share their craft and inspirations. I always look forward to finding new and fascinating gems inside.

I heard about Kroma from my Emily Carr friend who suggested it as a local, more economical, and…read moreas-good-or-better alternative to the artist-favourite Golden products. I have to say I am extremely happy I made my first artist-quality paint investment here for those three reasons, and for the small-vendor service I get when I have questions. After consulting with the sole staff member on my first visit I picked up the 15-colour starter set for $60 plus a couple more tubes in larger sizes. Now every time I'm on Granville Island I just love spending a few minutes here where I'm sure to treat myself to a new colour; at $4-7 for a new 60ml tube it's good retail satisfaction value. The reduced selection compared to major acrylic brands is actually a relief to me; I am not bombarded by choice, and I can actually reach a point where there isn't more to collect (a good thing for me). I was very happy to recently see the always-fun Raw Canvas (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/raw-canvas-vancouver) using all Kroma paints...

I *highly* recommend Kroma Artist Acrylics to all artists, professional and amateur alike. These…read morepaints are high quality, very affordable, and Canadian made. I prefer them over all other costly and well known brands. When speaking to their customer service department I was treated professionally and kindly. The time between speaking to their representative (Jessica) on the phone to order my paints to having them delivered to my door - safely packaged- was a mere two days. I live in Alberta. For those who are wary, try out a few of their tubes and reserve judgment until after you have done so. I know you'll be happy with these paints.

This terrific little shop is stocked full of great cards; cards for all occasions, and all levels…read moreof seriousness! The service in the shop has always been excellent and Greg, the owner always helpful with any suggestions you may need. They're now opening with their new COVID-19 guidelines which is one person in the store at a time - so it's a very personal experience!

My name is Nicole and I'm a paper snob. If you see me "checking in" to a Hallmark store, you can…read moresafely assume my Yelp account has been hacked. Nor am I the type to ever send you an e-card, and not because I'm just not that into you -- it's just not my style. I want heavy card stock, hand stamped envelopes, and something to grip my hands on so that I can put pen to paper. Tiny but mighty, Zing is light and bright, filled with cards for every occasion, agenda books, custom wedding invites, and funky wrapping paper. It's easy to park, the lady behind the counter was friendly, and I left the store with some birthday cards in tow. As with everything that caught my eye at Zing, these cards aren't of the boring cookie-cutter variety, so I can share them with confidence that my loved ones haven't already received the same card countless times before.

Just popped my head over after I heard about this new store had opened and hearing they had Pokemon…read morecards + other RPG related stuffs like Warhammer 40K & Dungeons and Dragons. They also have a decent amount of sports related stuffs like Jerseys and so forth. The employees I ended up talking to were pretty friendly and pretty helpful. As for prices, they're a bit up there but not out of the norm of how much the items typically go for everywhere else that sells similar attire and items. The only thing I wished they had stocks in were video games related to these kinds of stuffs, especially for older consoles or older RPG PC games. If you're into sports and RPG stuffs, poke your head into this store.

When I entered the Family Art Gallery, I happened upon two people in the process of framing a…read moremassive piece done in traditional Asian style, with tigers adorning the paper. It must have been at least fifteen feet long and clearly required the assistance of two people. After telling the proprietor, Ben Lau, that unfortunately, I had no need for any frames, he continued his monumental task and I continued to peruse the small store for some very interesting pieces done with paint, ink and embroidery. I was not in the shopping mood, but if you should need some exotic, cheap art work, have a gander in this store, there are some lovely pieces for under twenty dollars. Art always spruces up any space! If you should need supplies to make your own art, Family Art also sells those. Acrylic and oil paints, along with brushes as well as traditional Chinese brushes are all available at affordable prices.

I recently went into Chinatown in search of a blank scroll on which I was planning to have a friend…read moredo some calligraphy for me. I went to every place on the strip none of which had blank scrolls in the size I wanted, if they had them at all. That being said, each place had some reason why I wouldn't find exactly what I wanted at any other store and should just buy what they had even though it wasn't exactly what I wanted. It was misleading to say the least. The last store I ventured into was Family Art Gallery. Compared to some of the other stores, it didn't have as much variety, but the artwork itself was just as nice and it was much more affordably priced. Great for picking up lovely Asian art without breaking the bank. You can also have them do custom art and framing if you have something specific in mind. The art supplies they offered (yes, they had the exact scroll i wanted) were also more affordable than what I had seen at other stores. The scroll was less than half the price that i was offered at one other place. The store was being serviced by the owners it seemed and they did a great job of helping me find what I wanted without being overly pushy or tentative like I had seen at some of the other shops. Well worth a visit!

Highly recommend! Ralph is a true gem on the North Shore! Ralph designed a custom engagement ring…read morethat met my criteria: timeless and refined but unique and bold. I was open to any stone and design. A tall order! Ralph took time to understand my lifestyle, likes, and dislikes to design a piece that reflected me. He created several options that we continued to tweak together until we landed. Ralph is patient and kind, and brainstorming was fun. He's passionate about his craft and knows lots about design and stones having been in the industry and making jewelry for many years. Thank you!

I got a bad feeling, I picked my diamond out specifically from a high end jeweller, they have all…read morethe right equipment to measure MY diamond precisely, then I'm told at Lugaro that my measurements on the certificate from Harlings are not the same measurements at Lugaro who DON'T even have the correct equipment. I better get my diamond back, it's only being resized no need to measure my diamond, I told them not to touch it! I'm VERY worried, I'll take it to Harlings to verify that it IS indeed the same diamond, I've been duped before not happening THIS time, I am sorry.