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.

Just had a bizarre experience here after being a customer here for years. I started at the Tacoma…read morelocation looking for stretcher bars by the master series in 24, 36, 30, and 40s. Tacoma was out but the sweet sales associates offered to order or call Seattle. I overheard them on the phone confirming various sizes. So I thanked them & drove up to Seattle. I noticed the Seattle location didn't have the sizes I was told, I asked the guy in charge of frames/ stretchers and he claimed I asked for one size then showed me a different brand from what was confirmed over the phone, a heavy duty variety. When I expressed frustration of being told the wrong thing, he walked off pouting, didn't offer to order any for me like Tacoma did. Not wanting to leave empty handed I grabbed a couple off sizes so I can work. On my way to check out, I informed my friend of what just occured and placed the stretchers at the register. The clerk said "You need to check out over there, Sir." My flabbers were gasted! My monocle popped out! I said "Sir? I'm not a sir!". This was strange and shocking to me. So I went to the proper clerk saying "They just called me Sir. What part of me gives man? I've never been called a man." So yeah I'm mad confused as to why my petite, adorable self in pink & lilac got called a man by someone who would not appreciate being misgendered themselves.... On Pride weekend of all times. And why wasn't I offered to have the supplies ordered for me like in Tacoma? Basically I received a wild goose chase, a bad attitude, lied to about what I overheard confirmed on the phone, and casually misgendered by Seattle staff. Very sad since I prefer supporting local. The Tacoma shop is a vibe with kind, helpful staff. I'll stick with them and Jerry's Art a Rama online. Apparently several reviews report bad behavior from staff over the past year or so. Don't need the funky ahh attitude when I just wanna create.

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!!

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.

I got an experience to share, I guess it was negative. I got to say I really like Art Primo, I also…read morebeen a customer for a minute. Well I came the other day and it wasn't busy. I asked if there vintage spray cans were for sale and the (Asian) lady at the registered seemed bothered. I got a collection at home and wanted to know more. She then proceeded to tell me I could check the price on the bottom. Later I asked about the Ny Quill caps, and she didn't want to pull out all of them. She said "they all look the same different color". I wanted to see the difference so I asked her to pull them all out any way. I chose the one's I needed at the time. I also asked about other tools for the cans and she seemed dismissive, annoyed and bothered with an undertone voice of "I don't want to be working here". It seemed like a struggle to get info from her. At that point I wanted to just walk out but I came from another state and thought might as well just get everything here vs ordering online. I asked about my points and she said I can get a freebie. I asked to see the two different options and choose the black streaker. She literally showed me one and said they didn't have anymore and gave me the mop. It was the way she went about the whole interaction since I got there. I've been to many shops and art stores and usually the workers are chill but this experience was not that great. Like I said I like art primo one of my favorite stores been buying for at least 15 years or more. Good product customer service was wack, I think she may need some training or have the owner talk to her because it's not good for business.

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.

Very awesome glass supply store in the PNW. If you're into art glass, this is a place to visit to…read morebuy almost everything glass related except COE 82. In any case the service they offer is exceptional. Matt, the gentleman who helped us out is very helpful. In addition to selling art glass supplies they also offer fusing and stained glass lessons and I think materials are provided for free. Closed shoes, long pants and glasses are required to enter the store. They're pretty accommodating here so ask away if you have questions. 20% discount on orders over $250. Appointment is required so call in ahead before coming in. Gloves provided if you decided to grab scrap glass at the back- $6 per lb for fusible.