I come here for fountain pen ink. Yes I've returned to the 1700s and this is my go to for ink for my pens. The staff is always informative and able to make suggestions. This is an artist dream. They have probably whatever you need for whichever medium your craft is. My gentleman friend took me on Valentine's Day and I found a fluorescent pink 7mm mechanical pencil. I never knew I needed a pencil so badly. They carry the Ferris Wheel Press inks and a few others but I can't remember the name. Most of the inks cost the same as they would online but you don't have to pay shipping and you can view the swatches to get a good idea of the color you're buying. So happy businesses like this still thrive in Atlanta read more

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This lovely local art supply store had a big selection. I feel bad because there wasn't anything I particularly wanted but it was nice to see products not at other stores. read more

Amazing art store. Great selection! Lots of good papers to choose from and great art brushes.

Great work, even better morals. Love not only the products that you design, but also the materials that are offered. Keep on keepin on.

An amazing art store that is much bigger than it appears from the outside. They gave everything you need and even framing services. I have also bought beautiful decorative papers and made them into art. read more

Visiting this store was definitely the highlight of my trip to Atlanta! From the outside, it looks like a small store, but it's pretty large once you get inside. I was really happy with their selection of paper crafting materials, they had fountain pens, regular pens, colored pencils, markers, MT washi, notebooks/bullet journals, and some stickers. Atlanta is lucky to have this place! read more

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beautiful work, fabulous heart shown in every brush stroke. ordering today and following this artist

I can't recommend this place enough. Went there this morning in a rush before my college class requiring a long list of materials, and as someone who's never done artist activities before I was very lost. Upon entering I was greeted by very nice employees who walked through the store with me to select everything with me and making sure I stay within my budget. They had everything I needed, great selection! read more

Best art store I've ever visited!! I'm a massive fan of this fun and unique store! If you're artsy, you'll fall in love!!

I went there expecting some stuck up weirdos who don't really know anything about making art to be manning the front desk,band another one of these dorks walking around makibg sure that everyone ß3d toctically any of my art needs whether it be spray paint, mi Numero uno, colored pencils, or sketching pencils/chalk read more

easy quick in and out by parking out back. great supplies and helpful employees who know art. i go there frequently. discount for students

My favorite art store in Atlanta. Unique items that are normally hard to find are always found here

The people are so nice and helpful. If ever, I need any art supplies. This is the place I will go great customer service.

Love it here! I could spend hours just wandering around looking at things I didn't ever know about. The staff is super knowledgeable and nice. They're more than willing to wander around with you and a syllabus and find everything to need. They'll even help you figure out what products or brands would be best for you. I also am very grateful for the student discount!! Thank you for that! read more

Their new location is somewhere between uninspiring and sorrowful. This is the third location in Atlanta, and it's probably their last location. It's dark and disorganized and dead inside. I am sad to see this happen to a store that at one time was the best retail store in town for art supplies. read more

Love love love flax all over the country. This one is a gem! Helpful friendly staff. Tons of everything arts... we got a very inspiring coloring book, frida Kahlo sayings, 6 frames on sale, acrylic paints, brushes, 100 markers on sale, how to draw in pencil book... will be back for sure! read more

