This is a lovely shop crammed full of items for the artist and hobby enthusiast. The staff are very…read morehelpful and will order items if they are not in stock. The range is good but some prices are a little on the high side for the more run of the mill items. The isles are close together which makes it hard for a pushchair. Parking is up the road in the public car parks and the shop is located on on of the town centres main roads.

Situated in Custard Factory's ultra chic network of shops, Bench 504 is where Birmingham's graffiti…read morefanatics come to buy their spray paint. The product range is pretty comprehensive featuring major brands such Montana Hardcore and Belton Premium. The shop sells all the attendant accessories necessary for graffiti art such as caps, markers or replacement tips, as well as a small range of designer clothing. The prices are pretty much what you'd expect, the shop itself is sufficiently cool for what it sells with it's smart storefront and wares cannily displayed in an eye pleasing manner. The only small fly in the ointment is that sometimes not open at it's advertised opening hours so calling ahead before visiting maybe prudent.

The place to come for all your graffiti or design related needs. I came in here to make an order…read morefor a community project that I was involved in. No real knowledge of what to buy so the expertise was both excellent, friendly and informative.

This is a great find I had found this shop on google maps before visited Stratford Upon Avon. This…read moreshop is not on a main street so I could of walked past it had i not had a map. A really good range of products for the beginners crafter as well as the more experienced crafter too. Everything you could ever stamps, papers, peel off's, trimmings, brads, punches and eyelets. Many many more item and helpful staff so if your a little lost just ask the staff are ubber friendly.

It is an artist's dream place and a nightmare all at once! It is impossible to step in and come out…read moreof there empty handed and a full wallet. They have every thing of the highest quality and all the best brands. The prices may be a little high, but well, if we're talking big art brands, this is to be expected. And honestly, when you look at the quality, it's all worth it at the end. Plus, they sell their own merch too in a much more affordable rate! The staff is really nice and polite, and don't mind chatting with you if you have any questions.

Despite several visits to tilt just across the road, I was still yet to even realise this place was…read morehere. A business meeting brought me nearby, and curious to see if they sold screen printing kit, as I'd bought textiles medium in one of the large London stores. Low and behold, of course they did, and as a total bonus- on offer too. Even though it's a chain, and art shops are expensive, this shop mostly gets 5* because of how lovely the staff are. They happily kept my purchase behind the till form me until after my meeting, and we gossiped about secret bars and the fact high up took Frida Khalo's moustache off on the poster. Lovely folk- give them you ur money. There's just something so satisfying about art supplies.

LOCATION// Inside the Old Town Deli & Cafe, straight at the back. Walk inside, past the stairs and…read moreserving counter and you will see a door at the very back. What looks like a utility closet is actually the art shop. SPACE/STAFF//I was looking forward to visiting this shop. I knew it was going to be small, but nothing prepared me for how small. It's like a stationery cupboard. They do manage to pack in a lot of things in the tiny space, but unfortunately it's so small that you can feel the eyes of the staff person boring into your back as you try to have a look around. And in my case, the lady behind the register was not very nice at all. She gave me dubious looks and hurried me as if she thought I was going to steal something. Not very comfortable experience. I didn't really mind the small space as much as the unfriendly customer service. Even if they did have what I want, it put me off coming back. From what I did manage to see, before I was made to feel completely unwelcome, things are more expensive than you can get elsewhere and not that much stock because of the limited space. So if you're looking for something specific, you might not find it here. But if what you want isn't at W.H. Smith, at least you have the option of looking in here..

Yes, as stated by a previous reviewer, The Artery is a small shop but packs a great deal in. If…read moreyou need something which is not in stock, Barry and his team will order it for you for prompt delivery. The shop represents the SAA (Society for All Artists) locally which gives access to their wide range of products. The Art classes and workshops bookable through the shop are excellent and offer a wide range of subjects and media in small friendly groups. Highly recommended in all respects.

This is a very comprehensive art & crafts materials shop, and you can always find what you are…read morelooking for here - from canvases to portfolios, from kids crayons to drafting pens. The staff are very helpful too and can help you find your way around the slightly disarrayed shelves. There is a large selection of cardboards and modelling materials, hobby and crafts supplies, and a wide selection of painting implements and pigments. However I wouldnt say that it is good value for money, as even nearby shops can have better prices on the same items (John E Wrights for drafting supplies and Trent Uni shop for all else) but if you bother to search online you will be rewarded with even better prices yet.

This shop closed years ago. It was very good but sadly nothing ever replaced it in town.read more