Cool little store based on a great concept - recycling cast off art materials. Some of that stuff…read moreis pricey - here you can buy partial drawing/painting paper at bargain rates, all manner of pencils, etc. plus all manner of crafts materials. Starving artists and parents looking for a way to keep kids occupied on a rainy day will have a field day here

From the owner: SUPPLY Victoria Creative Reuse Centre is a nonprofit dedicated to diverting materials from the…read morelandfill and putting them into the hands of artists, students, and teachers. SUPPLY serves their mission to create a more sustainable, creative, and inclusive Victoria by redistributing used art, office, and school supplies through their thrift store for materials, creative reuse workshops, and their Material Grant Program that offers free supplies to community-building art projects.

Located a bit south of Chinatown Victoria this store was well stocked with all types of art…read moresupplies and frames. Folks were very friendly and helpful without being pushy.

I bought a very expensive (~$400) frame from these guys. I trusted the expertise of the shop to…read moremeet my needs on this particular project. Not only was the frame too flimsy to be picked up from the top without bending so much that the fasteners for the picture popped out, but the wire they provided for me to string up the hanging mechanism was WAY too short. From now on, I'm choosing Amazon or other custom options here in Victoria for framing, instead of these guys. So disappointed, after years of living elsewhere and having solid, professional options for framing.

I picked up a travel easel at Mystic Art Supply for my 7 year old grandson. He is enjoying it…read moreeverywhere in the car, at his grandma house and will take to his aunts in LaConner! . This store has a great selection of arts and crafts for kids and adults. The owners are very nice, knowledgeable and helpful.

From the owner: We are a family run small business specializing in children's and adults art supplies.read more

Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Everything an artist needs is available here…read more Easy to find location. A small and yet extensive supply of art necessities.

The best art supply store I have ever found while traveling. Amazing selection in a small space. So…read moreexciting!!!

We did a self-directed driving and walking sightseeing tour of some of the Oak Bay Village area of…read moreVictoria one day during our most recent stay (late-April). During a walkabout on Oak Bay Avenue, before heading to dinner, we stopped into several of the stores that caught our eyes. Seeing the 4CATS sidewalk sign caught my lady's eyes, and a look-see inside at the art supplies being offered was definitely in order. Wow! most everything in art supplies available in one place -- for the very beginner, the occasional 'dabbler', and on up to those pursuing serious art interests. Daughter and I watched on, as she truly-enjoyed some "quality time" browsing the offerings, and chatting with staff about their services, etc. My thanks to those at 4CATS for helping to make the day in Oak Bay such a special one.

Was feeling crafty, so I went online and booked me and 3 friends here to build monster mugs…read more (Insider tip: the more fun friends you bring the more dollars you will save.) We arrived, then were shown a demonstration of how to and we're off to races. I struggled a little bit with mine, but I got the help I needed to complete my project. The staff were funny and told us all about the history of 4 cats when we asked. I'll definitely be back to make a winter craft here.

Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. Nice gallery next door. Have most supplies I need for…read moremy multimedia art.

This is such a nice store! A huge selection of any type of painting or art supply you'd like, at a…read morerange of prices. Can't wait to come back here!

This little store on James St is very well named. It's full of not just fun art (and art supplies)…read morebut tons of happiness in the form of friendly staff and adorable little surprises (like fairy hideouts) throughout the store. While they have a little of everything, this is not an exhaustive art supply store, nor does it pretend to be. But if you're looking for something fun, creative, and inspiring it's definitely worth popping in. Bonus for their used art supplies area in the back, and super cool junk journaling kits!

If you love art supplies and fairies.. this little shop is a must stop…read more Very cute, has a magical fairy vibe . They have so much to look at, too many to list Mission - find all 15 fairy doors . Great service, very nice and kind

A lovely place to visit and browse. The staff was helpful and friendly. Lots of interesting…read moreproducts were displayed. I purchased a Midtown Pouch that was 5" x 8" and it fit all of my backpacking plien air supplies (except my sketchbook, which will be easy to separately store in my backpack). I wish Marie had more of her work displayed on the walls. While in Port Townsend, look around. Lots of sketching opportunities.

Great selection, not overwhelming like most art stores, just a few of everything you needread more

I had a wonderful time at the needlepoint store! It has an extensive range of supplies available,…read morethe knowledgeable and friendly staff who assisted you, and the exceptional selection of intricate patterns and kits.

Great staff, nice selection of yarns and supplies of high quality. Very helpful and knowledgeable…read morestaff provided good suggestions.