I was driving by and saw an art supply sign, so I did a u-turn (legally, of course) to check it…read moreout. Plenty of parking and a pretty big store with lots of interesting art supply options. I really liked the handmade papers (and bought some for future projects). There's also a side room where they do art classes. I found more info on their online calendar and found a series as well as an every Monday class. I was also happy to learn this is an independently owned local store. And the staff were nice!

My wife and I were visiting my great niece and it turns out eight years old. She has a talent for…read moreart so I said oh I know what to get her. My brother was a famous artist, and he was encouraged from that age forward, and it really helped his understanding of art and creation of it. So we want to encourage that with her. The staff was one gentleman that ran the store when we came in and he directed us to the color, pencils and a nice notebook to do her drawings. Thank you so much. You should've heard her excitement when she saw what we got her ... it was payday. The store was spacious and wonderfully full shelves that we could find and choose whatever we wanted for our artistic needs. The staff, the gentleman that helped us was for a pleasant and helpful and informative. He assisted my wife several times and myself I was pretty good on my own, but he did give me some assistance in one area. The quality of the merchandise they have there is very very good. All your budding artists need to drop down there and see what you can find.

This is a smaller location but has a lot of variety and is set up well…read more I just needed some thread and while the options were limited to just 3 multipacks of thread, it totally met my need. I was surprised to find they had a really great selection of embroidery floss. They had a lot of materials for different types of projects and many areas that gave good inspiration on trying new art forms. They also do custom framing. The front area and by the register also had fun gift ideas and trinkets. And there's a huge selection of Monster spray paint.

I love getting new sketch books here, I fill them up pretty often and having them go on sale now…read moreand again is pretty cool. It's a small but mighty store and has something for everyone. If you love to do art , then this is a good place for you to visit. I like that is right next to the campus, and ready to park and or walk to, I haven't asked for service but they have been kind to offer. It's a bit pricey, but quality is, so no complaints.

Once I walked into this place looking for a black axolotl. I found two! The second time was for…read morejewelry jump rings. Found those, too...AND they were on sale!! Score. I've only interacted with a couple people when I was asking where I can find those products. Both ladies knew where to send me, which saved me a lot of time. Cashiers were a bit slow, but they seemed like they may be training, so I can cut them a bit of slack. There were only 2 when I went to check out on a busy Saturday afternoon.

This isn't my go-to location but since I was in the area I decided to stop to see if they're…read morestocked with different items. (Which they were). I spent over $100, only to realize later that the receipt didn't match the items I purchased. I had to go back into the store and spend another 30 minutes having everything re-rung and refunded, which was really inconvenient. The staff was polite and did help resolve the issue, but the experience took away from what should've been a smooth shopping trip. I hope they can improve accuracy at checkout, especially with larger purchases. ( I also know that the cashier was new and was in training, but the trainer over her shoulder should've been catching these mistakes).

I have no idea how I've never noticed this store! Its pretty big and has a huge selection of…read morecanvases, easels, paints, and so on, and i thought the prices were very reasonable. They even had a huge sale on canvases so I had to get a big canvas. Do I paint? I guess now I do, and now I have another art store nearby for supplies and inspiration! They also have a lot of frame types i wasn't even aware existed, like specifically for stretched canvas, etc. And actually I do have a canvas in need!

They have tons of art supplies you can't find anywhere else. The staff has always been super…read morehelpful.

Walking in here felt like stepping into the same store I've already been in... 47 times... just…read morerearranged slightly. Aisle after aisle of the same stuff, and somehow it manages to feel both overwhelming and uninspiring at the same time. I went in hoping for a little creative spark and instead just kind of wandered around like... is this it? That said, credit where it's due. they came THROUGH with terracotta pots. Small, basic selection, the cheapest I've found around, which saved the entire trip. So yeah, not exciting, but weirdly reliable if you're going for 10" or less terra cotta pots.

Need helium for balloons or need helium filled balloons? We got some here for a 2 yo birthday…read moreparty. Lots of choices. Plus we brought in some that needed filled. Service was quick at 9 am. Not sure what it might be later in the day. I'm sure you can find other places for helium but this was super convenient and done quickly. Seemed a little pricy but that may just be the price now.

Solid selection of Montana spray paint, amazing selection on paints for oil water and acrylic they…read morehave a fairly large amount of pencils and markers some of which you definitely WONT find at Micheal's, hobby lobby and most big boxes. Staff is friendly and knows a good deal of things no matter the project I'm almost certain they have it and have someone if you are learning that'll guide you for what you need to be successful in your project. Some things are little pricey compared to online stores but that is just the norm. Stores beyond super neat and clean no pushy staff for sales.

