If you love Detroit (or just great local finds), put this everything-Detroit boutique at the very…read moretop of your list. It's one of those shops that perfectly captures the spirit of the city while still feeling welcoming, creative, and genuinely community-focused. The location in Midtown is super convenient, with easy street parking nearby -- always a bonus in the city. And if you have time, definitely pop next door to Nest, which they also own. It has the same thoughtful vibe and is absolutely worth browsing plant-centric items. This is my go-to spot for gifts, although I'll admit some items mysteriously end up staying with me. The selection is fantastic: unique Detroit-themed T-shirts, beautiful jewelry, coasters, drinkware, cutting boards, locally made soaps, baby gifts, and so much more. Everything has a Michigan connection, and a lot of the pieces come from local artists and makers, which makes shopping here feel even more meaningful. What really sets this place apart, though, is the people behind it. The staff are genuinely kind, knowledgeable, and clearly invested in their community. You can tell they care about supporting local artists, small businesses, and the neighborhood as a whole -- and that makes supporting them feel good too. If you want authentic Detroit gifts, thoughtful local products, and a shopping experience that feels personal rather than corporate, this spot absolutely delivers. I always look forward to coming back.

Located adjacent to their sister store Nest, City Bird is a small shop specializing in Detroit…read morethemed housewares and gifts from local artists . If looking for a unique gift for your favorite Michigander,this is the place to go.

I visited Du-All yesterday and I'm going back today. I am a beginner artist and the knowledge and…read moresupport I received was invaluable. Support our local small business community!

If I could support my local business I would, but smaller owned art supply stores are vanishing…read more Smaller, local businesses like Du-All, know their stuff and they know what's good and what's not so good. I 'm in upstate NY and found this store on line by accident. GREAT customer service and follow up. My item was packed with care. Du-All carries quality drafting supplies and trust me, too many makers just don't make good stuff any more. I have a too many things that just won't "square." Spend once for a quality tool, then it will be with you for life. Du-All has fair pricing. You pay for what you get and maybe you pay a little less than a high falluting store that caters to a boutique crowd, but then you're also avoiding that "stuff" you get from the bigger places that just isn't what it should be.

Needed some art supplies and was recommended to come here by a friend. They seem to have everything…read moreyou could possibly need for drawing, painting, clay etc. There was always someone available for questions and everyone working there was incredibly friendly. We will be back again for their great selection and fair prices. Students get 10% off too!

I love Blick in general. I used to work down the street from a location in Chicago that was TWO…read moreFLOORS and I could spend hours in there. It was my favorite place to brows. Now, this Blick isn't two floors, in fact their one floor is only a fraction of that other store, but not every location can be that stacked. It's a smaller footprint but they pack a lot in. You don't usually get to see ceramic glazes and underglazes in arts & craft stores but they carry some which made me really happy as I was able to find a few of the underglazes I had been looking for. They also carry the Mayco brand (which no other ceramics specialty shops in the area I've been to carry) and I was able to find a few of their colors that I had had on my wish list. They have a ton of brushes, canvas, paints, pencils, solvents, etc, etc. All at various price points, so no matter what your background is, professional artist or novice, you can find something to either get you started or help you hone your craft. In addition to the art supplies they do have a small section of some miscellaneous gifty-type things which are also fun to browse (many of which would make great stocking stuffers). My last visit I got a keychain tape measure and I can't tell you how often I use that thing. Best couple of bucks I've ever spent! The other thing worth noting is that they do offer a "buy online pick up in the store" option which is great if you're in a hurry. If they don't have what you're looking for in shop they can find it for you in their online store. I've searched for some really random stuff over the years and I've always at least been able to find it on their website. Staff here is very nice and helpful. I love the mural on the wall outside, too. Fitting for such a great art store.

this place is awesome. my friend drove by it on day and went in and then insisted i had to come…read morelook. they do have some stuff for cheap and some stuff would cost less at a chain or warehouse, but whatever, just get it all here because you'll come out ahead at the end. i did get some buttons for cheap and dirt cheap glitter. there was also some stuff i would never use that was amazing to look at - doll body parts and decorative things and such. (i sew a lot but am not big on crafting so some of it was out of my realm of understanding.) the ribbon, lace, or tulle by the yard was on the pricier side. they also have some random little toys that are like fifteen cents. and beads. there are so so many beads here, it made me wish i did bead crafts of some sort. also, they give you a little gift when they ring you up. i got a diy lace snowball ornament. it's hard to describe but you kind of feel like you tried to go back in time, but the machine took you just a bit too far. but the stuff is still relevant to your interests, but slightly off enough that you're not going to buy everything. just go check it out. it's a lot of fun and i'll definitely be back.

