The type of store you wish existed at the corner of your neighbourhood not only for the supplies…read morebut for the genuine care and community feel it would bring to your street. This store reminds me of the 'old vancouver' where children could play freely outside and we all knew our neighbours. Like others, I'd rather shop here than the big box stores (that aren't even cheaper based on quality!). I bought my calligraphy nibs here and they sell them individually if you aren't looking for a set!

First point, the customer service from and staff and ownership is second to none. Theresa and her…read moreshopkeeps are warm, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Secondly, the store is thoroughly stocked with floor to ceiling materials for most any project you could conceive. World renowned artists frequent and are continual attracted to shop here for a reason! Thirdly, Rath also offers local feature window displays, quality handmade items and supports independent artists year round. They have created a beautiful community footprint! And if you don't care about any of that? Just go get your paint and be very happy with your purchase and experience!

This shop has a good selection of watercolour paints, brushes and sketchbooks. I picked up some…read morepaints and other items that are sold out at other shops (yay). They also carry single Princeton Neptune brushes, which I haven't seen anywhere else. I don't use another medium so can't speak for those. Prices are on the higher side but you're paying for convenience. The staff are super friendly and helpful if you have any questions. Parking is so easy at the lot in the back so that's a huge plus.

I love my downtown Opus but I really enjoyed my visit at the North Vancouver location. This…read morelocation is very spacious and huge. From what I understand they've only been at this location for three years and to me it still smells new. If you make it to the back of the store you'll see they have custom framing. The store is organized well and things are easy to find. The prices are reasonable and the selection vast. Really a great store. Dylan was so helpful. He helped me pick out some paper for my sketches and made some very helpful suggestions about pens I should try. He was very engaging and involved, plus he has wicked tattoo. Dylan and the gang will see me again when I'm in the neighborhood. I didn't recall a bike rack but they do have

This store is amazing, filled with keen, knowledgeable, friendly people with an awesome inventory -…read morematerial for every level of jeweler!! Family run, fun, friendly, helpful,,,, can't say enough

I love this place! The staff is ever-so-helpful and pleasant. They can assist and advise if you…read moreneed it, which I often do. The selection is fantastic! There are all kinds of price points that can work for any budget. I love to browse all the beautiful gems!

I heard about Kroma from my Emily Carr friend who suggested it as a local, more economical, and…read moreas-good-or-better alternative to the artist-favourite Golden products. I have to say I am extremely happy I made my first artist-quality paint investment here for those three reasons, and for the small-vendor service I get when I have questions. After consulting with the sole staff member on my first visit I picked up the 15-colour starter set for $60 plus a couple more tubes in larger sizes. Now every time I'm on Granville Island I just love spending a few minutes here where I'm sure to treat myself to a new colour; at $4-7 for a new 60ml tube it's good retail satisfaction value. The reduced selection compared to major acrylic brands is actually a relief to me; I am not bombarded by choice, and I can actually reach a point where there isn't more to collect (a good thing for me). I was very happy to recently see the always-fun Raw Canvas (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/raw-canvas-vancouver) using all Kroma paints...

I *highly* recommend Kroma Artist Acrylics to all artists, professional and amateur alike. These…read morepaints are high quality, very affordable, and Canadian made. I prefer them over all other costly and well known brands. When speaking to their customer service department I was treated professionally and kindly. The time between speaking to their representative (Jessica) on the phone to order my paints to having them delivered to my door - safely packaged- was a mere two days. I live in Alberta. For those who are wary, try out a few of their tubes and reserve judgment until after you have done so. I know you'll be happy with these paints.

Every time I have shopped at this location, I have always been warmly greeted by friendly staff…read more If you need assistance with anything, they are there for you. This location isn't as big as Granville Island, but I can always find what I need here. Prices are competitive, but don't expect them to be cheap. They sell higher quality items then your local craft store. That being said, I don't feel that they are overly expensive for what you are getting. They have a good selection of Alcohol Inks and Mica pigment powder. The powder lasts forever, as you only need a small amount. Cashing out is also easy and staff is genuinely really nice and laid back. ( Try to remember your own reusable bag as they only have paper ones ) They also have a good return policy - but as always save your receipt for best results !

