Just had a bizarre experience here after being a customer here for years. I started at the Tacoma…read morelocation looking for stretcher bars by the master series in 24, 36, 30, and 40s. Tacoma was out but the sweet sales associates offered to order or call Seattle. I overheard them on the phone confirming various sizes. So I thanked them & drove up to Seattle. I noticed the Seattle location didn't have the sizes I was told, I asked the guy in charge of frames/ stretchers and he claimed I asked for one size then showed me a different brand from what was confirmed over the phone, a heavy duty variety. When I expressed frustration of being told the wrong thing, he walked off pouting, didn't offer to order any for me like Tacoma did. Not wanting to leave empty handed I grabbed a couple off sizes so I can work. On my way to check out, I informed my friend of what just occured and placed the stretchers at the register. The clerk said "You need to check out over there, Sir." My flabbers were gasted! My monocle popped out! I said "Sir? I'm not a sir!". This was strange and shocking to me. So I went to the proper clerk saying "They just called me Sir. What part of me gives man? I've never been called a man." So yeah I'm mad confused as to why my petite, adorable self in pink & lilac got called a man by someone who would not appreciate being misgendered themselves.... On Pride weekend of all times. And why wasn't I offered to have the supplies ordered for me like in Tacoma? Basically I received a wild goose chase, a bad attitude, lied to about what I overheard confirmed on the phone, and casually misgendered by Seattle staff. Very sad since I prefer supporting local. The Tacoma shop is a vibe with kind, helpful staff. I'll stick with them and Jerry's Art a Rama online. Apparently several reviews report bad behavior from staff over the past year or so. Don't need the funky ahh attitude when I just wanna create.

An excellent art supply store that will have everything and anything you need. Great section for…read moregifts, too. Set aside some time because you'll want to wander the whole space. I'm so glad I learned about the free parking from Yelp, too.

I love this art store and education space! Great community for local artists and everyone here is…read moreso wonderful. We're lucky to have this space in Ballard.

Push/Pull is an "underground art and comix" shop that sells and promotes 'Art, Supplies, Classes,…read moreand Community.' Came here for the community aspect as they hosted one of many locations for a town wide community cocktail walk was going on. We sipped cardamom-lemon vodka here as featured by a local restaurant. While there we chatted with the shop employees who were very nice. While sipping we browsed the studio looking at are pieces by local artists which can be purchased. A perfect example of supporting small business and local art. Push/Pull lives up to their statement being a part of and promoting the community. There is a fair amount art supplies here - including but of course not limited to Sketch books, brushes, glazes, paints, easels and more. They offer classes and have info about events going, so if you're an artist and want to be in more 'in the know' it may be worth checking out Push/Pull simply for that. I hope Push/Pull continues to be a part of the neighborhood!

Very cool place to visit if you need an art scrap and you like to thrift, but the staff is a…read morelittle... odd. I only bought two little pens and a sewing pattern, and I'm not even sure what the subtotal was. I assumed it was 75c with tax, so just in case I pulled out two dollars. The lady told me "I need 4 cents." I thought she meant the total was $1.04, so I told her "Oh I don't have coins, I'll pay with card so you don't have to make change." She gave me a pointed look and said, "...then I'll have to charge you an extra 50c" I was super confused, but that was fine. I thought it over a little, and then she told me, "Your total is only 96c" Totally fine, I gave her one dollar and told her to keep the change. Usually... you tell the customer their total and they can figure out what to give you. Not a weird vague comment. She's not mean, she helped me find a nearby bathroom, and she told another customer she's worked at a paint store before, so I think she's just... odd. I think staff needs a little more consistent training, it was somewhat uncomfortable.

I love this place! It's like a thrift store for your crafting needs. Yarn, fabric, art supplies,…read morestickers, papers, embroidery, needlepoint, used stamps, vintage photos, international paper money, etc. They also have used books/magazines for crafts and plastic containers. I found some themed collage packs - valentines and Disney themed and a plastic container to store my washi tape! Everything is super affordable too.

Great service and a very professional outcome. I needed a lot of help through the process of having…read moreseveral artifacts framed. There were several challenges to be considered, and Emma's suggestions returned the perfect completed project. Annie's exceeded expectations.

Love this place. Wow. So many cute things. From fidget toys to cards. I wanted to buy everything!…read moreIf you want to find a good card. This is the place. Loved their selection of arts especially for printmaking. Good atmosphere. Ppl work here are attentive and friendly. Will come back!

Blick Art Materials in Seattle handled a frustrating situation with serious professionalism…read more We bought Arches 300lb watercolor paper online, and when we came in my dad was convinced it was the wrong weight. The associate who helped us (blonde hair, and I really wish I remembered her name) was calm, patient, and genuinely kind the entire time. She didn't turn it into an argument or make anyone feel talked down to. Instead, she immediately offered solutions: replace the paper or give us a refund. They didn't have the exact Arches paper my dad wanted to swap to, and she still went above and beyond by offering to call Blick and initiate an online return for us on the spot. That level of patience and customer service is rare. In the end, my dad decided to just keep the paper, but I left impressed with how well she handled everything. Big thanks to her and the Seattle team.

