A true Clinton Hill gem. Apple Art Supplies has the charm of an old-school neighborhood shop, with…read morean amazing selection of art, drafting, and model-making supplies. It's been part of the neighborhood for generations, and the knowledgeable, personal feel is something you just don't get at the big chains. A must-visit for artists, students, and anyone who appreciates a great independent NYC store.

I liked the idea of buying paints and brushes from a local shop instead of a chain. However, the…read moreproject didnt happen so i tried to retirn the items, unopened, perfect condition, with receipt. Turns out, if you keep your receipt and items are unused, Apple will not refund your money to your original credit card, only store credit. They will only refund your money if you paid with cash. ?? This was my first time buying here and am puzzled by this policy. Would prefer to have the money rather than the supplies I cant use.

You can tell they are in a College Town, prices are a bit high but they have everything anyone can…read moreneed especially the Students. Staff definitely know their stuff and are very knowledgeable and helpful .

I went to this store to purchase acrylic paint and a sketch pad. It was initially great. I took the…read moreemployee's suggestions, as we were having a nice time talking and I trusted them. It was a time, we talked about how our summers went. I had initially planned to apply to work there before I accepted my summer camp job. They sold me on an 11x14 Blick spiral drawing pad, and a 9-pack of oil paints. I told them that it was for my upcoming painting class, which I was excited to take, as I had painted a lot with acrylic paint over the summer to relieve stress. It was a great outlet, as I was stressed about the summer camp job I decided to take before applying to Blick. It wasn't very well-run, so the camp itself was difficult to navigate as an employee. It was an art camp, so we used a lot of paint and other digital art materials while working. With this art experience over the summer, it was great to get back into a conversation about it. The only major problem was that the register was taking a long time to load after I had already paid, so I couldn't leave until it went all the way through. I understood though, as it reminded me of the times that the tech at my summer job wasn't working no matter what we tried. Nearly every day there were new issues we would run into. My coworkers and I would have to troubleshoot new solutions to see what would work. Like the workers at Blick, though, we would make it work. Eventually, I paid, and was able to leave. Overall, I definitely would return to this Blick location. The service was good, and I am happy with my purchases!

This place is great. The supplies for a lifetime. I'm leaving this review to applaud Maria, one of…read moretheir framing specialists who has helped me with numerous frames. Her attention to detail, patience with her customers and simple kindness is stellar.

The framing/printing staff at this store, Maria, Xiao, and Tera, have been such a pleasure to work…read morewith this year. They've framed and matted 8 or 9 pictures and made beautiful, archival prints from 7 or 8 special photos. These items have been in my phone and closets for years, and now, finally, there's enough time and cash to get everything up onto the walls. Having tons of questions and being aware of how complicated this can be, I approached the whole thing with trepidation. And now, couldn't be happier with the results. They asked questions, explained the process, and made suggestions that worked. Everyone has a great sense of color and proportion, and all the attention to detail and documentation you could ask for when handing over your artwork. Folks, thank you for the technical (cropping, getting digital images out of my Mac and into Blick's servers) AND artistic education. With Tera's enthusiastic attitude one day and Xiao's patient, calm demeanor the next, I forgot to be anxious and actually had a good time. Prices were reasonable and definitely transparent. Some of my things were complicated and/or special, and worth the $$$ spent. On the other end, there was no attitude and no shame for being unable to spend a fortune on each piece. For instance, Maria was happy to take a low priced stock frame off the shelf so that the complicated 2-opening mat one item needed was affordable. When a pick up was enormous and heavy, Tera actually helped me out the door, down the block, and around the corner. She waited with me for an Uber to come and get it all home! Though turnaround time is not instantaneous, Blick meets promised deadlines. Last but not least, shout out to Phil, another employee who chatted with me during a short wait. Details do matter.

My first time doing pottery in like 20 years and LOVED it! Alex and Catie were kind, patient, and…read moresuper knowledgeable guides making the experience super chill and helping me feel confident to level up my practice. It almost feels like cheating to be able to throw on the wheel, and add cute elements, and paint all in the same session - but did it today and it was super fun! Strongly recommend for anyone looking to find their zen and have a good time.

Took my first ever class with Hazel and she made the experience so fun and informative! I can't…read morewait to take class with her again!

I bought a gel pen for nine dollars that I later saw online on Amazon for three dollars. Other than…read morethat, it's a cute shop! I did need a pen for that afternoon though, so it worked out. The employee was nice and helpful.

