This supply house for artists is as good as it gets. I no longer live near Denver but I always…read morevisit. I always find items I had no idea that I had to have! Over 30 years ago I bought my Holy Grail Fountain Pen here.

Used to like this place, but now it's just become a no-go. They look like they have a lot of stuff,…read morebut every time I go, they're out of whatever I went there for --- usually several things, as I always go with a list, since it's a bit of a drive for me. Their watercolor brush selection is quite skimpy; they never seem to have the size I need or type I want, and even weeks later they still don't have that size/type in stock. Same for specific watercolors. They have an entire display of Daniel Smith watercolors, yet the very color I need, they're out of. One day one of the staff spent 15 minutes checking all the other brands to see if they had that color in *any* other brand -- nope. And it was a common color like Prussian blue. Watercolor sketchbooks? Unless you like blocks (which I personally can't stand), you won't find much. A small display of Hand-book sketchbooks, which are mostly for drawing and not watercolor. The watercolor ones are 200gsm, not 300gsm. (Which I was able to order from Amazon for the same price as Meininger was charging for the 200gsm.) Drawing pens? You're in luck if you do manga. If you use probably the most popular brand, Uni-Pin fineliner, forget it. They don't even sell them. (They seem to prefer Sigma Microns.) Watercolor pencils? Sure, if you want the really large expensive sets. If you want to try them out with a set of 24 Goldfaber Aquas, nope. Art storage? Slim pickings. A few zippered pouches. The dollar store has a better selection. Overall, they're out of whatever I need when I need it, and they won't be getting in anytime soon. Sometimes they can get stuff sent from their CO Springs location, but that means a second trip back to the store, when I only wanted to drive there once. (The neighborhood is awful.) Also, their website is very hit or miss, and *won't* tell you if they have something in stock in the store. Sometimes you put in a search term that will return "no item found" when I know for a fact they sell that item in the store. Go do a search for "Lamy Safari" and you'll see what I mean. They have a selection of Lamy Safari pens in the store, but only converters and lead refills on their website. Prices are high, sometimes by $10-15 or more over what you'd pay elsewhere. I was looking for the Albrecht Durer 24 watercolors set, which they were selling for full price at $72. I had just seen this same set on Blick Art for half that, $37.50. I mentioned this to one of the staff and his response was, "Yeah, well they can buy in bulk and we can't." Okay, fair enough, but wow, even with shipping I could get it far, far cheaper online. As for returns, ha! Don't go by their printed return policy. I mistakenly bought a quill watercolor brush that's way too big for my needs; called the store to see if they have the next size down, which they do, but was told I could not exchange it "because the manager says it's too hard to tell if a brush has been used or not." Then why doesn't the return policy state that? See the attached photo for their posted Return Policy. Now show me where it says "brushes can't be returned because you can't tell if they've been used or not." The staff person on the phone said I could bring in the brush and speak to the manager about it, but I will not be doing that. I've encountered him before: he's one of those people who thinks he's hilarious and is in your face whether you need help or not. Sorry, I refuse to deal with him, so I'll just keep my overpriced $47 synthetic brush and try to find a use for it. Some of the staff are pleasant and nice to work with; we even got to know some by name. But overall, shopping at Meininger's has just become too much of a hassle and we won't be shopping there again.

The Artesan Center is located in the Cherry Creek area of Colorado. This store has a collection of…read morehandmade goods by various artists. Jewelry, children's goods, books, cards, knickknacks, and some souvenirs. Paid a lot parking and some street parking.

Charming local shop that offers lots of handmade goods. The shop offers various unique greeting…read morecards, a CO goods section, a children section and houseware. Prices range but seem to be on par with what you would expect.

Really love this bookstore, every time I go, it feels more like a community hub than just a place…read moreto shop. The selection of books they have are great and I always leave with a bigger To Be Read list than when I arrived. I enjoy taking visitors that enjoy reading and intersectional justice. Highly recommend! I've only walked here from Union Station or rode my bike so I'm not familiar with the street parking. It seems fairly available when I've been.

From the moment we walked into the store we were greeted with smiles. We were asked if we had been…read morehere before. They were so excited when saying we love when new people come in. They shared a paper flyer with us with all the amazing things they have going on with their store and in the community. I found a few books and they were so helpful with directing us in the store with where things were. We felt very welcomed there and it seemed like such a vibrant safe and inclusive space for all. We will definitely be returning soon to this amazing local bookstore! Go check it out for yourself and buy some books and some of the other items they sell here. Pics below ! Shop Small Shop Local!

