Brilliant art supplies shop in the hills. The lady who runs the store is so helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. She understood exactly what I was trying to achieve and gave a quick demo. Better than paid lessons, exactly to the point and when I checked around cheaper too. Don't hesitate to ask difficult or even silly questions because this place will keep you on track and at the right price

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Recently opening in Marion Shopping Centre (one of two in SA), this shop has pretty much everything…read moreyou need for arts and crafts. Riot sells supplies such as stickers, canvas', paint brushes, textas, cardboard, glue, glitter, beads, kids activities, wooden items, stencils, scrapbooks and even classroom and teacher resources. The list goes on. Located on the second floor near Kmart, I first came here when I needed some stickers for my 21st book. There were lots which made it hard for me to decide. I ended up choosing some pretty butterflies and gold happy birthday stickers. The service was good and the staff seemed helpful when customers had questions. I'd suggest this shop to anyone who enjoys hand-making cards, painting/drawing, scrap booking, etc.

After searching high and low for perler beads (beads that melt together by ironing them) I came…read moreacross one product at the Marion Store. Should have stocked up on more because it seems the store regularly sells out of them! In recent times when I have gone to the store to buy more beads, I have been told by the young female store attendant that the store is out of them. On one particular Saturday, I asked this store attendant if she could please order some more in, to which she replied that this was not possible. I insisted that she write a note to the store manager to ask that this be possible and she reluctantly did so and reportedly left it on her manager's desk. To this day, I have not received a phone call from the store to tell me whether or not they were able to order some more in. If these beads are so popular and selling-out all the time, why do you not order more? In addition, due to the unhelpful nature of the staff at Riot Marion, I am unlikely to return and would rather spend my money elsewhere.

I order a lot of my art stuff online, they deliver super quick, also very helpful instore. They…read morehave a a big selection of products. It' a pleasure to visit their store on Sir Donald Drive.

Art, art and more art - my mantra. If I accidentally got locked in here I wouldn't be calling for…read morehelp too quickly. I've moved across town and so, although they knew me by name at the Glen Osmond Road store and I was sad to leave, there are all the same supplies at the Harbour Town store. So I'm grateful for a quick solution if I run out of paint part-way through a 'masterpiece'. This store has a large and varied range of art materials. Many of them are low prices. They don't stock all the top end or specialised supplies, but one can go to Premier or Eckersley's for those. Apart from art supplies, there are craft and gifts, so there is something for everyone. And no excuse not to get creative!

Central Art Supplies is an independednt business housed within Adelaide Central School of Art…read more Entry is via the laneway just before you get to the school if heading from the parade. It's proprietor is Greg Hanisch and he is a most amicable chap. If you have been there three or four times he will more than likely remember your name. If you are looking for budget supplies it is probably not the perfect place, as Central Art Supplies primarily caters to the proffessional artist and the serious art student. Quality is of main concern here, and although they do stock some student brands, such as Van Gogh oils and acrylics, their specialty is really at the high end, for instance, the Michael Harding hand ground oil paints, which although amazing, can be a bit on the pricey side. Greg is extremely knowledgeable and of great assistance. If you have any queries as to the properties or use of materials he is certainly the man to ask and will often be of much more assistance than one could find at Eckersleys or other big retailers. Unstreached canvas, calipers for sculpture and various interesting painting mediums are on sale here, which can be tricky to find elsewhere. They also have on sale some fine hand crafted easels and offer canvas streaching services.

Friendly staff with a great mix of arty folk ! From ndis clients to adult artists who are…read moreexperienced to emerging artists, everyone is welcomed. Very eclectic and worth a look in .

The outside of this shop/gallery/arts space draws you in with its colours and curiosity, and the…read moreinside is no disappointment. The lovely woman who runs the business uses the shop to run art classes in painting, drawing and sculpture. She runs short holiday classes for beginners as well as mentoring more advanced students. At the front of the shop she displays and sells her own work along with many of her students' pieces. The work is bright and vibrant, and much of it is on a beach or sea life theme. Every piece is worth a good look at, and the range of styles is fantastic, giving you lots to choose from and admire. This certainly isn't like browsing a gallery of work that is all the same. The feeling of the shop is scattered and organic. It sells small statues and metal sculptures. Standing by the door is the life sized statue of a cow, painted in bright floral patterns. There is definitely lots to see here. The owner spends a lot of time on her community art programs, so it's a wonderful place to pop into now and again to get a little print out of her upcoming classes, as well as to see the new pieces she and her students have made.

This is my first port of call when I need to restock on art and craft supplies as they really are…read morethe cheapest, have the biggest range and have two stores to choose from..this one and one at Harbourtown at the airport. A friend of mine once purchased a whole carton of decorative picture stands from this store at a even further discounted price, she paid $2 a stand, whereas elsewhere they were going for about $7 each. A few months ago I purchased five cartons of ten slightly bigger than A4 size canvases for a project I was doing and it was the equivalent of paying $3 each...bargain! Now these products and prices are not always available but keep and eye out for specials and grab them...if you need it that is and support your inner Picasso!

I LOVE this shop so much! My imagination runs wild here and I create at least 20 masterpieces…read morebefore I've even left the store. They stock a massive range of art materials including my favourite paint. They don't have all the top end supplies, nor do they make canvases to order (I recommend Pimlott Framing for that), so there are times one might want to visit the likes of Premier Art supplies or Eckersleys for some specialised items. There are a range of craft and gift items to bring out those creative juices for everyone. There is also off street parking and the staff is helpful and will help cart big boxes of canvases to your car (so I've discovered! And also help squeeze them into said car). They also promote local art classes and happenings via a noticeboard in store. My tip is to visit and let your imagination soar!

Run by the store's namesake, Tricia, this fabric store offers the same range of styles as larger…read morechain companies but at a fraction of the cost. The warehouse, whilst packed with fabric bolts and notions, is still easy to navigate and if in doubt, or unfamiliar with what exactly 'crepe de chine is', like I am, Tricia is there to offer advice and help point you in the right direction. In addition to fabric and extensive notions, Tricia offers quilt classes several nights a week as well as stocking quilting supplies for the budding 'quiltress'. Open seven days a week, right off of South Road is a haven for those interested in the revival of DIY fashion.

I visited this place a week ago and was blown away by the sheer quantity and quality of the stock…read more The staff are amazing too!! Soooo helpful and patient. I'll be back as often as I can.