Friendly service and a a ton of art supplies can be found here at this staple of Spadina and art…read moreand architecture students alike. From RHODIA notebooks to Kaweco pens, they have it here. Although they have apparently discontinued carrying the RHODIA line they still have a good about of supply and are offering them at 50% off. Sweet deal! They also have tons of paper supplies and rare or harder to find Japanese pens and other ink supplies. Prices are good, staff is helpful! Worth the trip!

Gwartzman's is my "go to" store and has been for 40 years! Great reno and new online shopping.read more

This art supply shop is truly a remarkable establishment. The storefront splits into two…read moresub-spaces: art supplies and instruction to your left, canvas frames and materials to your right. Since the canvas space also serves as a workroom (details below), purchases are made opposite, in the Art Supplies. Special orders can be made in both categories of the store, with no minimum requirement: select cuts and sizes of papers, lot quantities of metallic potter's clay, even custom-made canvas supports. Artist materials stocked include fabric, woodworking and ceramic arts, in addition to the traditional paint (oil, watercolour, acrylic) and drawing (charcoal, pastel, pencil crayon) inventory by reputable companies (Olfa, Derwent, Staedtler, Golden, to name a few.) Exclusive to the store are the wide range of Selectum miniatures (flag push-pins; model trees, cars, buildings), Excel knives and burnishers, and so far, the only place I know of in Toronto, Ontario that retails, Alumicolor rulers and T-Squares. Toose also carries course materials as recommended from art instructors within the shop's academic environ. The manager of the store is knowledgeable, friendly, and presents many options in meeting customer's project needs within a range of budget. Impossible to leave empty-handed, it is an absolute delight to shop here.

Extremely friendly owner. Turned his store up aide down to help me find a pack of Bienfang…read morecanvastte paper, which I could not find in many art supplies stores around the GTA. Couldn't believe that level of service for a $30 total order. There is a painting school attached to the store and some of the student's works were impressive.

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I usually go to Gwartzman, which is only less than a block away, for my art supplies. But I was in…read morea hurry the other day, so I went to Daniel's. Daniel's is a small art supply store with a very small range of brands and products. I asked for 2 tubes of acrylic in white and gold, but they only carried the really expensive ones that costs $10 something each. Unlike many other art supply stores, Daniel's does not provide student discount. I was in a rush hurry, so I thought I would still pay for it. Yet they do not accept debit or credit cards - only cash - and I did not have enough cash on me. So I ended up buying only one tube and dashed to Gwartzman for the other colour which costed me $3 something over there. While the products were expensive, I must still give them some points for their service. The cashier insisted on giving me a free box for the one tube of acrylic I bought, even though I do not see the need of it. In conclusion, while their expensive prices can be somewhat justified by their higher quality products and service, other stores offer students discount and payment by debit and credit card. Hence, not likely to visit again.

I have gotten all of my framing done here for the past couple of years, and have never been…read moredisappointed. Prices are extremely reasonable, service is friendly, and the framing work is exceptional. Please do yourself a favour and go to Daniel's for all of your framing needs!

Friendly staff. Dropped in to get this embroidery kit as a gift. Lots of arts and crafty options!…read moreStaff are friendly. The space is big and compact.

A pretend artist (shhhh don't tell anyone I'm a fake), I love going into art/craft stores to see…read morewhat my crafty senses can come up with. This is a nice change from Michael's as it's not cookie cutter type of store. 2 levels with the 2nd floor mainly dealing with paints, fine arts, frames etc supplies and the first floor with fancy paper type of supplies you will definitely get inspired. I found both floors to be kind of crowded but since it wasn't busy when I went it was ok. There is also a register on the 2nd floor so you don't have to go downstairs and wait in line. The staff are really friendly and will make suggestions if you need some help or inspiration. The prices are decent but I didn't see much sales. Some of the stock is what you could find at other box stores but there are a lot of unique items that are catered to the artiste.

Amazing little store. Art supplies, stationary supplies, unique gifts, thoughtfully selected kids…read moretoys. I don't know how they do it in the space they have but they somehow manage to have everything I need no matter what I am doing - drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, school and work projects. I find the staff friendly and knowledgeable. I comparison shop and prices are competitive and on many items, better than those on Amazon. I really look forward to every visit to this little jewel of a store.

