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    Blick Art Materials

    Blick Art Materials

    4.3(10 reviews)
    47.8 mi
    $$$$

    I have lived in Iowa City for a while now and have never been into Blick's until this weekend. What…read morewas I thinking?! It is a great place for all kinds of fun if you're in need in some inspiration. The staff is super nice and were able to help me find what I was looking for quickly. They have a great array of stationeries (my favorite) available for a slightly higher price but still reasonable considering the high quality and service. I will be back for future creative endeavors or if I just want to look some inspiration!

    This is a very cool and fun store, with every kind of art tool or item you might need. I also…read morealways find the most amazing gifts here, everything from unique coloring books and cards and journals to jokey office supplies and tchotchkes (I bought a harmonica and mini-sewing kit on my last visit...). Of course the main event here are the art supplies--you'll find many options for every kind of medium, and for every price range, from beginner (or just-putzing-around) to professional grade. On my most recent visit, I was interested in two sets of watercolors and was glad I asked an associate about their prices...because one was around $10 and the other $45. Same thing with a cool set of dual markers/pens I almost bought...I had not looked at the price correctly and the associate pointed it was $161. She kindly found another set for me for less than $10 (which was all I needed). Art things are expensive in general but you can definitely find some good deals here, especially during their sales. The staff here are all very cheerful, helpful and friendly...my favorite store in Iowa City whenever I visit the area.

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    River's Edge Gallery

    River's Edge Gallery

    3.0(2 reviews)
    40.9 mi

    You will be in awe just looking around in the cool, old house which has been turned into a gallery…read moreand great local business. Rivers Edge Gallery is the place to go to for all of your framing needs. The customer service is fantastic and the work they do is great of quality. I come here to frame any memorable newspaper articles or pieces of art. All of my framed pieces just feel sturdy and like they were made the right way. I love this place!!

    Would put less than a star. Wanted to take my daughter around today to different art galleries…read morebecause she wants to become a painter. Parked there just before opening with my daughter waiting for them to open. The people opening the place instantly walked to my car asking me what I was doing there and acted like I didn't belong. After letting him know that I wasn't even sure about wanting to go in now due to his rude behavior. He actually told me "well get the f out of here then" with my 7 year old listening in the back seat. I called him on that and he instantly turned around telling the ladies he was with to call the cops. Not once did I raise my voice or do anything to have that form of reaction from this person whom I assume is the owner. No way to run a business or act in front of children. I will never come to this place again and warn others of this as well. I recommend amana colonies and Iowa city for art gallery viewing you will be treated much more warmly and like a human being.

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    Michaels

    Michaels

    3.1(8 reviews)
    50.5 mi
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    I typically go to Hobby Lobby, and this recent experience just proved my point. I placed a mobile…read moreorder at 8 this morning, called Michael's at 9 to see when my order would be available for pick up. The associate on the phone was so unnecessarily rude. I got the confirmation email that my order was ready for pick up and headed to get it, it was not there and all three associates in the store were just as rude. One even used vulgar language in front of myself, a customer, which I find to be extremely unprofessional. One of my items in my order was out of stock, even though the store just opened, and the associate acted as if it was an inconvenience for me to return its counterpart. I will not be headed back to Michael's and I am disappointed in the service I received.

    Oh, Michaels. A…read morecouple reasons this particular chain craft store is worth a stop. 1. LOCATION. I love this particular location in Coralville, just off 965. 2. Coupons! Check online or sign up for their email distribution. You can almost ALWAYS get a deal on what you're looking for. 3. Shop online, pickup in the store for free! (They also do a great job showing you what aisle things live in the store online. So be sure you don't go in and leave empty handed.) The staff can be hit or miss. I've had super DUPER knowledgable, cheerful help and then... not so much. Just depends on the day! My basis for a three vs four star is mostly because of an online order I had this part holiday season. I ordered decor, paint and a wood craft. It said it was fulfilled and to come in to pick it up. When I got there, the wood craft wasn't there! When I inquired it was just a shrug, 'we ran out.' All fine... just COMMUNICATE please before I come in expecting my order in its entirety. Overall, a solid craft store. And really the only one of its kind in that part of Coralville. Stop in for a kid's craft, frame or anything else artsy.

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