Blick Art Materials Evanston is a creative wonderland. This location is huge and has…read moreeverything--from stationery and art supplies to framing. I love coming here for inspiration as much as supplies. The selection is excellent, the team is friendly, and I always leave creatively energized and glad I stopped in. A must for anyone who loves to make things.

Theresa was amazingly professional, helpful and accommodating. She offered her expertise and I am…read moreincredibly pleased with the results

Artworks location has moved to 4513 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha Wi as of December 2016…read more The owner is an artists at framing and an excellent graphite artist as well. Artworks is home to the 'pencillarium' where you can find the best and rarest drawing pencils in the region. As a bonus, this shop offers themed gallery exhibits every month with an opening reception every Second Saturday.

Great art supplies for all ages. Large assortment of oil, acrylic and watercolor paints. Nice…read moreselection of brushes. The main dude in there will sometimes give you some fantastic deals. He is also very honest and helpful with new artists and will never try and take advantage of someone that has no clue what they're doing. He also offers art classes from beginner to advanced!

When our civilization is gone and future generations excavate our archeological remains they will…read morefind...Bob Ross toaster and panini maker? They will ponder, who was this individual and why did they embellish their bread with his likeness? This and other similar items are available at Hobby Lobby. I ventured in HL today in search of a multi-generational craft. I settled on painting metal containers that we can fill with candy. I decided against painting on glass because, well, breakable. I think the painting/candy eating activity will be just fine. I found all that I needed here, along with other things I don't (see toaster, above) and most of it on sale (sometimes up to 70 percent off). Surprisingly, most of the Easter items were already cleared away for patriotic red white and blue items (Memorial Day? Flag Day? Fourth of July ?).

As a crafting gal, Hobby Lobby and really any craft store are stores I frequent. However, I don't…read moreoften come to this location. Today, my husband and I decided to swing to look for some fun light switch and electrical outlet covers, and hooks for keys. When I tell you the possibilities are endless. But before I got into that, I was SHOCKED to see fall decor already on super sale, and Christmas decor was already taking over half of the store. I guess it makes sense because I too start decorating for Christmas November 1st which is just a month away. But I was super surprised when I saw it in stores today. After wandering for a bit, we finally found what we were looking for and ended up with these metal/clay covers & hooks with a blue/grey design to add some extra umpf into our walls. So why the removal of 1 star? I'd say was the help from the staff. When I asked staff for help looking for the right aisle, it was as though I was burdening her. She just said "it's over there, if you walk and keep looking you'll find it." I mean technically did what she said and found it... but I just wished save gave us a general aisle rather than a general direction. Overall, this hobby lobby is stalked with all the things, more than I could ever dream of using or needing. I also need to remember that I need to stop by on days that are NOT Sundays.

Have used Reprographics for several years for my business printing needs. They offer different…read morepaper thicknesses and finishes to make the printed materials look GREAT! From 8.5 x 11 to 11x 17 and then folded, the staff delivers time after time. Turn around time is excellent and Herman is the best when it comes to detail.

Poor customer support, they refused to replace an oil paint brush which fell apart for no reason, I…read morewould not have called and asked but the brush was not cheap, had high hopes but don't think I will be going there anymore when I could order everything and more online.

Writing as a former teacher and a true beginner this is not the place to start. It's very…read moreexpensive, sitting for 3 hours is hard and the place is far from being clean. I was told that all supplies were "included " nothing was said about paper for watercolor, $30.00 extra. I find it rude to be told that this or that brush is 80 or 100$ , why then give it to a beginner it only adds to the stress. The project became what he saw not what I saw. I was so tense and stressed out that I didn't go back for the last class! I feel taken advantage of and believe that a 70$ refund is more than fair. Classes for beginners should include how to hold a brush right from the beginning , paints used were not even given the correct names, etc, etc, ; class should be fun! They were Not!

I've been taking classes from Len for 2 years and I can't recommend it enough. When I saw the…read moreamazing work he gets out of his youngest (school age) students, I knew he would be an excellent instructor. I love this place, and the great sense of camaraderie among the students.

