Artist & Craftsman Supply

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This store has everything your heart desires when it comes to arts and crafts. I’m an avid DIYer and love to spice things up by being creative. We came here to browse and see what this place has to offer and I feel like we struck gold lol. Prices are very affordable.

I often frequent Unilocal for the reviews, which are really helpful… as for posting my own, well… I haven’t done that as much. But this time I couldn’t help myself.
While most of these reviews are great as as always, a few rubbed me the wrong way… I found them not only biased, but bordering on cruel (yeah, RACHEL K., I’m talking to you). Commenting on the customer service is one thing, but flat out insulting the employees on a personal level? Especially when we are talking about a place that feels like my second home and people who always brighten my day.
I LOVE Artist & Craftsman in East Williamsburg and stock up on supplies there at least three times a week… and beyond the fact that the place is the best priced art supply in town (I’ve tried them all), the employees are what really makes it special. The employees of Artist & Craftsman are the coolest, most genuine people in Williamsburg. True, I’m more of a crafter than artist, but they’ve never act dismissively of me… the opposite, actually. They’ve spent hours answering my (sometimes silly) questions, offering insight into supplies, asking about my various projects (even sillier) and generally being authentic, amazing people. A lot of them are trained working artists whose knowledge and dedication to their job reflects their passion… I don’t know what I’d do without this place! I’m eternally appreciative to have it right around the corner from my apartment.

Art supply wonderland. They have everything. And I mean everything!

*Sigh*
Reviewer Rachel K. is on the mark. Guess this business is only nice to their own kind — aka local hipsters. At least they have a decent selection of art supplies. I’ll just stick with Blick and Michael’s.

Best customer service ever. I had a million and a half questions about many different products and processes and they had all the answers. Not only that but they were eager to help and had a lot of good advice along with experience with said products. Fair prices and a pretty good selection of supplies.

These guys are great! Extensive collection and very helpful. I went in on a snowy day not wanting the paper I purchased rolled up and did a stellar job packing it flat just as I had hoped.

Ah to be young and bored. Must be hard to pretend you give two sh**s when you spend most of the day contemplating what your next tattoo might be or when Arcade Fire is going to release a new album.
I suppose I shouldn’t be so harsh. Some of the people who work here (mainly the guys I’ve noticed) are pretty friendly. But the other half not so much.
However it’s not like anyone is rude and it’s the only art store in the area so it’s a great little gem to have in the hood. Whether you’re making that Oprah-​inspired vision board or just repainting an old piece of furniture, this is the place to go.
To the ladies here who have all the personality of a sock, (think April in Parks and Rec) it’s really not that bad. Are you a child soldier? Were you sold in sexual slavery? Are you missing an eyeball? I’m guessing probably not. Smiling won’t hurt. Promise.

I’ve been going here for odds and ends for many years. It has a decent selection but the kind of customer service that will absolutely ruin your day. I tried to exchange an unused item (with the receipt) only a few days after mistakenly buying it. The space cadet art school trust fund baby who phrases everything? With a question? Told me I couldn’t return it? When I asked to speak to a manager she took my number and another tragically airheaded woman — who I sort of suspect was the same girl? Because like? They talked the same right? — called me back in 10 minutes. And condecendingly told me it was up to me? to make sure I was buying the right thing? And like, there’s these things called rulers? That like, measure things? There used to be an older ginger beardy guy there who was awesome but I havn’t seen him in a while, and obviously I won’t be back. So that’s like? Too bad? Right?

Everything I need for my Intro to Drawing & Intro to Design classes, was found in this store. I was helped by Ally. She went through my supply list and was able to rapidly help me. She was awesome.

Really great customer service. We called ahead to see if they had the canvas size we needed in stock, but instead of dismissing us with a negative, they actually went and checked. Turns out, there was a small, secret stash of 36×36 leftover from a sale AND they gave us that same sale price from months ago. A+, guys.
Even though this place is a bit out of the way, it’s definitely worth the trip… and almost made me forget how sad I am about losing Pearl.

