Always a great time at banana art lab - a place where u can really just let your creative self tey…read morenew things on your own or with others! Highly recommend tufting and deco decorating! Lots of charm options and deco cream. If u choose to paint over a figure/sculpture, please keep in mind that you will need to come back to pick it up once it fully dries. Everything else u can take home to dry or once its completed :)

Huge selection of doohickies to stick in the cream. Wide variety of colours and helpful friendly…read morestaff to show you the ropes for putting together your deco cream creations or paint poured art or punching a rug together. Definite fun for a group party or event to build a memory with an artsy momento to mark the occasion.

First point, the customer service from and staff and ownership is second to none. Theresa and her…read moreshopkeeps are warm, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Secondly, the store is thoroughly stocked with floor to ceiling materials for most any project you could conceive. World renowned artists frequent and are continual attracted to shop here for a reason! Thirdly, Rath also offers local feature window displays, quality handmade items and supports independent artists year round. They have created a beautiful community footprint! And if you don't care about any of that? Just go get your paint and be very happy with your purchase and experience!

Best art store in the city! Don't judge a book by it's cover: This place may be tiny but it has all…read moreyour artsy needs covered! The selection is smaller than Opus or DeSerres, but everything they carry is very high quality, even the things priced on the lower end, and they have some specialty items i've never seen at those other larger stores! I popped in yesterday to grab a new tube of white paint and noticed cans of specialty enamel paint for hand-lettering signs... Coincidentally I have an outdoor sign for a store just waiting to be painted, and after the owner told me the benefits of using that paint rather than plain jane acrylic i was sold! I'm so happy that i can provide one of my clients with better quality work thanks to the advice I got at Rath! Basically one of my favorite things about the place is the staff! If i have a question about anything, i'm always way more confident asking the super friendly, very knowledgeable owner about something than i am any of hired guns at Opus and DeSerres. The only thing: Don't come in here if you're looking for scrap booking supplies, tubes of glitter, jewelery making kits (etc etc!). Rath sells art supplies, plain and simple, so if your creativity falls into the crafting end of the spectrum you're best off going to DeSerres. If you aren't sure if they carry what you're looking for, just give them a call!

A gem! What a find, this gem of a shop on Hastings, just east of London Drugs. Getting kids quality…read moregifts, books and toys can be a challenge with all the shiny bling out there. This place has art kits, embroidery kits, quality books that have obviously carefully chosen, inclusive and good selection of non-fiction. There are games, paint supplies, trinkets. Something for everybody, good place to pop into if you are looking for gifts. It is a very narrow space with every nook and cranny utilized, so be ready to feel a bit squished and masks are mandatory.

A really special place that adds so much to the neighbourhood and the greater Vancouver. One of my…read morefavourite features is the puzzle exchange! Truly a cozy nook to make and do together and unlock self discovery for learners of all ages. Another thing that makes this place special is an area that's perfect for makers to share their craft and inspirations. I always look forward to finding new and fascinating gems inside.

I find the owners warm and kind. I also like taking my kids here to get art supplies and the fresh…read morecut flower selection is generally great and well priced. Just a nice local spot.

Such a cute store with a wide variety of plants and useful Knick knacks! The owners are so sweet…read moreand make you feel so welcome!

Read about this shop on my Air Canada flight to Vancouver! So had to pop in when I spotted it on…read morethe edge of Gastown. A beautifully curated gift shop with ceramics, decorations, books, accessories and clothing (located downstairs) - it's a lovely space to get lost in and admire some gorgeously made products.

The most uncomfortable experience ever. I never get irked or upset but the store employees followed…read moremy boyfriend & I around and made it very obvious....followed us around as if they expected us to steal. They did not hide their disgust that we were in their store. Very uncomfortable. If you're a person of color (Hispanic, Latino, black,etc.) save yourself the anger & frustration of this pathetic excuse of a clothing shop.

Amazing selection of items! Everything you need for your crafting projects can probably be found…read morehere. The staff are super helpful and knowledgeable for advice on your project needs. Generally, I find this store is really cheap and there's some good priced sale items but it does add up at the end.

so sad that there's no michaels downtown anymore, thankfully dressew is still around. i was…read morelooking for tulle, and they had it by the bolt and in many colours starting from $2.99/metre and up. browsing through their bins, i found a really cute pattern that would make a nice mask, here's to hoping my sister can whip me one or two out of this cloth. i also found some artificial flowers that would make a nice gift box. i came to dressew approximately 20 minutes to closing and was not rushed, and managed to get what i wanted and then some. great place downtown for all your sewing, costumes, and crafting projects. glad to see that they accept credit cards.

Very cute gift store on The Drive with crafts and art by a variety of artists. I picked up a couple…read moreof stickers for my laptop case. Friendly person working there. Price points were all over the place, from a couple of dollars to a couple hundred. Worth checking out.

Great Gifts cards photo frames fantastic selection of Caran D'ache pens and fun helpful staff…read moreeveryone was so helpfull greeted with a smile when I walked in and I got lots of fun gifts. Will return on our next visit to Vancouver. Obsessions Im Obsessed !!

Our family visited this store and the only worker at the store glared at us, said "oh great", and…read morerolled his eyes when he saw us. He was unwelcoming and unhelpful as he kept glaring at us while we perused through the store. I don't expect very much from a vendor except polite behavior but this worker wasn't even respectful. I would not recommend this store to anyone.

Every time I have shopped at this location, I have always been warmly greeted by friendly staff…read more If you need assistance with anything, they are there for you. This location isn't as big as Granville Island, but I can always find what I need here. Prices are competitive, but don't expect them to be cheap. They sell higher quality items then your local craft store. That being said, I don't feel that they are overly expensive for what you are getting. They have a good selection of Alcohol Inks and Mica pigment powder. The powder lasts forever, as you only need a small amount. Cashing out is also easy and staff is genuinely really nice and laid back. ( Try to remember your own reusable bag as they only have paper ones ) They also have a good return policy - but as always save your receipt for best results !

Overall I find Opus a bit over priced, as I can find a lot of the products other places for less…read more However, it's still a great store. Where else can you find all these amazing art supplies under one roof? Nowhere I know of. Plus, the staff are awesome. So helpful, and always letting you test out items before you buy. Looking forward to my next visit here!

Love the store and the concept. Found my Redhead the perfect gift for her Birthday. Turquoise sea…read moreturtle and peace sign earrings.

fun little roadside store.. lots of local art.. new tie…read moredyed shirts today.. and more leather journals.