this shop was so cute, the Man that helped us was super nice and I would definitely go back. I am…read moreplanning on buying all of my art supplies from this store instead of bigger corporations like Michael's in the future. Would definitely recommend if you're in Excelsior and love art.

Awesome, small town art supply store…read more.. They have great deals. I got two boards, acrylic paints and tracing paper for like twenty five bucks. The staff is friendly and helpful as well.

They had an interesting selection of items to paint. From little lapel pins to platters, to big…read morecookie jar type items. A decent selection of paints, including several paints that are speckled. Can't wait to pick up our items next week.

If I could, I'd give 4 stars for the shop and 2.5 for my experience…read more I wanted this to be so much fun, but instead I was annoyed during the painting process and have been let down afterward too. I went, using a Groupon, during the 3rd week of February. The pros- very cute store, tons of things to paint, we had a lot of fun painting our items. The cons- unprofessional staff ran by high schoolers. When my friend and I arrived two hours before the shop closed, we were told we should come back another day because we wouldn't have time to paint. ?? We're in our early 30s....we were making coffee mugs....this seemed really weird. The another woman came in 45 minutes before closing time with two kids. Another high school employee said she needed to leave and come back another day. The woman was upset, her kids were upset. They even promised to be out by 8pm if that was necessary, the employee said that didn't matter....they couldn't paint at all. Most confusing was that a 3rd employee appeared to be there doing her homework at a different table. This could have just been a friend, but it didn't help with the image that 3 people were there working at the shop and asking everyone to leave. It seemed the staff wanted to turn everyone away. There was a group of Girl Scouts there that night as well, but they seemed completely unable to handle more than 10 people in the shop. Now, on the website the store says it's open till 8. I would assume that means you can come in before 8 and paint until 8:30 or so (like a restaurant if you're wanting food....if it's open till 10 you can come in at 9:30 and eat until 11:00). But they wanted everyone out of the shop at 7:45....I was told this directly by a high school helper. So that made the experience a little blah. But what makes it worse is that it's now almost a month later and I haven't received a call that my item is ready. I called several days ago asking if it's ready (I'm assuming it is, since they said it would take 5-7 days) and haven't received a response to my call. And I paid around $50 plus my $20 Groupon.....not how I'd run the business if it were mine.

The store has plenty for artists from every walk of life but there is one big issue. This review is…read morewritten from the perspective of an older disabled adult. Little thought was given to the consequences of crowding the aisles with product displays making the store difficult for someone with mobility challenges. I dropped a few brushes (which I did buy) and because it is difficult for me to bend that far I cried out for help several times using my announcer voice. Everyone in the store would have to hear this unless they were wearing headphones. No one responded. After waiting a bit I struggled to get the items off the ground. Finally someone came but it was too late. She stood directly in front of me preventing me from reaching the register. People in general have no awareness of disability. The employee who rang me up obviously didn't know how to have a short friendly chat. It made me feel unwelcome, as if I were disturbing her somehow. I have a long retail history and can't imagine why someone would treat a customer that way. It's unfriendly. She was capable of the simplest basics of operating a register. Unkind. Luckily I don't need to visit often.

Wowee zowee, I haven't been in a fine art store this extensive and specialized since I was…read moreliterally in college taking fine art courses and had to buy supplies from the campus store. I came here because I needed a replacement Micron 005 pen, which is a favorite among artists. I'd checked online and saw they carried them (as did Michael's, but I'm looking to vote with my dollars and spend more appropriately), but elsewise wasn't sure what to expect on my visit. I was pleasantly surprised and I am certain I will be back in the future for projects I have planned. There's stuff here that you just won't find at any big box craft store. That said, this store caters primarily to painters and drawers. This isn't a store to get kid's art supplies; it's a place for adult artists to shop. Canvases (reasonably priced) in a multitude of dimensions (some taller than I am), a staggering assortment of oil paints, paint pens, acrylic leather paint (designed to flex), a massive number of Copics, pastels/charcoal/conte crayon, Sculpey, watercolor supplies including Arches large format single sheets, huge selection of high quality spray paints, canvas sold by the yard on rollers, resin making supplies (including face masks/goggles), gloss glazes for your ceramic firing projects, mechanical pencil leads in every gauge and hardness you could desire, journals/sketchbooks, storage and easels, impulse items like stickers/greeting cards/candy towards the registers, a massive custom framing counter and a canvas stretching counter as well. The employees were all friendly and eager to help. I got asked while I was browsing if I needed any help finding anything. (I did actually need help finding the Microns but my goofy butt auto responded I was just having fun looking... which I was, but LOL I could've also used the help. I'm just so used to turning down assistance.) There's bathrooms in the back if you have need. They are gender neutral, hooray! Nothing fancy, but all functional and clean enough. The surface parking lot is a bit small (and many of the spaces are 30 minute maximum), but there's also plenty of garages nearby as well. It was pretty busy when I was there on a Friday afternoon!

