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“A WAREHOUSE of craft supplies! I flew in for a conference for a nonprofit and needed supplies for creative activities. Found so many items, from fabric to stamps to notecards and sticker makers! And the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable about their stock.”
“Great experience, great customer service, great items in the shop, they go above and beyond. I could spend hours in this store. I can’t say enough great things.”
“Very cute store and I was happy to see they are still taking covid seriously! I've never been to a dedicated yarn store but the staff helped me find the perfect yarn for the sweater I'm crocheting.”
“lovely shop, great prices. They have a wide variety of art supplies for students/artists. really nice employees as well, they helped me find exactly what i needed. will be shopping here from now on!”
“When I visited Blick Art Materials, I immediately felt a welcoming and creative atmosphere.
The staff members were incredibly friendly and encouraging, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
You can really feel that they appreciate artists and enjoy helping people find the right materials for their projects.
It’s always nice when an art store has this kind of positive energy.
The selection of materials is truly impressive. Whether you are a beginner starting a new hobby or a professional artist working on serious projects, you can find almost everything here.
There are endless choices of paints, brushes, sketchbooks, canvases, markers, and many other tools for creative work.
I especially enjoyed walking through the aisles and discovering so many different materials for painting, drawing, illustration, mixed media, and craft projects. It’s the kind of place where ideas start forming just by looking around.
What makes this location even more interesting is the building itself.
The store is located in a historic building from 1934 that was designed by the well-known Chicago architectural firm Graham, Anderson, Probst & White.
This firm also designed major Chicago landmarks such as the Civic Opera Building and the famous Merchandise Mart, so it’s fascinating to see their work in a smaller but very distinctive building like this.
Before becoming an art supply store,
this building was home to the historic Old Heidelberg Restaurant, a well-known German restaurant that operated here for many years.
The character of that era is still visible today in the building’s unique façade.
One of the most charming features is the beautiful glockenspiel clock above the entrance.
Behind the small wooden doors above the clock is a statue of King Gambrinus, a legendary European figure often known as the “king of beer.”
The statue was created in 1934 by Chicago artist Edgar Miller, adding an artistic and cultural layer to the building’s history.
Seeing this detail makes the storefront feel almost like a hidden piece of Chicago history.
As someone who studied painting, visiting this store was especially inspiring.
Having access to so many art materials inside a building that already has such artistic history makes the experience even more meaningful.
If you are in Chicago and working on any creative project, this is definitely a place worth visiting.”
“So grateful to have something like this in Chicago, always my first stop when I need supplies and I usually find more treasures than I was looking for. Thanks for being awesome!”
“Hello, I was wondering if you teach crochet classes. I live in the area and would love to learn how to crochet. I tried calling the phone number listed on Google, but it goes straight to voicemail and then it says the voicemail box is full so I thought I’d post to review to see if you could respond thank you so much!”
“I had a very good experience at the location. Otis is the mvp, they are knowledgable and answered my questions about the linen. This location is safe and welcoming, and the folks there are happy to genuinely help. When they ask if you need any help you know they mean that exactly !”
“I’d love to go to visit the shop but I’d have to take off work due to operating hours. Wish they had longer hours or were open on weekends.
5 stars because this review is not reflective of any sort of measure of quality or service.”
“Visited yesterday to get something framed. The person who typically does the framing wasn't there. There was however a most helpful associate! She makes me believe in customer service again!”
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“Beautiful atmosphere. The people that run the shop are so helpful and kind. If you're a beginner this is the perfect place because theyre patient and understanding.”