Friendly service and a a ton of art supplies can be found here at this staple of Spadina and art…read moreand architecture students alike. From RHODIA notebooks to Kaweco pens, they have it here. Although they have apparently discontinued carrying the RHODIA line they still have a good about of supply and are offering them at 50% off. Sweet deal! They also have tons of paper supplies and rare or harder to find Japanese pens and other ink supplies. Prices are good, staff is helpful! Worth the trip!

Gwartzman's is my "go to" store and has been for 40 years! Great reno and new online shopping.read more

I'd give a five-start rating to the very nice young man who helped me, except that he was loudly…read moreadmonished to "return to the cash register" by the manager, as I presume the manager felt he had spent too much time helping me, and of course, we cannot miss a sale, can we. What a turn-off! No one feels valued as a customer in such a situation, and I sure as hell will never go back. I can just as easily get what I want online without having to put up with dismissive behaviour. These types of stores are like dinosaurs, without the recognition that art supplies are very easily available in the much more extensive and often more affordable digital marketplace. I've had it with retail in Toronto. And yes, a three-star rating is MORE than fair.

Alan Stiers provides horrid customer service, and he is the manager. He will ignore and refuse to…read morehelp you. I get that this place offers occasional student pricing that fits into student budgets however, it is not okay to sell paints and supplies way past its expiration date. They also reuse cardboard packaging that they send out to customers in the mail, disguised as "eco-friendly," but in reality, you are getting a really unsanitary used box. All in all, very scummy experience and also, he is very unfriendly to BIPOC! Stay Away, and buyers beware.

This art supply shop is truly a remarkable establishment. The storefront splits into two…read moresub-spaces: art supplies and instruction to your left, canvas frames and materials to your right. Since the canvas space also serves as a workroom (details below), purchases are made opposite, in the Art Supplies. Special orders can be made in both categories of the store, with no minimum requirement: select cuts and sizes of papers, lot quantities of metallic potter's clay, even custom-made canvas supports. Artist materials stocked include fabric, woodworking and ceramic arts, in addition to the traditional paint (oil, watercolour, acrylic) and drawing (charcoal, pastel, pencil crayon) inventory by reputable companies (Olfa, Derwent, Staedtler, Golden, to name a few.) Exclusive to the store are the wide range of Selectum miniatures (flag push-pins; model trees, cars, buildings), Excel knives and burnishers, and so far, the only place I know of in Toronto, Ontario that retails, Alumicolor rulers and T-Squares. Toose also carries course materials as recommended from art instructors within the shop's academic environ. The manager of the store is knowledgeable, friendly, and presents many options in meeting customer's project needs within a range of budget. Impossible to leave empty-handed, it is an absolute delight to shop here.

Friendly staff. Dropped in to get this embroidery kit as a gift. Lots of arts and crafty options!…read moreStaff are friendly. The space is big and compact.

A pretend artist (shhhh don't tell anyone I'm a fake), I love going into art/craft stores to see…read morewhat my crafty senses can come up with. This is a nice change from Michael's as it's not cookie cutter type of store. 2 levels with the 2nd floor mainly dealing with paints, fine arts, frames etc supplies and the first floor with fancy paper type of supplies you will definitely get inspired. I found both floors to be kind of crowded but since it wasn't busy when I went it was ok. There is also a register on the 2nd floor so you don't have to go downstairs and wait in line. The staff are really friendly and will make suggestions if you need some help or inspiration. The prices are decent but I didn't see much sales. Some of the stock is what you could find at other box stores but there are a lot of unique items that are catered to the artiste.

Amazing little store. Art supplies, stationary supplies, unique gifts, thoughtfully selected kids…read moretoys. I don't know how they do it in the space they have but they somehow manage to have everything I need no matter what I am doing - drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, school and work projects. I find the staff friendly and knowledgeable. I comparison shop and prices are competitive and on many items, better than those on Amazon. I really look forward to every visit to this little jewel of a store.

I ordered some Sculptey Clay and it was hard as a rock. I tried several ways to soften it but gave…read moreup and had to throw it out. What a waste. They should give their clay a squeeze before shipping it out. Very disappointed.

I took note of Take Note when I was in The Junction a couple of Saturdays ago. I was parked steps…read moreaway to have brunch with friends. I was early and checked the area out. This store is for folks who love to write, do calligraphy, or have a fondness for fountain pens and decent stationery. It is heaven and deadly. I decided not to go in. I knew that if I did, I'd be there for hours, wanting every fountain and calligraphy pen, and every ink imaginable. I love fountain and calligraphy pens. I am content with the pens that I have, so I did some window-browsing instead. I noticed Blackwing pencils on a desk close to the window. They aren't cheap! A single pencil will cost you $40. My not entering this store was a wise choice. Blackwing pencils are special in that they use high-quality graphite that rarely breaks. It is made of incense-cedar wood that makes sharpening it easy. There's a rectangular eraser on top, likely for flair. It's still crazy expensive for a pencil! If you are looking for a fancy writing instrument or quality paper, this store is for you. I was happy browsing from afar. If I do win the lottery, you'll find me here buying everything. (490)

I went to Take Note to get a Hobonichi stencil for my planner. And I'm glad I did. I was able to…read moresee other brands not available in another stationery stores. Price range is okay, just think it saves you time and money from buying online or overseas. I also got a Pilot Calligraphy pen orange. And the best part is they wrapped my purchased, more ephemera for me to use on my journal.

