A family-run emporium of all things to do with print and writing. This shop has the best selection…read moreof pens I have ever seen. If you need any art items, the prices here are very reasonable.

Small independent office supplies. The service isn't fantastic, but OK. Good if you need something…read morein a hurry.

This is a good sized shop which has been established for a long time offering supplies for fine art…read moreand crafts. They have a wide range of well known brand name supplies for fine art and crafts such as card making, beading supplies and kits for children. Not necessarily the cheapest place but locally the place you are most likely to find what you need, especially if its something a bit more specialist. Also ideal for gifts for family and friends who are in to crafting as they do gift vouchers. Mail order is also available for those who perhaps can't get to the shop. I have always found the staff to be friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and the shop clean, tidy and well laid out.

Arts and Graphics is a brilliant source for art and craft materials, with a spacious layout inside…read moreboth upstairs and downstairs (ideal for lengthy browsing sessions, without getting in anyone's way so to speak). The staff are always friendly and helpful, offering good advice on products when consulted. Their product range is up to date and on trend, with a wide variety for all levels of experience in crafting. They offer a reward points system, which is a lovely bonus to us avid crafters, who tend to 'spend rather a lot'. This shop has to be one of my favourite haunts and I highly recommend it to anyone of the creative breed.

I enjoyed the artwork on display, and found myself wishing I had both money and space to buy more…read morethan I did. The images of landscapes and weather together produced by the eponymous Anthony are ones I find both soothing and stimulating. In addition to his own artwork, the proprietor displays art by a number of other local artists. It's a good range, and well worth thumbing through the racks of prints as well as examining the wide variety on display. I passed a most interesting hour chatting with the man himself, as we went to Cornwall off-season and there were few others around, and I found his conversation as interesting as his art work. This little gallery tucked away at the side of the Mullion Meadows craft centre would be worth the detour to this craft centre on its own (if one was, for instance, taking a trip to the Lizard point, or Mullion itself, anyway).

This lovely shop is attached to Trelissick Garden, which is a National Trust property. its located…read morein one of the smaller barns and has two levels. On offer is some lovely local pottery as well as prints by local artist. The prints you can either get framed or unframed. i was really tempted by some of the things on offer. especially the prints and paintings are top qualoty. The pottery and glasware is something you can find anywhere, but they are still very decorative.

The Round House & Capstan Gallery is situated in Sennon Cove, an adyllic village tucked around the…read morecorner from Lands End. It houses very fine paintings, ceramics, sculptures & photographs all done by local artists who drew inspiration from the unique location & local history. Well worth a visit. There is also a working Lifeboat Station nearby which welcomes visitors.

Fantastic newsagents with the biggest display of magazines in Cornwall i reckon!Also if theres a…read moretitle you want that they don't stock they'll bend over backwards to get it for you.They also do maps and guides to the area ,as well as a selection of paperbacks.The real fun comes with their selction of toys!All kinds of stuff and all unbelievably cheap.Gift cards and wrapping paper also really inexpensive.

A major expansion of the Newlyn Art Gallery, The Exchange is a conversion of the ground floor of…read morethe old Telephone Exchange in the heart of Penzance. Incorporating exhibition areas, work and interactive spaces, a cafe and shop, The Exchange is a magnetic visit attraction, with free entry and if you need any further incentive, excellent toilet facilities handy to the centre of town (where desperately lacking otherwise). At the moment you can view Tatsomi Orimoto's work - basically a photo collage of his Alzheimic mother - not sure you won't merely conclude it's a pretty shameful exploitation exercise - but art is for interpretation and personal appreciation - leave that judgement to you. The cafe is very pleasant, open and spacious with a friendly service - the coffee is excellent and the carrot cake a moist deliciousness. Prices are reasonable and there is a nice selection of snacks and even more substantial menu items. Highly recommended.

Nice little gallery/shop with a good selection of originals & prints at a reasonable price meaning…read moreyou can take home a souvenir of your visit to St Ives without breaking the bank. Friendly staff.