My mom has bought 7 stockings at this location and she is a loyal customer. However she continues…read moreto be treated very rudely by the staff. My mom was taking pictures of stocking options for Grandkids and was rudely accosted for taking pictures. How could you treat a recurring customer so poorly! Maybe think about having better interactions with nice grand parents.

After hearing consistently wonderful things from my friends in Knoxvillle (a/k/a needlepoint…read moredesert) about M's, I made the three hour trek to see it myself. It's a beautiful, bright shop with a huge selection of fibers, embellishments, and of course, canvases. I came with some projects in progress and canvases I haven't started yet, and the gals were patient and helpful with everything. I'm not an experienced needlepointer, and they helped me choose exactly what I needed based on my preferences. I have a hard time making decisions about needlepoint because I don't know enough to know what I don't know, so it took some serious customer service on their part. In the end, I found exactly what I needed and left with many great recommendations and ideas, not to mention a bag full of needlepoint goodies. I loved all their finished samples and was inspired by the gorgeous decorative stitching on some of them. I also love seeing finished projects because I rarely know how I want my completed canvases to be finished. I'll definitely be back!

I'd heard this store was amazing and it's true. An artist happy place! Paints, canvases, pens,…read moremarkers, brushes, clay, yarn, wood, and several fun items in between. If I had a creative bone in my body I'd have gone broke. The front entrance touts the store as employee owned. We were greeted and welcomed, and I spotted others being helped as they shopped. Huge store plus a basement. Parking spaces in the front and along the street. Bring your favorite artist in ... I plan to bring my son here if and when he needs supplies for his upcoming art class.

Had a restoration project that required a specific type of paint which we knew nothing about. Mike…read morewas super helpful! He explained the properties of the paint and helped us pick the correct color. He then helped us pick the correct brushes and showed us the proper techniques for our project, from surface prep to brush use. Also matched the quality to our needs without overselling us. Walked in needing "paint", left ready to tackle the project with confidence! Great atmosphere too! Friendly and welcoming and not stuffy, sterile and snooty like some stores with art supplies. Had me looking around for the Espresso machine and the overstuffed chairs!

My husband and I recently participated in a stained glass art class at Preston Arts Center. From…read morethe moment we entered I was impressed! The store was full of natural light that highlighted the rooms, and the steps to the upper classrooms were painted in colorful hues. The staff were super friendly as we strolled through the center prior to our class. The selection of art supplies was quite impressive and seemed to include most anything a person could need for art projects (colored pencils, paints, brushes, pens, markers, canvas, children's art kits, and so much more). The prices appeared to be fair and in line with box stores and chain craft supply stores. They offer an array of workshops and classes for all ages that include both one-day and weekly offerings.The class that we participated in was phenomenal. The instructor was very patient and quite knowledgeable. The price of the class included all materials. There is plenty of parking in a dedicated lot.

Updating my review for the new location! Everyone there is…read morealways friendly, I love how all the little details in the shop are drawn by hand, and of course they have plenty of art supplies. I'm always able to find something I need!

Artists Barrel is a unique and cool hand crafted Barrel and decor shop in the historic downtown…read morebardstown shopping district. The store is rather large and has several artists Whose woodwork and other crafts is featured in the store and sold for them. They have all kinds of cool and unique items in this store that vary in price depending on the artist. Some are rather high and others are fair priced. I personally walked away with two items form two different artists on my trip here. I purchased a university of louisville license plate decoration for my self and Burbon Barrel university of Kentucky coat rack for my brothers Christmas present. Overall I really enjoyed This shop. Was a fun browse and the lady working was very friendly and personable. They have lots of cool Bourbon Barrel decor and lots of cool university of Kentucky and Lousiville decor as well for the local college sports fans.

While I was at the Blind Pig, buying bottles of whiskey, my lady was at the Artists Barrel, looking…read morefor knickknacks to bring home from our Kentucky excursion. I was impressed with their layout and various items that I returned the next day to buy some souvenirs to give my family. Artists Barrel is easily located on North 3rd Street, just a couple of storefronts north of East Flaget Sreet. With parking plentiful and short walking distance from all points downtown -- bars, restaurants, and all, you can come to Artists Barrel for various odds and ends-type of purchases. In my visit to the Artists Barrel, I bought Kentucky hats for my Dad and Stepmother, a Kentucky hanging ornament and a bourbon scented candle for my Mom, and a pair of bourbon boxers for my Aunt. It was quite a joyous morning considering I was hoping to do all of my souvenir shopping at one spot and did so at Artists Barrel successfully. Overall, Artists Barrel had everything for what I was seeking during my trip to Bardstown.

Need a place to buy a gift? This is the place. Smells great with all the candles. Lots of…read moreChristmas supplies. Excellent help and advice on selecting the perfect gift.

This place is amazing!!!! The concept behind the store is to help grow the love of the arts and to…read morehelp the community grow. It's built in a past what you can model and suggested prices are listed in the counter. They have lists of needed donations and a QR code that you can scan to see the most updated list. You never know what you find here! They also offer fun workshops and fun creative sessions that allow you to let your inner artist shine so check out trot website to see if there's something that you've always wanted to try.

I love the CONCEPT of this shop, I shopped t h ere often and recommended it to a great many…read morefriends. Yes, I find materials for projects especially yarn. However the last few times I've been there, the staff have been really snobby and condescending. This last time, they were so rude, I'd rather pay retail from Michael's, Joann's, or on Amazon. While there, staff was discussing problems filling their classes. There was a class 2 people had signed up for, but 1 cancelled, so they cancelled the class. I thought, "No wonder." I've come to the realization they are insular rather than friendly. It's an unpleasant, exclusionary atmosphere. No thanks.

This a cute, cute, cute shop. I really liked all of the oil lamps and custome glass stuff there…read more They also have a lot of great antique items and some furniture. A great stop in this cute town of you are passing through!

I have shopped in this store for many years. They have a great selection of stained glass…read moresupplies. The staff is very knowledgable and helpful. If you are interested in classes, I recommend the instructors here at Heirlooms and Gretchen's.