The art materials store is close to Drexel University. There are lots of art materials to choose. I…read morealways come here twice a month.

I'm giving this 5-stars purely for the service. The people here are all good-natured, from the…read morestore manager to the cashier workers. Whenever I go with a huge list of supplies for my fine arts classes at Penn, usually with items that I've never heard of or don't know the difference between, the store manager has always been willing to walk through the aisles with me and go down the list helping me find items. He'll even tell me which ones are "best priced", which I think is so kind and helpful. I'm pretty sure they have lots of experience with students coming through to buy boatloads of supplies, so he can feel out what level of quality and price is most worth it. The cashier people are very friendly, very familiar. You feel like they're fellow artists just like you and everyone does their best to make sure you have the best supplies for your projects without trying to hustle money out of you by taking advantage of any lack of knowledge you might have. It's a lovely experience! Blick does tend to have more selection, but there's plenty to roam around in this store, and I never feel like I don't have more to choose from than I could ever really fathom at once.

What a great selection! Two floors!!…read moreI'm grateful to the staff that helped me find all the things I needed!! I love travel scratch books for multimedia arts. And some wood block print items. I enjoyed looking down every aisle! Great staff and even exceedingly nice fellow shoppers. How wonderful that we have so many hardworking people in this store and their suppliers: taking care of us. Paper suppliers and fine pens and brush artisans and suppliers ... countless kindness that we get the benefit of. I am so grateful to you all .

Great selection of art and crafting supplies at a relatively low cost. The staff was extremely…read morefriendly and helpful with my questions. Will be coming back often!

Honestly cannot believe it was my first time here! What an amazing establishment in Philadelphia…read more The Resource Exchange is located inside of a large warehouse with maker spaces and other establishments. You can't miss the HUGE colorful mural on the outside in the parking lot, but the RE itself is on the right side. Conveniently located by a 3 bus stop as well. I was in the market for some postcards and other papercraft supplies and brought some scrapbook paper I knew I wouldn't use with me to donate as well. The staff was very nice and organized. After seeing the true breadth of all of the various materials sold at the RE, I will definitely bring more miscellaneous craft stuff with me to donate next time. Have to make room for new stuff! I was able to purchase some postcards (they were 50 cents each or 3 for $1), a container to hold some of my other materials, and a set of Dublin stickers, all for $15 flat. Cannot stress enough how AFFORDABLE stuff is. In general I would say go in to look around and not want anything too specific, especially on a busy day like a Saturday, because it was a bit crowded. But they had materials truly for all typees of crafts: fabric, knitting, sewing, painting, papercrafts, jewelry, woodworking... as well as larger materials. Really affordable and hope to get the word out about this place! There are two gender-neutral restrooms located in the lobby of the building as well as part of the shared space.

Always new treasures to find in this store! Super cute. The employees are very friendly and…read morehelpful. Highly recommend for cute trinkets and for hobbyists

From getting directions over the phone to walking through that front door... What a warm kind…read morehearted welcome! The staff was very energetic to get me close to all the things I've wanted to pick up. I'm so happy that they are so knowledgeable about everything they have. I'm so happy to be in their care!! A fantastic selection!! I of course, wanted to walk down every aisle and look at every treasure. It really is amazing to be here!! It's like a dream!!! I was able to pick up a lot of linocut, goodies, nice paper, canvas & new carving tools . It is such a huge building, filled with goodies! I'm ready to start the new year! Thanks to you and your lovely team. Everything is so tidy and organized and the staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks for all you do. I am so happy with my purchases and I can't wait to come back!!!

The first Artist & Craftsman Supply that I stepped in was in Cambridge, Ma. It was like a bohemian…read moreartists fantasy land. First floor is a cornocopia of delights and then there is the basement with color splayed all over in random style. Floors painted. Well at least how I remember it. So I hunted for art supplies in Philly on a whim, and there was a sibling! And wandering around on Yelp, I've found yet another! This A&C S is the smallest of the three that I have been so lucky to visit. There is something to be said for a downstairs space to rummage and roam for treasure. While this one is one floor, it is still a worthy member of the clan. I tried to go for just one or two items, but ended up with a slew of pens and pencils. My only regret was the fact that my carry on was the limit, not the items in the store. The staff were a great balance of attentive and laissez-faire. I like being able to enjoy looking at things and touching things without feeling weird or feeling as though sales folks are going to vulture me. I felt welcomed and a part of the store, but not smothered. Also the staff was friendly with each other but did not ignore a single customer in their reach. I liked that balance.

