If you're looking for an indie art supply store in North Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, or Lynnwood, head to the cute Art Spot in the Edmonds Bowl. They have a good selection of art supplies, the staff are friendly and helpful, and they also offer art workshops. I love how they are a creative hub for the community. Let's shop indie, folks, and keep small businesses like the Art Spot going strong. read more

I found this art supply store years ago. I love the inventory, there is always so much to look through. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. I've never had a bad experience here. No matter which medium you are into they have something for you so it's worth it to check them out and support a small local business. read more

The people who work there were super kind and helpful. A welcome experience in a world of Amazon and big-box shops. If we don't support these little businesses who can't afford to buy stock by the container-full, they will disappear. read more

Excellent selection and knowledgeable service! The employee spent dedicated to help me understand the various qualities of different pens and markers. I felt empowered to use them creatively! read more

always attentive and ready to help when I am in Edmonds, always happy to come in. always pick something for myself, and always happy to be here again read more

Well. I found a treasure chest full of pirate booty and it's located in Edmonds. As a budding watercolor artist in need of practice, quality supplies and good advice I found my happy place and it's located on Main Street in Edmonds! What a treasure trove of art supplies of every kind. Whether you're looking for paper, brushes, oil, canvas, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pencils....whatever, they have it. I found the help helpful and friendly, I will be back. read more

Wandered in here yesterday and it immediately became one of my favorite stores ever!! Staff is incredibly friendly and beyond helpful! I was able to purchase something I had been unable to find at chain art stores and I was told they could order in my favorite brand of oil paint for me! It took so much willpower not to spend all my money there because they really have a great selection of items. They had good covid precautions and provided hand sanitizer for customers. Coming in here really just made my day and I'm so happy to have such an excellent local shop to buy from instead of chain stores!! Special thanks to Bryn for being the nicest person ever and helping me with my project! read more

Super friendly staff! The inside is clean and well maintained, they have a little bit of everything and if they don't have what you want they are happy to order it. The prices are very fair and the amount of fun events they plan is awesome. For June there is a watercolor postcard challenge kit and they have a subscription box called Drawbridge that is well worth the money! I can't express just how awesome these guys are! Highly recommended. read more

Wow. This is quite the resource for art supplies here in downtown Edmonds. The man who runs this store is very knowlegeable about the products for sale, and I like how the store hold art classes regularly for both adults and kids. They have a good selection of higher-end supplies for painting, etching, drawing and encaustic materials as well. There are funky artsy knick-knacks too (which are fun), like zip-up cases and purses, and artisan-made jewelry for sale. I was able to find a good set of colored pencils which my kid needs for school next year, and it didn't break the bank. I liked how the owner or clerk didn't bat an eye when I directly told him that I didn't want or need the expensive stuff for my purposes. He easily found a great set for $12 and told us why this brand was so good. (I noticed that there were sets for 3, 4 times that cost and more). So the range of prices for art supply items is pretty good here, and the quality is better than at many places I've been to. The store is a little dark and cramped, and I'd like to see a bit more light in the interior space, but other than that, what a super resource! If I lived near here, I'd sign my kids and myself up for regular art classes here. I like how this place supports local artists and the arts. read more

Wonderful store that can help you with any of your artistic needs. They have professional and student grade equipment and supplies for the working professional or the eager and curious newcomer. Bright, colorful and organized, the second you walk in you will be taken by the rainbow and the delight of the staff. The staff at this store has gone above and beyond for others and myself when asked questions. They can help you refine ideas, answer questions about difference in brand and supplies and even help you know some other areas in Edmonds for whatever needs you may have. This store not only sells art supplies but actual art and the majority of staff are all working professional artists themselves! One of a kind store, I cannot recommend it enough! read more

