I recently attempted to purchase a large amount of materials for an upcoming exhibit, planning to…read morespend a budget of millions. Instead of purchasing online or from a bigbox art retailer I opted to visit Black Horse, as they are one of few remaining independent art stores in the area. I arrived at the shop 45 minutes after opening as I am on strict time contraints at all time, I have to work out of efficiency. But when I arrived the shop keeper told me that I had to be quick or come back at a later point in the day. His excuse was that he had to remove his car from the snow. But mind you this was around 11AM, and this shop keeper should not be dealing with personal matters during business hours. Regardless I told him that I needed quite a bit of material and he informed me that I still should be fast, go back later, or visit another retailer. He should have seen my desire to spend a money in his shop as a means of paying for his snow removal. Unfortunately he rushed me out of there. This put a stick in the wheel of my entire exhibit's time table, as I had to travel a great distance of time waiting for an online order. All I have to say is that I will never be taking my money to this business, nor will I be recommending this business to anyone ever. Shame on this place, and the shop keeper I dealt with, the customer should always come first.

When you're new in town, it can sometimes take a while to find your favorite spots and for those…read morespots to feel like home. This was not exactly the case for me and Black Horse Art Supply. The minute I walked in the door, I knew I had found my art supply shop. After checking out all of the box stores, as can be the initial go-to when re-orienting in a new town, I was feeling a bit let down. I mean, here is this beautiful city saturated with artists and all I could find was overpriced canvas and incomplete color offerings. I knew there had to be something better and after some more digging, I came across this little shop on Pine Street. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable about all things 'art'. As an active member in the artist community, he is totally in-tune with local events and if you do happen to stump him with a question, he can point you in the right direction. I feel lucky to have found a place to go when the creativity strikes and happy to share it with new and seasoned artists alike.

I stop by this store every time I'm in Burlington. Over the years I've bought many different art…read moreprints and trinkets and they're still some of my favorites I have in my home. There's a good variety of different types of art (some photography, some prints, some originals, pottery, jewelry, etc.) and they're at varying price levels. Though some artists are very expensive, they always have a ton of stuff that is really affordable, as well. I'm always able to find something at my desired price point for the day. I never mind spending a little more because everything is made by local Vermont artists, and makes for much nicer gifts than generic tourist trap type things. Their selection of ornaments for this year is so cute! Definitely recommend a stop in here over most other places on Church St.

I wasn't certain what to expect on our first visit. My wife, baby and I were walking on Church…read moreStreet and she suggested we go in. I am excited that she wanted to. I was lost in a world of art. Photography, paints, wood working, metal, furniture, ceramics... and much more. Finally my wife had to come to me and snap me out of my Vermont-local-artist-creativity induced trance. I will go back! Love it!

Usually I no longer can find merchandise in stock. It was once a great store but now the size of…read morethe store can no longer accommodate their expanding stock. Especially after Joann closed and Michael's started selling fabrics.

Poorly managed, understaffed with untrained employees and green management…read more As a past manager states this outfit is run very lean! . Understatement here. This is the worst place to work as directives change on a regular basis due to unstable store management. In less than 3 years there were 5 different store managers with the last being hired from outside Michael's network after making it clear that they hire from within. The current store management creates an intimidating, bullying, threatening atmosphere which also includes name calling and hand crushing hand shakes upon initial meeting. There is also favoritism involved with some underhanded tactics. No one dares talking about it for fear of losing their position. In addition, you are expected to work holidays and weekend without differential pay or even a show of appreciation.

Wild Lark is a cute flower, indoor plant, and gift shop in the Church Street Marketplace in…read moreBurlington. We dropped in when my daughter-in-law spotted a philodendron up front. They have a large variety of indoor plants and other items such as flower pots, candles, bath and body, and more. The staff is super friendly, and made sure our philodendron and other purchases were ready to travel home with us.

love plants and it's a cute shop. lots of interesting odds and ends. lovely staff! definitely…read morerecommend.

Lori went out of her way to get my couches done by Christmas!…read more A wonderful new layout in the store makes fabric searching a dream.