I echo other positive reviews about the staff here. They are super friendly, helpful and talented…read moreas well. They are all great to work with for events too. Some of the items are priced higher than nearby stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby, but the quality of items here are top notch. I am a big fan of Sharpie markers and moleskin journals and they always have a great selection here in different sizes, colors and unlined or lined versions. I like to come here for unique gift items too. Check out their Artist of the Month displays and special events too. However, I will share that parking here on the weekends is getting challenging, now that the new H Mart has opened.

Very nice helpfull staff. Came in to grab some frames for some posters I bought. Staff showed me…read morewhat I needed. Clean place, will be back soon to buy some oil painting materials

Instructors are not trained very well in accommodating their beginner students. 0 stars.read more

My husband was there on May 8 and posed for the students and for Frankie Johnson Frankie's is the…read moreowner so hers was amazing but all of the students got him spot on! Frankie is obviously a wonderful teacher! Very, very happy! Good job with your students they captured him perfectly!!!

I wasn't sure what it would be like when I pulled into the parking lot. Never been to a Blick…read morebefore. But as soon as I walked in I knew it was awesome. Great art store they had everything. Staff is nice and friendly. If you can't find it here you don't need it.

I'm 60, a painter with a BFA from SAIC, have been an artist for 40+ years. I came to this store to…read morere-up my entire palette of Golden fluid acrylics and maybe pick up some of the new OPEN acrylics while I was at it. We were first stopped just inside the door by one friendly associate who welcomed/greeted us and recited a long menu of store specials and their back to school sale, and if we need help she's right over there at the counter for us. We were like, ok, got it, thanks! I knew what I needed and just wanted to see the colors I was buying in person, so I start shopping. Less than a minute later here's another associate, another WELCOME here's ALL our sales and our BACK TO SCHOOL SALE and if you need ANYTHING we're right over HERE by the counter! Okay, I said, thank you, that's great. I smiled and again I tried to start shopping. Another thirty seconds and here's another associate who gives me, AGAIN, the welcome/sales sales sales/we're over HERE by the cash register if you need anything! (Where ELSE am I going to go look for assistance? The deli next door at Whole Foods?) Unable to concentrate on selecting my paints, I went to give my husband the three things I had managed to pick up and was stopped by another associate who gave us both the same sales speech AGAIN. It was as though the entire shift was actively preventing me from finding the materials I was there, cash in pocket, struggling to buy. Yes, I did start getting terse and snippy when I was just repeatedly approached with the very same canned spam sales pitch by multiple ridiculously aggressive associates, because it was incredibly annoying. Maybe they thought I was shoplifting? One associate who had already given us the sales speech and apparently taken offense at my manner then approached me when I was by myself (of course) still trying to look at the Goldens. In a voice dripping with contempt, they slowly and deliberately gave me the same speech yet again. That's not creepy or confrontational, is it. Refusing to make eye contact with them, I squinted at the tube in my hands and said again, great, thanks, got it. We were in the store for maybe five minutes, seriously, for all of that. The contemptuous confrontational person came to the door while I was outside waiting for my husband, and stood with phone in hand, watching me with a little smile, seemingly texting. So on top of all that I'm sure I'm the new Karen on some sad social media site somewhere. And then we drove to the Schaumburg Blick, which is awesome with associates who are allowed to speak normally to customers and let them shop, and I bought all the rest of my paint there.

Still a great store, but uh. Guys, update your voicemail! "As we head into Covid lockdown..." Not…read moretimely!

This is a great shop for gifts and for presents for yourself. The women who work in the store are…read morewelcoming and helpful. They do beautiful gift wrap too.

La De Da has been a family favorite for years. Jill (owner) and team have developed the perfect…read morecombination of service, including a great selection of unique gifts, along with having the ability to both know their customers likes/interests. Going to the store is always a nice experience and perhaps their most valuable talent is in assisting guys like me who have always struggled with coming up with that "perfect gift" for my wife. La De Da is one of a kind!