We have been ordering from Blick's online website for years…read more This is our first time in an actual store, but we came away impressed. The Art supplies business seems like a difficult one to be in. But Blick's quality and wide selection, makes them hard to beat. They run sales occasionally, which depending upon our timeing, can be a decent opportunity to get things at a reasonable price. Service here was friendly and knowledgeable. Today, we came away down forty bucks or so. Probably the cheapest we've spent in a long time. LOL. But if you are into paint supplies, paper, oils and watercolors, they're the only game in town.

So glad we found Wildlings Toy Boutique! We discovered the cutest, most thoughtfully curated toys…read more-- all creative and truly educational. As a K-12 teacher, I know what to look for, and this shop has so many great options that foster growth, meaningful play, and academics in a fun way. The owner and staff are amazing -- so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be telling our neighbors, family (in and out of state), and other business friends. We'll absolutely be back!

I've been shopping at Wildlings Toy Boutique since my son was a newborn--over three years now--and…read moreit's truly one of my favorite spots in Phoenix. The owner, Jenn, is amazing and kind, and she hand-selects every item to ensure it has real developmental value. The staff are always friendly, helpful, and know the store inside and out. They carry an incredible selection of high-quality toys--Hape and Djeco are personal favorites--and are constantly getting in new, exciting products. The book section is also fantastic, with great options for all ages. They offer the cutest free gift wrapping and even sell birthday cards, making it a perfect one-stop shop before any party. You can really feel the care that goes into everything here. Highly recommend!

I wanted my grandson to do more than just play on the phone so I remembered how many hours I…read moreenjoyed doing models as a kid. WOW, they were so helpful in showing different models. When my grandson liked WW2 planes the person (I don't want to say salesman since there was absolutely no pressure or upselling) explained the different types of planes. Also he recommended which ones for a beginner modeler based on size and number of parts. Very helpful. Plus I called for a question when he started painting. The question was answered right away without having to be transferred to another person. So very helpful in that store. I'd like to also click on value but they only let me select service and selection.

I dropped a remote control car off 3 months ago, and they job out their repairs to someone who…read moreworks on them. I have never received an update unless I sent a text. Each time I was told he was busy, and would get to it!! Today I received the same comment, regarding how busy he is. Would highly recommend not doing business here! I waited three months, and finally told them I will pick it up!! I will search for somebody interested in doing business!!

What a WONDERFUL team! I came in 30 minutes before closing, late for a party, with a PILE of gifts,…read morefor a friend that was leaving town. It was a high stakes do or die wrapping emergency :). Ms. Haley, and Ms. Melissa, were just fantastic. They helped me just absolutely whirlwind a stack of gifts. Im sure they had other work that needed to be done before closing, they were patient and kind and incredibly efficient, and didn't make me feel like a bother or rude even though it was so close to closing. And took me thought a whole wrapping design concept, to make sure everything matched inside and out. As a shopper, who failed to plan ahead, I knew that the store had other responsibilities aside from my "I need this wrapped RIGHT now" situation. And halfway through my wrapping a flurry of customers came in the store, I didn't make any comments, it would have been TOTALLY reasonable for Haley and Melissa to politely tell me "Sir we close in 15 minutes and have 10 other customers, you can pick this up first thing in the morning." But they didn't leave me hanging, their communication and teamwork together was stellar; one would tag out help customers, make sure that they had a good experience, while the other attended to me; then if someone else needed help, one would leave the wrapping table while the other moved in seamlessly - to make sure my deadline was met. They still took the time to give attention to any small details, like cutting tails in the ribbon or making sure my gifts had nice tags; even though they were under the clock. They worked quickly without working hastily, it was efficient not rushed. I watched these two women set a wrapping design/speed record, while attending to 6-8 other active customers. Everyone was happy, laughing together, no one felt like I was getting prioritized and I didn't feel like I got pushed to the bottom of the importance list. Because of their skill, effort, and kindness I was able to make my event on time and share a few special last moments of heartfelt gift giving with one of my closest friends before his move. These two woman completed the amount of work of 4 staff members without breaking a sweat, with a smile on their face. This is my new go to store, and Paper Source is very lucky to have them both.

Paper Source did not disappoint! The wrapping was absolutely impeccable, and everything was beyond…read morewhat I could have hoped for. Thank you for making something already special feel truly exceptional!

First time at this local art studio and what an amazing space. I did a loofah soap making and card…read moredesign class which bought out my inner child. We were able to select our fragrances and colors for our soap and I loved that we had a little pumpkin mold tray for the upcoming Halloween season. While our soap was settling, we designed a card using all sorts of paper and other items to adorn it. Such a fun and welcoming environment. I can't wait to attend some other workshops here.

10/10 I LOVED this class. The instructors teaching it were hilarious, and very personable!…read more It was a lot more work than expected, and took some time understanding the process, but they really made the experience so much fun. You get to make as many as you want within the allotted time then choose your top 3 faves. Like the instructor said, be in charge of the clay, and get rid of it if the relationship gets toxic. Also don't let the clay push you around!