It pains me to write this review of an Atlanta art supply store that I've loved for decades. Most of my waking hours are spent with a pen and paper in hand. I work in the news business, and would, in fact, run to the Peachtree Rd. location between newscasts some days to buy a new "ballpoint" to make it through the day. (Pens really cheer me up! Don't judge. ) :) Recently, I've become a hobbyist of "Fountain Pens" (I'm addicted to them, and loVE the way our personalities are revealed on a page while using) -- and could not drive anyplace near Northside Drive without considering stopping in for a new ink or writing instrument. There was one that I'd been crushing on that was quite expensive (for what it is) [...the Ferris Wheel Press Brush] and I literally budgeted to buy it! I got home and there were unfortunately some nib issues (cold starts and skipping.) I returned it the next day hoping to exchange it for the exact same thing. They didn't have another - so I opted for another color which I wasn't pleased with. The first was a perfect match to my company's logo. I called and the 'manager' said that she'd switch it, come on over! But when I arrived (if you're in a minority population, you'll understand this) the 'script' severely switched. I was told after a wait that (quote) "You can have the first one 'we've FIXED it,' you can keep the red one, or you can HAVE your money back!!" [My request was to not have to take an expensive "repaired" pen after owning it for less than a day. Just wanted converter/nib switched.] After all of that, I opted for a refund and said that I'd shop for it online. The manager took a "WHATEVER" posture. :( There is no other real pen store in Metro Atlanta after the fantastic ARTLITE closed - so now all of my pen/stationary shopping is done online. Is it nuts to miss a business? I'll never go back. I was a frequent, fun, 'inspired to purchase' customer, and shopped at Sam Flax often. Art stores make me feel good. The new owners should be ashamed. I don't believe the mean spirited 'manager' understands what she's lost yet. I love supporting LOCAL - but I'll never EVER return. It's too bad. (I am writing this with my online ordered replacement pen and it's working fine! If anyone would like to hear a recording of how I was treated by Sam Flax (2022) - I'm happy to share it. I can also refer to some amazing online stores. The waiting a day is teaching more patience.) Having to write this -- sucks. ----------------------- [Sam Flax reacted. My reply: ] I am answering your disjointed, "lie filled" response (Sophie B.) It is very theatrical and littered with untruths. And your code is apparent. C'mon. I have a new interest in fountain pens, love them, and my friends know it. I was sent one as a gift and you 'exchanged' it for another color. Simple enough! It was your choice. I appreciated it. The woman who works at your store who always proudly exclaims that she's "not an artist and not into pens" - works for you! And of course she's trying to keep a job by defending you. No one at ALL was yelled at by me! It is not my spirit or personality. I 'am' an assertive professional communicator, and certainly was that day - as I was uber insulted by your customer service (or lack thereof). I reacted to "your" mean spirited demeanor. You don't have to worry about my coming back, Sophie. You made it clear that you didn't want to service "fairly" someone who looks like me - and dared to ask of you the treatment afforded in other spaces that sell fine writing instruments. Regarding your pen, it certainly WAS defective as you said (quote) that 'you'd FIXED IT' and encouraged me to "try it now." [Buyer beware!] I didn't want to keep a ($140) pen that your non certified staff had to repair the tines on within 24 hours. All over the internet, pen owners are told that "that can void the warranty."] Tried to accommodate? You refused to simply switch out the sketchy nib! And why would mentioning my demanding job be "intimidating" to you? That's interesting. Early on, I simply said (as I mentioned in this post) that I "always seem to have a pen in my hand during waking hours - and am stoked now about fountain pens." What in your opinion is intimidating about that? And I'm going to have to cut and paste this line item of a lie: SF: "You then wanted to be refunded for the full retail price of the pen when you purchased it at a discount and we can only refund the actual dollar amount paid." LK: Ludicrous! You said to me (quote) "Your refund will be $112." I said "not right, the refund should be $112 plus tax [$121.97]" - which you did, because that was the correct amount! I'd already done the math. (Re-read your slanderous note and then I'm happy to play the audio for whomever.) The issue was YOU, my dear. I am not intimidating, you were intimidaTED! And you should ask yourselves - why. read more

Ordered online, fabulous service, great prices, helpful and a delight to deal with. Wish they were local! Sophia went above and beyond, what a doll! read more

Sam Flax is an artist's paradise. They have everything. And more. It is heaven. It is even more heavenly with 15% off from a MODA membership. (And if you spend a lot, march down to MODA and get a membership card now). Ok ... why the low star rating? They charge $100 more for stretching a canvas than Binders. Binders was $175 and Sam Flax was $269. Ok - that is more like $94. My bigger beef? The estimate they gave me at the framing desk was only $182. Then at the front desk for checkout it was $269. I was like "huh"? And by this time, my art was already being worked on ... It isn't like I could walk away. Explanation ?Supplies were $182 but the miscellaneous were another $80+. I feel taken. Oh, that's because I was. read more

I recently took a fantastic trip to Greece, and came home with a beautiful canvas painting of my favorite place I visited, Oia. Once I got it home, I had no clue what to do with it to get it on my wall. After a few google searches I learned I had to get it stretched, and again... clueless. Luckily, the framing group at Sam Flax knew exactly what to do. The guy I consulted with, Ron, was very nice and explained all of my options-- there were surprisingly many. Less than 24 hours after dropping it off, I received a call that it was ready. For $55 (my painting is 24x30) they took care of it. It is now a beautiful piece of artwork hanging on my wall. Since I never get things professionally framed, I have no idea how the cost shakes out. But time is money, and they did what I perceive to be a fantastic job in a short amount of time. I'll be back in the future for any other framing needs I have! read more

