Love this place! I have been to a few different painting places and I have to say this one has the…read moremost pieces to choose from to paint which I love! It's very nicely set up, the staff is friendly and welcoming and it's overall a great vibe! We walked in and were given a table but soon enough they had to start turning people away so I would suggest a reservation on the weekends! It is pretty pricey but I'm okay with that for the experience and atmosphere there :) I painted a vase and my daughter painted a corgi and it was $100 before tax. There is a sitting fee for each person painting and then you choose your piece you want to paint which has its own price tag. There is so much to choose from I am sure anyone can find something in their budget! I personally really like the way they provide paint cups of the 5 colors you choose ( I think if you asked nicely they might let you have another color if you started painting and realized you needed another color). So it's not like we need painting trays or anything like at other paint studios! I can't wait to pick up our pieces after the glazing! We will be back to paint more treasures!

What an amazing place and people! I had my toddler granddaughter for a week and they helped me make…read morea bunch of family handmade gifts. When one didn't glaze perfectly they invited us back to redo it at no cost. While we were doing this my teen signed up for one of their sculpting classes and it was amazing. Again the service and creativity are just top notch! Looking forward to our next project!

I'm 60, a painter with a BFA from SAIC, have been an artist for 40+ years. I came to this store to…read morere-up my entire palette of Golden fluid acrylics and maybe pick up some of the new OPEN acrylics while I was at it. We were first stopped just inside the door by one friendly associate who welcomed/greeted us and recited a long menu of store specials and their back to school sale, and if we need help she's right over there at the counter for us. We were like, ok, got it, thanks! I knew what I needed and just wanted to see the colors I was buying in person, so I start shopping. Less than a minute later here's another associate, another WELCOME here's ALL our sales and our BACK TO SCHOOL SALE and if you need ANYTHING we're right over HERE by the counter! Okay, I said, thank you, that's great. I smiled and again I tried to start shopping. Another thirty seconds and here's another associate who gives me, AGAIN, the welcome/sales sales sales/we're over HERE by the cash register if you need anything! (Where ELSE am I going to go look for assistance? The deli next door at Whole Foods?) Unable to concentrate on selecting my paints, I went to give my husband the three things I had managed to pick up and was stopped by another associate who gave us both the same sales speech AGAIN. It was as though the entire shift was actively preventing me from finding the materials I was there, cash in pocket, struggling to buy. Yes, I did start getting terse and snippy when I was just repeatedly approached with the very same canned spam sales pitch by multiple ridiculously aggressive associates, because it was incredibly annoying. Maybe they thought I was shoplifting? One associate who had already given us the sales speech and apparently taken offense at my manner then approached me when I was by myself (of course) still trying to look at the Goldens. In a voice dripping with contempt, they slowly and deliberately gave me the same speech yet again. That's not creepy or confrontational, is it. Refusing to make eye contact with them, I squinted at the tube in my hands and said again, great, thanks, got it. We were in the store for maybe five minutes, seriously, for all of that. The contemptuous confrontational person came to the door while I was outside waiting for my husband, and stood with phone in hand, watching me with a little smile, seemingly texting. So on top of all that I'm sure I'm the new Karen on some sad social media site somewhere. And then we drove to the Schaumburg Blick, which is awesome with associates who are allowed to speak normally to customers and let them shop, and I bought all the rest of my paint there.

Still a great store, but uh. Guys, update your voicemail! "As we head into Covid lockdown..." Not…read moretimely!

They have an excellent assortment of supplies and their staff is consistently helpful and friendly…read more Their prices are better than most stores and they have a good assortment of open stock items, especially for top brand color pencils, pastels and paint. Blick is my happy place!

I m in Hawaii and I need a new sketch book exactly like the one I have. Same brand and square…read more 6x6 inches, same paper weight. I went to the internet and discovered Blick Art Supplies. The price point is a third of the going rate but I have to add shipping and ILL tax. I should still come out even or ahead. Ships tomorrow. So far , I delighted. Update: Shipping to Hawaii is a issue. The smallest box is the 14.50 flat rate. Too bad, can't touch dat.

Writing as a former teacher and a true beginner this is not the place to start. It's very…read moreexpensive, sitting for 3 hours is hard and the place is far from being clean. I was told that all supplies were "included " nothing was said about paper for watercolor, $30.00 extra. I find it rude to be told that this or that brush is 80 or 100$ , why then give it to a beginner it only adds to the stress. The project became what he saw not what I saw. I was so tense and stressed out that I didn't go back for the last class! I feel taken advantage of and believe that a 70$ refund is more than fair. Classes for beginners should include how to hold a brush right from the beginning , paints used were not even given the correct names, etc, etc, ; class should be fun! They were Not!

I've been taking classes from Len for 2 years and I can't recommend it enough. When I saw the…read moreamazing work he gets out of his youngest (school age) students, I knew he would be an excellent instructor. I love this place, and the great sense of camaraderie among the students.

This woman is psychotic. Ive never exhibited at a craft show before, and she made sure to make this…read moreexperience as uncomfortable as possible. To start off, she told me my craft was great and to send her pictures. After sending her pictures, she accused me of store buying my craft that takes me hours for just one piece. She didnt ask any questions and just denied me being in the show claiming my craft was "not the right look" for her show. I called back because I was really upset, and thats when she accused me of store buying. I then had to send her pictures of my materials, and me doing my craft. Not a problem.... Got "accepted", and went to the show. Saw some really cool vendors, and some not so great vendors. One thing that got me was that there was an AVON cosmetics vendor....im wondering if that woman really made AVON products....lol. All that aside, the show was pretty much dead. I barely made my money back on buying the table space. Most of the vendors were very friendly, but the lady who runs this business took a little bit of my soul with every encounter...lol, she was just not right in the head. If you're looking to exhibit your hand made craft, find a better company with more of a following...this lady isnt worth your troubles.

I have been a crafter for almost 30 years and have been back with Craft Productions for many years…read more They are very accommodating and I have great sales at her shows. Looking forward to another great year.LH

I echo other positive reviews about the staff here. They are super friendly, helpful and talented…read moreas well. They are all great to work with for events too. Some of the items are priced higher than nearby stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby, but the quality of items here are top notch. I am a big fan of Sharpie markers and moleskin journals and they always have a great selection here in different sizes, colors and unlined or lined versions. I like to come here for unique gift items too. Check out their Artist of the Month displays and special events too. However, I will share that parking here on the weekends is getting challenging, now that the new H Mart has opened.

Very nice helpfull staff. Came in to grab some frames for some posters I bought. Staff showed me…read morewhat I needed. Clean place, will be back soon to buy some oil painting materials

This place is really cool. Gifts, sweets, candy, candles, clothing, and so much more. Caroline and…read moreHank are awesome. They also do custom wood framing too. Definitely recommend stoping by.

From the owner: Corner of West Clinton and Mainread more