this shop was so cute, the Man that helped us was super nice and I would definitely go back. I am…read moreplanning on buying all of my art supplies from this store instead of bigger corporations like Michael's in the future. Would definitely recommend if you're in Excelsior and love art.

Awesome, small town art supply store…read more.. They have great deals. I got two boards, acrylic paints and tracing paper for like twenty five bucks. The staff is friendly and helpful as well.

The only graffiti-specific store in the twin cities. Good selection of paint colors (Spanish…read moreMontana 94 and Hardcore) as well as markers. Prices are pretty good. Not a huge variety of items for sale but it is a small business and considering that, they have a good selection.

The best art supply shop in the twin cities. Bar none. Support these guys. They sell high quality…read moreART spray paint for the same price as the cheap stuff from Menards. 6$ a can Where other art stores charge 10-12 dollars for the same brand. These dudes hook it up fat. Let's gooo.

This store is incredible! The only place I know you can walk out with a bag full of unique craft…read moresupplies for like under $5. And they do classes! highly recommend. Feels like walking into an art teachers closet.

Variety, variety, and variety!! Being ADHD, I was…read moreimmediately thrown into a coma -- but what a coma! I believe the employee knew what was happening as she was by my side and very helpful.

Gorgeous, beautiful store. I adore this place. I will be coming back. Art heaven. I love the staff,…read morethey are so helpful and sweet and patient and willing to work with you for as long as you need. They have an awesome selection of art supplies, they had everything from homemade paper to fountain pens. This is a gem of a store and so welcoming. You can tell that the staff are artists. Prices fit the products well, but they are a bit high. Granted all good art supplies are expensive these days. I would love to work here if it wasn't in St Paul. I love this store and I absolutely recommend.

This review is for the website as I haven't visited the brick-and-mortar store. I heard about them…read morefrom some 1A folks who told us about how they were struggling because of the invasion of ICE. Their website is fantastic. I've placed a number of orders and have been able to find things there that I couldn't find atbother art supply online sites. I will keep ordering from them!

Wowee zowee, I haven't been in a fine art store this extensive and specialized since I was…read moreliterally in college taking fine art courses and had to buy supplies from the campus store. I came here because I needed a replacement Micron 005 pen, which is a favorite among artists. I'd checked online and saw they carried them (as did Michael's, but I'm looking to vote with my dollars and spend more appropriately), but elsewise wasn't sure what to expect on my visit. I was pleasantly surprised and I am certain I will be back in the future for projects I have planned. There's stuff here that you just won't find at any big box craft store. That said, this store caters primarily to painters and drawers. This isn't a store to get kid's art supplies; it's a place for adult artists to shop. Canvases (reasonably priced) in a multitude of dimensions (some taller than I am), a staggering assortment of oil paints, paint pens, acrylic leather paint (designed to flex), a massive number of Copics, pastels/charcoal/conte crayon, Sculpey, watercolor supplies including Arches large format single sheets, huge selection of high quality spray paints, canvas sold by the yard on rollers, resin making supplies (including face masks/goggles), gloss glazes for your ceramic firing projects, mechanical pencil leads in every gauge and hardness you could desire, journals/sketchbooks, storage and easels, impulse items like stickers/greeting cards/candy towards the registers, a massive custom framing counter and a canvas stretching counter as well. The employees were all friendly and eager to help. I got asked while I was browsing if I needed any help finding anything. (I did actually need help finding the Microns but my goofy butt auto responded I was just having fun looking... which I was, but LOL I could've also used the help. I'm just so used to turning down assistance.) There's bathrooms in the back if you have need. They are gender neutral, hooray! Nothing fancy, but all functional and clean enough. The surface parking lot is a bit small (and many of the spaces are 30 minute maximum), but there's also plenty of garages nearby as well. It was pretty busy when I was there on a Friday afternoon!

The store has plenty for artists from every walk of life but there is one big issue. This review is…read morewritten from the perspective of an older disabled adult. Little thought was given to the consequences of crowding the aisles with product displays making the store difficult for someone with mobility challenges. I dropped a few brushes (which I did buy) and because it is difficult for me to bend that far I cried out for help several times using my announcer voice. Everyone in the store would have to hear this unless they were wearing headphones. No one responded. After waiting a bit I struggled to get the items off the ground. Finally someone came but it was too late. She stood directly in front of me preventing me from reaching the register. People in general have no awareness of disability. The employee who rang me up obviously didn't know how to have a short friendly chat. It made me feel unwelcome, as if I were disturbing her somehow. I have a long retail history and can't imagine why someone would treat a customer that way. It's unfriendly. She was capable of the simplest basics of operating a register. Unkind. Luckily I don't need to visit often.