I just love shopping at Sam Flax. Over the years, I've made the drive over to Northside Parkway from wherever I lived at the time for all kinds of good stuff. The new location on Peachtree is even closer to me! Invitations. (So perfect if you've got a good printer and you are willing to do them at home yourself!) HUGE selection of photo albums. Awesome array of art supplies if that's your thing (or you like to romanticize about what it'd be like to have *real* artistic ability). Super fun selection of gifts, from stocking-stuffer types to housewarming or MIL treats. Lovely array of stationery (a weakness of mine). Fun magnets, mugs and the like. Nice and helpful staff. Definitely worth the savings you can get here, even if you don't go the DIY route and pay them to do your monogramming, printing et al! read more

They have a great selection of quality art supplies at a very reasonable price! I recently moved to the area and this was my first time in the store. Apparently they are under new ownership and recently moved. I don't know how it was before but it is well organized and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable. I was welcomed when I walked in, and offered assistance. I took them up on the offer and I was taken directly to what I was looking for. Another impressive feature is they have a place for you to test out their high quality paintbrushes! No more paying for a brush that doesn't work the way you want it to. To top it off they offer discounts to teachers, students, military, etc. This is my new go-to spot for anything creative! read more

I bought out nearly the entire stock of a certain reusable adhesive. They put it on hold for me. They have a restroom for the public. They have a super amazing Frame Outlet room that made me have visions of what my future apartment may look like if I finally got around to framing stuff. They have cool folders with designs that make me (almost) wish I was a student. This is where all the computer bags . . the cool ones, that is. . . are hiding. The staff totally knows their shiz-nit and will help you. This Sam Flax. I like. read more

Sam Flax Art & Design Store - Art Supplies Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Sam Flax is your one stop shop for anything creative. Painting, drawing, screenprinting, whatever.. they have it. They also have a frame shop and stationary shop for custom orders. This one has an extensive stationary section and now has Kate's Paperie products. I actually have to edit my review since several visits this year: high prices, poor service. Seriously, I don't need to overpay for craft materials AND deal with surly art school girls who work there. Sorry, not my cup of tea. read more

Sam Flax Art & Design Store - Art Supplies Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

What can I say, other than I would have been completely lost without the close-out frames + Rachel & Brian in the frame shop! The past 3 months I have been busy framing art for Southern Belle and Georgia Boy Restaurant, every time I walked into Sam Flax with another random size piece I wanted to frame, I found exactly what I needed, got amazing suggestions and support, I could not have pulled any of this off without you guys! See the results of all of our hard work! Photos attached. read more

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LOVE THIS PLACE! Better than Blick for sure. Nicer staff, a larger selection, and just an all-around nice art store. Its layout is awesome as well. It has separate rooms and it almost feels like you're shopping in a big house! a quirky and welcomed touch =) especially for a creative space. I like colored pencils and they have a wonderful selection of open stock, which is important to me. If they don't have something they can order it, and they are more than happy to put your information and product(s)and give you a call when it arrives! I live about an hour away and it's totally worth the drive. Free parking (unlike Blick), and plenty of space. Most definitely you need to give this place a try. Prices? Well you know the industry. Its tight margins (thank you Amazon). So you arent going to get EPIC deals or anything like that, but you will have plenty to look at, and likely you will enjoy the process. read more

Looking for unique invitations with a personal touch? Try Sam Flax. They have a huge paper and stationary area where you can custom design invitations, letters, mailing, etc. At Sam Flax art supplies, frames, albums, scrap booking supplies, crafts, furniture, journals, and storage containers are also available. This is an artist or art supply enthusiasts dream as they have easels, an assortment of paint brushes and foam core. Sam Flax was actually the lifeline to the advertising agency I used to work for. Open daily, Sam Flax has one location on Northside Drive in Atlanta. Prices range from affordable to expensive but the quality is superior. In arts and crafts, you get what you pay for. For more information visit www.samflax.com. read more

