Artstore

I love this store. Im a student that studies art/​design and always find what im looking for in this shop. Could spend all my money in here. The only thing is that everything is really cramped and store is almost always really busy!

Love it… totally stimulating space, bright, glossy, colourful… everything you want from an art store. I didn’t buy anything today as I always like to compare prices, art supplies can be sooooo expensive, sadly it can be a drain on finances but I was totally inspired after today’s flying visit.

Art store is a treasure trove of all things creative. There are things for kids like craft kits, as well as things which are the latest trends (adult colouring books, card making etc). They have a big range of materials to suit all budgets (basic to student to artists quality). The wall of papers at the back is brilliant for when you need only a small thing in a specific colour, and they have sketchbooks in all sizes and quality. The staff know lots. sometimes I go to the till and they give me ideas from what they have done with those materials!

Doing some tidying around the flat, we noticed that the previous owners had funny ways of doing DIY to make the flat look the way it does. Our flat is a newer build, but the building isn’t your typical four straight walls per room. Saying that, most of our blinds in the windows have been specially made and fit to fit in to the windows. Long story short, we were in need of some velcro to reattach the upper part of the blinds that hide away all the hardware of said blinds.
The Artstore is awesome. It brings me back to days when I actually dabbled in drawing and painting and really make me miss doing it. There are so many things I want every time I’m in this store, but I control myself and head for the one thing I’m looking for at the time. This time, velcro.
I never thought I’d be saying this, but what a nice selection of velcro Artstore has. Depending on your need, they have different colours and sizes available at a cheaper price than WH Smith or other art stores we’ve checked.
I want to mention that the staff here are amazing. During a previous visit, we bought a piece of mat board to go inside a frame and were curious how we were going to cut it exactly the size we needed. We had actually left the shop and went back to ask if they had an exacto knife and could they cut it for us. Without hesitation, the girl cleared off a space on her counter, brought out the knife and a straight edge measuring board, and went to work. That was amazing customer service if I’d ever seen it!
I love this store, and we’re here every once in a while for random items, and will always choose this store over others. There’s just something about it that feels like home.

I had a great look in here. People who know me, know I use to do oil paintings and sketching;) pencils, all different size brushes, things for making necklaces wrist bands. You name it. This place has it all. I passed it by mistake today and forgot it was here. You could easily go mental with your bank card in here. I love it.

The service I received in here at Halloween was great. The store was busy but there were plenty of people serving on the tills so I didn’t have to queue for long and when I was chatting about their amazing decorations and my own party plans the member of staff said one of them had drawn the amazing bats and spiders which they cut out to hang in the window. I asked if I might be able to borrow the template if I bought some extra card to draw onto and she fetched them for me while I got the black card. I expected to be able to crouch at the end of the tills to draw them but she did it for me. I’m not sure if this might have been annoying to other customers but I was pleased with the friendly service, going over and above to help me out. :)
I love the selection of numerous art and craft products and they always have great stuff for Halloween too!

A handy wee store with a whole range of interesting supplies. I popped in to pick up a stanley knife. I’m not one for browsing when I know what I want and thankfully there was a guy on hand who I could ask for help. He told me the stanley knives were kept behind the counter (which makes sense) and then asked what I needed to cut. After a bit of discussion about the width of the board, he recommended the «heavy duty stanley knife» which I was expecting to come with a heavy duty price tag. When he scanned it, it came to £2 something which I was very impressed with — it’s been a long time since I’ve worked in a hardware store and I was thinking something closer to £10.
Friendly service, good prices and interesting stock — this place is well worth keeping in mind for your arty and crafting needs.

I needed black paper but could not find any. So, I looked for some assistance and happened upon a flame haired woman sitting and sorting pencils. I asked if she worked there and her cherry red eyebrows shot up as if to say ‘why would I be sorting pencils if I DIDN’T work here?” Yet despite our rocky first impressions, she was extremely helpful and she found exactly what I wanted. I went to pay and a bespectacled giant served me. However, he was more interested in laughing at what somebody was doing on the CCTV than actually talk or even look at me. I gave him a look and when he eventually dragged his eyes from his friend also behind the counter and the TV screen, he gave me a sheepish ‘thanks.’

I always frequent this store when I’m looking for crafts supplies, or presents for my creative little niece. Every time I’ve been, I’ve found the staff very friendly and helpful. I also find they have a large and varied range of products, and I always end up spending hours in the store looking at every item.
My only negative point is that the stock isn’t replenished/​updated as often as I’d like, as the supplies I’m looking for don’t get replaced once they finish from the shelf (i.e. beading supplies). Other than that, the prices are pretty ok for the city centre as well, not bargain prices but better than other local art stores.

The area is not short of art supply outlets, so choose discerningly. This store feels crowded and the staff do not appear well motivated to good customer service.

The only problem with the Artstore is that the stuff they used to sell exclusively (Moleskines) are now available all over the place.
It is still great for those obscure small hipster Christmas gifts that you need to get. The small gifts section up near the window are perfect for those folks you need to get a gift for but you doubt you will anything in return or for stuffing goth stockings for those hard to buy for in-​laws in mascara and white face.

