I loved the atmosphere in here, I was just picking up a few things but they have a good selection…read morefor everybody. Definitely my go-to art supply store from now on.

Always very disappointing when I have to do an update on a previously celebrated business. This has…read morebeen my go-to place since moving to Seattle in 2012. And I supported it wholeheartedly despite sometimes finding items slightly cheaper elsewhere. Additionally, as an art educator I always suggested it to my students for their value, as well as excellent and knowledgeable customer service. Unfortunately, I'm very disappointed to say both superb customer service and cost value are gone. Firstly, I learned from my students that student discount was no longer available. Then after my last visit, I was stunned how much the prices have increased. Still, I remained a dedicated patron. After coming home I realized one of the expensive wooden panels had a substantial gouge in the corner - simply too noticeable to try fixing. I confidently returned to the store but was told they would not take back the damaged items - because they couldn't verify it was damaged before my purchase. The associate was unbearably rude and dismissive. One my way out I expressed my profound disappointment with the current direction of this trusted business with another associate, only to have the associate I originally spoke with catch up with us. Now they changed their song, saying they could accept the damage item but I was very lucky because it's not something they always do. What?! The associate appeared to be making up policies as they went along. In the end I kept the damaged wooden panel, as I will keeping my business away from this place.

Seattle ReCreative is a cool place to browse for odds and ends that you need for your latest…read morecrafting venture. Need a few Scrabble tiles? This is the place. Want just enough Modge Podge to finish that decoupage project? Go here. Need some rubber stamps to make homemade cards or gift tags? Definitely go here! They have a big selection. The place is rather messy and hodgepodge and had an odd smell when I was there. If you're someone who likes their shopping experience to be clean, well-lit, and orderly, this ain't your joint. But it's fun to go through the shop to inspire yourself and see if any treasures call out to you. Some things were a great buy and some were not, so shop wisely. Staff were welcoming and friendly, and I support the reuse and upcycle mission of Seattle ReCreative, so I'll be back.

I love this place! It's like a thrift store for your crafting needs. Yarn, fabric, art supplies,…read morestickers, papers, embroidery, needlepoint, used stamps, vintage photos, international paper money, etc. They also have used books/magazines for crafts and plastic containers. I found some themed collage packs - valentines and Disney themed and a plastic container to store my washi tape! Everything is super affordable too.

I am surprised I haven't reviewed Annie's yet! I am in Seattle at least twice a year, and every…read moretime I go, I make sure to stop by Annie's. I love the art that they have. I like that they feature local artists. It's a great gift shop as well. They have Smiski blind boxes too!

I'm so happy with the folks at Annie's…read more I bought a beautiful Motawi framed tile elsewhere, and realized that I did not have confidence in the "hanging notch" it came with. Enter Annie's! I happened to come in at a time when it was quiet and was able to have hanging hardware installed in just a few minutes. Now I don't have to worry about the piece falling off of the wall. Not sure why I haven't been in here before - aside from the framing work they do, they have a cool assortment of gifts and cards. I'll be back!

Blick Art Materials in Seattle handled a frustrating situation with serious professionalism…read more We bought Arches 300lb watercolor paper online, and when we came in my dad was convinced it was the wrong weight. The associate who helped us (blonde hair, and I really wish I remembered her name) was calm, patient, and genuinely kind the entire time. She didn't turn it into an argument or make anyone feel talked down to. Instead, she immediately offered solutions: replace the paper or give us a refund. They didn't have the exact Arches paper my dad wanted to swap to, and she still went above and beyond by offering to call Blick and initiate an online return for us on the spot. That level of patience and customer service is rare. In the end, my dad decided to just keep the paper, but I left impressed with how well she handled everything. Big thanks to her and the Seattle team.

What can I say that hasn't already been said? The mecca for any artist within 100 miles…read more Fantastic selection of many mediums and a very friendly staff. Always a great time wandering the isles looking for treasure. Also, be sure to check the clearance rack. You never know what you might find for $.10 on the $1!

I was in Seattle for work, and since I had ordered many times online from Olympic Color Rods, I…read morewanted to shop in person while in town being mindful to not go over the airline's maximum weight for my suitcase. Staff were amazing and showed me where everything was and how to find any other information on books or the computer stations they had set up. They even have a fridge with complimentary soft drinks for customers. So many colors!! Frit and color bar everywhere! This is a glassblowing candy store! The scrap area is fun too...,random grab bags of unlabeled color. I bought some of those for fun along with some scrap dichroic glass which will be fun to experiment with. The tool selection is excellent as well, and it was nice to be able to see and hold tools before buying since tools are a fairly substantial investment. If you're using a ride share to get here, just a heads up that they'll probably drop you off and pick you up on the street above the parking lot, but just look down the driveway into the parking lot and you'll know you're in the right place. It was only 5 miles from my hotel, but a 25 minute ride with Seattle traffic at 11AM on a weekday...so plan your time accordingly if you're doing what I did and squeezing in a shopping trip between meetings.

