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Artist & Craftsman Supply Baltimore
137 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States
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Artist & Craftsman Supply Baltimore
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Jo
Review №1

A&C Supply is in a great location, which guarantees free parking in the middle of the city, and has more square feet of space than any other arts/craft shop in the city. That alone would be enough, but they also stock the thousands of square feet with supplies! They can arm you for probably any arts & crafts project you need tools or supplies for. I defy you to name an art project youre involved with or a craft you need to feed and test them. Be it painting, sculpting, welding, knitting... They even have an entire floor mostly dedicated to paper! The place is stunning, and its staffed with helpful folk who are artists and/or craftspeople. Theres always someone who can help. And most of them have been there for years. Its comfy.

Je
Review №2

Excellent craft store. Always super kind. There is parking down below but you have to walk up stairs then so be aware

Ed
Review №3

We drove an hour to get there, and by the time we do, my mom (who has a disability affecting her bladder) has to use the bathroom. They said to hike two blocks to a train station so she tried to hold it. She ended up having to beg to use the bathroom and they humiliated her. She didnt make it home either. It was a wonderful way to treat someone who regularly spends hundreds of dollars at a smaller business(sarcasm)!

Ca
Review №4

This is the BIGGEST art store I’ve ever seen. My husband went back to feed the meter because no way would I see everything before our time ran out.There’s a little bit of everything and many things I’d never seen before. It’s like walking into Wonka’s factory but with no calories.Some of the prices are a little high and some are good. Whether you need kids’ craft stuff, stretched canvas, paint & brushes, or a gift for an artsy friend, you’ll probably find it here.

BE
Review №5

I love this place!It was a horrible night in December, 2019. I was looking for a place to park right down the street on North Avenue around 6pm. I pulled into a space that didn’t permit parkingin that space, I realized, although the space ahead did, and there was a car parked there. So I put my signal on to merge into the lane and checked traffic in the side mirror. It appeared this guy was gonna let me merge, but that was not the case. Instead, hestepped on the gas and hit my left fender. According to the officer (and any reasonable person) it was a “Hit & Run” Geico, however, claimed I was at fault. So be really careful when choosing car insurers. The economic repercussions and emotional distress are far greater than a damaged fender. But though shaken, I was determined to get supplies.I was totally frazzled when I walked through the door. That’s when I met William and he’s been helping me ever since. For example, on that night, I had no idea my bag was open, until they told me. I was completely disoriented, so William walked me through the list in my head. But here’s the finest example of service. It was time to get a large canvas. But the one I chose was too large for me to hold, so William carried the canvas to where I had parked after being hit: the McDonalds on North Avenue. But even worse, however much we tried, it didn’t fit in my car. So we had to walk it back to the store, so I could select a smaller canvas, and William carried that back to the car. Now I don’t know how to adequately define that type of experience. It’s beyond good service. Guessing it’s more like «π».I’ve been a regular since 2015. Great place to buy art supplies and staff is great!

Mr
Review №6

Very nice art store☺ Staff was extremely friendly and helpful☺

Ch
Review №7

A bit tricky to find the parking which is around the back and down on a lower street underneath the bridge. And then you have to climb a set of steps to get back up to the store but a great store for art supplies

GE
Review №8

Staff were excellent in helping me find what I was looking for, even asked to see what I was working on when I finnished

Te
Review №9

Very helpful, friendly and knowledgable staff. Certain items were a bit limited because of COVID. Finding parking lot is tricky.

An
Review №10

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.FriendlyVery organizedGreat deals!Parking is around the corner

Da
Review №11

Great place for a wide range of art supplies at reasonable prices.