I ordered some Sculptey Clay and it was hard as a rock. I tried several ways to soften it but gave…read moreup and had to throw it out. What a waste. They should give their clay a squeeze before shipping it out. Very disappointed.

I'd give a five-start rating to the very nice young man who helped me, except that he was loudly…read moreadmonished to "return to the cash register" by the manager, as I presume the manager felt he had spent too much time helping me, and of course, we cannot miss a sale, can we. What a turn-off! No one feels valued as a customer in such a situation, and I sure as hell will never go back. I can just as easily get what I want online without having to put up with dismissive behaviour. These types of stores are like dinosaurs, without the recognition that art supplies are very easily available in the much more extensive and often more affordable digital marketplace. I've had it with retail in Toronto. And yes, a three-star rating is MORE than fair.

Alan Stiers provides horrid customer service, and he is the manager. He will ignore and refuse to…read morehelp you. I get that this place offers occasional student pricing that fits into student budgets however, it is not okay to sell paints and supplies way past its expiration date. They also reuse cardboard packaging that they send out to customers in the mail, disguised as "eco-friendly," but in reality, you are getting a really unsanitary used box. All in all, very scummy experience and also, he is very unfriendly to BIPOC! Stay Away, and buyers beware.

Wonderful service. Like the best. Interesting selection of paint you cant find elsewhere like…read moreMicheal Harding. Gave 4 stars just because selection was limited but this is a great art store

First off, I'll try really hard with this review to stay away from the obvious pun…read more Located between some great home furnishings store is the little beauty. My friend and I wandered in on a Sunday afternoon to find a children's art class going on. The staff were highly engaged in the class but did briefly stop to greet us and to let them know if we needed anything. The space isn't huge as the majority of it seems to be dedicated to their art classes, but they have the basic supplies, plus some other fun items that are sure to catch your eye. There is a small room which looks to be a gallery of sorts, but it was hard to tell exactly what was going on with the space. As with many of the other stores in The Junction, you can find business cards and pamphlets for other local businesses and artists. April challenge 16/30

My god I love this place! That lady who works the cash is just the sweetest, kindest most helpful…read morewoman in the world. I had never beaded before and wanted to bead the collar of a wool coat, and she was great at answering all my stupid questions (and not acting like they were stupid). Any other bead shop I've popped into has been cramped with harsh fluorescent lighting with staff that ignores me completely. Bling bling is big enough to move around and get a good look at things and is always warm and inviting whether its packed or you're the only customer in there. I highly recommend it!

The girls inside were so nice and helpful, there was a lot of options to choose from and it was all…read morepriced really well. I definitely recommend making a stop here.

I took note of Take Note when I was in The Junction a couple of Saturdays ago. I was parked steps…read moreaway to have brunch with friends. I was early and checked the area out. This store is for folks who love to write, do calligraphy, or have a fondness for fountain pens and decent stationery. It is heaven and deadly. I decided not to go in. I knew that if I did, I'd be there for hours, wanting every fountain and calligraphy pen, and every ink imaginable. I love fountain and calligraphy pens. I am content with the pens that I have, so I did some window-browsing instead. I noticed Blackwing pencils on a desk close to the window. They aren't cheap! A single pencil will cost you $40. My not entering this store was a wise choice. Blackwing pencils are special in that they use high-quality graphite that rarely breaks. It is made of incense-cedar wood that makes sharpening it easy. There's a rectangular eraser on top, likely for flair. It's still crazy expensive for a pencil! If you are looking for a fancy writing instrument or quality paper, this store is for you. I was happy browsing from afar. If I do win the lottery, you'll find me here buying everything. (490)

I went to Take Note to get a Hobonichi stencil for my planner. And I'm glad I did. I was able to…read moresee other brands not available in another stationery stores. Price range is okay, just think it saves you time and money from buying online or overseas. I also got a Pilot Calligraphy pen orange. And the best part is they wrapped my purchased, more ephemera for me to use on my journal.