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Wonder Fair
841 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
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Wonder Fair
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Br
Review №1

Really cool store for stationery/art supplies/tshirts/notebooks, etc. in downtown Lawrence. My wife and I love this place!

Bl
Review №2

This is one of those stores that you walk in and immediately feel comfortable. All of the paper and pens and stickers you could ever want. One of the employees spent over 20 minutes helping me pick out my first fountain pen!

Ra
Review №3

Great store with tons of variety and also the cutest most handsome little helper names Dave. 5 stars for Dave and 5 stars for the store and staff

Jo
Review №4

Excellent little shop for stationery and art supplies! They carry a variety of goods including but not limited to notebooks, sketchbooks, fountain pens, inks, stickers, local art prints, books, shirts, zines, and art supplies. Their staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, too. (Dave is an marvelous staff member, due to the fact that he is a cat.) Lastly, while their prices are usually slightly more expensive than online retailers, its not a huge markup, and its certainly worth it to simply support such an exquisite little store. The markup is usually less than what one would pay for shipping, and theres still plenty of products that are actually less than their online counterparts. Seriously, I cant recommend this place enough.

Ch
Review №5

Cute, supports local artists, has a cat, and is perfect for buying presents or a treat for yourself. What more can you ask for?

Ja
Review №6

Awesome little shop on Mass Street! They have a wide variety of creative materials (pens, pencils, paper, etc), planners, stickers, and so on.Youll also have to say hi to Dave (shop cat) when youre in there!

An
Review №7

Undisputed stationary/paper/gift store champion for a radius of at least 500 miles. Nikita (hopefully I spelled that correctly) and Meredith were Stationary Superstars. Not kidding. I thought I was alone in my love for good paper products and journals, but lo, I have found my people. Over the top service, knowledge, and inventory with very reasonable prices. Loved the experience and will be back. Soon. Thanks guys! Keep up the phenomenal work! Highly recommended.

Pa
Review №8

Beautiful, quirky art and art supplies store in Lawrence. Not only does it have an amazing range of art supplies like printing ink and specialty pencils, it also has great books, pins, cards, patches, stickers, journals, prints, and other products by individual artists and other small-time artisans/companies. Ive found some unexpected treasures there, including a mechanical pencil that slightly rotates the lead inside it so that you never have to write with the flatter side of the lead as its worn down. So, yes, please visit this delightful store because I love it and make a point to visit it every time Im in Lawrence. Bonus: there is a store cat named Dave. All hail Dave.

Sy
Review №9

I love the stationary, pens, and other office supplies. such a cute and inviting store. i love to look around and see all the cute supplies!

va
Review №10

Wonder Fair feels like a placethat was born from the pagesof brightly illustrated booksand childrens wildest imaginations,from the folds of blooming flowersand in the lined sheetsof a notebook, where a studenthas filled up the margins with doodlesand squigglesand hearts with initialsand pictures from their delighted mindsthats what Wonder Fair feels like10/10 would recommend

Ha
Review №11

I live three hours away, but I take a side trip to Lawrence whenever I’m in the KC area, all for Wonder Fair. Between a stock of specialized journaling supplies almost unheard-of for Midwest retailers, a compact but well curated selection of art materials, the knowledgeable staff, and the continued occupancy limits and mask requirements in the store, they have earned a place as my priority stop.It’s my daughter’s favorite shop as well now. On our recent visit, Meredith checked a publisher’s website to see whether a conversation-starting card deck was appropriate for my daughter’s age range. She took the time to organize my purchase at checkout. Everyone at Wonder Fair puts so much care into what they do. Thanks for a wonderful shopping experience!

Si
Review №12

A.Maz.Ing!!!!!! Midori MD, Travelers, Baronfig, TWSBI, Iroshizuku, etc etc etc. I cant wait to go back (my checking account might not feel the same way!) Ha! The people working here are just as stellar as the product they sell. HIGHLY recommend!