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My go-to for getting art supplies. Employees are always willing to help me find what I need, or…read moregive me space to browse. I always find something that I didn't know I needed!

Wow! My daughter and I needed to get supplies for her crafty birthday party, and she is also an…read moreartist, so the time had finally come to visit Blick, and I'm so glad we did :) As we walked in, I ducked over toward the framing area to ask about something I was trying to take care of for my son, and the employee there was super helpful. While they didn't have what I needed for this weird shaped/sized poster he's got, she did have some great suggestions and also offered custom framing as an option. We soon got down to business for the party, and the gentleman by the registers walked us up and down the aisles to get exactly what we needed, and even gave cost-saving options for some stuff. When it was time to check out, he set up my daughter's account and made sure she was getting all the available discounts. Blick is a great store that knows their stuff inside out, and sincerely wants to help with your arts and crafts needs!

I got a really nice spring/summer scarf made by the Stray Sheep Co. They also had handmade bags and…read moresoy candles with cute artwork. Everything in the store is tax-free because it is run by a co-op of local artists.

This place is amazing. It's like a dust up of DollarTree (but with better prices), Hobby Lobby…read more(the clearance aisle) and MAC crafts in Dearborn (1nce upon a time); with a little Franks (IYKYK) and Goodwill thrown in for good measure. You never know what you'll find nor how much you'll need it until you see it. Get it while they got it (No matter how much you think "nobody else is gonna want to buy this") One person's trash is the next person's treasure. Repurposing at its best with a wonderful cause being supported. The employees are great! I love to see the looks on the faces of children the first time they come in, their mouths fall open like mine probably did.

I'm an art teacher, so this place can be a gold mine for me. I never go in there with a specific…read moreproduct in mind, because " it's like a box a chocolates." (Hopefully you get the reference ). Today was a great visit! The employee was a very arty young girl with fun piercings. She was friendly and definitely took care of me, price wise. I didn't realize that a lot of the things I got were not included in the bag price, my bad. She was so sweet and gave me a great price. Everything was clearly for my classroom. It's a good thing that this place is pretty far from my house and that I try to not be the art teacher who hoards stuff, otherwise this place would be a regular hang it of mine!

If you need something framed, this is definitely the best place to go. I had some new items and a…read morecouple things that had water damage. They worked closely with me to figure out what they could restore, and even used some of the original frames, just cleaned them up a bit. For other stuff, they took a lot of time with me to pick out the exactly right frames. I was really happy with how everything turned out. The staff here are extremely knowledgeable, I would recommend coming here for all your art needs. Also, they are expanding and I think even starting classes for kids.

I painted during the en plein air event at the Edsel Ford estate in May, but I did not get the…read moreemail from them stating that our paintings had to be framed in order to be in the juried art show that evening. But Rainy Day came to the rescue! I frantically ran in and told young Logan that I was desperate to purchase a frame and have it framed by their staff! (We all know that is an impossibility, right?! No one frames same day, right? WRONG!) Logan found a frame to compliment the piece. He took it to Jan who had me come hold it (because it was still wet) whilst she expertly framed it. She had me out of there in less than 45 minutes. I will NEVER forget their kindness, professionalism and enthusiasm as they helped me make a wish come true! I am indebted to them and am a loyal customer! Buy local, shop local, support local businesses is my motto. They have a customer for life! Deanna Hammes

Awesome place for finding educational supplies for homeschoolers, teachers or grandmas who like to…read morebuy educational, age-appropriate toys. So much to choose from! Some items can be pricey, but there are great specials and coupons, check the website before shopping. Staff is super helpful and friendly. Worth the hour drive from Ann Arbor area to see, touch and browse everything on person rather than ordering by catalog. This is much more than an education supply store and much more than a toy store. It is a hub of creativity with something for every stage of a child's development.

Every - single - employee goes out of their way for the customers...!…read more Love the organization of this store...! Bonus: each customer does not have to be a teacher to Join the discount club... :)