Vast array of supplies - though when I asked for a utility brush to spread gesso - I was met with…read moreirksome disaffected post apocalyptic tattooed nihilistic emo ghost in the machine disdain...

This is a neat little Art Supplies Store! If you are an Art Student or Teacher, come here with…read moreyour ID-- you get a discount. Everything in here is legit and you will be SO glad you found this little gold nugget. Skip any other art supply store-- this is where the Pros go. ;) The service was very easy going and helpful if I had any questions. Definitely a vibe for the Art crowd in this little store. It's a little store with MANY art supplies and niche tools, from pens, brushes to paints and canvases. A mini artist's paradise! The cost and value of all the tools and supplies in this store are fairly priced and even better for those who are students and teachers (discounts for them). I would recommend this spot to those who are serious artists and newbies looking to find the right art gear without guessing. Tip: Parking is street and neighborhood or the garage which is $3 for an hour. If you eat at Handels ice cream or one of the places nearby they comp your parking ticket which is cool too. Make a day out of it!

Top's is a small art supply business. They have a LOT of good stuff, and some things are a lil…read morepricier but it makes sense because it's not a big company or anything! If you're tryna save money try going during their back to school sale The employees know a lot about art, and are very helpful! Even if it's a bit pricier I come often because of the service and knowing that I'm supporting a business that truly appreciates art :')

Top's Art Supplies is a family-owned Korean art supply shop in Koreatown that has been in operation…read moresince 1987. While the shop is small, they stock all of the essential art supplies (brands like STABILO, POSCA, and DecoColor) so customers can be more intentional with what they want to buy. The store requires ID checks for paint marker purchases. In addition, the shop also carries a large selection of Asian art materials for calligraphy (e.g., square paper, calligraphy brushes, calligraphy books, ink stones, black sumi ink, brush hangers, etc). Apparently students from USC who take calligraphy courses come here to purchase their supplies. Overall this is a decent shop for anyone looking to restock art supplies or buy calligraphy materials. P.S. - There is metered street parking in front of the store, but there are also few free designated parking spots behind the shop. P.P.S. - Check the website to see which supplies are currently on sale.

I came in for the first time a few days ago, being brand new to painting. Lou set me up with…read moreeverything that I needed. She was very insightful. I came back yesterday to grab some more paint, and Pablo helped me with a few brushes and was very patient and had a huge amount of expertise. I highly recommend the store. I'll definitely be a regular shopper here!

Every brush here has more personality than most people on Melrose…read more In a city where every "artist" now thinks Procreate on an iPad counts as a medium, Blick Art Materials is one of the last true temples of real creation. Walk in here and you can smell the ambition, acrylic, and caffeine. It's like stepping into a time capsule where brushes still matter, ink still stains, and creativity doesn't come with a subscription fee. The value here and the prices were super reasonable. I came here with my draftsman, a guy who still draws by hand -- a dying breed in a world that runs on Ctrl+Z. Watching him walk these aisles was like watching a monk in a cathedral. Every shelf, every pen, every tube of paint is curated chaos. And the best part? The staff actually care. They know the difference between gouache and watercolor -- and they don't judge you for mispronouncing it. Friendly service, clean restrooms (a small miracle in Los Angeles), and a selection so deep it could inspire Picasso's ghost to start over. From sketchbooks to sculpting tools, markers to mat cutters, they've got everything you need to make something real -- or at least look like you tried. Blick's been around since 1911, and this Beverly Blvd location has kept L.A.'s art scene supplied through every phase -- from punk flyers to NFT hangovers. It's an institution, and it deserves to stay that way. Blick Art Materials is a love letter to real art in a copy-paste world. The service is friendly, the aisles are inspiring, and the supplies are top-notch. If you make anything with your hands, your heart, or even just a stubborn sense of nostalgia -- support this place. Because when shops like this vanish, so does a little bit of the soul of Los Angeles. Support this place -- or someday the only "art supplies" left will be ring lights. Blick is where real artists shop while influencers pretend to paint.

I've always wanted to learn to knit, and I've peeked into this magical shop a few times over the…read moreyears. I love the comfy atmosphere. It feels like a calm sanctuary from the stressful bustling of life outside. I appreciate the high quality of the materials in stock. Everything seems very thoughtful. I finally admitted to myself that I probably won't teach myself with just my books anytime soon, so I recently scheduled a lesson with the owner, Kat. She charges $40 for an hour, which I found very reasonable for her expertise. She helped me select materials, explaining what works best for beginners. Throughout our lesson, she was very patient and thorough. She let me take little videos to reference later. I left the shop with the beginnings of a scarf and a smile on my face. I really look forward to scheduling another lesson after I practice what I've learned so far!

I felt pressured to buy items while my cashier was being passive aggressive behind me. She's an old…read moreJapanese lady and idk how to write this but she enjoyed being a little mean to me and then was shocked I was about to put everything back. She gives you a bad feeling like she's trying to get away with being mean but gets scared when you put yarn back. You know those people who say just barely mean things but you have to figure out, why the interaction felt uncomfortable. Or those people who talk bad about you the moment you walk away. I didn't come here to fight with my mom. Those people who steal your happiness for your new idea. The ones you want to avoid when it doesn't have enough protection. The most vulnerable business ideas shouldn't go here. If u don't NEED yarn for money come here. If you need something NEED it, don't come here. 2 stars sales corner.

