Seriously the best anywhere near Baltimore!! They often have great deals and even when they don't…read moretheir prices are what you will find literally anywhere else. Such an amazing large vast selection of items and gifts. And more than anything all of the staff is beyond nice and so generous with their time. I wasnt feeling great because of over heating and they set up a chair in front of a fan and insisted on bringing me water!!! It doesn't get any better than these people and thIs store!!!!!

Artist and Craftsman Supply is a small shop, but it's well stocked with quality products at…read morereasonable prices. Fun place to explore! Parking is tricky, but well worth a visit nonetheless.

Love the product selection and the attitude of the employees. I generally find what I'm looking for…read moreand more! Quality merchandise.

Love this store. You name it for a hobby, other than 'planes, trains, and automobiles', Hobby…read moreLobby probably has it. Stopped in for some Red, White, and Blue for the 4th July celebrations and parties.

Art Things is back! albeit in a smaller form. Came through with all the things I'd requested for…read morethe initial opening. Just about anything I'd use on a regular basis is now regularly stocked. I've even ordered some special items like a mat cutter. prices are pretty great! some things are even cheaper than Michael's! I'm delighted, and happy to have a close-by brick and mortar store again!

You need art supplies, you have found your place. Eclectic, independent store! They have…read moreeverything from books on "how to", to origami, calligraphy, lithography, clay, pencils, architect supply, inks in every color, papers (hand made paper)... and some fun toys.. they have some wonderful things, and from what I can tell they will order anything you need such as special mats for framing. So go ahead keep this independent in business!

I wanted to give this store a fair chance- I've been twice now, so my review is a combination of…read moreboth experiences. The first thing you notice when you enter the store is that everything is hodge-podged together- the "shelves" are the type of shelves you put in your basement or shed to store boxes- definitely not what you'd use for a store display. That being said, it's new and I'm sure it's expensive to open a new store, so whatever- looks aren't everything. They have a decent amount of items in the store for the size. Good quality sketch pads and pens. My major issue is the attitude of the owner. The owner of the store took every opportunity to speak poorly of the newly closed art supply store that was next door. The owner worked there for many years and opened this current store after the other store closed. When I walked in the first time, the owner was in the midst of a conversation with a customer about how "crazy" the former store owner was, etc etc. That customer left and I was the only one in the store. Since I live in the neighborhood I asked her questions about her new store- I didn't know she had any ties to the former art store in the same shopping complex, so I got to hear how awful this other owner was, how she wanted to overcharge her for everything, etc. I came in again last week to grab a sketch pad and it was the same story- I could hardly believe it. All this effort and breath wasted to put down a business that doesn't even exist anymore. I was so off-put by it, that I didn't even buy the sketchpad. As a business owner in Frederick myself, I think it's pretty easy to assume that we should all play by rule #1: do not speak ill of others when representing your business. Period. I don't know the history between the two women, but that doesn't matter to me- it's just bad business to speak poorly of others. She could have taken the opportunity to explain how she was going to do things differently, what she will carry and her hopes for the store, etc etc- instead she decided to take the low road and insult a company that is out of business and of no threat to her store. While there aren't too many places in town to purchase artist supplies from an independent dealer, I won't be shopping here again.

The service is excellent, very helpful and friendly. We have been doing business there for years…read moreand I would highly recommend.

I enjoyed my first shopping experience here. I had to take a drive to get here but it was worth the…read moretrip to see all the amazing supplies they carry. I'll definitely return again simply because of the assortment of options for every medium you can think. Be advised you'll need to find street parking (I easily found something nearby). So since i paid for the hour I took the time to do a lap of the store. I was greeted quickly by the staff (assisted with directions for the supplies I came for). They were sure to check on me and my progress and helped me sign up for future discounts. I think it's definitely worth the drive to come if you're having a hard time finding a specialty brand or niche supply. They carry everything you can think of. Some more reasonably priced (as well as more premium products for those who want to splurge).

Great experience! Anna proactively asked me about my project and made meaningful recommendations on…read morematerial. She inquired on media and water solvency needs before pointing me in the right direction. Due to my job, I spend a lot of time visiting retail. This place is staffed well and it shows. It was orderly and the folks on hand knew the joint. Well done!

Had not been here in almost ten years but found myself in Towson and decided to stop in. $150…read morelater I emerged with all sorts of artist supplies. Great quality products and everything you need in terms of paints, pencils, brushes, canvas, sketch books, and even children's art supplies and books. Excellent service and a rewards membership to save some dough.

This place has been here for a very long time and I enjoy it. They have a great selection of…read moreproducts to make art and the staff are very helpful.

This spot is so cool! It feels almost like a thrift store for art supplies. I can imagine this…read moreplace is so useful for any broke art students in the area, but it's also great if you just need some random supplies for a project. I came in here not really knowing what to expect, but the space is very organized and has very cheap prices. I stayed here for 45 minutes just looking through everything. As an artsy person who doesn't love spending tons of money on supplies, SCRAP is a must-visit. I'll be back!

Loved this place: the concept, the people running it and the level of organization. Small but…read moremighty. Definitely worth a stop in!

Plaza Art is my go-to store for art supplies. Though, Blick Art in downtown DC is a close second!…read more I find just about everything I need at Plaza, which is in the Pan Am Shopping Center. The staff is always friendly and helpul. I like the member discounts too. I'd go with five stars for Plaza but for two li'l reasons I'll stick with 4: - they don't stock Staedler graphite pencils, and I just can't do General graphites. - some of the colors of Holbein gouache paint have been out of stock for a while. In all fairness, this might be because these Holbeins aren't currently available from Plaza's distributor. But I keep coming back!

This stores restores my belief that the cat lover to artist pipeline is real…read more My 7-year old daughter is both so I was so happy to discover this store right before the holidays. For professional artists, this store has everything you could ever want but I found the store just as enchanting as a casual browser. I especially loved all the unique craft kits that allow children to make everything from mini food to erasers to galaxies. As a stationary lover, I was impressed with their Japanese notebook and pen selection, as well as cute kawaii accessories like a leather cat pencil case which is now my daughter's most treasured possession. The store was clean and the workers were friendly. I'll definitely be back the next time I am in the area!