Ju
Review №13

Went with my daughter here because she likes stickers and stuff. This place was cooler than I thought because they have a little something for everyone and I love how their cards and everything is made by local artists or smaller businesses. Its clean, friendly, and a fun artistic environment a lot of cool stuff to choose from to cards and pens, to stickers and books. Oh, and tarot cards.

Sh
Review №14

Nice pens. Tried a few bought a couple. Nice 😀

Ma
Review №15

So I was taking pictures and I was Googling prices and I found this store has reasonable prices!

Ke
Review №16

The very best store, full of the best things. I love everything in it.

Pa
Review №17

This place is a must do if you are shopping downtown! I visit Wonderfair quite frequently and it’s a dream for an artist like myself! They have adorable stickers and pens :) Also Dave it’s such a cute chubby cat and loves when you pet his chin

Me
Review №18

Stationary, journals, art supplies, zines, a cat named Dave - this was better than a candy store! Love what you love!

Br
Review №19

Love the little gift packs and such a unique treasure to Lawrence, maybe one day Ill try the haunted toilet post covid

Ma
Review №20

Awesome!! They have everything you would need for your creative ideas. Wish I lived closer so I could visit more often

Mi
Review №21

Couldnt recommend more! Unique gifts, helpful staff, local shop, coolest store cat.

Kr
Review №22

Great store for a variety of stationary, art and notebook supplies, and some other smaller trinkets. Can be expensive, especially if youre getting a lot of stuff but its all high quality! Even if you dont buy anything, its a great place to stop and look around if youre walking downtown.

Je
Review №23

I went in recently to buy my first fountain pen. Several employees went out of there way to patiently answer all of my questions and let me try out lots of pens. I ended up with a pen that was very affordable and just right for me. I love this store and its always a must stop destination anytime Im in Lawrence close to Mass Street.

Ch
Review №24

Unique items with new things in store every time I visit! My favorite part is seeing Dave when hes working 😸

Da
Review №25

Shopping at Wonder Fair is such a treat every time! The stock is carefully curated and so fun. Fair warning, it is nearly impossible to window shop here- you will always want to walk out with something! 5 stars for sure, cant wait to visit their haunted bathroom again someday!

Ma
Review №26

Unique stationary, art supplies, books and gifts. Atmosphere is a progressives delight (which is also unique in Kansas). This is a must-stop for my young adult kids whenever we head into Lawrence.

An
Review №27

Great place,great customer service, they have really amazing kool stuff!

np
Review №28

Amazing store. Friendly owner.

Br
Review №29

Gotta visit just so you can meet Dave!

Jo
Review №30

Great, unique shop. Always stop here when in Lawrence.

Pr
Review №31

I love Wonder Fair! Great local store for purchasing art supplies. All of the workers I have encountered were helpful and very nice!

Ho
Review №32

Best place in town. Hands down. Fabulous art work, art supplies, cool t-shirts, great little notebooks, greeting cards, etc. A true Lawrence treasure!

Sh
Review №33

Good place to get Japanese stationery locally

Pe
Review №34

I love it! This is a great store for pens pencils and lots of art supplies. I got a $20 gift card for Christmas and Im going to spend it ASAP. I totally suggest this store if you need any sort of art supplies or anything of that sort.

Ke
Review №35

Great place on mass for fun and interesting art supplies and works.

ej
Review №36

This store has the most AMAZING selection of pens! It is full of personality and activism too. As a Bullet Journalist and aspiring hand-lettering artist, I cannot stay away from this great little shop!!!

Pe
Review №37

Always cool stuff!

Ma
Review №38

Amazing stop for artists! Gift ideas galore for friends and family. Very cute products from Japan, Journals for any purpose, and a big chonky cat who loves everyone! Employers were sweet and very helpful. Honestly a place you just have to visit when in Lawrence.

Ha
Review №39

A beautiful space curated with love! This store is truly one of a kind. A must stop if you are in Lawrence. From art supplies to gifts you can find anything you need to indulge your Creative side.

