This is a negative review about Artworld. I am a former customer who spent many thousands of…read moredollars with them in years past, but that will never happen again. I left some paintings with them when I was in Victoria a few months ago, but an employee (Andrew), clearly didn't like me and sabotaged me while I was and ensured I wouldn't get my paintings on time and forced me to leave without them. I have been trying for months to get my property returned without success and when I finally found out what was going on, they wanted to charge me $284 for shipping - on top of me paying for air shipping already. I blew my stack. Unfortunately for me, the store owner sided with the abusive employee and wouldn't give me squat, which prompted my post this morning. I tried to let it go, but I realized I was furious. A few minutes ago, I sent the following letter. +++ There are a few things that really bother me here. You are standing on store policy and saying that's why you won't help me. I'm calling rubbish on that. YOU and your family own the store. You could easily waive this policy, take responsibility for what happened and send my paintings back to me at no charge. As I said, I am not paying for shipping twice. Also by pulling the store policy thing on me, you have shown me clearly you don't give a damn about me and you have sided with your abusive employee. Whether you realize it or not, his behavior is your fault. Why? Because you and your family own the store. IMO, you have an obligation to make things right and you told me you would make it right when I saw you. But you clearly have not made it right. You are holding me hostage over my own paintings and are demanding I pay to have them shipped. That is flat out wrong in the worst way. If you really cared about me as a customer, (and you clearly do not), you would take responsibility for what happened, eat the cost of the shipping and send me my paintings. Nathan Will I get my paintings back? No idea, but I could not/would not let this matter slide.

There's a wide selection of art and framing supplies here. The staff are very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable and the prices are just right. It's on a major street and not difficult to spot; there are parking spaces around the neighbourhood should you need them. At the back, there is also a wide selection of cards where you can print your own art or if you're very crafty, put something on it. I take photos throughout the year, so for me, sending Christmas cards that have​ my own art makes card-giving extra special. You'll also see a wide selection of sketch notebooks in a wide range of prices. Pens? If you want pens, boy there are lots of them - in many many different colours. I can go on and on, but I guarantee you, you won't be disappointed.

We did a self-directed driving and walking sightseeing tour of some of the Oak Bay Village area of…read moreVictoria one day during our most recent stay (late-April). During a walkabout on Oak Bay Avenue, before heading to dinner, we stopped into several of the stores that caught our eyes. Seeing the 4CATS sidewalk sign caught my lady's eyes, and a look-see inside at the art supplies being offered was definitely in order. Wow! most everything in art supplies available in one place -- for the very beginner, the occasional 'dabbler', and on up to those pursuing serious art interests. Daughter and I watched on, as she truly-enjoyed some "quality time" browsing the offerings, and chatting with staff about their services, etc. My thanks to those at 4CATS for helping to make the day in Oak Bay such a special one.

Was feeling crafty, so I went online and booked me and 3 friends here to build monster mugs…read more (Insider tip: the more fun friends you bring the more dollars you will save.) We arrived, then were shown a demonstration of how to and we're off to races. I struggled a little bit with mine, but I got the help I needed to complete my project. The staff were funny and told us all about the history of 4 cats when we asked. I'll definitely be back to make a winter craft here.

I picked up a travel easel at Mystic Art Supply for my 7 year old grandson. He is enjoying it…read moreeverywhere in the car, at his grandma house and will take to his aunts in LaConner! . This store has a great selection of arts and crafts for kids and adults. The owners are very nice, knowledgeable and helpful.

From the owner: We are a family run small business specializing in children's and adults art supplies.read more

Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Everything an artist needs is available here…read more Easy to find location. A small and yet extensive supply of art necessities.

The best art supply store I have ever found while traveling. Amazing selection in a small space. So…read moreexciting!!!

Located a bit south of Chinatown Victoria this store was well stocked with all types of art…read moresupplies and frames. Folks were very friendly and helpful without being pushy.

I bought a very expensive (~$400) frame from these guys. I trusted the expertise of the shop to…read moremeet my needs on this particular project. Not only was the frame too flimsy to be picked up from the top without bending so much that the fasteners for the picture popped out, but the wire they provided for me to string up the hanging mechanism was WAY too short. From now on, I'm choosing Amazon or other custom options here in Victoria for framing, instead of these guys. So disappointed, after years of living elsewhere and having solid, professional options for framing.

Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. Nice gallery next door. Have most supplies I need for…read moremy multimedia art.

This is such a nice store! A huge selection of any type of painting or art supply you'd like, at a…read morerange of prices. Can't wait to come back here!

This little store on James St is very well named. It's full of not just fun art (and art supplies)…read morebut tons of happiness in the form of friendly staff and adorable little surprises (like fairy hideouts) throughout the store. While they have a little of everything, this is not an exhaustive art supply store, nor does it pretend to be. But if you're looking for something fun, creative, and inspiring it's definitely worth popping in. Bonus for their used art supplies area in the back, and super cool junk journaling kits!

If you love art supplies and fairies.. this little shop is a must stop…read more Very cute, has a magical fairy vibe . They have so much to look at, too many to list Mission - find all 15 fairy doors . Great service, very nice and kind

A lovely place to visit and browse. The staff was helpful and friendly. Lots of interesting…read moreproducts were displayed. I purchased a Midtown Pouch that was 5" x 8" and it fit all of my backpacking plien air supplies (except my sketchbook, which will be easy to separately store in my backpack). I wish Marie had more of her work displayed on the walls. While in Port Townsend, look around. Lots of sketching opportunities.

Great selection, not overwhelming like most art stores, just a few of everything you needread more

We just celebrated our daughter's birthday at Bonnie's and it was fantastic. For a very reasonable…read moreprice per kid she decorates according to whatever theme your kid wants, sets up a couple of crafts for the kids to do, plays a game and sends each one home with a fantastic goody bag, a helium balloon and their projects. All you need to provide is food and she does the rest! We didn't even need to bring plates or cups! It was far and away the easiest party for me as a mom ever. No cleaning the house before, trying to round up the right treats for the goody bags, find the right decorations, all of which is just that much more of a hassle on island anyway. And no clean up after, just grab the leftovers and presents and balloons (the birthday kid gets a whole bouquet!) and that's it.

From the owner: Craft supply store!read more