I'm so glad I actually got to check this place out, I will definitely be coming back! This is an…read morearts and craft thrift store and everything is genuinely so cheap! I appreciate the way they offer lots of random trinkets for people to use in crafts, and it's a great way to bring life to things that would've been otherwise thrown out. Especially for people who junk journal, this is the place for you! They literally have anything you could think of, fabric, buttons, paper, newspapers, etc. The place itself is a bit small but still navigational. There's street parking right in front, but also make sure to look up the store's hours beforehand because they're open only on specific days. They also apparently have been around forever and offer classes for kids! I'd recommend anyone give this place a try!

As an Art Student, this is one of my favorite stores!!!! I was able to get so so so many things for…read moreone of my up coming projects, all for just $15!! It was a huge paper grocery bag too. Something to keep in mind is that the store had a mandatory mask policy, and if you don't have a mask they have really nice clothe masks. The staff is all super kind, and you can tell they want to be there!

I order from this store online all the time. I live 9 hours away so when I found out I was coming…read morethrough town, I of course wanted to finally visit in person. Unfortunately, it wasn't that great of a time. :( All beads and supplies are behind the counter. It's awkward just standing there waiting for help. When I was finally helped by the woman working.. I realized she was kinda rude. If you are going to have beads behind the counter then you should expect to be helping people! The employees also seemed like they were bickering and it was uncomfortable to just stand there. It's not worth visiting in person.. I think just stick to ordering online if you can.

I regularly shop here for a few hard to find goods. I have found the staff to always be kind and…read morehelpful. They have a nice assortment of food items, art and various crafts that would make great gifts. This is a place I love to take people if they are visiting the cities.

Not the greatest experience and when you call for answers no one knows. I've been waiting 14 weeks…read morefor equipment they told me 8-10. Which is fine, but where is the communication rather than demanding payment. I would not recommend ordering through Northwest Graphic Supply Co due to lack of communication.

Been shopping for art supplies from Northwest Graphic Supply for over 20 years and am so grateful…read morefor the best prices in town- art supplies can be rough on budget, but not here! I usually buy Golden Acrylics (always 40% off), brushes, gouache (80% off now), watercolor paper, pads and color pencils. Also have found usual finds like a protractor that fits on a wood yard stick to make huge circles! Their specialty is screen printing and one of their employees wrote a guide on the subject- although I don't do it- I enjoy seeing the wall of customer's prints along with art from the employees who are artists too. Can't tell you how much I enjoy coming in and talking to the helpful, caring, friendly staff! Living in the neighborhood- I walk in there with my dog- how nice. They are VERY MUCH in business- may look empty in spots as they are remodeling and moving supplies around- have fabulous sales going on. So important to shop independent businesses rather than just online- supports the neighbors/neighborhood. Look for their fabulous vintage sign- especially pretty at night! Thanks Northwest Graphics!

The Stashery is a perfect (cheap) resource for people who sew, knit or hand stich. It fills the…read moregap between big box stores with limited quality materials and the great online sewing/knitting options that have everything, but you can't touch it until you have paid for it! This is a great source for students, dabblers and costumers. It is an even greater resource for those with lots of experience. Come often. The inventory changes every day. If you are into reuse-recycle-reinvent, then your purchase is so much the better for the world.

Okay crafters and fiber artists. If you ever look forward to garage sales for crafting material…read moreremnants, behold ... A reliably open, year-round secondhand supply source! Decently organized, good prices, accepts donations. Check out classes, workshops, the gift shop, other pop-up sales, and rotating galleries at the Textile Center during your rummaging visit. Theres bike racks outside and a parking lot in back.

This review is for Doug at Grand Hill Gallery. He framed a stunning watercolor my husband picked…read moreout in Italy outside Palazzo Pitti in Firenze. I brought my two-year-old with me to browse (bad idea) and he was patient and sweet. He even entertained my son with a wooden duck and made him laugh. The piece took a couple weeks, as I advised there was no rush. Doug upgraded my glass to museum quality to thank me for waiting. I will attach a picture, although my I phone camera doesn't do it justice. YES I recommend this business!

I go here for getting prints and photographs framed. Great frame selection and good eye for detail…read more The owner is very patient and works extremely well with customers.