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 :-)

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!

I don't buy a lot of stuff here, but it's the first place I go when I need anything crafts-y like…read more The coolest thing I bought was fabric printer paper. I like paint pens as well. I have not been to any of their art classes, but they always look well attended. The angle parking out front is always full. There is so much stock in there, it's overwhelming, but the staff is very helpful. It's technically off Whyte Ave, but I'm adding it to my cool East Whyte ave list.

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.

This store relocated recently to St. Albert Trail from 137 Ave. Although I only shopped at the old…read morelocation once or twice, I can't really compare the differences. I really like the new location as there is lots of parking, the store is spacious and bright inside and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The wall on the right side of the entrance changes with difference themes periodically. The store is laid out so there is lots of room to look around without getting in other people's way. The paper is displayed by theme along with stickers and embellishments. They carry some unique papers like printed acetate. Ink, markers, ribbon, stamps and die cuts are located near the back of the store. What I was so excited about was to see stamped images on watercolour paper. There was a selection of different images and greetings for cards, each sheet was $1.79. The images can be coloured with Copic markers, watercolour pencils or aqua painters. You cannot walk in and not buy anything. If you spend over ten dollars and you get one scrap buck which does not expire. They offer Saturday crops as well as the occasional weekend crop. Sign up on their email list and receive store info!

I live in Winnipeg and I came to Edmonton to visit a…read morerelative. I decided to have a look at some of the scrapbooking stores out there and I was VERY impressed with this gem ! They had more dies, more stencils and to my amazement they even carried gilding flakes ! The staff are wonderful and friendly. I was also impressed with how good their website is. I spent a fair bit of money there but was very pleased that I was able to buy products that even Michael's doesn't carry such as Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink pads and the inkers to go with them. The selection of dies to be used with Cuttlebug's, BigShot's etc. are AMAZING ! I LOVE this store!

As a customer of 26 years we have been purchasing equipment, butcher and trapping supplies from…read moreHalford's. But the experience with the service/repair dept. or in this case person was something else. After having been misled and purchased a part that didn't solve the issue with our machine, contacting the manufacturer ourselves to diagnose what was wrong with the machine (which should have been the job of the repair person - troubleshooting) we finally found out it to be the timer relay. Dropped off the machine to get fixed in August and not even 4 months later the same part needs replacing. After contacting Halfords and informing them that the machine is down again, it took 3 days to get a reply which included a statement that the part that had been installed might be faulty. As this is a machine that is in use daily we opted to buy a machine that was available to us immediately to continue our work. So today we were told we have to pay for the part and the shipping. When I questioned it and refused to pay I was schooled on "how warranty on electrical items work and as I bought a machine somewhere else, to go and let these people repair it". We have never been treated that way at Halford in the past. Maurice was always helpful and pleasant to deal with and always found a solution. Today's treatment was the opposite of customer service.

***CLOSED ON SATURDAYS***…read more I was referred here when I mentioned to a co-worker I was looking for a stand for my abalone shell. I had no idea what I was walking into. I found my stand and a ton of smudge sticks right near the front door. I didn't need any smudge sticks but I know where I will go when I need them next. When I went to pay for my purchase I was pleasantly surprised to see products from Mother Earth Essentials as I have only found them at the Royal Alberta Museum until today. I would give 5 stars but they are closed on Saturdays. I was told today by staff due to the owners religious beliefs that is their day of rest which is cool, I give them credit for their convictions.

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.