Li
Review №40

I love this store!! Amazing variety of stationery and the staff is so friendly. Can’t forget about Dave (store cat)- he’s so adorable.

Br
Review №41

A super cute store with all kinds of goodies. My favorite is mount-washi-ton; oodles of pretty washi-tape. Very punny stuff!

Li
Review №42

I had a good experience and i like that it is lgbtq friendly

Ma
Review №43

You walk in to the store and you feel Aaww!Awesome products, friendly people. Well structured and quality offerings.Some things could be pricy for the value.

Ka
Review №44

Wonderful selection of fountain pens and bottled inks! A truly inspired shop for artists and creatives.

mi
Review №45

This place has a great atmosphere. So many cute things to get.

Ol
Review №46

Lovely people, so kind and helpful. Love the cat too. The place definitely has a very cozy feel to it.

Se
Review №47

They stock some of the best pens, pencils and most importantly ink. I often go in for some ink and leave with another pen or journal because the staff is so nice.

Sa
Review №48

Great little shop full of electic items, also Im a sucker for anywhere that has a in-store cat!

Ma
Review №49

Super rad store in downtown Lawrence with zines, screen prints, stationary & gifts. So nice to see a store that sells zines :)

Da
Review №50

Artists dream store, a beautiful location and a friendly, helpful staff especially Dave the cat.Due to Covid the haunted bathroom was closed.Their selection was impressive and I found things new to me and hard to find elsewhere, also their in house stickers and merch was fantastic.

Ma
Review №51

Its a fun little artistic shop. Majority of products are from Japan. Has all types of bells and whistles for artists. Employees are friendly and are willing to help with anything.

Ra
Review №52

Go for the Wonder, stay for Dave. Theres no better place in LFL to solve your Prismacolor emergency.

Ka
Review №53

I had the most wonderful woman help me out today. She was extremely patient and helpful. This is the second time I have purchased from Wonderfair and my first experience was great as well. I will definitely be coming back.

Ly
Review №54

Fabulous find for art lovers & all things drawing, stationary & nifty-giftys. If you care about your type of pencils, lead & paper, this is your place & these are your people. Whimsy & fun with inspired displays. Easy to get transported to creativity land for an hour, just looking around. Great fun!

Ez
Review №55

Such a fun store! Lots of stationary, art, cards, and so much more. I always thoroughly enjoy my time in this shop, regardless of if I buy anything. The staff is always engaging and helpful. One of the best shops downtown.

An
Review №56

This place!! Art supplies, fancy pens, stationery, books, gifts, stamps, stickers, local and not so local art. Go there. Buy things. Support this business, because if you dont, all the things you cherish are in peril and the capitalists win.

Gr
Review №57

I was in this store today and they come off as dismissive. I indicated I needed assistance with the fountain pens and hung around the case where they were and was completely ignored. I will not visit this establishment in future as they obviously don’t want or need to sell to me. I know covid is a challenge but I evidently didn’t lather up quick enough when I came in the door so they made sure to incur their displeasure with my slowness. It’s not as if I touched anything before I lathered up either.

An
Review №58

Cute stationary, art, stickers, and politically woke stuff! i love dave the cat. he’s very cute and friendly. nice employees as well.

Ty
Review №59

They have the coolest front window display for Christmas.

La
Review №60

This is amazing space for people that enjoy the old school way of things... In the sense of writing on paper. Their collection of pens and sketchbook, notebooks, and planners are my favorite. Plus the collections of zines and local art in the back is always a plus. The in house cat is also a cutie... Dont let him out.

De
Review №61

Its like a dream candy store for those who love paper and writing instruments

Ra
Review №62

The best place in town to get art supplies. Its my go-to shop for print making supplies. Their prices are fair and their product quality is impressive. Worth going in just to see Dave!

Co
Review №63

This is one of my favorite places in Lawrence. I love browsing and can always count on finding interesting items. Go here. You will like it.

