A vast range of arts and craft products. Very helpful staff…read morewho obviously know a lot about their business. The prices are very good, maybe a tiny bit more expensive than a larger outlet, but its good to support a smaller business and you are left in no doubt that they are very knowledgeable on their subject.

This is a relatively new shop which provides a space to make craft items, mostly paper based -…read moredecoupage and so on. Participants pay per hour to sit at the tables and create their masterpieces, with other like minded crafters, with the use of the inspiring craft materials in cabinets around them. A small range of drinks and snacks are available to purchase too. It is a lovely idea and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed - nice to take (well behaved) children to too!

I love this shop not because now I work there but because there are so many choice for gifts !…read moreActually it's for Christmas you can find a lot of thing so much fun and nice. People who work there it's really nice and love their job . So you must go there. You should be happy to find so much gifts for your friends or family !!

While not the cheapest option for picking up a greetings card, Paperchase is worth a visit. The…read morecards, whilst predominantely mass produced still have an air of individuality about them - something which is sorely lacking from competitors such as Clinton Cards. I'd still much rather use independant card retaillers who stock a wide variety of handmade cards, but as these are few and far between Paperchase makes for a good substitute and is leaps and bounds ahead of its low-rent competitors.

The South Gate Gallery in Exeter is worth a visit simply by virtue of being an independent shop, in…read morea city full of chain stores! This is a family run business and stocks a variety of prints and original art, some limited edition pieces are available there too. They also sell canvas prints to be hung without a frame. As well as ready to hang art, the business offers a framing service, and has a really wide range of ready made or bespoke made to order frames and mounts to chose from, staff will help you make a choice to complement your artwork.

This gallery is an independent business run by a very friendly couple who are very experienced and…read moreextremely helpful. The choice and quality of the frames is extensive and the advise is there if you need it to select the best frame for your picture. I have also had a damaged frame repaired here which saved me a lot of heartache and money. If you are looking for a gift then there is a wide choice of paintings and prints for sale, with many works by local artists, which I feel makes a refreshing change from the larger chain galleries. Having shopped around for frames, I would say that you get very good value for money at this gallery. If you are in Exeter head to South Street which is just behind the Cathedral and take a look! I highly recommend it.

This is a good little duo of a shop- one half stationery and specialist art supplies- the other…read moreprinting services. I've never used their printing section, but I am always impressed by their art supplies, which are usually good value, and they have the best range of obscure arty requests I've seen in Exeter. They also do student discount which is a plus, and sometimes sell basics (sketchbooks etc) off cheap.

Through their "Marketplace" they sell third-party items that come defective and with parts missing…read more The return process is extremely long and pretty much designed to wait you out till you go away. I was told today to wait "72 working hours" for reply from their third-party merchant. And that I'd need to pay £4 more plus postage to return the item.

Thank you to the lovely guys who helped me with a sack of dog food today. So helpful and a credit…read moreto your store.