Van der Linde is one of these unremarkable shops that you hardly notice until you need something…read morespecific stationery-like. Like a foam board. Don't get mislead by the shop front, this place is huge! And it's not a stationery store (like I thought because of the display) but an artist supply (like it says on the plaque). But they've also got stationery. Only when you enter and walk around you notice how big this shop is and their assortment is HU-MUN-GOUS! I haven't seen so many different paint / acrylic brands in all my life so far. I guess Van der Linde basically has got everything that you may ever need for painting (thousands of paint tubes and brushes) or being creative with paper whatsoever. They have more different articles than you can even imagine. All kinds of paper colours and sizes, sketch blocks, maps, foam boards, books about relevant topics, a vast stationery assortment, spray, easels, and and and. It's a joy to visit even if you don't need anything. I guess you'll still walk out with a bag.

Nice unexpected art supply store in Jordaan area. They didn't have the specific watercolors I was…read morelooking for but I still managed to spend $30 for brushes. Good selection of everything-the store is well stocked and the employees seemed helpful.

Went looking for some paintbrushes while in Amsterdam, found this shop near the Rijksmuseum. Lovely…read moreselection of oils, acrylics and canvas, including many colors of Old Holland oils I had not seen before in US. Makes sense because several great paint brands come from the Netherlands. Van Beek has a framing store and design art store as well. Both are nearby. We were just visiting the city, so found some tiny canvases that were perfect for creating art while traveling. Staff was friendly and speaks English, everything was very well organized and easy to find.

This place has all types of paint, brushes and all supplies needed for you if you are seeking to…read moreenchance your inner Van Gogh, frankly if you are looking for any other art supplies this is not the store for you.

I just went to Vlieger for the umpteenth time. My last two purchases totaled €1.20 and on each…read morevisit I was: warmly greeted, led to the products I needed, and my purchase was wrapped in paper with a cardboard backing to protect it in transit. And beyond that, this store has the best selection of paper (and related products) that I've ever seen in one place. P.S. if you go, don't miss the upper floor with a ton of additional papers.

Vlieger Papier is my top of mind choice when I need to buy calligraphy or drawing supplies…read more Upstairs they have a great collection of pens (parallel pens, brush pens, line art pens), pencils and everything you can imagine. Their notebook selection is also amazing, you can find pretty much any kind of artistic (plain sheets, these one with black covers - wired or not -, some other brands like Moleskine, etc) or note taking books (there was a day I saw a music sheet notebook too, so there's a lot of options) in different sizes. Some people say things are expensive there, but if you compare to some online stores in the Netherlands, it's the same price (at least for some calligraphy supplies; can't say about the rest). But you can also find "basic"/common stuff, like drawing pencils, erasers, rulers, these kind of things. If you're more into painting and crafts, you will find a lot of options in the main floor. They also have nice classy envelopes,.

Stephen & Penelope has an amazing selection and supply of luxury yarns! The shop assistants are so…read morefriendly and helpful. Be prepared to spend an enjoyable amount of time there and, if you're like me, you might want an extra suitcase for your haul! Or they can ship it for you!

Gorgeous fiber arts store, with very helpful staff. It was super tough to pick a few skeins they…read moreare all so lovely.

I have a little addiction. Every time I visit somewhere, I like to visit their craft shops. My trip…read moreto Amsterdam was no exception. I bought a local craft magazine and found the a dress for this place, which was a direct tram journey away from the town centre - how could I say no? The store was easy to find, even for a visitor, and it was bigger than I imagined. They have a phenomenal range of crafting materials for all sorts of hobby - paper crafting, knitting, cross-stitch etc. Even with my fumbling Dutch, the staff were very kind and helpful, and I came away with loads more than I meant to (one of the reasons I had to buy an extra suitcase for coming home with!

A good shop for all the crafts but not a speciality shop. Nice and friendly sales people. Good…read morevibes. Too small. Should be a department store but I'm American and we have department stories for socks so maybe I'm just used to that consumerism. Pass by the shop. It's pretty.

This store has everything you need for your professional or amateur artist career. From different…read moretypes and shades of acrylics to kits to canvases. While I am not a creative type myself, just browsing around made me wish I was one. The staff is very happy to explain the different types of things to you and will even help you locate supplies that your more artistic friends have requested you to buy for them. The best thing - they're just a short walk away!

I've been a patron of Hoopman multiple times now bit feel I have to write this review after my…read moreboyfriend had a similar experience. The older gentleman who works the shop was very helpful and nice and same with the woman, who recommended I special order what I was looking for. When I went to place the order at the counter, a third employee was taking my information and clearly didn't want to, asking why I needed it, why that brand, did I know what I was looking for (yes, yes I do) and carried on as if I was seriously putting him out. I get it, it's not fun to take down information and place special orders but when it's part of the job shouldn't it be done without blaming the customer? Next time I'll go to Peter van ginkel, friendly vibes and great inventory, and best of all ive never felt like an asshole for being a patron there.

I have been wanting to come in here forever. Reminds of a shop I use to enjoy back at home. Color…read moreMe Mine is a shop to paint your own pottery. They have some great packages for groups or you can paint solo if you like. They have a large selection of ceramic items to choose from. I definitely plan on coming back in here with a group of yelpers or friends to practice my artistic side. Ideal place for kids,adults, or a day out with the girls. Here is how it works. 1) You pick the Ceramic 2) You paint it 3)They fire it 4) You take it home Enjoy!

I stopped by here on a quest for local businesses and shops while studying abroad here for the…read moresummer. Even though they did not have the object of my quest, Dokibooks, they had a HUGE selection of everything. I loved shopping in here for stickers and odds and ends for my scrapbook planning and such. They do have classes and they man who helped me was super friendly and had great customer service. One of the places I plan on going back to before leaving. It's a bit off the beaten path but worth looking for!

I did not find the elephant poo paper. But I found nice paper to wrap a gift. The people who work…read morehere are kind of distant, but I am ok with that. I am not there to take them home. I am for the paper. The range is kind of like stationery driven. More like Paperchase or Papersource. The draw was the sign on the door that said they had elephant poo paper. Now who wouldn't want that? Anyway I found some amazing thick paper to wrap a gift of artwork. It was bold print and perfect. It is a big store, I just wish they had more stuff.