Good selection and occasional sales are good. However, this business really should work on their…read morecustomer service skills. Staff can't seem to sometimes handle basic customer service. Yes I was in a rush, and tried to pay but the staff manning the cashier is helping another customer. I asked for help from another staff but got ignored. Cashier gave me attitude and said they are understaffed. If you are a business delivering service, priority should be helping customers as this translates into business. Staff is not trained or not willing to multitask. My friend and I left the store fuming, mostly with the staff's attitude.

Outstanding service and prices! Received so much valuable and interesting information from John on…read moremy last visit re the products I was interested in. Although in the past I have had staff reluctant to serve and/or not knowledgeable he more than made up for that. Overall it's just a great place to shop!

Highly recommend Mr. Frame for your picture preservation needs…read more Wes was very good and went out of his way to help me with my picture. It was a print that had several creases in it, and Wes got most of them out, and the ones remaining were all most unnoticeable. Thank you Wes I'm very happy.

Way too expensive. Save your money and go to Michaels. The guy working here claimed he had to throw…read moreout a third of his material for every frame he made - which is what drives up his prices.

I enjoy abstract painting and a little sketching here and there. If I am on Whyte Avenue and need…read morebrushes, pencils, pens, or sketchbooks, I head to The Paint Spot. The selection is great, prices are reasonable, and staff are helpful. Students get a discount with ID, and the staff themselves are artists, so they really know what they are talking about. Other supplies available at The Paint Spot include canvasses, cutting materials, and, of course, paint of all kinds. There is even a gallery in the basement featuring the work of local artists, and The Paint Spot is central to the annual Art Walk on Whyte.

Absolutely blown away by this little Gem hidden just off of Whyte Avenue on 81st Ave between 100…read moreand 101 street. Popped in today as part of Yelp's Shop Local campaign for Christmas! My kiddos got to partake in a card making craft that included print making and layering with paints! It was a blast :-) Kim, the teacher, was unbelievably awesome with my kiddos and I would not hesitate to come back here for any art class taught by her! I was blown away by their HUGE sheets of handmade papers with various petals, leaves, and fabrics for craft making. If you are looking for art supplies. you simply MUST come here!

Hi, I used to run JellyParrot Trashcrafts, but shut it down…read morein early 2016 because business and my motivation were slowing down. It's nice to re-read the reviews but it might be time for Yelp to update its info. Thanks for passing on the good energy. Cheers. Jan Przysiezniak

I'm a huge fan of Jelly Parrot Trash Crafts!…read more I ran into the owner, Jan Przysiezhiak, at SUB while I was at the U of A. He turns trash into crafts! And not in a cheesy way, this guy's stuff in amazing! Here is a bit about this guy's company: All of his crafts are from 99-100% reclaimed/recycled materials. He collects materials from dumpsters, recycling buns, generous individuals, etc and turns it into something beautiful! I bought 2 journals from Jan yesterday. One has front and back cover made from vinyl records - it's incredible! The spine of the journal in made from an old coat hanger and the pages are recycled paper. It's amazing! The other one I bought is made from an old record album cover and it is equally incredible! Jan also puts an inscription in each of his journals/notebooks telling you a bit about them. He also had some amazing coasters made from vinyl records but there was only one left after I got back fro the ATM! I was crushed! This is such a great thing that Jan is doing. He is helping our environment and he is creating beautiful and creative pieces of art. Jan sets up shop at different places throughout the week. SUB is only one of his stops (he's there every Friday, I believe). He also sells his work at Earth's General Store, Frog Kisser's Den, Modaboho, and Alternations (Saskatoon). You can email him at jellyparrot@hotmail.com to find out when and where he will be near you! I've included pictures of the journals I bought. The prices are great too! The vinyl journal was $14 and the album cover journal was only $10! Great deal, great cause, great stuff!

Artists & Artists to be ~ wannabes (me) UNITE!…read more I've been looking for canvas primer! The Gilded Rabbit off 149th & Stony Plain Road was the perfect place to shop for it! They had a cool collection of gifts for budding artists, kids and professionals. Tools for painting, carving, crafting & POTTERY!! my good friend just purchased a pottery wheel. I will be sure to tell her to visit the gilded rabbit. Two woman working we're helpful. I loved the smooth artsy jams playing over the radio. It got me in the mood to create. Prices are reasonable for a standalone art supply store is comparable to those you would find in a big box store. Although you would never find the selection or specialized tools in a big box location. Having said that ...... WHY NOT SUPPORT THE LITTLE GUY! If you've been holding out on art supplies or thinking about getting into an ARTSY MESS, I recommend checking out the gilded rabbit!

