This is the cutest pottery studio and coffee shop duo. I love that I can walk in and grab coffee…read morewhile I paint or shop. They have such cute pottery to buy too and the coffee is really good!! The staff was so kind showing me around and being patient when I wandered around for a while before ordering. The items are expensive but handmade and so many different artists to choose from so you can select what price range you are looking for. I would say for the experience and vibes of the place it is well worth the money.

Lovely friendly warm and inviting. They have drop in, one day and ongoing classes with engaging…read moreteachers and now they have a coffee shop as well.

The best service! So many amazing finds! Are you looking for craft supplies? Trinkets? Craft…read moresupplies you weren't looking for? It's all here and it's all so well priced. One visit isn't enough, there's always new products!

These guys are great and have lots of quirky unusual art supplies that are great for anyone with…read moresome creativity or does mixed medium art. One side of the store has a variery of items where you can fīll up a paper bag starting at $8 and change and the items are always changing. You can find things like ink stamps, feathers, beads, jewelery findings, marbles, gold leaf, various papers and boxes, stickers, Sew on patches, vintage pictures amd magazines, fabrics, paints and brushes, and much more. Friendly staff, great store, I love this place!

My friend from California wanted to visit Canada. They flew into Sea-Tac Airport, we picked them…read moreup, then drove up to Vancouver. Road trip! I like visiting Granville Island. It's a touristy place but it's still fun. We stopped by Paper-Ya. Small square footage space within a larger building. We visited over the weekend. It was crowded. Staff were friendly. Lots of cute stationery. The store reminds me of Fireworks Gallery and MochiThings.

This place can get pretty packed on weekends. They don't allow drinks, photos, or use of your own…read moreshopping bag (e.g. reusable bag) when you are in the store. I went once on a Saturday and once on Monday morning. It's best to go during the weekdays Regardless, this store has everything you need. They have stamps (specifically wax sealed stamps), books, water colors, variety of pens, journals (travel and passport journals), stickers, and random knick knacks. They also sell small artists work. The staff here are so sweet and knowledgable in journaling, pens, and art materials. This place is definitely a spot to check in Granville Island!

Staff had no clue as to where many items were located. They also had no desire to look for these…read morethings. I had to locate what I was looking for myself. I got a lot of awesome glitter and cool funky keychains and lanyards marked down to only $1. I knew about these from the website, then scanning them at the price checker machine as there was no signage or clearance tags to indicate the discounted price. The resin section was pretty wiped out. The resin molds were WAY over priced ! Like 30$ for a trinket box mold ?! What.... This location seems run down, with poor management. The staff needs better training, they need better signage for markdowns, and they need to order more product to fill the shelves.

Very bad experience! We came from Toronto, BC Vancouver store cannot use the coupon in store, need…read moreto buy online, and then pick up! Well, the point is i already paid for, they still not allow me to pick up, even one item! If u allow customers use coupon from the beginning, customer don't need order online, which is very stupid! The people working in the shop, not busy at all! I don't need they grab from shelves, I got already, they still tell me come back tomorrow! Unbelievable service! I don't understand how they survive the business if this kind attitude! Why customers cannot use coupons, unbelievable!! 服務非常非常差！難以置信我就沒聽過不能用coupon 的店！我在多倫多從來沒有遇見這樣的服務！差評！

This location sells better, higher-end bells & whistles...the usual cufflinks/pens, though not the…read morefancy variety ie Montblancs, et al, but today, there's a special Schaefer pen/pencil set for $30, includes case too. Also some attaches, murses, jewellery boxes, etc. For sure some higher-end stuff, so it's prob. more for a specialty event or occasion. Good service. Not much parking here.

Great Gifts cards photo frames fantastic selection of Caran D'ache pens and fun helpful staff…read moreeveryone was so helpfull greeted with a smile when I walked in and I got lots of fun gifts. Will return on our next visit to Vancouver. Obsessions Im Obsessed !!

Our favorite art supply store bar none. Opus has a range of art supplies that students can afford…read moreand more experienced artists could use. Opus' staff are always very helpful. We recommend arriving in Granville Island before 11 am. Parking is free before 11 am and crowds are more manageable.

