It's a special experience where you're creative side will be unleashed! We went a group of friends,…read moreand the we were taken care by an art teacher and the manager. They guided us to produce a piece of art. We were divided in 4 teams and each group had to fill a part of a large painting. The final result was impressive! We had lots of fun. I would suggest to go in groups.

From the owner: Une boutique et un espace de création d'Arts Créatifs rassemblés en un seul endroit…read more Cours techniques et libres pour enfants et adultes, dispensés par des animatrices diplômées en Arts graphiques.

I myself have never been to Montreal, let alone Canada until now and I happened upon this store…read moreclose to my hotel. The staff here are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the stationery and writing utensils they sell. The selection of items like notebooks, pencils, pens, ink, binders - and at a reasonable price. They'll likely have whatever you're looking for. The store is a little small, but everything feels naturally laid out and not crammed by any means. If you are in Montreal and happen to be an artist or writer - this is a must stop shop for any supplies you have on your mental wishlist.

A very nice stationary shop with a good selection of pens & paper goods. The staff seemed a bit…read moreover their heads but eventually were able to help me try to find what I was looking for. They didn't have it but they helped me out. It's more a quality shop than a value one, but if you have strong feelings on nibs & bind weight you'll dig it.

Fabulous shop with beautiful, creative things made by local artisans. We were visiting from NYC and…read moreended up buying all our Montreal "souvenirs" here - jewelry, stickers, a candle, and a beautiful scarf. The vibe is casual and smart with a super friendly staff.

Cute little boutique featuring arts and crafts style pieces. Many looked handmade. Fun to browse in…read morehere before heading over to the Jean Talon market.

I visited this lovely little corner shop in the Le Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood last Wednesday…read moremorning and it was nice to see they already had regulars sitting and knitting their projects. The shop carries nicer, higher-end yarns. There are a lot of knitted samples to pique your creative interest. I didn't try their tea and pastries, but they have a nice, small selection. I bought a few items that were specific to La Maison Tricotée. The staff was so nice, welcoming, and helpful. I would recommend La Maison Tricotée to knitters, crocheters and yarn lovers. Even if you are not, but need to buy a gift for one, the helpful employees would give you guidance.

I have just three words for you: Chocolate. Mint. Tea. Tastes as good as it smells. And it smells…read moreeven better than the fresh waffles that were being made on a cold, rainy November afternoon. This newest of the yarn shops has a lot of gorgeous high-end wool to be drooled over. At about $25 for a ball of hand-painted sock yarn, these will have to be occasional rather than everyday treasures. (Note, though, that the prices here are in line with other similar shops in Montreal and online). I also bought some HiyaHiya bamboo needles which are nice and smooth -- faster than my regular bamboo dpns but less slippery than metal needles. Each pack of needles came with a bonus treat: a brass stitch marker in one, a sock pattern in another. Not sure if this is a feature of the manufacturer or of this shop. (If you don't know what dpns are, feel free to ignore this paragraph). What makes Tricotée different from other wool stores is that you can still support their business by having a tea and a treat even if you want to bring along your own project, say, with wool you've got hanging around at home. A crochet class was just getting underway as I was heading out. Classes seem to be at the back of the store, leaving plenty of space for other customers in front.

As a self-defined thrifter, one who takes pride in finding great clothes for great prices.. this…read moreisn't the place for me. It was hard to find anything under $20 (even used T-shirts!!!) so that was a little disappointing. The selection of denim jackets was exceptionally impressive though. But this is definitely a high end pricey shop. If you're looking for good bargains, I wouldn't recommend coming here. However, if you're looking to find unique items at any cost, this would be the place for you!

Bought a pair of high-waist jeans that fit me like a dream! Thrifting can always be hit or miss,…read moreand I happened to get lucky this time around. The employees are friendly, and I was able to easily try on clothing.

Absolutely love this art store ! The employees are super…read morenice and always welcoming. This place has everything you need as a beginner or advanced artist :]] Once you come here you'll always want to come again and again !

This is the mega Omer, the mother Omer, the Berri Omer located on the same corner where the…read moreoriginal Omer Deserres existed in 1908 back when it was a hardware store. Dedicated to supplying artists, advertising agencies, local art schools and DIY crafters since 1950 and with branches across Canada you can find fairly much everything you might need to get creative in this creativity complex. In my experience, it's great to chat with the staff here about what you're working on or looking for. The organization is a bit complex because they have so much stuff, so it's helpful to have one of the wise young art students leading you around, plus: adorable. The vibe in here is clean, bright and modern, not at all the inspiring sense of dripping with history and the labours of love as you find in true old school places like Pearl Paint in NYC, but it gets the job done in style. Some items suffer from the usual Montreal markup, but they make up for it by having in-house brands for things like sketchbooks that are really cheap.

I love coffee shops that are not just a coffee shop and Les Faiseurs matches that perfectly…read more The place is decorated in very lively colors and has an amazing vibe to it. The tables are large, in case you want to study or work. I ordered several cookies and a cold brew. The cookies were amazing, I shared them between some friends and no crumbs were left alive. The cold brew was just okay, not amazing but good enough. The space for pottery is large and while I haven't taken a class, I would love to do that in the future. Overall, a great coffee place to visit and support

I discovered this place on instagram and just from their pictures, I knew I had to go. It's such a…read morebeautiful space, it is on the opposite side of the sun though which is a bummer. I visited with a foodie friend on an early Sunday afternoon for brunch and we were really satisfied. It got a bit busy but I managed to get a good table before the rush came in. The menu is simple but they have many good choices. I got the grilled cheese and it was delicious. I also got to try the soup of the day, it was bell pepper and carrot, it was also amazing. Came with little croutons and bread. We also got a piece of banana, coffee, and peanut butter cake. Pretty good for a vegan cake. It wasn't dry and the peanut butter icing was just sweet enough. I had a cold mochaccino with coconut milk and it was ok, I really don't like coffee that much though so maybe that's why I didn't love it. I thought it was bitter still even though there was only a bit of coffee in it. I needed a bit of caffeine to kick start my Sunday and that's why I got it. What I really like about this cafe is that they offer pottery classes in the building over. We could see the class while we ate, it looked fun! They also sell the creations of some of their Montreal artists in store. Service is also very nice and they are very friendly when answering questions about the menu.

Small shop with Quebec souvenirs--something for everyone! Definitely recommend stopping by!read more

A huge thank you to Irena at Artpop for helping me locate a pair of earrings to replace an earring…read moreI had bought here and then lost! When she saw there wasn't an exact match in stock, she checked the artist's website for other shops that sell her work, called two shops to ask if they had them in stock, and helped me plot my route there. That type of service is the stuff that created happy (and loyal) shoppers! This is a cute little shop on Rue Mont Royal, in the heart of the plateau, selling jewelry, cards, stickers, mugs, t-shirts, tea towels, mugs, and other fun gifts made by local artists and reasonably priced. I stop by several times each year and always find something delightful.