Sc
Review №64

One of my favorite shops in Lawrence. Lots of high quality journals, pens, various art supplies. Its the type of hand-curated shop that stocks items youve never seen anywhere else and never knew you needed until you saw it. Also, check out the haunted bathroom.

Ka
Review №65

As far as stationery shops go, this is truthfully one of the best in the KC/Lawrence/Topeka metro areas. Very well stocked with high quality items.Plus, they have Dave the shop cat, and a haunted bathroom. What more could you want?

pa
Review №66

They will racially profile you, and act like they are adjusting the erasers and follow you all around the store. Not good for people with cat allergies, as they let a cat sit on the counter while your trying to pay.

Sa
Review №67

One of the best shops in Lawrence

La
Review №68

One of my favorite stores in all of Lawrence. Excellent card and paper good selection as well as funky and amazing finds. Ive found some truly beautiful prints and art pieces here too. Bring your money! Youre going to want to spend it all.

Vi
Review №69

With knowledgeable staff, great selection, and decent prices, Wonder Fair is awesome for plenty of creative hobbies. The only downside is parking, but thats true for all of Mass Street.

Ja
Review №70

The atmosphere and collection of products being sold are so unique and lovely. This place is a writers/readers/artist/stationary enthusiasts paradise. Plus, theres a cat. What more could you want.

su
Review №71

Just found a new favorite store! A dazzling collection of pens, pencils, notebooks, planners, stickers, collector pins, cards, prints, etc. Everything you need to bring color and joy into your life! (super nice people at the desk, too!)

Ma
Review №72

I love this place. What a wonderful store with lots of items to choose from. Helpful and friendly staff.

Ra
Review №73

The staff is wonderful and I love their selection of pens and stickers. Dont forget to visit the Haunted Bathroom!

Je
Review №74

The nicest employee helped me today, and wasnt even phased by my inquisitive toddler or crying infant. She was so helpful and gifted my 2 year old with a sticker at checkout . I love the assortment of stationary items, journals, and high quality pens. Perfect for artists or doodlers!

Ka
Review №75

The orange cat is named Dave. The bathroom is actually haunted. Theres a large collection of pens, notebooks, and ESPECIALLY stickers. Art students dream.

Ca
Review №76

An astonishing assortment of art supplies from all over the world. Pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, sketchbooks, posters, pennants, pins, paints...the list just goes on and on. And the starter/gift boxes in the back? Pure GENIUS! Definitely eschews the standard arrogance of a standard art supply store.Plus, they have Dave the cat.

Ch
Review №77

I always enjoy a trip to Wonder Fair. They have an excellent selection of pens and pencils upstairs and notebooks downstairs. The staff are friendly and helpful. And the prices are reasonable.

As
Review №78

There are lots of cute things, novelty pens and stickers/stationary items. They have a very sweet cat.

J
Review №79

Charming gift shop and place to inspire creative wonder. You can purchase supplies here too for journaling and other paper arts and crafts. Some Lawrence inspired gifts and other prints to frame. Even find postcards here!!! They are modern ones, not your local truck stop flair. Just go check it out, my words dont do it justice.

Ca
Review №80

I must visit the shop every time were in Lawrence. The staff is super friendly and funny, and theres always new stuff to peruse. Shirts, stationery, gifts, art, books, pins... so much to want to take home! The inspiration, humor, creativity, and good vibes of the shop epitomize Lawrence memories for me. Keep up the good work, folks.

Ti
Review №81

Awesome shop. Super cool notebooks. Great to see how this place has grown over time. The midwest needs more shops like this! Make sure to check out their button selection and cool limited editions by local artists!

Mi
Review №82

Fun store, the curated gift collection wall in the back is a genius idea. Great selection for gift ideas. Check it out, one of the best shops on Mass St.

Ka
Review №83

Such a fun eclectic shop! So many stationary supplies, as well as books, journals, enamel pins, patches, and stickers. In the back room they also have a beautiful selection of local art for sale. Definitely also say hi to the shop kitty Dave, if he decides to bless you with his presence.

