This is a wonderful craft store, and whenever I'm in downtown Cincinnati, I always try to stop by…read more The store has a huge selection of secondhand art supplies and a wide variety of miscellaneous creative items. One of the best things about this place is simply walking around and letting the inspiration come to you! I ended up buying three random trophy stands for sculptures I'm working on, and all three together were only 15 cents! The prices are amazing. You're welcome to donate while checking out, and you can also pay what you feel is fair based on your budget and what you think the item is worth. They do provide a suggested price when you check out, so it doesn't feel like an uncomfortable haggling situation. Whether you're looking for supplies for a craft night with friends, working on your own projects, or just want to browse and get inspired, this is a great place to visit. They also have a small selection of newer items from local artists, including artwork, prints, and jewelry available for purchase. You truly never know what you might find here!

How have I not written a review of Indigo Hippo yet?!?! I've visited and donated many many times…read more It's a simply wonderful place! If you crafty, a student or teacher, or you want to find inspiration for an art projects, this place is for you! They help keep things out of landfills, especially unusual items that recycling programs typically won't take. Go rummage through old note cards, ribbon, fabric, etc., and give all those little odds and ends a new chance at life. What's not to love?!??!

For the store itself- it has a decent selection, not a lot of variety. Great if you need studio art…read moresupplies like big easels or books on anatomy. Has a very sweet possibly-older shop cat who purred when I pet it. The main reason I will not be back is because the woman working complained that the cat scratched her and then threatened she was going to cut the cat with an x-acto knife as payback. I'm sure she just has a dark sense of humor, but it made me very uncomfortable and worried about the safety of the cat.

Worst experience I've encountered in the art scene. The man who owns this store is aggressive and…read moreincredibly pretentious and arrogant. He made my friend and I feel uncomfortable and unwelcome from the moment we walked in. We will not be returning and I will be sure to pass along these feelings to our fellow art students.

Great idea if you were looking to add something a little creative into your week. A group of us…read moregals decided to do some thing a bit creative instead of meeting for the typical dinner or coffee. We were able to get reservations very easily, and the studio put together a large table for us to be able to talk and paint. It is eight dollars for just being in the studio plus the price of your item. The ceramics can cost anywhere from eight bucks to 100, depending on what you are wanting to design. A coffee cup was about $18-$20. They do put the item in a kiln and allow you to pick it up at your convenience within three months.

Always a great time. Finally made it to the new location and the only thing I can say is wow. They…read morehave outdone themselves with the effort to revitalize an old building in the area. We went in for an impromptu birthday celebration for my 4 yr old. Seeing the reservation when we walked in we were a little nervous. We shouldn't have been, the new location allows plenty of space for walk ins. The staff is great and always attentive and ready to help. For the price it is always fun. There are many options to choose from at a variety of cost. The wife and I will be going back for a little date night so we have more time to get crafty. Excited they found their new home.

I needed a custom cover to replace the original one on my 40+ year-old vintage computer. Someone on…read morethe vintage computer group recommended J Display Case, and I'm really glad they did. I sent a crude drawing, and John created a beautiful cover that looks better than the original. They were very nice to work with, and I highly recommend them.

I needed a custom display case/cover made to specific dimensions for a hobby project I built. I…read morewanted to display it in somewhat immortalized and protected form. I found this company online and asked for a bid. Communication was quick and on point. The owner gave me a time table for completion and my case arrived within that window, though most importantly it arrived safely and looked amazing!!! I'm really happy with the product. When I build another project worthy of a case I will be ordering another from them. Another thing I appreciated was the good and personal communication. I mentioned it above but needed to say it again. I really like good communication on things and was satisfied that the owner cared about my order! He asked specific questions about the dimensions I came up with, and asked if I'd taken into account this and that. I'm glad he did because it helped me make sure I didn't goof something up.

Plaza is one of the local go to shop for your artist needs. They tend to have a wide selection of…read moreitems and if they don't have it in store, they may have it on their website and can usually order items for you. They also have a Kenwood location that might have items in stock. The staff has always been helpful, polite, and accommodating. Also, pro tip... check Groupon for discounts. Unfortunately, there's no Dick Blick in the vicinity. In my experience, Blick is sometimes cheaper than Plaza but the benefits of having Plaza close by cannot be ignored.

I really do love this place. Take everything I wrote before and paste it here. The staff here is so…read moreconsistent and has been for years. I feel like I've developed friendships with people I've never actually hung out with. In addition I almost always get nostalgic about the time I spent in art store searching for items on a list for my art classes. Best prices in town. Right now they have 60% of professional primed canvas which is remarkable because it never goes on sale. I will attach pictures of my painting that this store is responsible for (in a way). I couldn't be more satisfied. Not so humbly submitted, Michael C.

Oh my gosh, in my happy place!! This is an artist/crafter's dream. The trick is to try to see it…read moreall in 30 minutes, as customers are limited right now due to Covid. This was worth the drive from Louisville! Happy Happy Joy Joy!

What a gem of a place! This store is an incredible resource for any crafter in the Cincinnati area…read more Thank you to everyone involved for all that you do to make crafting so accessible and as waste free as possible. I am so thankful that a place like this exists in our city and I highly recommend everyone check it out!

It was a great way to kick off the holiday season. I love that there was an outdoor craft show at…read moreWashington Park at the same time, so I got a "two-fer." I shopped there for the traditional arts and crafts gifts, then went into the side door of Music Hall (yes, at you're looking at it, the fair can only be accessed through the left-hand side door of music hall) for unique artist-made crafts. I didn't buy much -- just a silk-screened t-shirt and some tasty Jalapeno jelly -- it was the perusing itself, and talking directly to the artists that was the joy of the season. And I had some great, animated conversations with the artists themselves, who were helpful and excited to talk about their work. Yes, these are hand-made specialty items, so the price was high. But it is going directly to the artists, so it is worth it.

My first time attending the Crafty Supermarket, and it did not dissapoint. The space is beautiful…read moreand uplifting - warm, inviting, roomy, and festive. The booths were very high-end, offering great design and well-made products. Eli's BBQ was there, along with a bar, coffee stand, and gelto. It wasn't very crowded when we went, so take that for what it is. YMMV. Be prepared to spend some serious cash, also. I didn't buy many things, but the bill was high. I like supporting artists and designers, so I don't mind, but it certainly isn't a budget shopping experience.