Er
Review №12

Horrible workers I was rang up by one of the male Caucasian workers and when I asked about the sign where you have to pay for bags he informed it was about to be a law for all stores state wide and when I asked another question he stated “I don’t want to argue with you” as if me being black made me argumentative he didn’t say that when the white person asked about it after me don’t spend your money here if you are black they obviously don’t want our business

An
Review №13

Jackson shared his in-depth knowledge of pigments and tinting strengths to help me select the best Michael Harding oil paints for my purposes. Great prices, everyone is pleasant on the phone, and even parking is a fun adventure. Great destination and much faster that mail order.

ma
Review №14

The employees are sooo helpful

Br
Review №15

Great selection, customer service. This place has everything!! Definitely recommend.

Ja
Review №16

Visited this store for the first time today. It was wonderful!! Lots of cool ideas from just walking around and the folx working were super nice and helpful. Theres a whole other level upstairs too!

Co
Review №17

Best art supply store of all time.

La
Review №18

A _____ of ______ is a ___ forever

Ca
Review №19

The best kept secret for little, unique gifts, cards, wrapping paper, and art supplies. I like to get stocking stuffers here at Christmas.

da
Review №20

Pricy but big selection

ch
Review №21

Great creative vibe. If you cant find what your looking for, you probably just need to ask as this place has everything for the professional or casual artist. Staff are knowledgeable about the options available.

Ev
Review №22

Had everything that I wanted

Ja
Review №23

Love this place. Super friendly but not excessive

D.
Review №24

I am an artist, but not have not had formal education. Due to this, I often have questions about things I dont use as often. What I love about this place is that they provide full answers to my questions as well as educate me on the use, and need for the items. I appreciate that a lot as it saves money and time.

Ca
Review №25

Olivia B was awesome today! Helped me find the perfect picture frames and had such a positive attitude! This store is a Baltimore staple and wonderful in every way. Also, thanks for being so generous to your educators!

Ch
Review №26

Huge selection of art supplies. For just about anybody who enjoys making, they have tons of products youll love. Good prices. Very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely be shopping there again!

A'
Review №27

Great service has everything. Horrible parking

IW
Review №28

An amazing art store so filled with crazy things you could browse for a week straight and not see everything. This place is way better than the typical art supply store as its packed with everything you need plus a lot of stuff you just want. Its a throwback mashup of old school toy store, art store, and oddities museum. Prices are decent and staff is great. Pro tip: there is parking on clipper mill rd so you can avoid scary North ave.

Th
Review №29

I love the selection of arts and crafts supplies which is more specialized than your average chain store, and definitely more personable.

DJ
Review №30

Very helpful, I am actually heading there again today. The staff I dealt with were just awesome.

AJ
Review №31

Cool spot beautiful actually, great customer service

T.
Review №32

This is the best arts & crafts store!!!!

Po
Review №33

This place is all you need to make your crafting dreams come true!!! Def not just for painters...it has EVERYTHING!!! It gave me a zillion ideas for my next project :) the atmosphere and the outside of the building not to mention the staff all make it filled with great vibes!!! I cant say enough great stuff about the selection, the supplies, the unique items I have never even seen before...if u are a serious artist or just like it as a hobby, this is the place to go!!! And its not a corporation ;)

Di
Review №34

Nice staff, had what I needed.

Je
Review №35

Its even bigger than my old Artist & Craftsman store back at home. It has 2 floors and many many great things for artists to buy for low prices. There are a lot of discounts but you may still want to price compare and check some things. Its situated in a great place in my opinion (close to an art school). Great store with nice employees. And you get a free tote bag too.

An
Review №36

Got asked if i needed help immediately. He also signed me up for a reward card and gave me money off. Very nice guys and gals

My
Review №37

Very friendly and helpful staff.

no
Review №38

Been one of my favorite art stores for years. Great selection, good prices, super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Always had great experiences and always left more than happy. Seriously, great employees!

Ad
Review №39

Love this store and all that it has. They have competitive prices on art stuff, and a huge variety. Their instagram presence is good and they are really helpful. Theres also really neat stuff so its also good as a semi-museum gift shop.

Sa
Review №40

So kind, knowledgeable and nice!

