Cheap art supplies, with staff that can advise, arts classes that are affordable, and have I…read morementioned cheap art supplies. I went there looking to take up soft pastel art as a hobby. I'd discovered it recently as something that can be made to look pretty despite having no technical art talent whatsoever. The stock is mostly Mont Marte, which one can find in most $2 shops. I don't know whether it's a good quality product or not, but it works for me. And if you're not especially fussy/doing it for money, then what's the harm? Great for beginners, and great for people who want to paint a large canvas like a tardis for a costume.

I am gobsmacked!! I ordered 6 Holbein watercolour paints yesterday. I live in country Victoria and…read moreThey arrived next day beautifully packed, no problems. Great online art shop and I will certainly be buying my art supplies here again. Prices were not over the top either. Avril Widdess.

Neil's is packed with art goodies. The staff is very friendly and willing to help. They've got a…read more10% discount for students too! Definitely recommend them.

From the owner: Neil Wallace Printmaking Supplies, in the heart of Fitzroy, Melbourne, is housed in a historic…read morebuilding which was formerly a Rechabite Church. Neil Wallace Printmaking Supplies has been supplying printmakers and artists with quality printmaking and art supplies throughout Melbourne for over 30 years. We have a wide range of materials to suit beginners through to advanced practitioners.

Senior Art Supplies is the ideal place for anyone interested in art. It doesn't matter if you are a…read morepracticing artist, or someone who's looking at taking some drawing classes, Senior Art Supplies is a great place to either stock up or get some inspiration. Inside you'll find sections devoted to mediums. I personally love browsing through the pastel range with tiny little pencil-sized tips to the large chunky oily pastels. The pencil section is enormous and like the pastels, features every colour you could ever think of. Towards the front you'll find the paintbrush section, which again has a huge range, and the canvases at the side come in all different shapes and sizes. It's easy to get overwhelmed in a place like this, especially if you are new to the store. Have a chat with the sales assistants (the counter is in the middle) and they'll work through the store with you.

I went in here to see if I could find some hanging alternatives for works on paper that I was…read moreexhibiting. I didn't want anything that would damage the paper and I didn't want to leave the paper unframed yet somehow attached to the gallery wall. That might sound like a difficult request but it wasn't for the staff here. They stocked a magnetic hanging system that was perfect for what I wanted as the powerful magnets would hold the paper to the small metal plates attached to the walls without leaving a mark on the paper. This many not be the largest art supply store in the city but they do have a good range of quality materials and the staff are very helpful. They are also conveniently located on the ground floor of the CAE building so if you run out of art supplies before your class.

Are you a creative person? An artist? A painter? Someone who loves craft or just a good ol' doodler…read morelike me? If you love getting lost in your craft and you live in the South Yarra/ Richmond area, get acquainted with Arthouse on Swan Street. It may not be a large store but it sure does have a pretty good range of materials from pencils to inks, crayons, paints, pastels, clay and modelling items, canvasses, sketch pads etc. The funny thing is, every time I go into this store, I feel inspired to create something original. Whether it's a collage, homemade cards, a sketch or painting, just being around the creative materials and energy, makes me feel like I can take on the world - artistically. And that's what I do. Sometimes, this results in a really good art piece and other times, it's plain ugly. But the important thing is I have a good time creating and getting lost in my choice of art. Call it creative therapy if you like and with Arthouse just near my house, I can do this anytime.

Lovely store with a good range of art supplies and often has really useful specials. Recommended!read more

Sticky is an artist-run and focused initiative that facilitates and promotes zine culture in this…read morecity. It's an amazing concept: you can go in, use their resources, pick their brains and be blown away by the wealth of incredible artists and artisans working in the zine realm. Sticky have a lucid idea of who they are as a collective. Their mission statement says: "By bypassing the conventional gallery system, Sticky redefines the notion of a retail environment as a non profit arts space dedicated to Australian and international zine culture." And in doing these things, the institute allow the proliferation of this otherwise underground and often off-kilter art practise -- a great thing for any city. Any gripe with the place would be that it is cramped and can feel a bit exclusive at times. I've had slightly mixed experiences with staff, but they're mostly volunteers, so there's no shortage of passion.

Zines, the DIY behemoth that excites photocopiers, writers and artists alike has a home in…read moreMelbourne. Situated beneath Flinders st as one enters the train station, one will find every surface adorned with self-made paraphernalia, complete with badge machine, stapler and photocopier for the budding Zinester in all of us, Sticky is an institution.

St Kilda Art Supplies has got the lot -- diverse and abundant art materials; friendly, informed and…read moreattentive service; and a relaxed atmosphere.Great to browse in. The people at St Kilda Art Supplies very obviously care about art, understand artistic sensibilities, and possess a great deal of art knowledge. For many years the shop has been for me an affordable, helpful and reliable art resource for my own work,and for my work with refugee artists. Staff were very interested and helpful as our refugee art group prepared for a recent exhibition at Gasworks Arts Park.

From the owner: Stretching art work or canvas requires a strong aesthetic and sense of balance. A professionally…read morestretched canvas makes all the difference to the look of a work and increases it's value. We have many years of experience.

When I have a creative itch and want paint or "artsy media" I usually head to the paint shop or a…read morechasian store, but I guess the pros can't rely on Dulux and pipe cleaners to create a masterpiece. Strategically placed next to a gallery "I could paint that! Oh look heres a paint store" St Luke is a richly stocked store that caters for the serious art/craft individuals. The range of paints and materials is extensive and the staff are happy to explain their various uses/potential. When I say serious artists I mean serious prices for example a 60ml 'Heavy body acrylic' averages around $17 and around $60 for the more interesting metallic paints (200ml). 'St Luke' also offers art classes, custom canvas stretching and a unique range of stock that really cements itself as an artists retail haven.