Just spent several hours in Michael's frame department getting custom frames done. Lexie and Corina…read morewere amazing and such patience in spending the time with me. You both are such an asset to the store and the department. Thanks very much

This is a fairly large store a diverse selection of crafts & decor. It is always clean and usually…read morestocked well. Most things are overpriced but with their coupons (easily available on their app),they become 'normally' priced. Staffing is alway a bit minimal- not many on the floor and usually need a few more on cash. The fabric section has a lot of licensed prints (ie. Harry Potter, Disney..) BUT.... beware of buying fabric here. Fabric should be cut on the grain -especially for prints and the last time I purchased here the fabric was cut at a terrible angle. I bought & paid for 1.5 meters but in actuality I got 9 cm short. My pattern required a lot of shifting to get it to fit and my daughter's pyjama pants became pj shorts. Not impressed as stores are usually meticulous about cutting accurately and even allowing extra for shrinking.

I was at the store today to pick up a couple of picture frames ordered online…read more I also purchased more frames and water color pencils when there. Sandra went to great lengths to get me the 40% off coupon. Michaels has the most gorgeous frames. Unfortunately most of the gold ones that I liked were all sold out.

I tried paying for spray paint, was 2nd in line, seconds later I get to pay, however Worker 1 asked…read moreif I could use the machine instead, I mentioned well we're both right here no? He walked away so I used machine, he then just stood there, chatting to coworker, going on phone, and machine was glitching. Worker 2 comes over and I said can I just pay for this? She said yes and said she could help me, then walks to a machine and scans it for me then now I have to sign in, I forgot password, I asked if I could just pay? She said yes then walks away, eventually making her way to her stall, and then asks me to use machine (still can't sign in) I thought I was being punked, absolutely weird experience. I just left the paint. CAN WORKERS JUST ACCEPT PAYMENT PLEASE INSTEAD OF JUST ASKING US TO USE MACHINE WHEN WE ARE RIGHT THERE AT YOUR COUNTER.

Unfortunately I think a lot of the junk sold at Michael's will go straight into a landfill…read more However, I still love them because they sell some great art supplies. I buy most of my canvases here, as they're not only really good quality but really good prices. They also sell some pretty decent paint. This location is also the most organized for online orders, everything is alphabetical and easy to find. Awesome customer service here too!

Haven't been back here in awhile and I'm glad I visited to be inspired!…read more THIS is the place to find anything related to art, crafts, or cooking. You need time to browse through the aisles and look at everything closely. It's basically hard to leave this place empty handed with the price so reasonable. The shelves are organized for you to touch and pick up the items. With fabric stores closing down, I'm glad this place had fabric and notions too. Bonus: free parking in their lot.

I was recently in the market for a good puzzle glue, of all things, and it had to be REALLY good,…read moreas the puzzle in question was very special and pricey (limited edition, and a gift from a dear friend). I am familiar with DeSerres stores as they are a national, high-end arts supply store, and when I used to be a student in design school, we'd often get specialized items here in Montreal, years ago. I went online and saw that they carry not one but TWO good puzzle glues, so off I went, to find this store. I found the place easily, on Grandview, close to the Italian Community Center where I got my COVID booster a while back. And right off the bat, I was impressed that there was a dedicated parking lot for their clients. Free parking? Yes, please! Upon entering the store, a young woman who was manning the cash greeted me, and I asked her where the puzzle glue was. She knew exactly where and told me which aisle. As I walked to the area, I was struck by all the canvases, acrylic paints and brushes. What a great selection, and all of excellent brands. (Not the kind at generic craft stores). I also was struck by all the artsy "toys" - the kinds I've not seen elsewhere. Know a kid who's creative? This truly would be the place to get him or her gifts. I didn't go upstairs, but it was clear there was a second floor. I was amazed at all the puzzles they had. I didn't remember DeSerres having puzzles and toys, only art supplies. And the puzzles they had were excellent quality ones, like Ravensburger, and all depicted scenes and artworks that I've never seen on puzzles before. I don't think you'd have to worry about missing pieces or ill-fitting pieces if you got any of these puzzles. I couldn't find the puzzle glue, but the employee who greeted me came to check on my progress in finding what I came here for, and when I told her there were no glues in the aisle, she said they just got a shipment of stuff "in the back" and she'd go check. So nice! Unfortunately, when she returned she said that no glues were in that shipment and the next shipment isn't for another week or two. Darn it. I had assumed if an item was on their website, it'd be in stock in the store. Next time I'll know to call first to check. The employee suggested I try maybe Michael's or another craft store (I forget the name), and I thanked her for her help. She really tried to help me out and I appreciated it. The prices at this store are not cheap, but we're not dealing with cheap merchandise. Just call first if you're looking for a specialized item.

I am reviewing this based on my experience as a disabled person and also the parent of a child who…read moreuses a wheelchair. This place COULD be accessible but it isn't. The door opens directly on to the sidewalk, but there is no handicapped door opener. They keep sale items upstairs. There is an elevator but a key is needed and it takes you to a staff only area. It's clear that the primary purpose of the elevator is staff moving items and not accessibility for people who can not use stairs. We felt like complete afterthoughts trying to shop here.