Ai
Review №41

This place is the BEST! Always an inspiration. The folks that work there are working artists and always helpful in answering questions in the how of making your vision come to life. Its a creative wonderland ~ go explore!

Do
Review №42

This place has everything. In the on line age you cannot reproduce the experience of wandering this store, or chatting with the employees. Just thinking about it makes me want to buy a few colored pencils!!!

AL
Review №43

My first time visiting this store was in March, 2019. I went to the store with my friend. I should be ashamed of myself because I drive past here on my way home. This place is amazing! Great staff and a huge selection of arts and crafts. The staff is wonderful and were a huge help in offering advice for any questions that I had.

HI
Review №44

It’s a really neat place. We’re lucky to have this conveniently located in the center of town.

Yo
Review №45

This community art store is the BEST!! They do their best to answer questions. Very kind and friendly ALWAYS💖💖 They also give great recommendations about what youre trying to buy or whatever you may be working on. Just a great group of workers, I only come to their store. Thanks for all you do for everyone....THANK YOU!!!💖💕😍

Ne
Review №46

I love this arts & crafts store. Everyone there is so helpful and theyve generally got what I am looking for there.

4p
Review №47

Great stop for big and small projects. Great supplies

Th
Review №48

Will is a rockstar and this is now my go to supply store.

Ju
Review №49

Its a bit quirky but has just about any art supply you could want and the prices are reasonable!👍👍

Ma
Review №50

Omg! This place is amazing!!! It has such an artistic, happy, inspiring look and feel! I could feel inspiration growing all around me! Everyone is so nice and friendly and sooo helpful! There is a wide range of products, things you cant find in most art stores, it has great prices too!

Ce
Review №51

The staff are super friendly, and theres all the art supplies you can imagine.

Pa
Review №52

Cool store that has everything for art and great sales! Staff was very helpful and friendly. Parking lot behind building and great workout walking up what feels like 5 stories of stairs!

Su
Review №53

I love love love it. The only problem is the parking, which is down a mountain of stairs and under an overpass. You cant as a woman walk to your car after dark, and if you have a mobility disability you are basically screwed. The place itself is amazing, friendly, and thrifty.

Sa
Review №54

Even if youre just an art enthusiast and dont consider yourself particularly talented, get out of your comfort zone and consider buying your art supplies from this store! The selection is so great and you might even be inspired to try something new! And, the prices are affordable!

Cl
Review №55

Great service and they have everything thing a crafter needs

ro
Review №56

Inexpensive, well stocked and unrealistically knowledgeable about all there materials.

Ta
Review №57

Super funky store and staff. If you arent an artist youll want to become one after visiting this store. Really helpful and friendly staff.

Ki
Review №58

I love this place. My first visit to this place overwhelmed my soul with joy so much that a tear escaped my eye after seeing everything they had for artists. Beautiful store. Good customer service.

Ka
Review №59

They have great inventory, well organized...Well stocked with a large variety of products...

Sw
Review №60

Cool store. Caters to artists. They have a great selection on paints and if you are into stretching canvases, give them a visit

ch
Review №61

Great art supply store. I usually go to pick up angelus paint supplies. The staff is both knowledgeable and friendly.

ta
Review №62

Great service, very helpful, friendly and politestaff.. I would recommend my friends to shop there.

Jo
Review №63

Incredible inventory and the staff were very helpful in finding what I was looking for. Its great to shop locally, brick and mortar, where the folks have a passion and know what they are selling.

Th
Review №64

Awesome store; Wide variety of artist & craftsman supplies; Friendly & incredibly helpful staff; Never once have I had a negative experience here!

An
Review №65

Well stocked. Super friendly staff. Awesome prices

Dw
Review №66

If you are an artist at heart or even just for play this is a place to go for all your art supplies. Great staff very helpful. Prices are very very reasonable

fr
Review №67

Over pricing for nothing, did not have anything that I was looking for and was ignore the entire time I was there until got frustrated and someone hear me

tr
Review №68

This is a great store with nice supplies and the customer service is superb 👌. They help you from the time you walk in, until you leave.