GS Direct's pricing and fast delivery are great, but what really stands out to me is their customer…read moreservice. When I received a defective HP printer cartridge a few months ago, they had a replacement in my hands the very next day. Yesterday, I ordered some paper through their website; today, they called to let me know that a brighter paper than the one I ordered was available at a lower cost - and they could deliver it same-day! Although their website will only quote shipping costs for UPS, they will often use a courier (which is cheaper and faster) if you are located in the Twin Cities metro area.

From the owner: GS Direct is a national distributor of drafting supplies used by architects, engineers, drafters,…read moreblue printers, builders as well as other graphic & construction professionals.

I love to come here and browse for toys that are truly educational. The prices are a bit steep but…read morethe quality of what they sell is great. I also love when they have activities for kids. My daughter really enjoyed coming here for story time and to make some slime. Great place for a special gift for the children in your life!

Are you looking for interactive learning tools for your kids (especially for different ages)?…read moreLakeshore Learning in SLP is a fantastic store with a ton of different things for kids to make learning more fun. We like to avoid tablets and screens, so we are always on the lookout for interactive toys. They have a lot of tools for both math and reading as well as support for learning other languages. The staff here is really nice, too. The person working at the time was also a school teacher and had lots of her own ideas and suggestions, which we really liked.

Hobby Lobby - 5 Stars…read more I really enjoy shopping at this Hobby Lobby location. Every time I visit, I end up finding something useful--whether it's craft supplies, home décor, seasonal items, or even a small tool I didn't realize I needed. Their selection is consistently well-stocked and varied, which makes browsing a fun and inspiring experience. The atmosphere is generally calm and pleasant, making it a relaxing place to wander through the aisles and gather creative ideas. Staff members are friendly and helpful when I need assistance locating an item or have a question about a product. It's worth noting that the store can get quite busy at certain times, especially after major holidays or on Sundays, when many shoppers are taking advantage of sales or new seasonal arrivals. While this can mean longer checkout lines and more crowded aisles, it's not always enough to take away from the positive experience. Overall, this Hobby Lobby is a go-to spot for crafts, décor, and inspiration. The combination of product variety, inviting atmosphere, and helpful service keeps me coming back.

I saw online that the crafts were 40%off & this is a "so called Christian store." I went to pay for…read moremy craft tool. Kathy wrang up my purchase at reg. Price. I explained to her that the"crafts" were 40% off. "Kathy RUDELY INFORMED ME TO GO READ THE SIGN ON THE DOOR. " I'll never shop here again. I work retail & would never treat a customer like this, especially at a Christian store. I'll go to Michael's or Walmart before I'd ever think about stepping foot in this store again! DISGUSTED!!! SHE SHOULD BE WRITTEN UP!

Stopped in while hanging out in the area. There was no one else in the store except a lady sitting…read moreat one of the craft tables - I guess I assumed she worked there but she didn't greet us or anything, we said hello & when we left WE said have a good day. So not sure if she was maybe a customer as well? There was no other interaction or anything in between. They had some cool art supplies & craft kits. They offer classes, parties and more. I love crafts and wish they had better customer service because I would have been sold on more things but the overall vibe was off.

I just stumbled in here after visiting the farmers market and was so glad I did. I made my mom a…read morefairy garden and it is the perfect Mother's Day gift!! The associate working was so helpful and it was so fun and therapeutic to paint and be creative. I will absolutely be recommending to my friends!

I am a huge fan of these cute little toy stores and Love to spend a little extra on kids gifts and…read morebirthday gifts. That being said, I also expect to receive great customer service and a great product. After purchasing several items I realized I was overcharged, by $20, for a game. After speaking with a manager to correct the charge I was told that the game was just mislabeled and I was charged correctly. Somehow that was my fault and she took it a step further to blame "someone" for removing the real tag that was to cover up the $20 tag. That did not feel good. Small interactions like this destroy reputations and further patronage. Ownership of the mislabeled product would have had me coming back here for years to come and $,$$$ more to spend. Unfortunately, I can find ALL of these toys online where the price is properly labeled and I will not be accused of price changes.

Love this store. Friendly staff. Lots of Choices staff really knows what they have and are willing…read moreto work getting items i might like. Very clean looks inviting to shop. Just. Fun store.