I have been doing Props since the 1990's, in NYC. Working for the Public Theater, teaching at Pace…read moreUniversity and now at Colorado State University. Eriic and the team in the Denver location are massively professional and do their best to get you the product you need for the challenges makers have. If you have questions, call. Everyone I spoke to was a problem solver wanting to help and looking for you to use the safest and best formula for the unique project you are working on. Jay Duckworth - Proptologist

I'm a complete novice at this. Kasey made me feel welcome and at ease. She eased my nerves which…read moreallowed me to clearly convey the what/why I was doing which allowed for an exchange that was informative and enlightening. She answered all the questions I could remember and provided excellent info and tips. DEFINITELY wont be the last time I shop there. BECAUSE of her treating me like I was the most important thing at the time I've also decided to sign up for the next beginner's seminar too! Thank you! Jon

Best art store in denver. There's no better place to get quality art supplies. It's a little pricey…read morebut it is worth the price and the staff is always super helpful with assisting my needs.

Did not have the clay I was looking for and horrible service. The manager needs to be present and…read morewatch the kids he or she hired because they do not help customers at all.

Best greeting cards around at Two Hands. Fun store to browse and buy. I find beautiful…read morecreative intelligent greeting cards here that I've seen nowhere else. And they keep updating their collection. Also neat art, stationery and art items.

Beautiful store with amazing offerings for gifts, projects, or display/use at your home…read more Sign up for their newsletter to be in the know of their upcoming events and workshops. Conveniently located on west pearl there's lots of free parking within just a few blocks. Staff are friendly and eager to help you find just what you need. Highly recommend for your holiday shopping!

Customer service here is unmatched!! They were so wildly helpful as I went on my limewash paint…read morejourney and went above and beyond to get me the right products for my project.

Went here on 11/14 to pick up some little things and check out some wallpaper. Not one person said…read morehello, not one person asked if we needed help with anything, no one checked in with us and we were there for over an hour. A truly horrible demonstration in customer service. Ended up elsewhere and am purchasing from them.

An amazing option for artists and crafters on a budget as I used to be. Now, with much limited…read morevision I have had to give up those pursuits that I have enjoyed since childhood. But now I am just a donor to their shop and I really enjoy knowing my various donations will not go unused. I brought in a lot of stuff in the last few years but recently found yet another stash I had missed. So I called to see if the could use wallpaper and told me they would even take an operas roll in addition to the two still sealed. I got a rude over this morning so we could easily park as soon as they opened. It's a great shop stocked with so much in so many categories, every crafter and fiber artist around should stop by.

Lots of great reuse items available! All of it has been donated by the public and it changes…read moreperiodically, although there always is a stash of basic art supplies. Fiber, yarn, painting, wood, metal, plastic, glass and tons of kid stuff, crayons, colored pencils, marker, glue, paper, scrapbooking, canvases, art books, etc. There is more there than I listed, including stuff like Velcro, sewing needles, sewing machines!, knitting needles, crochet hooks, felt. Yesterday they even had a spinning wheel! If you bring in a donation of supplies, you receive a discount coupon for a future purchase.

My friend recommended this shop because I love crafts; especially at reduced prices. I'm so happy…read moreshe took me here and we spent hours looking through so many crafts to choose from like: needlework, sewing supplies, books, bins piled high with random items (buttons, ribbons, charms, etc). Even though the place was busy, the friendly staff were very helpful. I just found my new favorite hobby in shop!

Went for the first time and now it will definitely be one of my favorite places. I will be back…read moresoon and often. So many great things to choose from and the deals are fantastic. Very nice people working there too, super helpful and friendly. Loved this place!

What a great day! My husband and I just love local art, and supporting these artists. I hadn't…read moreheard of the Jackalope Arts festival, which apparently appears every year just up the street from me in Olde Arvada. We went out on this sunny and warm October day, glad to enjoy some time outdoors in the sun. We were greeted, as well, with an enjoyable stroll through local venue booths sporting everything from beeswax products to locally mixed spices to jewelry made from local stones (think petrified wood and Marble's marble, among many others). I was drawn to the designs at a T-shirt shop, and when I couldn't find my size in the design I wanted, they assured me that I could email them and they would make it for me and send it along to my home. The jewelry maker at Waystone (mywaystone.com) promised that if I could bring her a piece of petrified wood that I had discovered in my backyard, she would make it into something special to display in my home. While she accepts items through mail, since she is just down I-70 just east of Denver, I mean to bring it right to her. I was excited to visit this arts fair, and came away with some nice items, along with the cards of some artisans to whom I will reach out for some custom items. What a great way to spend a glorious fall day outside!

What a lovely way to spend the morning and support small local businesses. I was able to get some…read moreholiday shopping done and get a little something for myself! Fabulous event!