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!

Another amazing experience framing something dear to my daughter! Jim is so gifted in directing us…read moreto exquisite choices. We have chosen his services for family heirlooms, modern art and everything in between and are always so pleased.

I've had several items framed here including a very old and delicate page of an Illuminated…read moreManuscript. In all cases, we were very pleased with the results. The owner is very patient and is a great help in picking out the perfect frame combo for your piece. He is very knowledgeable about different framing options and has a good eye for what will look nice. I had to have a piece framed for work and did a price comparison between here and Michael's and found their prices to be comparable (even with Michael's discounts). If you could have your art framed locally by a professional business owner instead of a chain store for close to the same price, why wouldn't you? The shop has lots of great art, décor and gifts too! I highly recommend this business.

It seems like I'm always looking to frame something and a few years ago a co-work of mine…read morerecommended this place. They did a really nice job helping me pick out a unique frame for the unique piece I had plus I didn't think it was too expensive when compared to other custom framing spots. Since a then, I have acquired some nice pieces of "real" art and chose to go elsewhere to have them framed (for no other reason than I thought this place couldn't handle it). I definitely ate my words. I really didn't like any other place I went to and I was extremely unsatisfied with the quality of work of the other places. So I went back to this Fast Frame. I guess all Fast Frames are all independently owned so I don't know what kind of experience you'd get if you went to a different one. This one on Lake Street in Calhoun Village is wonderful. The proprietor, Steve, is excellent. He's very non-pressuring but he gives you very good guidance and ideas when you're looking to frame something. Like I said earlier I've felt that Steve prices things very competitively and if you look online you can usually find a $40 off coupon. The framing is done very quickly (usually less than a week) and the quality is spectacular. I don't know why I ever thought to go anywhere else. I recommend this place to anyone that will listen and I will be back soon!

I am an amateur photographer and art collector. Steven has framed numerous pieces for me, including…read morestretching an oil painting. He is artistic, helpful, timely and very fairly priced. He's fun to work with and I'd recommend him to anyone. Jim W

Gorgeous, beautiful store. I adore this place. I will be coming back. Art heaven. I love the staff,…read morethey are so helpful and sweet and patient and willing to work with you for as long as you need. They have an awesome selection of art supplies, they had everything from homemade paper to fountain pens. This is a gem of a store and so welcoming. You can tell that the staff are artists. Prices fit the products well, but they are a bit high. Granted all good art supplies are expensive these days. I would love to work here if it wasn't in St Paul. I love this store and I absolutely recommend.

I stumbled across this craft store and I'm so happy I did! I love planners, pens and everything…read morejournals and this store delivered. It spread to be small but once you go inside it's bigger than I expected and they have packed the store with goodies. Amazing collection of fountain pens and inks, regular pens and markers as well. They had paint, sketchbooks, journals, washi tape...the list goes on! Best part was the prices were good! I will be back!!!

I needed frames to coordinate on two different sized pictures. The gentleman so patient and…read morehelpful. This was art from my grandkids so was special to me. I love the way it turned out and the kids are so proud to see their work hung in the wall amid the works of other my "practiced" artists.

John at Frame Design has rematted and reframed 2 watercolors that have been in our family 70+…read moreyears. His demonstrated skillfulness and care is the reason he will be restoring the rest of the collection. i am very happy we chose Frame Design to restore our treasured artwork.

The type of place that keeps you coming back again and again. The owner and workers are all…read moreexceptional. Incredible work at incredible value.

I have had several items framed here. Every one turned out perfect! I have a terrible sense of what…read moregoes well with what, and I'm colorblind. Trudy was very patient and helpful showing me different options. Highly recommend!

I love this business! Ron and the ladies who work with him are just amazing--always so fast, kind…read moreand genuinely glad to be there for me (and no doubt, all of their other customers). I highly recommend them for their professional, reasonable and gifted framing know-how! Julie Ireland

I have had several paintings framed there as well as a mirror and all of the work is outstanding…read more They have been extremely helpful in selecting frames and matting, taking as much time as needed to find something that brings out the best in the art works. Friendly. Quality work. Competitive prices.

Positive first experience here. I don't get a lot of things framed, and some places I've gone they…read moresorta treat you poorly for not knowing the insider terminology. Not the case here, felt welcome from the start. Framing stuff is expensive, I know that, and in the realm of what I have paid before, this was in the ballpark. Happy with the result - I would return here for my next framing need!

Took a large piece of art on to have the glass, which had been broken during my move, replaced w/…read moreplexiglass. Very reasonably priced & accommodating but not very hospitable (maybe b/c I wasn't going to be spending much $$ on the project?). The quality of the work was OK but again, not much to go on w/ this specific project. Don't know if I'd go here w/ anything else. It's sort of a test to see if they love art as much as I do. Sadly, if not, you're NOT the framer for me:( It is so evident when people enjoy (or are passionate about) their work