I've always loved the look of decoden and have bought a bunch of decoden items in the past so I was…read morehappy to find this shop so I could finally try doing it myself! I dragged my boyfriend out here for my birthday and it was so much fun! They have a good selection of cute charms ranging from food charms, characters charms (Pokémon, Sanrio, Disney, etc.), seasonal charms, and more to fit a variety of aesthetics. The staff was really helpful with guiding us through the process since it was our first time and patient with us when we were indecisive. There are so many options of items to decorate, cream colors, and charms. We spent a good amount of time just deciding what we wanted. It was such a fun experience even for my boyfriend who wouldn't have picked this activity otherwise. It's a cute small business with the cutest atmosphere perfect for a girls date out. It can be a little pricier of an activity but totally worth it and I would love to come back again to decorate something else! Pro Tip: After sanding down your item, layout your charms to plan where you want things to go and take a picture so you can reference it again after you pipe the glue!

I was very excited to come here with my boyfriend. This was a last minute activity we chose to do…read moresince we were in the area and I was nervous that we were not able to decoden since we did not have a reservation. Luckily, when I went the store wasn't busy and walk-ins are welcome. With that, we were able to decorate. Parking situation is a bit tough depending on when you go. There is street parking if you get lucky. Just circle around a bit if you have trouble. You do not need reservations too since walk-ins are welcome. My boyfriend and I decided to decorate top loaders for our Pokemon cards and honestly, when I compare this place to other deco places, I will say other ones are better. The reason being they offer unlimited colors and charms you can put on your art pieces. Here, they limit you to either one or two creams (the colors of "icing") and charms too depending on what you purchase. Every extra charm purchase is $0.50. With that, this deco place was so fun but I would prefer them not making their stuff limited in quantity to creams and charms. Staff was nice too and the prices were okay. Like I said, if it was unlimited, it would be worth it but since it's not, to me at least it wasn't worth it.

I came to the opening night and have returned ever since. The workshops are so fun and very…read morecommunity-driven. Recently, I used their kiln services for an outside firing for my ceramic art and it was a seamless experience. Jamiee and Andy were so easy to communicate with, treated my pieces like their own, and even delicately packed my items back into the box for a quick and easy pick up. If any potters out there are looking for a kiln rental, this is now my go-to spot!

The ArtBox has been running business for long time in Koreatown Plaza. I would recommend you to…read morecome to this place if you are interested in Korean or Japanese accessories. They have high ends pens from Korea and Japan.(inks are never dried up and thin) Many accessories of Korean celebrities.(everything; key chains, notebook and small bags) Toys from Korea Nothing special. It's been same as always. Korean products, Korean movies and everything about korea is getting more popular these days. Maybe if they try to sell new products or challenge something new for Americans, then it will be better!

This is for a couple months ago. They sold me fake sonny angels. My fault because it wasn't sealed…read moreI should have known better. They do have cute stationery.

Baller is a wonderful local business. I love the convenient location next to baller hardware. Staff…read moreis knowledgeable. Prices are not higher or lower than most other art supply stores. I've been a customer for 22 years. They've earned a review.

Great little shop. I needed glass replaced on an existing frame and even though they close up their…read moreframe setting at 4:45pm (shortly before they close) when I called the store attendant said I could at least drop it off. However when I got there she took one look and said- "oh this is easy" and got the fella in the back to quickly turn the order around in 5 minutes! I was so surprised and pleased. While waiting I saw they had a lot of great art supplies at a good price. They even have some funky art hanging on the wall to give inspiration on all the cool stuff someone can do, or if you are challenged with a pen you can buy the displayed art right there. Great little shop, no need to buy supplies on Amazon or target- go here!!

I've taken a membership at the Studio on Sunset for a few months and it is awesome over there…read more Always clean, so much order in a very good meaning and stuff is so helpful! Thank you, Jeff!!!! Gonna be back soon and taken classes.

I have been a member for over a year and I love coming here. I started as a student and eventually…read moretransitioned to getting a membership. Beautiful clean space with a TON of glaze options and clay bodies. Lots of wheels and hand building space and love that it is 24/7, so you can work late at night if that is when you are feeling creative. Also in my opinion the kiln turnaround time is pretty quick. It is always exciting looking through the shelves and finding your pieces. I recommend starting out with a class or two so you can experience everything before committing to membership. Lots of really great teachers too.

I took a candle making and intention setting workshop here last night and it was great! The…read moreinstructor was very knowledgeable and spent so much time answering all of our questions. She was kind and helpful, and you can tell she really loves and knows her craft well! It was an intimate setting, and it was a fun experience to learn about one process of candle making. At the end of the night, you get to go home with your own hand poured candle that you created. The intention setting part of the workshop was very peaceful and created an opportunity to reflect on the past year and be intentional about something you'd like to foster for yourself in this new year. Excellent class and I'd return to this studio for another one. However, $70 may be a bit steep for some for a workshop like this.

Yelp Cliff Notes: What's more fun than exploring our…read moreinfinite creativity through crafts? Partnering with a sustainable studio that leads the activities, and cleans it up so you don't have to, haha. Yelp Unabridged Version: There's something that is so simple and so soul-fulfilling in crafts. Looking for a fun date night activity, we found a unique experience (check), quality time inducing (check), and sustainable activity (bonus check) in forager crafts. The instructors are deeply passionate and the workshop was a blast! Leaning into sustainability, we reused some of the craft trinkets in a multi-bean sensory bin for our 1 year old daughter. Double score! Highly recommend-