What can I say that hasn't already been said? The mecca for any artist within 100 miles…read more Fantastic selection of many mediums and a very friendly staff. Always a great time wandering the isles looking for treasure. Also, be sure to check the clearance rack. You never know what you might find for $.10 on the $1!

I wish my entire life could look like this store!…read more Woodland Mod is the Japandi aesthetic personified. Everywhere you look is a thoughtfully curated display filled with intentionally sourced goodies. From art work and lighting to stationery and home goods, it's a beyond gorgeous catch-all store. After a quick stroll around, I easily accumulated a looonnggg wishlist. I wanted everything and more!

When I think of the design of ideal space, it's filled with everything here. I love a highly…read morecurated shop and Moodland Mod knows how to curate. With a heavy japandi influence that still feels very useful for a PNW lifestyle. This is one of those places where you can easily spend $500 on a few things or $50 on 5 things. If you're looking for a gift for "that person that has everything" -- Woodland Mod would be my recommendation to find the perfect niche gift. From greeting cards to artwork and Japanese garden sheers. This isn't a place where you go in with a shopping list, you kinda just let the store show you what you want. This is my second time stopping by during the Ballard Farmers market on Sundays. I'm sure that this is when they are most busy, but there's a nice flow where you don't feel too cramped with everyone else shopping.

This was the first time I had been to Michaels, which was a bit overwhelming and had no idea where…read moreanything was. I asked a salesclerk and she didn't know either nor did she try to help. She just pointed and said, "I think." It wasn't that busy; however, all the salesclerks didn't bother to ask if I needed help as it was obvious I didn't know where to find things and they were too busy on their phones. POOR customer service. Frustrated, I was walking all over the store trying to find what I was looking for. Luckly, this one very nice salesclerk noticed I was overwhelmed and asked to help me. She wasn't sure they had what I was looking for but she went out of her way to try to find it. Mmmm, the first salesclerk didn't even attempt to try to find it. Will try to find another Michaels!

selection, staff to customer ratio, staff courtesy ei. "hello i see you someone will be right with…read moreyou." rather than ignoring all the customers in line when you just walk fcking by!!! I will say the other other woman was apologetic but this has happened so many times. Michael's pay enough people to work the register so your staff doesn't have to go out on the floor to help people. Not hard to figure out, you're just being cheap at the expense of your customers. You lost your one!! I will NOT be back EVER, not worth the perpetual frustrations.

I thought this was a glass shop, but it's just where a glass shop used to be, so it was completely…read moreby accident that I walked in here and found an awful lot of things I had to work really hard at telling myself I CAN live without. I don't need that blue and brown area rug, or the glass serving dish, or the bookworm mug, or the handstitched homemade paper journals, or the trendy stationery, or the blue and green glass pitcher and goblets. I don't NEED those things. But I want them.

Selling spray paint…read more That's all this shopnis doing. Which is cool.but you know would be cooler? If they were selling graffiti! On canvas, prints, etc... support the craft and spread the love.

I got an experience to share, I guess it was negative. I got to say I really like Art Primo, I also…read morebeen a customer for a minute. Well I came the other day and it wasn't busy. I asked if there vintage spray cans were for sale and the (Asian) lady at the registered seemed bothered. I got a collection at home and wanted to know more. She then proceeded to tell me I could check the price on the bottom. Later I asked about the Ny Quill caps, and she didn't want to pull out all of them. She said "they all look the same different color". I wanted to see the difference so I asked her to pull them all out any way. I chose the one's I needed at the time. I also asked about other tools for the cans and she seemed dismissive, annoyed and bothered with an undertone voice of "I don't want to be working here". It seemed like a struggle to get info from her. At that point I wanted to just walk out but I came from another state and thought might as well just get everything here vs ordering online. I asked about my points and she said I can get a freebie. I asked to see the two different options and choose the black streaker. She literally showed me one and said they didn't have anymore and gave me the mop. It was the way she went about the whole interaction since I got there. I've been to many shops and art stores and usually the workers are chill but this experience was not that great. Like I said I like art primo one of my favorite stores been buying for at least 15 years or more. Good product customer service was wack, I think she may need some training or have the owner talk to her because it's not good for business.

This place has so much selection. You can find all your card and paper needs. They also have a lot…read moreof little gifts here and there incase you need a last minute thing. The staff is helpful if you ask for anything and they typically have something on sale.

Went to grab a birthday present for a friend and typically don't mind spending a couple extra…read moredollars to get the gift wrapped as they advertised but was met with less than enthusiastic service and they told me "they weren't going to be able to wrap my present" with little to no explanation- I feel like without the wrapping service it's not worth the markup of the gifts. Although they have a very cute selection but need to work on their customer service side.