Sam Flax Art & Design Store - Art Supplies Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Love the new location.... love the supplies that they offer BUT... I do a lot of my work at home... I don't have all the resources and equipment I need to complete projects... with this being said... I was hoping this company would cut my art work to the appropriate size... I was told that they didn't offer it anymore.... because of "Liability" which I completely understand.... what's about a WAIVER... I feel cutting paper should be something offered still... whether is blank paper or art.... ‍ just my opinion read more

I was used to the fancy Sam Flax that was on Peachtree. My GPS however took me to a smaller older building on Northside Drive! A groUp of women bought it out! They were friendly and eager to serve my daughter and I. My daughter is a professional graphic artist and I am a watercolorist so we know what we want! We found so very much more! Great store! It's s my store of choice! read more

I really wanted to love this place, honest. I am very picky about my art suppliers, and at first blush I thought this would be a good fit for me. On my first visit nearly three weeks ago, I found what I was looking for with ease and the assistance of a helpful staffer. If this was the case with my second and final visit, I'd be coming back again. However, two weeks ago when I was in looking for a drawing board, the experience was completely different. First of all, the staff all seemed to be half asleep and pissy when I asked for any help. Second, the price point for the drawing boards was misleading, and the one I was looking for was conveniently out of stock. The cashier go an attitude with me when I mentioned the pricing, do I just dropped the board, drawing pad, and pens I was also planning to buy and left. Thankfully, I found what I was looking for at Blick Art Supply in Roswell, which is more convenient for me anyway. So, sorry, Sammy. I'll be staying in my own neck of the woods from here on out. read more

Great selection - the clearance frames are the best (i guess it depends on when you visit) very well rounded art store and the prices are really amazing for an independent art supplier. Great selection of silkscreening inks (my profession), although available elsewhere I feel good about buying from a smaller chain. Now the con: I've been at least 4 times and every time i check out I'm treated like a sheep being herded to slaughter. I'm guessing the rules for being a checkout clerk there are as follows: ** -Give the customer as much attitude as possible -DO NOT under ANY CIRCUMSTANCE make eye contact with the customer -Talk to the customer like they're retarded because they haven't been to Checkout Lady College. - If they can't understand you with a mouth full of food and ask you to repeat yourself; YELL THE INSTRUCTIONS SLOWLY AT THEM then roll your eyes, remember not to make eye contact. - If the customer takes longer than 40 seconds to checkout, always sigh loudly and strike up a conversation with your fellow register ladies to let the customer know they are wasting your "precious" time - OH-KAAAAAY. Do your job well and we will send your daughters to Check Out Lady College for free! ** - that's pretty much it. yet i still subject myself to it cause I want to support a smaller company rather than a michael's or utrecht but damn, those ladies really don't want that place to succeed. read more

I love Sam Flax. I am a stationery junkie and I always come here to get my fix. They are one of the few places that carries Snow & Graham. They also carry many other brands of stationery. There's also lots of cute unique gifts if you are looking for that. Even though I have absolutely no creative abilities, I still walk down all the aisles and drool over the art supplies. One of these days I'm going to buy some and pretend I can paint. I also come here to get stuff framed. They are super helpful and I love that they are even willing to show you more economical options like using a pre-made frame and creating a custom matte to save you money. Their custom framing is always done quickly and I don't think it's more expensive than other places in town. read more

Sam Flax reminds me of Elementary School during the holidays when they would set up a store for a week where you can buy cute senseless gifts for your family...all for a dollar or so. They don't carry the Chinese finger traps or rabbits feet, but they do carry recycled scented pencils (mmm...cotton candy scent), a mini dog with a magnet for a nose that picks up dog bone paperclips from a mini bowl, and a flashlight in the shape of a pig! Sam Flax is a store for all people...there's more than just art items. Here are my some things you may not know they have: - Great place for unique gift wrap or to create your own style by using custom made bows, stickers, and paper. - Fun place to get frames for your favorite pictures! - Funny cards, cool storage containers for projects, laptop bags -Gift items: baby onuses with funny sayings, books on art and architecture, theme gifts for holidays like Valentines day, etc... So, whenever you are thinking that you need a creative gift to give, stop by Sam Flax first. I'm sure you will be able to find that perfect fun gift and something for yourself as well! read more