This is my "go to" spot for quality framing (I always get really good advice and is always an "easy…read morepeasy, lemon squeezy"process) as well as special art supplies for my classroom :-) Marion and her staff are very accommodating and SO knowledgeable about their inventory. As well, it is a great place to stop in and talk all things art, art supplies and everyday. This is what makes this place special....it is not only a shop to acquire art materials, but a space of community where you can drop in and see the wonderful things to buy AND to have a quick visit with those who work there and enjoy their customers business and their company :-)

A great little gift shop at the Legislative Assembly Visitor's center. Not only does it carry…read moregorgeous giftware but there are books, greeting cards, candy, and other great Alberta souvenirs for sale here. The art is all locally made in Alberta and ranges from jewelry to pottery and many other items besides. There are also soapstone carving kits, maple syrup and other items. This new clean store has kind and welcoming staff who are able to help you make your purchasing decisions. I really liked browsing and now that I know that this is here I will keep it in mind for gift giving.

This store is like Disneyland for people who love beading! The selection is beyond amazing here…read more You definitely need time to explore the store. Do not come here if you are in a rush and have a limited amount of time. I came here specifically to check out the beads made of semi precious stones. I had some ideas of what I wanted to buy before coming to the store. However, I left with more items than I initially planned. I found the products were clearly labelled with the type of beads, size of beads and prices. The store was well organized. I didn't have any difficulty finding what I was looking for. However, I did go around the store a few times to make sure I saw most things at least once. This store is jam packed! They have all the supplies you need to make beaded jewellery. For example, they sell different kinds of string, glue, jewellery findings and tools for jewellery making. They also have a random selection of costume jewellery, socks, purses, wallets, embroidery, sage, essential oils, books and so much more! This store had larger selection of beads than what you would find at a big box craft store. I found the prices pretty reasonable. I will definitely be back here when I need more supplies!

Making bead necklaces was a huge hobby for me years ago. Lately, I have been wanting to get back…read moreinto it. However, it can be difficult - and expensive - to find beads, charms, pendants, and all of the findings (the parts needed to put everything together, like clasps). Then I discovered Bead World. Beadmaking is not just for hippies anymore. This store is huge on the inside and features several rooms of charms, strings of beads made from different materials like glass or stone, ribbons and strings with clasps already attached (just add charms), and even a small selection of wallets, purses, and pre-made jewelry. The charms and pendants are incredible. There is a huge selection of religious ones for Christians and Buddhists, ones for sports, ones made from fimo clay, and even ones from Swarovski crystal. Many are from the Shag Wear designer line. I bemoaned the lack of Stars of David, but otherwise had to exert a great deal of self control. I got one horizontal fimo charm, a string of beads that look different than anything I own, and a bag of jump loops (used to connect pendants to a necklace). The prices are much lower than any other bead store I have visited and the selection is better. I am inspired and will be back.

For years, I had no idea there were any options other than Fabricland here in Edmonton, but found…read moreout about Marshall, and had been wanting to get in here for a long time. I don't buy fabric that often, but I happened to be out in this part of town on a Saturday and thought, "Why not?" Years ago, Allan G built me a framed board that I upholstered & added cup hooks to to hang my necklaces in my dressing room on (our 1950s house had NO closet space, so I made one of the bedrooms my IKEA-closeted paradise). However, in my new house, the fabric no longer worked where I wanted to put it. My new bedroom is in silver, gray, and very pale lilac-- sort of Jean Harlow 1930s glamour, so I was looking for some fabric with a nice shimmer or an actual metallic fabric. Found one! Absolutely gorgeous silvery print-- almost like a shantung. My cutter was super friendly and helpful (I can't think in metric). When she asked what I was creating, I had to explain that I had this board, and it was 24 x 26 inches...). When she told me the price I just about fell over, considering the exorbitant prices Fabricland charges. I think I paid around $22.00 for my find. They now have a customer for life, and I'll come back here FIRST before ever spending a dime in another Fabricland.

Great value and great selection, but not enough to get me a perfectly matching seat over for my…read morekitchen chairs. However, I still got an acceptable replacement at a great price. I suggest you should visit Marshall Fabrics before trying elsewhere.

I had my Tracy Kobus print framed and matted by Sandy @ TP&TP…read more The print has odd measurements, I was unable to find a frame that fit !! Sandy was meticulous about colour options for both the frame and the matting, once built it all came together wonderfully !!! I cannot wait to get this piece up on the wall!!!

To connect with my beloveds, I've been writing letters. With stamps and everything. So, of course I…read moreneeded proper stationary: paper and envelopes. This shop delivers. Plus, we picked up cards, a notebook for our daughter, and a house porn book. This place is deliciously addictive. Sigh.