Yours Truly is a cute, quaint, well-organized and well-stocked stationary store in Brooklyn. While…read moreon a trip to New York I popped in looking for some New York-based gift ideas for my sister. The woman behind the counter was very helpful in trying to assist me with finding something, and she even suggested some other stationary stores in the area too. I could tell she really cared about my shopping experience, and she was very knowledgeable. Well, despite her recommendations, I returned to Yours Truly days later and purchased some things from there. It just had more of what I was looking for, and I was more than happy to give the woman the business. Overall, it's a great stationary store to check out whilst in Brooklyn!

Everything I needed to get ready for softball season. Less expensive and faster than ordering it on…read moreAmazon. These are the type of businesses we need to keep around!

Felt like i was part of the family. Extremely welcoming and friendly. Received all that i was…read morelooking for. A gem of Brooklyn!

Just a perfect and quintessential example of the value and joy and overall improved experience and…read moreresults you can get by supporting and shopping at local stores. I was trying to find a new Sodastream cartridge for my fiancee's VERY ancient Sodastream, and the owner generously encouraged me to bring in to the store. Not only did she help me determine what model cartridge I needed and ordered one, she personally gave me an older cartridge to use in its stead until the new one arrived--truly above and very beyond. In addition to exemplary and personal attention, they have some interesting, diverse, quality products. Most of their products--particularly for the home--are high quality and very eco-friendly. In addition to housewares and such, they have great gift items for adults as well as for kids, cool, unique greeting cards, and some unique surprises, such as a surprisingly good candy/truffle assortment and a random box of vinyl. Fun and friendly shop to stop in, and very grateful it is in our neighborhood!

Wonderful little store filled with tons of items that would be great gifts for family, friends, or…read moreeven yourself! Most of the items are eco-friendly, fair trade, and/or local which makes shopping at Green a positive experience in that you can give back to the community and the planet. If you're looking for natural beauty products, sustainable options for kitchen supplies, or a place to refill your Sodastream or cleaning supplies be sure to stop by this gem in the neighborhood!

So I found this cute spot on yelp. Ever since I was younger I wanted to learn design and how to…read moremake my own clothes but became a nurse instead. Now that I'm all settled I decided to try the Intro to Sewing class ($80: supplies included) here & I am SO glad I did!! Diana Rupp, the owner was absolutely amazing. She was so friendly and open! I showed up there with absolutely no knowledge of sewing or how to work a sewing machine. But if you come with interest and an excitement to learn, you'll enjoy it. She gave us hand outs with everything we needed to know, took us through all supplies for basic sewing, taught us the parts of the sewing machine and how to thread a sewing machine. I didn't even know there was a whole process even before beginning to use one?! Lol. She went at our pace, helped us each time we made a mistake, all while having a regular conversation. None of us ever felt left behind or stressed. I was beyond excited when the class was finished. I bought some supplies from her store and even Diana's sewing book (which I highly recommend if you're dedicated). I can't wait to practice on this new hobby and make it my own! They also have tons of other classes available if you want to learn other techniques. Already eyeing the next class I'll be taking: embroidery :)) Love love loved my experience!

I just got back from my Intro to Sewing class and I had the best time. Diana was an awesome…read moreinstructor. If you're like me and had zero to no experience with sewing, this is the perfect class for you. She goes over threading step by step and gives you some great techniques and advice to take home with you so that you can practice. The classes are very small, so if you have questions, she's available. The two hours flew by. I left the class feeling very confident in what I learned (a little too confident, telling people I can take on those mofos on Project Runway!) I can't wait to take another class.

Annie's is such an adorable store in Park Slope! I have stopped by multiple times in recent years…read morewhile visiting. There are all sorts of great gifts for friends... or yourself. You can honestly find a bit of just about everything, which I love. If you find yourself wanting to shop local, this is a perfect place to do it!

Super cute little store. Quirky items. When I thibk general store I do thibk a little older type of…read moreitems like a Jabobs ladder and such. This is a modern general store with bright colors and jellycats. But ehat comes with that, slightly higher prices! Hey, it's Brooklyn.

This store has everything you need for knitting/crochet and fabrics for sewing projects. Friendly…read moreservice. I went during NYC Yarn Crawl so it was very busy but the staff was helpful and friendly.

Let me start this off by saying I'm not hard to please, a smile goes a long way. That is not what I…read morewas greeted with anytime going to Brooklyn general. My questions are always met with nasty comments and dirty looks. The sales associates watched me struggle to hold all of my things without asking if I could use a basket. I've never felt more unwanted in a store than I did there. If you are looking to start a new crafting hobby and are looking for some like minded people-don't go there. I was extremely discouraged I will be commuting far from my apartment to avoid this establishment