Wonderful store with a wide selection of reasonably priced professional level and beginner-friendly…read moreart supplies. The staff are exceptionally helpful and encouraging of artists at all levels. Not an artist? This store has something for you, too. Delightful and eclectic gifts add to the serendipity of this hidden Woodinville gem. Finally, you'll want to check out the gallery of work by local fine artists, including the two artists in residence.

My friend Erin and I just visited the Art Muse. My only regret was that I couldn't spend more…read moretime. The art supply store had a bit of everything, with very fair prices. The staff was really kind and helpful and the owner quite talented. I will be back, especially since I didn't have time to peruse the gallery. I hope everyone who reads this takes the time to give them a try. And take a friend when you visit.

Ben Franklin is a wonderful and special crafts store. I absolutely love coming here! They have a…read moregreat selection of items, especially fabric. It is insane how many fabric options there are. It is not even comparable to the other chain stores in the area. They also have a good selection of sewing notions and sewing patterns. And wow they have a ton of puzzles!! It's so fun coming in here and seeing all the great things they have to offer. The lady cutting my fabric was very kind and gave me lots of good recommendations for my sewing project. The store had a lovely ambiance. I would highly recommend checking Ben Franklin out for your crafting needs!

Absolute favorite crafts store. They have everything my kids have ever needed for the various…read moreschool projects, be it craft wire, tri-fold board, foam tapes, construction paper, frames, etc. People who work there are some of the nicest and knowledgeable people I've come across at a store. I went to get some pop tape for a project. Not only was I shown the exact place to find it in, but also the one that would work best for my needs. The lady asked me what I wanted it for and went above and beyond by grabbing a piece of paper and showing me other ways to do it. What I had imagined to be too much work, seemed very simple after all, after the little demo from her. So thankful for this store and its employees!

My teens have taken a variety of classes with Jamie at Picket Fence and now I am also taking…read moreclasses! Jamie is a great teacher who provides instruction and non-judgmental teaching and support to her students. The studio is a fun and supportive place to be creative. Jamie offers a variety of classes - I have tried silk painting, glass fusing, acrylic painting, charcoal & soft pastel, and oil painting - and workshops. The studio is also an art gallery where you can view and buy Jamie's and other artist's work, and buy art supplies. Classes are reasonably priced and for most classes all supplies are provided. Woodinville is lucky to have this wonderful creative space.

What a great new business for our neighborhood. I stopped by the other day to check it out, and…read moreJamie was having a painting class which seemed to be pretty vibrant. And her art along with some other local artists is on display and for sale is awesome. After a day of local wine tasting, it was a great way to finish off the afternoon.

I loved the atmosphere in here, I was just picking up a few things but they have a good selection…read morefor everybody. Definitely my go-to art supply store from now on.

Always very disappointing when I have to do an update on a previously celebrated business. This has…read morebeen my go-to place since moving to Seattle in 2012. And I supported it wholeheartedly despite sometimes finding items slightly cheaper elsewhere. Additionally, as an art educator I always suggested it to my students for their value, as well as excellent and knowledgeable customer service. Unfortunately, I'm very disappointed to say both superb customer service and cost value are gone. Firstly, I learned from my students that student discount was no longer available. Then after my last visit, I was stunned how much the prices have increased. Still, I remained a dedicated patron. After coming home I realized one of the expensive wooden panels had a substantial gouge in the corner - simply too noticeable to try fixing. I confidently returned to the store but was told they would not take back the damaged items - because they couldn't verify it was damaged before my purchase. The associate was unbearably rude and dismissive. One my way out I expressed my profound disappointment with the current direction of this trusted business with another associate, only to have the associate I originally spoke with catch up with us. Now they changed their song, saying they could accept the damage item but I was very lucky because it's not something they always do. What?! The associate appeared to be making up policies as they went along. In the end I kept the damaged wooden panel, as I will keeping my business away from this place.