Wow. The customer service here is outstanding. I came in looking for a few specific items. I ended…read moreup speaking to 3 separate sales people, cuz I kept forgetting to ask about certain things. Each one of them was so nice and helpful! Plus a great selection of art supplies. Highly recommended!

Future me wants to have all the wardrobe here…read more I knew I had to go inside while I was standing across the way waiting for my friends. They all eventually followed me inside. There was one particular piece that caught my attention and nearly got.

DO NOT order for here! They will take no responsibility for…read morethe package actually arriving. My package never arrived and I do know this for sure. They would not refund my purchase. Never again...

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!

First point, the customer service from and staff and ownership is second to none. Theresa and her…read moreshopkeeps are warm, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Secondly, the store is thoroughly stocked with floor to ceiling materials for most any project you could conceive. World renowned artists frequent and are continual attracted to shop here for a reason! Thirdly, Rath also offers local feature window displays, quality handmade items and supports independent artists year round. They have created a beautiful community footprint! And if you don't care about any of that? Just go get your paint and be very happy with your purchase and experience!

Best art store in the city! Don't judge a book by it's cover: This place may be tiny but it has all…read moreyour artsy needs covered! The selection is smaller than Opus or DeSerres, but everything they carry is very high quality, even the things priced on the lower end, and they have some specialty items i've never seen at those other larger stores! I popped in yesterday to grab a new tube of white paint and noticed cans of specialty enamel paint for hand-lettering signs... Coincidentally I have an outdoor sign for a store just waiting to be painted, and after the owner told me the benefits of using that paint rather than plain jane acrylic i was sold! I'm so happy that i can provide one of my clients with better quality work thanks to the advice I got at Rath! Basically one of my favorite things about the place is the staff! If i have a question about anything, i'm always way more confident asking the super friendly, very knowledgeable owner about something than i am any of hired guns at Opus and DeSerres. The only thing: Don't come in here if you're looking for scrap booking supplies, tubes of glitter, jewelery making kits (etc etc!). Rath sells art supplies, plain and simple, so if your creativity falls into the crafting end of the spectrum you're best off going to DeSerres. If you aren't sure if they carry what you're looking for, just give them a call!

Not sure what the negative, or even 3 or 4 star reviews are about…read more I don't come here often, but always visit when I come into the city and visit Granville Island. I always score impressive pendants, findings, and sterling silver bails/findings at a great price. Great, friendly service too, at amazing prices, especially for Granville Island/Kitsilano. I was looking for blue fire/flame labradorite pendants, and I looked everywhere but couldn't find anything remotely suitable under $100. Upon walking into Beadworks, there was a display of crystal pendants, and they had a few Labradorites for $22! I quickly grabbed one, when a staff showed me a nearby dish on a display with more similar pendants. I found a gorgeous square briolette labradorite pendant for $32! There are tons of gorgeous, handmade pieces in their front window, I asked and was surprised at their reasonable prices. I asked the staff about silver bails, requesting sterling silver, and then showed me a square bin of many, for $4 each. I left with 2 stunning pendants and a couple of bails for $50, half the price of 1 single pendant in nearby shops. Service was helpful and friendly, despite being VERY busy on a sunny Sunday Labour Day weekend. I've since bought a raw ruby pendant, more findings, so this is now my go-to for new pendants and supplies from now. I cannot recommend their selection, prices or service levels, highly enough!

Today we decided to visit the market and seen this place randomly! I love the concept of this place…read morebecause it's a perfect date to have with your partner and we did just that! You could do bracelets, necklaces, charm bracelets, phone straps, I think rings as well. They also have bulk stuff. Walking in, it was honestly overwhelming. There's just so much to choose from. The only reason we have 4 stars we because the service here could've been better. Me and my partner weren't greeted, we were left kind of confused and figured it out on our own. We finally asked for help and she explained it pretty well. Besides the okay service, the activity itself is actually so fun. I love the variety of beads they have and charms. There's gems, regular beads, all that you need. They all have different prices so watch for that. The prices around $16 each in US dollars. So it was actually pretty good for the fun you're having along with the cute bracelet you can make!