Na
Review №84

Love this place. Very great selection of art supplies, fountain pens, and stationary. Great prices for a local shop too, most items are same prices as you can find online, some a bit more expensive and in rare cases even cheaper. Really enjoyed the workshop I attended here as well, hope to attend another in the future.

Ha
Review №85

Best place in KC to buy local art and art supplies! The cat is cute too. 10/10 would pet again!

Sa
Review №86

A little gem of a stationery store. Anything you need or can imagine in the world of stationery is probably here. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about all things stationery. Well worth driving to get to and visit.

Ke
Review №87

This place is SO LEGIT. Meredith is a stellar service provider with staggering product knowledge. Their writing pencil offerings are TOP SHELF! I was wildly impressed with the range of very fine manual sharpeners (German and Japaneee steel!!) and ink pens. I asked for a specific item which they did not have and they gladly ordered it. It arrived promptly and I purchased extra items when I went to collect it. This place gives the kind of focused, friendly, and passionately informed customer service that is of a bygone era. Thank you for your very hard work and meticulous attention to detail.

Am
Review №88

So happy I dont live in Lawrence, or Id be broke from shopping here. I love pen/paper stores and this place has all the pen/papers you could ever want. Such a cute layout, unique items and a fun atmosphere. Also wow the zine selection here blew my mind. Cute art gallery in the back is the cherry on top of this local store.

Ju
Review №89

Part gallery, part store Wonder Fair is exactly what its name suggests. Come to stock up on supplies, stay to read the zines, and come back for the rotation of arts and crafts in the back. Also, looking for a gift for someone hard to buy for? They regularly put together sets and kits of stuff that anyone who knows how to write, or is learning to, will love.

Ka
Review №90

Many thanks to Rachel for helping us out, when we accidentally left our item at a store across the street. She got it and mailed it for us right away!! Wonder Fair is a beautiful boutique with anything you could want as a lover of stationery, journals, pens, whatever. Awesome service!!

Ru
Review №91

Amazing selection of paper, pen, calendars and lots of misc goodies. Excellent customer service. Fluffy kitty to pet. You will want it all.

Am
Review №92

This is a good place to wonder into and spend 15 or 20 minutes looking around. Its a quirky store with t-shirts, cards, little hand drawn art books and similar stuff. They also have a wide variety of art supplies that seem slightly expensive to me, but I dont know a lot about good quality supplies. They also feature art from local artists which is always interesting.

Gr
Review №93

This place is absolutely incredible! You can get amazing local art and zines. You can get awesome art supplies of all kinds. You can also just soak up the warm and bright atmosphere of the place : )

Jo
Review №94

It was a unique experience. But several gifts for Christmas. People were very nice.

Ch
Review №95

Dave, the store cat, is the best. But this store also has great products! I love my pens from here.

Er
Review №96

One of my favorite stores in all of Lawrence. Super cute notebooks and art supplies, with cool buttons/patches/stickers and posters. Supportive of social justice with kind and thoughtful employees, I buy all of my school supplies and greeting cards here!

Cr
Review №97

This is the cutest stationery shop Ive ever seen! Tons of notebooks, pens, brush pens, pencils, and even stickers. The art gallery has awesome prints and zines. This is definitely my favorite store on Mass St!

Je
Review №98

Its so cute and they have an excellent selection of supplies and work from local artists.

Li
Review №99

One of my favorite shops on Mass. Always like to stop by to give my creative self a chance to wander.

Ho
Review №100

Some of the art supplies are on the pricier side but thats to be expected downtown. That being said, I love this shop! It has a great selection of unique gifts, plus I dig the local flavor!

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  • Address:841 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
  • Site:http://wonderfair.com/
  • Phone:+1 785-856-3247
Categories
  • Art supply store
  • Stationery store
  • Gift shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:11AM–5PM
  • Friday:11AM–7PM
  • Saturday: