Framing everywhere is more expensive than Michaels. A creative framing, small artist shop, has some…read moresuper people with a great eye for frames, excellent stock, and have done consistently excellent work on my paintings... so I keep going back.

It's expensive, but for professional and traditional art supplies, your only options in…read moreCharlottesville are: 1. The Art Box (expensive, retail prices. Staff is composed of artists who have tried the art supplies.) 2. Michael's (more crafts, one-two aisles for art supplies, and no helpful artist with their own experiences) 3. AC Moore (more like Michaels) 4. Online (again, no one to answer questions, no way to touch and test supplies but can be less expensive, takes more time to get the art supplies). I have explored all the options. I found Michaels has the best selection of art cases in the bead aisle. There is a plastic two-sided container with handles which opens flat to see all the paints that I love. The paint brush selection, though, is pitiful. AC Moore was more crowded and uninspiring in materials. Although I love dickblick.com, there is a minimum order and delay in getting supplies. There is no one to ask. I had a special mod podge project to collage some porous houseplant pots, and then discovered that the mod podge doesn't protect the collage from water damage. Well, I wanted some fine artists supplies: unisom and schminke pastels, dark and light, winsor and newton or Williamsburg fine artists grade oil paint, workable fixative, and better paintbrushes. It cost too much, but the salesperson was able to answer my questions in detail and direct me to the correct items. Worth every penny.

Super helpful staff that are very knowledgeable with great recommendations. I love the variety of…read moresupplies that they carry. I started shopping here when all the other art supply shops fell short and the art box had just what I needed

This is a great locally owned store for the artist to get supplies. From drawing materials to…read morepastels and paints, this store has a great selection and a helpful staff. They also have items for wrapping gifts and a fun selection of things for children definitely support this store and shop local!

I have to say the woman who was working Saturday July 8 at 4:30-5:00 PM was the best help I've ever…read morehad in a store! We came a long way to a week-long event and we stayed in Harrisonburg both on the way and on the way back (halfway). I had found the store through Yelp and was eager to visit. We missed the business hours the first trip and got there at 4:50 on the way back. The clerk was so kind to stay open nearly an hour longer so the five of us could shop and see the art and studios. (All of us are artists). She was more than gracious! I'm in a power wheelchair which got caught on the rug at the check out and she was completely unfazed and kind about me thrashing about, causing her to move many things. The prices were a bit steep on many things but that didn't stop me from buying a lot of goodies I've searched for a long time. I left very happy, and so did my companions! We will all gladly go again next year if not before!

Truly a blessing to the culture of Harrisonburg. I'm eternally grateful for everything Scott and…read moreVal have done with this space and Harrisonburg's collective imagination. Art supplies, art galleries and artist studios. It's beautiful...

Small but mighty art store - great selection of materials for drawing, sketching, and painting…read moreincluding a wide variety of paints, paper, brushes, and pens. They even have paint for leather, which can be used for shoes, purses and jackets. Lots of materials for framing as well, including canvas that you can use to stretch to a customized size for your creation. Small number of supplies for fabric arts - just the basics to get started or if you're in a pinch. Prices are reasonable for the city and quality of the materials. Lots of cute gifty items up front too. Stop in here with your kids for a fun side trip when visiting Planet Word!

The selection is small and overpriced. Plan ahead and buy online for 1/2 off. This location is…read morethe worst in the chain. Very poorly run, always dirty, cluttered, poor selection. The staff is poorly trained and rude. It's awful service like this killing brick and mortar.

Parking is almost not existent. Prices for products are more than what I get my art supplies for…read moreand they look like they are focused on products for a new art student. For a positive note. For such a small store it was packed with all kinds of useful art supplies. We were just thinking for an art store in a downtown area that would have cool unique supplies. It was a clean and well organized store. Staff were fine. Just a small art store

Parking adjacent to the store, nice selection of materials, and staff members that I interacted…read morewith were both very helpful. Am a newbie to watercolors and they have everything needed to start out. Audrey (cashier) introduced me to the card member program that offers coupons if you plan to shop regularly. All in all a very good experience, and I think some of the old negative reviews should be taken off, as the vibe was positive and welcoming!

In the Picture framing Department, Karene did such a GREAT Job of taking a Drawing that had been…read morestored for 40 years, full of creases etc. and brought it back to life. Karene's personality is such a positive asset. I really enjoyed meeting and talking with Her. Thank You Karene ! Mickey

OBSESSED LOVE THIS STORE SO MUCH!!! I been coming here for a long a time and absolutely love it so…read moremuch and they have everything nice prices and plus lots of things on sale and the store is so clean and sanitary and all the employees are always so friendly welcoming and caring kind and always their to help and best products to get for gifts and i seriously recommend it come here it is absolutely AMAZING SPECTACULAR OUTSTANDING and big store and lots lots of things to look at and fun and exploring and very is so organized and friendly and the only complaint I have is they had a lots of SELF CHECKOUTS i don't like standing in line that much and that is it. Seriously come here get some shopping done and become a member and you will get discounts and etc and save save on items and stuff and be nice always show kindness to the employees and they work so hard and always lovely and sweet people. Thank you so much. Especially during the holidays this time of year. Merry Christmas happy holidays everyone From Lauren

Plaza Art is my go-to store for art supplies. Though, Blick Art in downtown DC is a close second!…read more I find just about everything I need at Plaza, which is in the Pan Am Shopping Center. The staff is always friendly and helpul. I like the member discounts too. I'd go with five stars for Plaza but for two li'l reasons I'll stick with 4: - they don't stock Staedler graphite pencils, and I just can't do General graphites. - some of the colors of Holbein gouache paint have been out of stock for a while. In all fairness, this might be because these Holbeins aren't currently available from Plaza's distributor. But I keep coming back!

This stores restores my belief that the cat lover to artist pipeline is real…read more My 7-year old daughter is both so I was so happy to discover this store right before the holidays. For professional artists, this store has everything you could ever want but I found the store just as enchanting as a casual browser. I especially loved all the unique craft kits that allow children to make everything from mini food to erasers to galaxies. As a stationary lover, I was impressed with their Japanese notebook and pen selection, as well as cute kawaii accessories like a leather cat pencil case which is now my daughter's most treasured possession. The store was clean and the workers were friendly. I'll definitely be back the next time I am in the area!

What a wonderful shop, located off a somewhat busy Route 29. Inside, you'll find a wide selection…read moreof lovely artistic gifts. I personally loved all of the handmade ceramics. Upstairs, you'll find a selection of great gifts including a wonderful kids section with plenty of books and toys. There is something really for everyone. The service was very friendly and kind, offering to show me around or help with any questions that I might have. The place is definitely unique and the exact kind of special shop that I love visiting with the carefully curated selection.

I love this shop, the people are great that work there and you will find…read moreall kinds of interesting and beautiful art pieces and lots of mixed media as well, stop by you will not regret it

One of the only remaining stores in Virginia for papercrafting, this shop with very limited hours…read morein tiny Clifton, Va 20 minutes from Dulles Airport is a rare gem. The owner is a lovely lady who keeps limited hours making it worth your while to schedule an outing here. She offers a number of frankly unprecedented shopper discounts and loyalty perks. The store itself is off the main street and not in a place for walkin patronage. Rather it is a little gem tucked in with seemingly a very loyal clientele. My friend and I made a special trip here and regular customers were stopping in throughout our visit. The store is full of wonderful paper products from all over the world. I purchased papers from Germany, Japan and Hungary to name a few of the lovely, artistic and unusual papers . The shop carries many current and popular brands usually available only on line. The shop also carries many items for altered art projects and paper crafting , metal dies, stamps, inks, and mixed media. There is a small well stocked classroom where classes in various techniques are generally held on alternate Saturdays. If you are a paper crafter, card maker, or altered or mixed media artist, support this shop and tell your like minded friends. This shop is well worth the drive and visit!

If I could give this place a milliom stars, I would. I would like to come here more often; however,…read moreI come here once or twice a year. The owner, Ronnie, is just the best. Inventory is great. In with the new, out with the old. The price is just amazing. Absolutely LOVE this place.

My grandson went there got a Birthday party and had a lot of fun and did a wonderful art project…read more Very detailed Think it's a great place for a party. Try it out

This new, local business is adorable. It's basically a craft bar. You come at any time and they…read morehave a rotating menu of crafts that you can pick to do. Each is priced separately and they have staff on hand to help you with the items. In addition to the crafts there is a basic beverage and food menu. They also have weekly recurring events. The one that I've enjoyed is the Friday toddler time: They read a book and then have a simple craft to do that pertains to the story. The whole thing is probably only 10 minutes, but it's completely free, so you can't expect too much. :)