I went into this place for the first time today, even though I’ve lived in the neighborhood for over a year. It had a great vibe to it. Very mellow, all of the employees seemed to be happy, not stressed, and had a smile on. I brought my dog in, too, and he was greeted with smiles, back scratches, and was even offered a treat (that he rudely declined. Silly pup.)
Prices are decent. Typical of any art store in the city. I don’t know prices of the leading art stores, like Utrecht, off the top of my head, but this place probably beats their prices. They have all kinds of stuff from the high quality artist materials, to basic beginner items, to kid crafts.
I think this place definitely wins my favorite art store award. I’ll for sure be back. Also, shout out to the very handsome cashier that rang me up today. :)

Best art supply in Brooklyn, especially now that basically all we have in NYC is Utrecht & Blick. A & C can claim knowledgeable, friendly staff, pleasant and calm environment, fair pricing and decent hours. Extra points for not-​at-​all obnoxious atmosphere.

They have great prices and sales, and a wide selection of products! I wish they would offer more linen canvases, however, and a wider range of large canvases and oversize brushes. I also wish they had a wider range of bristle oil brushes (like Isabey brand), and more clay equipment.
All the salespeople are super nice, and very helpful (except there is one tall, curly-​haired lady that is not so friendly). I am in here every week or every other week, and it is mostly always a good experience.

I like this store for several reasons: great prices, friendly staff, awesome selection and it’s not a chain. I try to support smaller businesses, especially in Brooklyn, so I think I will come here more often. It exceeded my expectations in every way.

The store is bigger than it seems. They even have an upstairs and also a back area full of different supplies. .They don’t just have drawing and painting supplies, they even have craving and different clays (which are the two things i love working with) The prices are really cheap compared to other supply stores I’ve been to.
While the price are good, when they have holiday sales they are AWESOME! and even cheaper.
The staffs are super nice too and that is a plus for me.
So I will deff come to this place for my crafting needs.

I am giving 5 stars because customer service is EXCELLENT. Adbul will direct you in anything that you need for your arts needs. There is a wide variety of products, he was even telling me about how to strecht my own canvas and volunteer to help me in anything I did, can’t get any better than this right? well, it does. The store has almost anything an artist is looking for, this is the Meca home for Artist.
What else can I say, well I visited a big art store in NY, but Artist Craftsman has it all and at cheaper prices too, so why hassle into the city where there is NO parking? I will stick to this lovely Brooklyn Art store.
I once took the wrong item, I brought it back to the store with the receipt, I told them I thought it was white paint. My mistake, gladly they let me exchange the item for the right one.

Decent enough selection, but the staff aren’t very knowledgeable and they dont stand by what they sell. I tried to return a defective item and they refused, saying the responsibility was on the manufacturer, not them as the retailer. The guy at the counter was also condescending when I tried to explain the problem. I will not be bringing my business here in the future.

Glad to have a local art shop nearby.
Prices are normal for the most part and they really pack a lot of supply in this tiny store! Staff is quite friendly and I’ve almost always found what I came in looking for.

I love this place, everyday that I walk by I have to control myself from going inside. They have pretty much everything you’d need plus some.
Don’t forget to go upstairs, when I first started coming here I didn’t realize they had the entire upstairs full of paper and misc supplies. I love the sales they have, $ 2 paints can’t get better than that even if I hate oil paints, they always have something in the front for some killer deal so even on those days my wallets a little lite I can come here and give whatever it is a whirl.
Great prices, if I’m heading into Manhattan I always pick it up here as I know it’ll be almost half the price. If you need anything in the ways of arts and crafts you will find it here. Staff is also always really friendly and I think they actually really like where they work which is really refreshing and makes for an overall great shopping experience.

The
Best art
Supply store
In Brooklyn. Lots
Of paints and canvass for pretty good price.