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.

I recently visited this store when I was in the area. I normally buy art supplies in their…read moreSchaumburg store. To my surprise, I saw they carried different stock than my usual store. I ended up buying all sorts of goodies. I asked, and was told that the stores carry different stock based on local demand. In this case, they are close to College of DuPage, and carry items needed in classes there. I saw everything I normally see in Schaumburg, and more. Maybe less framing, but then I don't go to an art SUPPLY store for frames. Compared to the Schaumburg store, they carry a very good selection of pottery tools and glazes. Like a whole aisle full! Since I am taking pottery, this was a very fortuitous stop. I found the staff very helpful. When I had a technical question about a glaze, they tracked down someone who could answer my question.

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.

Staff are very helpful. I was looking for something to clean an old wooden palette that I've used…read morefor an art workshop. It's filled with cakes on oil paint. There are many options. Unfortunately the one I got is not strong enough to melt it. I also needed to get those thick/wide rubber bands to hold a notebook in place on the board and found them here.

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.

What an amazing art store! It's great that there is an option in this area to find so many…read morespeciality art supplies. For me, walking in, there's so much to look at, that I probably could've spent hours in there... but I was with my family, so maybe next time. The prices are relatively reasonable, depending on what you're looking for and they are a full-service print shop, so there are plenty of options for your artistic needs. We came in to get orgami paper, art pads, and clay and we were happy with the options and prices. Also, this is a real "nichey" thing... but for tabletop gamers, this place is an authorized reseller of Games Workshop products, so you don't have to go all the way to Elgin or Deer Park to get your gear. My son bought a boxed set of figures and the price was a little less than if we went to the retailer. Lastly, the owner and the employees were very nice and helpful and they let us greet their dogs, who "protect" the shop! It's locally owned and you can tell by the casual atmosphere, so stop by to support this business.

Have used Reprographics for several years for my business printing needs. They offer different…read morepaper thicknesses and finishes to make the printed materials look GREAT! From 8.5 x 11 to 11x 17 and then folded, the staff delivers time after time. Turn around time is excellent and Herman is the best when it comes to detail.

Artworks location has moved to 4513 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha Wi as of December 2016…read more The owner is an artists at framing and an excellent graphite artist as well. Artworks is home to the 'pencillarium' where you can find the best and rarest drawing pencils in the region. As a bonus, this shop offers themed gallery exhibits every month with an opening reception every Second Saturday.

Great art supplies for all ages. Large assortment of oil, acrylic and watercolor paints. Nice…read moreselection of brushes. The main dude in there will sometimes give you some fantastic deals. He is also very honest and helpful with new artists and will never try and take advantage of someone that has no clue what they're doing. He also offers art classes from beginner to advanced!

TL, DR: Great fabric, good deals at times, but holy cranky salespeeps!…read more I wanted to place a Special Order for 9 yds of fabric since they didn't have enough in-store. I was told by the associate at the cutting area to go to Customer Service to have the order placed, so I did... and was verbally reprimanded by a cashier, who told me to go to the registers. When I got up there I was helped by the cashier next to her. When the fabric rang up, it didn't come up at the 50% off price (regularly $20/yd). I let the cashier know, and she worked on a price check/ fixing it, but that first cashier was pretty gruff and seemed to not believe me about the price. She also went on a tangent about the cutting lady sending me to Customer Service.. Today I picked up said fabric. I needed the 9 yards cut into 3 yards of 3. The employee retrieved two rolls of fabric, which concerned me since I didn't see how 9 yards of fabric would be divided amongst the 2 rolls. (Certainly there would be a remainder??) I asked her about it, but she looked at me like I had two heads. I told her to go ahead with the cut, since she must know better than me. She stopped again midway through and questioned me again. Since she apparently didn't understand my question at first, PLUS gave me the sh!t look, I repeated that she's the expert. I hoped for the best. Apparently when special orders are placed, they send a bunch more fabric along, so it all worked out fine. She cut 2 sections of 3 yards (= 6 yards) from one roll and one 3-yard piece from the second. Still, honest question, right? I'm no craft store/fabric-buying regular. I could have done without the smarmy attitudes and looks. Cost of my 9 yards of fabric WITH THE 20% discount (see pic) was $77. Not too shabby for what I hope will be a great look in my place. 4 stars for the fabric and price, 2 for customer service with an attitude.

Today I went in looking for some help for a prom dress that I wanted to decorate with sequins. I…read moreasked for help from two staff members and each one wanted to run away from me. They weren't helpful. They offered no advice or suggestions on how to decorate my prom dress. In summary, I came in looking for some service and I got zero. I wouldn't recommend this Joannfabric store. The staff is not helpful and they basically run away from you when you ask a question.

I wasn't sure what it would be like when I pulled into the parking lot. Never been to a Blick…read morebefore. But as soon as I walked in I knew it was awesome. Great art store they had everything. Staff is nice and friendly. If you can't find it here you don't need it.

I just love this store so much. It brings out a creative side of me that I never even knew I had!…read moreMy fiance and I were roaming around the area and stopped in. Immediately I'm fascinated by all of the papers, colors, and designs. There is truly something for everyone. We browsed their wedding invitation items, as we're looking for ideas of our own. They have so many options! The stamps they have are absolutely adorable. I want to stamp everything I own! The gift items in the middle of the store are adorable, and there is really something for everyone there. They have a whole assortment of the funniest/cutest/most thoughtful cards as well. I kept thinking "This is perfect for so-and-so! Oh my gosh, this fits so-and-so perfectly!" I can guarantee you will have plenty of these thoughts yourself! The staff is full of wonderful ideas and they're more than willing to give you advice and talk you through endless options. But if you're just browsing, they know how to let you be as well - just a great of a skill to have! The store is very clean and organized, and it's set-up so beautifully. Stop on by and see they what they have in stock!

I love this place. This place helped me find the best birthday card for my aunts upcoming birthday…read more They had its own DIY project area as well as other small gifts and accessories. All in all its a great casual place to visit

Just came here tonight with a couple of friends, and we stayed for more than 2 hours because there…read morewas SO much to look at! We really loved this place and had a great experience! Upon walking in, you see tons off different boutiques sectioned off into different areas. There are handcrafted crafts and gifts from all different vendors, and no matter who you are, you're bound to find something you like, including candles, clothes, sports, food, jewelry, home decor, etc. Prices vary by product and vendor, so of course some vendors will be more expensive than others. Some even sell name-brands like Marc Jacobs. For the most part, I think prices were pretty fair! Not only were the products great, but so were the workers. One of the men who was stocking found out that I love penguins, so he was showing me penguin-themed items. He was nice, and we all kept laughing. Also, when we were checking out, both cashiers were extremely personable. One checked us out, and the other wrapped some of the more fragile items, which I appreciated. The cashier who checked us out absolutely loved us and had a great conversation with us about how we all had so much in common with her. When it comes to location, the building is within a strip mall, and they have tons of parking and other popular shops around. Overall, my friends and I all said we would for sure return to the store! Apparently, vendors normally update their booths every few weeks unless they're out of state, so we will definitely come back soon to see the new stock. Since it is Christmas time, the store was FULL of Christmas and holiday decor. I loved the atmosphere because of this! There were a few bare booths where no vendors were anymore, so it seems as though a couple of vendors left. *If you're an entrepreneur, I'd definitely look into a booth here!*

The positive aspects are that it gives individuals or small businesses the opportunity to sell…read moretheir goods. There is an eclectic selection of goods being sold and is a nice place to browse, as long as you are not looking for anything specific. The negative aspect is that there were many vacant booths/spaces.