The only problem with the Art Store is that there isn’t enough space.
I mean, they have SO MUCH there, that they try to cram it all in. Inevitably, I get stuck in a corner by other patrons and can’t get out. If I only had a bit more elbow room.
I went in looking for some glue dots once, and not only did I find what I was looking for, but I found different sizes to choose from too!
And I always have a wander down the painting aisle and wish I were a painter. If I were, or if I was going to start, I could go wild in the Art Store. They have a great selection.
Around the corner are some more crafty things, and I think that they’d be best if you’ve got kids and want to do something creative as a family. Or maybe when you’re babysitting someone else’s kids… excellent selection.
You’ll definitely find something here that you’re looking for, and maybe a few things that you didn’t know you were looking for.

I popped in here the other day for some art supplies as I was feeling creative, as always it was super busy but there’s always plenty of staff on if you don’t know your HB from your 2H. They have a huge selection of all things arty, I especially like the calligraphy pens and only wish my handwriting looked that good. I also like their childrens activity packs such as make a paper mache piggy bank or a bag puppet oh and they even have The Fuzzy Felt Farm which brings back great childhood memories.
On my visit they had a little sale on and I scooped up a packet of pencils; £4.99 down to £2.99 and a still life coloured pencil set; £9.99 down to £4.99, I was pleased as punch! On top of that when I got to the desk the shop assistant asked me if I had a student card as students get 10% off!
Tip: If you’re a regular shopper at the Art Store then I’d recommend picking up a form to register for a discount card, regardless if you’re a student or not, as an art store customer you can still get 10% with this new card. It’s completely free of charge and you will also receive e-​mail updates of special offers and events in store.

There was a time when I considered myself ‘arty’. I have since moved onto writing and music, rather than paper and pencils.
When I did come here though, I was always satisfied.
Some of the stuff is pretty dear, but it’s worth it really. I get the feeling I sort of try harder when I work on a more expensive canvas in the same way I respect my more expensive guitars more. or maybe I’m just weird.
I still go for some stationary and genuinely feel a bit of a spring in my step just walking around seeing all the limitless potential that all the products hold.
Just wish I had kept up my art.

I’m sure you have a pretty good idea on what the Artstore does by now. It does what it does, and it does it well.
My personal favourite thing about the Artstore is that they stock all kinds of Moleskine journals. If you and the wonder that is the Moleskine journal have not yet been acquainted, I’m sorry. If you have, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Artstore stocks everything from the huge portfolio journals to the tiny volant notebooks, in blank pages, lines, squared, and whatever else they happen to have thought of overnight.
They also stock other makes of journals and sketchbooks, all of exceptionally high quality. This explains the exorbitant pricing, but trust me, it’s worth it.
It’s also a great place to shop if you’re a teenager and are into making your own jewellery. Lots of colourful beads and accoutrements for you to craft and play with.
Love it.

Aptly situated across the road from the GoMA, the Artstore stocks everything you could possibly need to do a bit of tracing and colouring in. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and help create something of a tranquil cocoon away from the Queen Street chaos that surrounds it.
Undoubtedly one of this place’s unique selling points is the large noticeboard for Glasgow’s art community as you enter. Allowing artists to advertise themselves, publicise events/​exhibitions or place wanted ads, it’s an excellent means for targetting like-​minded people and has proved to be a popular resources over the years.

One of my favourite shops in the city, the Artstore is always bustling, and sells everything from pencils, pens paints and pads, to craft tools and easels. The goods here are of the highest quality and in some cases it shows in the price. I never knew you could spend £60 on a set of colouring pencils before i visited here. There are obviously, far cheaper options though.
My favourite section is just near the door, where they stock a lot of art-​based gift items such as fuzzy felt or things like «build your own dinosaur» modelling kits. Perfect if you know anyone with an ounce of creativity.

If, after a visit to the Gallery of Modern Art, you feel inspired to make some of your own creations then cross the road and pop into this art supply shop.
Selling a huge range of stock from different types of paints to card making materials to pens, pencils and papers as well as lots of more intricate tools and materials, you are bound to find something along the lines of what you are looking for. If not, the staff will be very helpful — they know their stuff.
The prices can be steep, however, and, when busy, it can get very cramped. It’s one of two big stores in the city centre selling art supplies and, for me, the other (Millers) comes up a little better. The Art Store, though, does have a smaller shop located within the Art School which is said to be fantastic for difficult to find goodies.

This place stocks anything any art student or artsy/​crafty person could ever need or want.
Personally I use it to buy cards and stationery as it’s mighty cheap, and the staff are extremely helpful — they can give you advice on anything (and as I am someone who is ‘artisticall challenged’ I need all the help they can give!).
Excellent little big shop.

I love it here! I have family in Glasgow and have spent many a happy hour mooching about and buying beads to make delectable jewellery with.
A great place to get unusual, artsy craftsy gifts for people. I also remember having a sit down and some sarnies on a bench nearby. Nice.