Overall I find Opus a bit over priced, as I can find a lot of the products other places for less…read more However, it's still a great store. Where else can you find all these amazing art supplies under one roof? Nowhere I know of. Plus, the staff are awesome. So helpful, and always letting you test out items before you buy. Looking forward to my next visit here!

La Movida is absolutely awesome! Indubitably…read more I have been taking adult classes at la Movida for almost two years. I learned so much from their talented teachers. The infrastructure of the studio is high-end and so useful. There are many sergers available, and big luxurious tables for pattern-making and cutting. From absolute beginner to pro designer, la Movida has something to offer every sewer. There is a wide variety of fabrics available to meet all your fashionista needs. La Movida is selling three layer masks to help fight covid. Stay on-trend and safe simultaneously. Love it!!

This sewing school is a wonderful community! I learned about this place when my daughter came here…read morefor a birthday party years ago and then my daughter and my niece did summer workshops... but I came back and took some adult lessons too! Every time I have a question or am confused about something... I can pop by and get answers- and look at the new patterns they are developing and fabrics they are hoping to inspire sewers with.

Our favorite art supply store bar none. Opus has a range of art supplies that students can afford…read moreand more experienced artists could use. Opus' staff are always very helpful. We recommend arriving in Granville Island before 11 am. Parking is free before 11 am and crowds are more manageable.

Wow. The customer service here is outstanding. I came in looking for a few specific items. I ended…read moreup speaking to 3 separate sales people, cuz I kept forgetting to ask about certain things. Each one of them was so nice and helpful! Plus a great selection of art supplies. Highly recommended!

So many of my social activities involves eating so the Yelp reviews are always about restaurants…read moreand eateries but thankfully, people who don't think about food 24/7 think about other things to do! Our group of 7 people walked into the place on a busy Saturday afternoon and the place was bustling! The place was filled but thankfully we called right when they opened and they were able to save a spot for our group in the back (Yes, there's another group table space in the back!) The first thing you have to do is pick the piece that you want to paint. There's shelves and shelves of variety and we wanted to paint everything so it was really hard to narrow it down to just one! The price points of the items are written on them so that could also be used as a guide. At the painting table, there's a step-by-step instruction card for you to follow. The staff don't interact with you much, unless you're asking them a question so it'll up to you to follow the card and art is about creativity anyways so you can basically do whatever you want with your ceramic pieces. We were there for a good 4 hours that afternoon because of the three layers we had to paint and our wanting for details on the ceramics. There's a studio fee and a fee for the ceramic fees as well so it can get a little pricey as you move up. They had one large table at the back of the shop but we shared it with another party so there was at least 10 of us at the back of the table so it was a little cramped. There weren't many tiny brushes or the smallest brushes weren't tiny enough to get the detailing that we wanted so it was a little disappointing. Overall, the concept of the shop is great. It's a great way to spend the afternoon and we made very good use of the price we paid for the studio fee but once you pay, someone has to return to pick up the items once they're ready so it can be a little bit of a hassle/ out of the way. This inspired me to want to check out the other ceramic painting shops in the city though!

Walked in randomly and was able to sit and paint, and make something for my adult kids. The lady…read more(assuming the owner) was friendly and helpful. She even shipped my pieces to me as I'm not from the area. They arrived sooner than expected. She estimated a few weeks. I had them within a week. The items arrived damaged-free and more pretty than I expected (I'm far from an artist), so I am very happy with the outcome and afternoon spent at Bella Ceramica.

Located in the Village at Park Royal . I got here at 845. Immediately I was welcomed by a staff…read moremember and asked if I needed any help finding anything. I actually did, and took him up on his offer. He took me to the exact section I needed (flatback crystals ) and showed me the tools I was looking for. This saved me from wandering around looking ( which Is what happens to me at the other location where you can't ever find any staff to help ) There was no line up at the front. The cashier was also super friendly and helpful. He complimented me on the fragrance I was wearing, and told me he had the coupon I needed, to save me from having to look it up on my phone. He also adjusted the price for me on my one item that I thought was scanning higher then I recalled paying the last time. I was in and out in under 10 minutes and had 2 employees that both gave me awesome customer service that went over and above. I was very impressed and happy. I certainly will return to this location !

Awesome store felt inclusive welcoming and the ladies went out their way to help me successfully…read morenavigate the store and find my item. I would recommend Michael's store anytime! Thank you Elbaz and Jessica! You guys totally rocked!