Knocking off a star for staff and management. Maybe I randomly rubbed them the wrong way. Sorry if so. That aside help or knowledge in some areas can be hit or miss based on who you speak with nowadays. Not all staff are bad. The younger staff are usually friendly but frequently rotate out it seems. Older staff hit or miss. I often come here to buy frames and mat board or foam core. Sometimes they're out of particular things for long periods of time.. I get stocking maybe every 2 weeks or so but sometimes it's a month to even more that they'll be out of a product or multiple holes in shelves. Then again I'm not here all the time so maybe it stocks and sells out quickly. I eventually end up purchasing the items online or at another art store. All in all, still really like the store and it offers some nice discounts on canvas and paint and you can earn money back toward future purchases which does give me incentive to buy from here, but if they frequently don't carry items I need it makes it harder to choose this store over the others in town-- probably only to splurge on new art supplies! read more

AS an artist, inspiration is so important. That's what I love about this store. There's all types of stuff to be intrigued by from bags, to paper, to paints, to novelty items, to furniture, Sam Flax has just about all of it. The paper section is probably the best of it all...you can get ideas from colors, textures, and shapes. You'll find some of the papers cheaper elsewhere, but their selection will beat almost anyone else. The staff is always extremely helpful and will go out of their way to help you find what you need or help you decide if you're not quite sure about technique. I always go to the back to find really good frames and mats and one day I'll actually buy (not just drool over) the metal portfolios and great bags they have for carrying just about every art supply and computer thingy you can find. The clearance section is also a good place to experiment with new mediums as well. Definitely a place to spend a lazy Saturday and Sunday. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to explore. read more

Sam Flax singlehandedly saved me a ton of money on my wedding. We wanted to make our own save the date cards and invitations without resorting to crayons and Sharpies, so we headed to Sam Flax. We ended up buying all the materials we needed from Sam Flax and making everything ourselves. The paper selection is huge, and everything is reasonably priced and well organized to make it easy to navigate. I'd definitely recommend it as an option if you're trying to cut some costs for a big event. read more

First, I have to admit that I'm ashamed. I don't know when this store opened -- my memory tells me that it's been there for a while -- and I can't believe I'd never entered. After joining Yelp and seeing all the rave reviews, I had to check it out. I couldn't believe my eyes when I entered the store. The store gets five stars on selection of product alone. You could wander the ATL and have to hit at least ten stores to combine the variety that this store offers under one roof: art supplies, scrapbook supplies, office supplies and furniture, printing services, inspirational design books, exotic wrapping paper, custom frames, portfolios ... Everything I could think of, it had. I picked up a 2007 Logo library book for some inspiration when my freelance clients start bugging me. I wanted to bring home some sheets of papyrus, but I wasn't sure what I would do with them other than attempt to donate them to a local Gwinnett museum (surely they hadn't actually seen papyrus this far out in the burbs). I happily showed off the same Aeron chairs that we have in our Turner offices to my wife and she complained about her office ... we spent two hours just walking around the store and looking at everything. Of course, extra star for the staff -- for being so obviously out of our depth, they were very helpful and asked us if they could be of assistance numerous times. Maybe it was just our blank, awed stares, but it was appreciated given how busy the store was on a Saturday afternoon. I can't draw -- I'm a computer-aided design type of guy -- but this store made me wish I could. read more

Sam Flax Haiku Review Piles of posh paper, Wonders of workstation wares - Beg bunches of bills. read more

Sam Flax brings out the artist in me. Or lack thereof. But I still adore this store! From unique cards and stationary to a wide variety of colorful pens, I love it all! Being in this store makes me want to major in art and pursue a career in art. Their professional (and gorgeous) drawing tables make me want to become a cartoonist; their selection of watercolors and easels make me want to become a painter. But I'm afraid of what my parents would say if I said I wanted to become an artist, so yeah, I push that dream aside. For now, at least ;) read more

I am not even close to being artsy. But in an effort to find creative gifts for clients, I found myself at good ol Sam Flax with a buggy and a dream. THe place seems like its a supermarket for "artists" or people like me who impersonate artists. Chock full of everything that you can think of for those that are creatively superior. Really good service. And we found a couple of deep discounts on some of the items that we decided we would "make work". It seems to be a really good place to get inspiration for those of us that dont know what the hell we are doing. Well organized, good service, and occassionally a good deal. "You down with Sam Flax, Yah you know"--- aww forget it....that was a desperate attempt at humor. I apogize. read more