BEWARE. Owner took in specialty job, botched it in several ways, avoided my calls for weeks,…read moreoffered no apologies, and in-store meeting for resolution showed her character as self-serving and emotionally immature. If you're considering trusting Artee Fabrics with anything valuable--read this first. Their negligence and then evasion and disrespect really hurt me. On April 2, 2025, I brought a piece of vintage hand-loomed Indian silk to Artéé Fabrics & Home to be made into a custom bolster pillow cover. I requested a smooth fit against the pillow--which I had brought in--with a hidden zipper (for later dry cleaning of the fabric)--and no seams at the top or bottom. I explained that the fabric was of great personal significance and that I'd been waiting decades for the right time and place to use it. The very special multicolored silk had been hand-carried from India to the U.S. in 1977 as a wedding gift from a family member. Arti Bhandari Mehta assured me everything I requested was doable and that the piece would be ready in a few weeks. When I came to pick up the finished pillow on May 3, I was utterly shocked and dismayed to find it did not match the order specifications at all. It had a loose fit, no zipper, and seams at both the top and bottom--exactly what I had asked Arti to avoid. I immediately left word with staff member Luanne that the job had been botched and I asked for the owner to call me. I expected a call within 24-48 hours. No call came. Despite multiple follow-ups with staff--Luanne (twice), Björn, and Victoria--I did not hear from Ms. Mehta until May 20, when she phoned me while I was driving. She said she'd text me so we could arrange to meet at the store to discuss resolution. She did not text. I had to call the store again. Finally, with more effort and wasted time on my part, we set a time to meet in person on May 31. At that meeting, Ms. Mehta was defensive, and completely unwilling to be still and listen. She spun things in self-justifying tones and refused to acknowledge any error or offer an apology. She also dismissed the significance of the fabric by saying, "20 years is not an heirloom." I clarified that I'd had the fabric since 1977 and that it had already been considered special when given to me. It was made clear to me that this was "very good" material, selected and saved for me as a wedding gift. Ms. Mehta also denied ever showing me a zipper with a flap and insisted her shop does not ever install zippers in that manner-- that I got that wrong and implying I was untrustworthy and misrepresenting the original agreement. She further claimed the silk was too thin and had a weak warp, making it unsuitable for a zipper. However, she had personally handled the fabric at the time of order and raised no such concerns, even as I specified that the zipper should be placed in the back, with no seams showing at the top or bottom. I presented a calm, clearly written one-page resolution with two options for moving forward. Ms. Mehta refused both with a sharp "I'm not doing that. Sue me if you want to." Her only offer was to either add a hidden zipper to the flawed cover--an option I did not trust would be properly executed--or to return my $54 deposit, only if I accepted the flawed pillow as-is. When I declined those limited options, she attempted to withhold the pillow, stating I could not take it unless I agreed to her terms. I responded that both the pillow and fabric were mine. She then ordered me to leave the store. I invited her to call the police and said we could continue the conversation outside with their witness. She then accused me of "going around to stores and doing things like this." I denied the absurd accusation and pointed out that she was projecting who she was. I took the pillow and left--without refund. I went directly to the local police station to document the incident and left a written statement. The officer confirmed it was not a criminal matter but encouraged me to pursue complaints through public channels such as Yelp, Trustpilot, Better Business Bureau, and possibly Small Claims Court. Throughout our conversation, Ms. Mehta repeatedly invented excuses in an effort to absolve herself rather than take responsibility and make things right. Among other claims, she alleged I had brought in damaged fabric. While one portion of the silk had an imperfection from long-term storage, the portion we, together, designated for the pillow cover was perfectly sound. Ms. Metha's behavior--reaching for justifications, rewriting the terms of the original order, and attempting to undermine my credibility--was a textbook example of what happens when business owners prioritize self-protection over accountability. Her refusal to take responsibility or offer a genuine remedy caused damage on multiple levels. This incident illustrates a broader and growing pattern across industries: incompetence, evasion, and blame-shifting.

Incredible helpful staff. Well-stocked inventory. Inspiring ideas. Should change the name to "Will…read moreLove Yarn" because you will love to knit after your visit if you don't already.

Incredible selection of yarn from local farms/fiber people (as well as good selection of national…read morebrands). They people working were helpful in helping me with needle/yarn/pattern coordination. I would definitely visit any time I was in the area. No, I don't want to tell you how many skeins I purchased.

The Shelburne Craft School is a gem in the town of Shelburne. It offers an assortment of art…read moreclasses to both adults and kids in a cozy setting. The staff is friendly and creative. My two children have attended many classes over the years, with amazing results and they always leave smiling.

From the owner: Mailing Address: Shelburne Craft School…read morePO Box 52 Shelburne, VT 05482 The Shelburne Craft School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We offer opportunities to learn, teach, and develop as artists, artisans, and professionals.