Blick Art Materials in Seattle handled a frustrating situation with serious professionalism…read more We bought Arches 300lb watercolor paper online, and when we came in my dad was convinced it was the wrong weight. The associate who helped us (blonde hair, and I really wish I remembered her name) was calm, patient, and genuinely kind the entire time. She didn't turn it into an argument or make anyone feel talked down to. Instead, she immediately offered solutions: replace the paper or give us a refund. They didn't have the exact Arches paper my dad wanted to swap to, and she still went above and beyond by offering to call Blick and initiate an online return for us on the spot. That level of patience and customer service is rare. In the end, my dad decided to just keep the paper, but I left impressed with how well she handled everything. Big thanks to her and the Seattle team.

What can I say that hasn't already been said? The mecca for any artist within 100 miles…read more Fantastic selection of many mediums and a very friendly staff. Always a great time wandering the isles looking for treasure. Also, be sure to check the clearance rack. You never know what you might find for $.10 on the $1!

This is a great bead store tucked away in a not so way to find space. When you come here, it's…read morebecause you're deliberately seeking it out. So. Many. Beads! They've got everything you need - beads, findings, design tutorials, etc. It's a surprisingly large store. And again, there's so many beads! We spent quite awhile looking at all of the different beads and making our selections. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The sale/clearance area had some great deals. And the prices overall weren't bad at all for the quality. If you're searching for some high-quality beads for making jewelry, this needs to be on your list as a place to shop.

Support this business!!! The women who work here are so sweet and this is my go to bead store…read more There's even a table where you can sort through glass beads. Which are very affordable!!

THEY ARE OPEN!!! I'm so thrilled Art Primo Seattle is open…read moreduring this time. I'm working with small businesses and trying to stay artistically productive for my mental well being during this time. Being able to get the art supplies I need and support local business is such a bonus. I'm also really happy they are able to ship orders if they don't have what I need at the physical location. Seattle orders are almost always next day and I appreciate this so much. Thank you Art Primo Seattle for keeping the community here artistically supplied and I N S P I R E D!

Selling spray paint…read more That's all this shopnis doing. Which is cool.but you know would be cooler? If they were selling graffiti! On canvas, prints, etc... support the craft and spread the love.

Extensive glass designs and choices, and all the supplies you'll need. Rows and rows! I'm doing…read morecustom door panels after a 10 year break so my skills (and tools) are rusty. Matt and staff were very helpful and I'm excited to start my project. Used to go to Seattle Stained Glass which closed, but this place is 10 times better. Worth the drive. Decent prices too.

Excellent stock and service. Actually fun to go there. And I got a discount I didn't expect because…read moreit was over a certain amount. Nice!

Very cute friend/family/couple date spot. I love coming here, especially on a classic Seattle rainy…read moreday when there's not much to do. I could be here for hours painting things, and I love how pretty the color show up after they come out of the kiln. There's a wide variety of ceramics to choose from there are a little bit expensive sometimes, but if you go once in a while I think it's totally worth it.

We called ahead on a Friday to see what the availability is and it's only walk-in so we went after…read morework. The staff was friendly and helped us understand the process of picking out a piece and painting it. There are also instructions on the wall on the steps you need to take to decorate your piece and there are labels everywhere to make sure you know what you're doing. When you first walk in, you pick a piece of pottery out to decorate/paint. There are a ton of items to select from including bowls, mugs figurines, and plates. I picked a little bowl to paint and pulled up my Pinterest board for inspiration. I went to go pick out my colors and they all had swatches on them with 1-3 coats of paint to show you how it looks when fired. They also have precision tip paint bottles (in the same selection as the regular paint) for little details and stamps. They provide you with assortment of paint brushes, decorated pieces for inspiration and different foam applicators for ombre looks. They also give you ceramic palettes and a water mug to clean off your paintbrushes. After you're done with decorating, you clean up your items and put them in the correct compartments for the staff to wash. Then you pay and they tell you when you can pick it up (usually within a week). There was only one staff member when we were there, but she was super helpful and kind. As we left around 6 PM on Friday, it got very busy.