Buying products at the store is easy and fun. Buzz Code Added to order but omitted on shipping…read morelabel. Delivery of Items PURCHASED on line has been partially unsuccessful. My recommendation is to those who are able: Pick your order UP at the store and bypass home delivery. I am not going to stay home 24x7 to wait for something. There was no attempt from C/Service 1800-6472-4235 @ Michaels to contact Purolator to fix the problem. No refund offered unless the shipping company initiates the return. So good luck to me tracking my purchase directly with Purolator. Latest Updates Last updated on 11/24/2025,Monday November 24, 2025 3:48pm Delayed in transit due to road/highway closure November 24, 2025 12:06pm On vehicle for delivery NORTH YORK, ON November 24, 2025 12:05pm Arrived at sort facility NORTH YORK, ON November 24, 2025 2:24am Arrived at sort facility NORTH YORK, ON November 21, 2025 6:27pm Unable to deliver - receiver unavailable November 21, 2025 8:36am On vehicle for delivery NORTH YORK, ON, M5P1N8 November 21, 2025 6:09am Arrived at sort facility NORTH YORK, ON November 21, 2025 1:46am Arrived at sort facility NORTH YORK, ON November 20, 2025 7:27pm Attempted delivery - receiver unavailable November 20, 2025 7:06pm On vehicle for delivery NORTH YORK, ON November 20, 2025 7:01pm Arrived at sort facility NORTH YORK, ON November 20, 2025 10:59am On vehicle for delivery NORTH YORK, ON November 20, 2025 10:57am Arrived at sort facility NORTH YORK, ON November 20, 2025 8:34am On vehicle for delivery NORTH YORK, ON, M5P1N8 November 20, 2025 12:29am Arrived at sort facility NORTH YORK, ON November 19, 2025 8:13am On vehicle for delivery NORTH YORK, ON, M5P1N8 November 19, 2025 2:00am Arrived at sort facility NORTH YORK, ON November 19, 2025 1:57am Arrived at sort facility NORTH YORK, ON November 19, 2025 1:56am Arrived at sort facility NORTH YORK, ON November 19, 2025 12:36am Label information electronically submitted PUROLATOR November 18, 2025 1:37am Departed sort facility ETOBICOKE, ON November 18, 2025 1:36am Arrived at sort facility ETOBICOKE, ON November 17, 2025 6:41pm Arrived at sort facility ETOBICOKE, ON November 17, 2025 6:09pm Departed sort facility TORONTO, ON November 17, 2025 6:09pm Arrived at sort facility TORONTO, ON November 17, 2025 11:04am Picked up by Purolator at TORONTO, ON November 16, 2025 6:34pm Shipper created a label PUROLATOR

No one was helping at the yarn section even though I asked more than one assistant but still no one…read morecame to help

On Spadina is Collective where you can find a store selling art supplies, blindboxes, trading cards…read more(e.g., cabbage pail kids, Pokémon, dinosaurs), bearbricks, and more. I always stop by this place as it's a few stores down from Anh Dao. My boyfriend likes to come here and check out the trading cards, specifically the cabbage pail kids! They have a wide selection of them, the vintage ones being $20 and the cheapest ones (newer versions) being $5. Huge shoutout to the owner Shawn (sorry for incorrect spelling) and Troy! They were super kind and we had a nice chat while I was browsing the trading cards.

Knowledgeable, helpful staff! My son is new to street art, and wasn't even sure what questions to…read moreask. Staff were friendly and enthusiastic as they helped us.

Super nice man working here…read more There are many different brands of paint. I was able to find da vinci watercolour paint here!

This place is a treasure trove, a bit of an Old Curiosity Shoppe for artists. Jay, the owner, is…read morevery knowledgeable and friendly. Prices are very reasonable. Paints, paper, canvases, easels, you name it, he has it. A bit out of the way for Torontonians, but worth the trip.

Things Japanese carries assortment of authentic Japanese products…read more So much fun to browse around and everything here is just so delicate. Love the tablewares and they even have tea sets for the tea ceremony. Friendly shop owner also gave me good tip that if I forgot getting any gifts or souvenirs after my trip to Japan, I can always come by and pick up some. Good idea especially I love travelling light! I doubt my friends would have notice the different :) as Things Japanese has their goods shipped from Japan anyway!

An excellent assortment of extremely beautiful Japanese Flatware and other products. Great gift…read moreideas that are of higher quality. More expensive but but worth it in the end. Will be back.