Za
Review №69

This store is essentially as it is an art store. While their selection is great and they have wonderful buttons along with gemstones as an addition to the normal art craft Supply, it can be a bit pricey if you are not an art student. But for those who are art students dont forget to tell them that you are because you will get a discount.

No
Review №70

Great selection. Mostly fair prices. Very fun store to visit. Big store.

Mi
Review №71

Wonderful art supply store. They have everything an artist needs. And the prices are reasonable.

R
Review №72

The knowledgeable staff of A&C make shopping here a great experience. Having this in the city is truly a treasure!

Ke
Review №73

Knowledgeable staff. Wide selection. Great location.

Pu
Review №74

Tori is always a pleasure to work with. Great staff as well! I love this store!

Sq
Review №75

Love this place, they have alittle bit of everything. I will be coming back soon. Very good prices, very knowledgeable employees.

Me
Review №76

A great Gem in my life, just back to painting and this store has EVERYTHING. With helpful staff it is an adventure everything I go!

Ti
Review №77

The prices were reasonable in this stuff is very knowledgeable on the supplies.

Ma
Review №78

Great and Kind People.This place has anything a DIY crafter needs.Will be back with my dog Rosie.

Ki
Review №79

Neat place. All the things you could need to art. Prices are reasonable.

Ha
Review №80

Im no an artist but everytime my nephew comes to town i take him. He draws and he loves it

Gr
Review №81

The staff was very helpful finding the right product, and theres a great selection of art supplies.

ki
Review №82

Best place for grade A art supplies!

Am
Review №83

Loads of art supplies, floor to ceiling pops painted in color.

An
Review №84

I have entirely too much fun hunting for my next project.

Ro
Review №85

Awesome place for all art needs....very helpful when I needed an easle to paint!!!

Wi
Review №86

Great staff, tons of supplies. I get inspired every time I go.

Sc
Review №87

They have the biggest supply of pigma micron pens here. Parking is under the bridge. They also carry cheaper alternatives to the more expensive brands which is nice if youre just trying something out. Its worth the drive into the city.

Ju
Review №88

Great store, you can find almost anything here. Having such a massive collection is a huge plus, and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Te
Review №89

Best prices Ive ever seen for a wide array of professional-grade art supplies AND kid-level crafts. Staff are friendly and the space is fun.

Ni
Review №90

Knowledgeable staff that will got out of their way to help you find the best product for your needs.

St
Review №91

Love this place. Reasonable prices, good selection.

Th
Review №92

They really need to work on their customer service. Following a regular customer aroind the store is a sure fire way to lose me as a customer

Ru
Review №93

Excellent staff. Best view of passing trains in the city. Often carry different supplies than the other nearby art stores.

Am
Review №94

Omg I love this place! Staff wasnt that friendly when I went but the selection made up for it

Li
Review №95

A chain art supply store that never once feels like its part of chain. Artist and Craftsman is filled with character and the employees know what theyre talking about.

Du
Review №96

Great store.Chock full of wonderful things to buy. Helpful staff.

Br
Review №97

Love, Love, LOVE this store!!! Full of anything 1 would want- whether an artist, would-be artist, hobbyist, or someone who just occasionally picks up a paper & pencil. Theyve got a great range of product and pricing, and the staff is amazingly nice & informed; and the place exudes creativity and has an undeniably inviting artsiness lol. Cant wait to have a reason to go back. MY NEW FAVORITE STORE!!!

Ni
Review №98

Always helpful and attentive. Knowledgeable staff

Ga
Review №99

Has everything Ive asked for. Has ties to Morgan State University for Architecture and Art in general. Its like the Walmart of art supplies.

Do
Review №100

They have a wide selection of things

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:137 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States
  • Site:http://artistcraftsman.com/
  • Phone:+1 410-528-0003
Categories
  • Art supply store
  • Craft store
  • Educational supply store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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