This place is HEAVEN for artists!!!! It took every ounce of me not to spend my entire paycheck on tools and paints and everything in between. I was on a mission to find sealing wax and calligraphy ink and they had plenty of ink to look at, at such a reasonable price!!!! I went home with two choices at $3.50 a piece. Happy girl!!! I'm kicking myself for not getting the guy who worked there's name, but he was such a huge help!!! Even though they didn't carry the wax I was looking for, he went the extra mile (without me asking) and searched for the correct name of the wax I was looking for. It's so great that they offer classes as well! I would definitely like to attend one. I will be back when I'm finished making my own canvases to spend, spend SPEND!!! read more

I want to start off by saying this is my favorite art store in the area. The Art Spot has an incredible array of tools and mediums for artists of all levels, with higher quality and harder-to-find products than large commercial stores. When I came in recently, I was blown away by how thoughtfully re-designed some of the displays were, especially the new pen/marker wall, which made it so easy to find exactly what I was looking for (I might have also picked up more than what I was looking for too! ;) ). I had to subtract a star from my review though, because when I went to the back of the store to get my canvas, it was so dark that I had to make sure I hadn't walked into a storage closet accidentally! It was strange how dimly lit that back area was (and when I asked if the light switch was off, was told that, no, there was just a problem with the overhead lighting and it'll probably stay like that for awhile). I really hope they can get some nice bright lighting in that space soon, if not for the simple fact that color, tone, shade, and textures make a huge difference in art and it's really frustrating to try to use my phone's flashlight to find what I needed! read more

Depends on who is working, Henry and Tracy are great. But sometimes others bring the attitude of Coles Galleries with them and not so good, can be pretentious. Yet there are not many choices in the area. read more

This is the absolute BEST art store! It's a bit of a drive for me but the prices are so much better than Hobby Lobby or Michaels, even with their coupons. For example, Winsor and Newton's Gum Arabic at Michaels is like $16 and at ART Spot it's like $8. And they have so many more brands to choose from for watercolors, papers, brushes, calligraphy supplies, etc. I was in heaven and wanted everything, the owner and the other lady working even stayed open late to let me finish finding everything I needed (or maybe just wanted..) and were very helpful. They even gave me 2 pages of watercolor samples from Daniel Smith that have the actual paint on them so I could try out new colors since I spent over $200. I will keep coming here and skip out on Michaels and Hobby Lobby from now on. read more

I went in asking if I could exchange a tube of paint (unused) I'd gotten from them. The fellow who helped me said because it was part of a deal he didn't think I could but I could come back and ask the owner. I came back and asked the two ladies who were there. My response was "We ALREADY told you you couldn't!" Extremely rude treatment of a customer. Maybe they think I don't have other choices. It is certainly their right to say no, but not to treat someone like that. read more

It's been fun to watch this place grow. It has twice the inventory that it started with. Everyone who works there is a working artist (that should read "invaluable knowledge") Prices are actually decent. I have found some products actually selling for less than the big box zoombie stores! Plus I prefer to spend my $ with a small local merchant! In short, ARTspot rocks! Check it out! read more

I liked this place. Lots of reasonable art supplies and live demonstrations in the back. I will be taking classes here.

Just finished shopping at Art Spot- had wonderful guidance and advice on some new products from the owner, Tracy Fraker. It's inspiring to select art materials in such a creative and fun store which carries some of the most beautiful products in the industry! Kate Steiger read more

A great little art and craft supply store with a huge selection, tucked into downtown Edmonds. They have brands of paint you just can't find at the big chain stores. And the classes are freaking awesome. I take several a year and always go home with something I'm proud of. read more

Delightful little store. Everyone working there is an artist and eager to help you. Classes are fun and a great way to try out new techniques. Plus it is close to the waterfront for a lovely walk. Check it out! read more

A fabulous array of supplies with friendly, knowledgable staff. They have classes for all ages and a wonderful variety of gifts for sale. A wonderful place for artists of all skill levels and those looking for unusual, artsy gifts. read more

Love this place! Everyone is so kind and helpful. Classes are supportive and fun. And, of course, great selection of quality supplies.