My first time entering Brick Art Materials--my jaw dropped. I walked around the entire store twice,…read moremaybe more! There are so many options for coloring and creating anything you can imagine. Whenever I visit Philadelphia, I make sure to stop by and pick up art supplies before I leave. Brick Art Materials is definitely a must-see for any artist.

What a huge store for art supplies and more! I was not expecting the store to be so large when I…read morewalked into an unassuming door that went downstairs. It immediately opens up and you can see the entire store. They have sales for different things. Right now in December 2025 there are discounts on frames. How nice! There are paints of all types and colors, canvases or all shapes, and so much more! If you're an artist or want to be artsy it's worth a stop by! My friend bought lots of supplies to make holiday cards for her work and had so much fun crafting!

Another little store with overpriced basic goods. $30 for envelopes? Such garbage. This place…read moredoesn't belong on Walnut.

Such a beautiful selection of greeting cards, craft supplies, unique games, decorations, and a lot…read moremore. It's like a treasure chest in the middle of Philly. The staff is always very sweet. We are always greeted even when it is busy and they make sure to ask if we have our rewards card (from B&N) every time we check out. I could spend so much time and money here, but I try to only get one or two things each time I stop in so I can keep coming back. That said they definitely update some of their selection frequently and are the perfect place to get a gift for someone! It can be hard to move around the store when it is busy. The back is also a little hard to navigate when they have shipments come in. This would be my only reasons for 4 stars instead of 5 :)

After taking two beginning mosaic classes at Newark Arts Alliance, I ordered a Roman mosaics kit…read morefrom an Italian Esty Business, Intessere. This was a challenge for me of average artistry. I enjoyed the project and learned about the process. Though, I should have started with an easier kit. Finley's Art Shoppe was really helpful in figuring out a nice frame and mounting. When I created this mosaic, I had to hide the uneven mosaic boarder, and they did a great job centering it. After I get done my second, simpler kit from Intessere, I will have them frame it!

Been going to Finley's for over 20 yrs. Fantastic selections, great quality, great customer service.read more

If you need art supplies this is the place to go. Extremely helpful in answering all my questions…read moreand directing me to find the products I needed.

The worst customer service. The worst online buying art supplies experience I've ever had...and…read moreI've been doing it for a long time...and my orders are usually huge and costly. I will write more about this but for now, trust me, there was no one home at Jerry's to help with my issues. And their website is beyond frustrating. It almost doesn't work. Enough for now.

Excellent store with everything for art! The young lady at the desk helped me pick materials I…read moreneeded for an upcoming art journal course. She was friendly and helpful. I will definitely return there as my first choice in art supplies. Yes, go there!

Love this place. Helpful, friendly staff, great selection, laid back atmosphere. My fav art supply…read morestore.

I've always dreamed of being able to write in beautiful script. I just haven't gotten around to it…read more But I popped in here over the weekend and it was so lovely to see there is a shop like this where you can find all sorts of different inks, pens, and notebooks. Yes, I'm the kind of person who likes to touch blank notebooks. I didn't want to interrupt their staff, who were happily chatting with other folks who had questions, so I enjoyed the time perusing the shelves. The store is bright, modern, and well done. I understand they also offer classes, which would be a rare treat.

Cute little spot that offers writing specialties that you cant find in the other big box retailers…read more Michele (owner)is warm and passionate about seeing people pursue their love for the art. I took a beginners class ( with Maureen Peters) and it was awesome with lots of 1 on 1 supervision. Cant tell you how relaxing it was to sit and form my letters in that atmosphere (I'll be back for more classes).They also offer other paper related arts which are hard to find elsewhere. Their calligraphy caters from brides-to-be looking to finesse their weddings to experts who may want a touch up class. Either way, this treasure trove for the calligraphy lover boasts many specialized inks in an array of beautiful colors. This is definitely THE place to check out if you so long for the art of learning and indulging in the beautiful art of CALLIGRAPHY!!