I am new to working with hot glass. I visited Olympic to purchase supplies. They could not have…read morebeen more helpful and accommodating. Cheyenne was very helpful and she gave me so much information about their services. The warehouse team loaded my truck properly and professionally. Great experience

When I think of the design of ideal space, it's filled with everything here. I love a highly…read morecurated shop and Moodland Mod knows how to curate. With a heavy japandi influence that still feels very useful for a PNW lifestyle. This is one of those places where you can easily spend $500 on a few things or $50 on 5 things. If you're looking for a gift for "that person that has everything" -- Woodland Mod would be my recommendation to find the perfect niche gift. From greeting cards to artwork and Japanese garden sheers. This isn't a place where you go in with a shopping list, you kinda just let the store show you what you want. This is my second time stopping by during the Ballard Farmers market on Sundays. I'm sure that this is when they are most busy, but there's a nice flow where you don't feel too cramped with everyone else shopping.

Impossible to go in here and not find at least three things you'd like to buy. We always enjoy a…read morestop into Woodland Mod when we are tooling around Ballard on a lazy weekend afternoon. The store is a popular stop and always busy with customers. Service isn't overly hovering, but everyone has been generally friendly. They seem to source from Scandinavian and Japanese design styles mostly offering lots of cool art and things to furnish your home with. The prices definitely suggest that this is more of a gift spot than an everyday place to get your home goods, but there is always something beautiful and practical for the home to lust after here.

I love Michaels! It's one of those stores that instantly makes me want to start a new craft…read moreproject, even when I don't need anything. I really wanted to love this location, but a lot of the aisles were 100% empty and a bunch of items I came for were out of stock. It's also (unfortunately) the most cluttered and chaotic Michaels I've ever been to haha. It wasn't a huuuge deal, but it did make the shopping trip feel a little less magical than usual. That said, the stuff they did have was amazing as always. I found this ridiculously cute tomato-shaped container that I decided to repurpose for my bathroom (because why not). The best part - it ended up being 50% off at checkout, and I didn't even know until I was checking out. Little surprises like that totally make my day. Also, the parking here was super easy! Plenty of open spots right by the entrance, which is always nice when you're hauling around big craft bags or canvases. All in all, good stuff - great value for my tomato jar (only 9.99) and I got to get out of the house.

An item was one price on the shelf then another during checkout. The manager did not fix the…read moreproblem and didn't even come to look at the price (had to take a photo). A waste of time and possibly illegal to falsely advertise a price and not honor it. She didn't even fix the item so have fun getting overcharged.

I thought this was a glass shop, but it's just where a glass shop used to be, so it was completely…read moreby accident that I walked in here and found an awful lot of things I had to work really hard at telling myself I CAN live without. I don't need that blue and brown area rug, or the glass serving dish, or the bookworm mug, or the handstitched homemade paper journals, or the trendy stationery, or the blue and green glass pitcher and goblets. I don't NEED those things. But I want them.

Selling spray paint…read more That's all this shopnis doing. Which is cool.but you know would be cooler? If they were selling graffiti! On canvas, prints, etc... support the craft and spread the love.

I got an experience to share, I guess it was negative. I got to say I really like Art Primo, I also…read morebeen a customer for a minute. Well I came the other day and it wasn't busy. I asked if there vintage spray cans were for sale and the (Asian) lady at the registered seemed bothered. I got a collection at home and wanted to know more. She then proceeded to tell me I could check the price on the bottom. Later I asked about the Ny Quill caps, and she didn't want to pull out all of them. She said "they all look the same different color". I wanted to see the difference so I asked her to pull them all out any way. I chose the one's I needed at the time. I also asked about other tools for the cans and she seemed dismissive, annoyed and bothered with an undertone voice of "I don't want to be working here". It seemed like a struggle to get info from her. At that point I wanted to just walk out but I came from another state and thought might as well just get everything here vs ordering online. I asked about my points and she said I can get a freebie. I asked to see the two different options and choose the black streaker. She literally showed me one and said they didn't have anymore and gave me the mop. It was the way she went about the whole interaction since I got there. I've been to many shops and art stores and usually the workers are chill but this experience was not that great. Like I said I like art primo one of my favorite stores been buying for at least 15 years or more. Good product customer service was wack, I think she may need some training or have the owner talk to her because it's not good for business.

This place has so much selection. You can find all your card and paper needs. They also have a lot…read moreof little gifts here and there incase you need a last minute thing. The staff is helpful if you ask for anything and they typically have something on sale.

Went to grab a birthday present for a friend and typically don't mind spending a couple extra…read moredollars to get the gift wrapped as they advertised but was met with less than enthusiastic service and they told me "they weren't going to be able to wrap my present" with little to no explanation- I feel like without the wrapping service it's not worth the markup of the gifts. Although they have a very cute selection but need to work on their customer service side.