I'm not a crafty person and don't make jewelry, so in the 20 years that Country Beads has been…read moreopen, I have never made a purchase, and I don't think I have ever set foot in the store. However, many a time I have looked at the colorful displays of beads in the window while walking by or waiting for the bus, so while I have always been aware of Country Beads, I have never had a need to go there. Then a couple of years ago I purchased a pendant at a craft fair and could not find the right chain to go with it. I remembered Country Beads and I was able to find the type of chain I needed, and I was able to customize it to just the right length as well. They also attached the clasp for me, and it was a very reasonable price--just a couple of bucks, whereas a jewellery store would have charged at least $20. From then on, I decided that I would go to Country Beads for all my necklace needs. Last year I purchased a couple of necklaces. They were cheap (about $30 for both), but I loved them as they went very well with several of my outfits, and people always complimented me on them. So I was worried when they broke in a way that I, a non-crafty person, could not fix, then I thought of Country Beads, and was pleased to discover that they do repairs as well. The price of repairs is $20 an hour plus materials (the materials are not terribly expensive, though), and I figured that based on the type of repairs that needed to be done (which seemed very complicated to me), it would cost me more than the price of the necklaces. But I loved my necklaces so much that I was willing to pay whatever it took. So I was pleasantly surprised when the bill came to only $26--$15 for labour, and the rest for materials and tax. And my necklaces are as good as new. So whenever I need a chain or a repair, Country Beads will be my go-to place. Go to Country Beads for all your necklace needs!

Give your credit cards, debit cards, and any pocket change to someone responsible before entering…read morethis store. Because when you are in throws of filling your ice cube tray with delicately beautiful pearls of glass and clay, it is very difficult to stop. In fact, you are likely to convince yourself to buy the strings of semi-precious stones behind the back counter and start your own jewelry making business--forgetting that you've never made anything for anyone beyond your mom and your best friend. Country Beads offers unbelievable beauty and variety in its beads. But just like saving change in a big jar, those beads add up very quickly. My advice? Head to the back of the store and look for pre-packaged collections of coordinating beads. You'll end up happier with the selection (since it's picked by a professional) and less poverty stricken.

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!

Best art store in the city! Don't judge a book by it's cover: This place may be tiny but it has all…read moreyour artsy needs covered! The selection is smaller than Opus or DeSerres, but everything they carry is very high quality, even the things priced on the lower end, and they have some specialty items i've never seen at those other larger stores! I popped in yesterday to grab a new tube of white paint and noticed cans of specialty enamel paint for hand-lettering signs... Coincidentally I have an outdoor sign for a store just waiting to be painted, and after the owner told me the benefits of using that paint rather than plain jane acrylic i was sold! I'm so happy that i can provide one of my clients with better quality work thanks to the advice I got at Rath! Basically one of my favorite things about the place is the staff! If i have a question about anything, i'm always way more confident asking the super friendly, very knowledgeable owner about something than i am any of hired guns at Opus and DeSerres. The only thing: Don't come in here if you're looking for scrap booking supplies, tubes of glitter, jewelery making kits (etc etc!). Rath sells art supplies, plain and simple, so if your creativity falls into the crafting end of the spectrum you're best off going to DeSerres. If you aren't sure if they carry what you're looking for, just give them a call!

This Fabricstore is one of the larger ones around…read more when I visited, they were in the middle of yearly inventory, so the store wasn't at it's usual glory. the staff were more than happy to help me find what I was looking for. SO many types of fabrics and notions. They still carry sewing patterns! you have to be a member to get the better prices, however if you sew a lot. it's worth it.

My first visit to this Fabricland location. I've seen it from the Bus many a time and decided to…read morecheck it out. I needed a few things anyway. I was greeted upon entering the store. I don't think because it was "empty" but I generally think it's what they do. I needed help in locating a few things and Rhonda the Asst. Manager was very helpful. Knowledgeable and personable. I will definitely be back there again.

Huge selection of apparel and quilting fabrics and notions. Staff was helpful and knowledgeable,…read morebut their classroom space has been converted to offices!

I'm on the fence with my review. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The store itself is…read moreneat and tidy. Everything has it's place. Prices are competitive. Here is where I have issues ... how they cut the fabric. They have a system where they cut exactly the amount you ask for. It an millimetre more. Some staff cut crooked which is what happened to me. I pointed out that her cut was crooked. She apologized and re-measured. Sure enough she was off by a few inches on one side because she cut crooked. So I said that I'll still take the piece but can I have a discount? She asked her manager and basically the answer was no. I still took the fabric, I suppose I could have asked for another piece to be cut (unfortunately I'm a people pleaser) but I bought the fabric piece as is. I felt bad to ask for another piece to be cut. There were people in line etc. On my drive home I became distraught about it thinking they could have given me a small discount and I regretted not asking for a new piece to be cut.