“I chose Blicks over a specialty framing store because the staff (Bertie in particular!) is knowledgeable and showed so much care! I needed to re-stretch a 20+ year old large painting that had warped on its original stretcher bars. What I got back from Blicks was high quality work. Will be going back for custom work again.”
“What a wonderful store! I was looking for a few pens to use with my journal recently and a friend recommended PlayTime. I had no idea what a treasure trove to discover here. We’ve been back multiple times to buy picture frames, valentines, kids’ puzzles, party supplies, fabric patches and more.”
“My favorite store maybe ever. Make and Mend is a magical place full of every craft supply you ever need. From material to support my classroom activities to my sewing and embroidery hobbies. And whatever hobby is next for me to discover. The staff are so welcoming!”
“I went to exchange a faulty screen printing kit, they were courteous and understanding. I appreciated the customer support. Will come back again for more supplies!”
“It was my first time in Boston and I was thrilled to visit! The owner was fabulous, the yarn was spectacular and the visit was more than I could have hoped for. I walked out with gorgeous yarn - the fibre, colours and variety were on point!!! Thank you for the opportunity to spend (not enough) time in your gorgeous yarn store!!”
10AM - 5PM
1189B Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
Art Supplies
“We recently booked this place for a friend's milestone birthday. The instructor was amazing and very thorough. She patiently explained what mosaic art was and what an artist inside us could do. The choices of mosaic are just outstanding that includes glass, stones and metals if we needed to go wild. The place is very clean and the instructor never rushed us. Worth a class or more if you live around.”
“Went in on a Sunday to pick up an order for my wife. Store was not yet open, but they were very nice and helped me anyway. There was a mix-up on the order that was not their fault. Tricia (manager?) was very polite and professional and straightened everything out quickly and efficiently. Absolutely wonderful customer service. Very well done!”
“Excellent range of glazes I haven’t seen for sale elsewhere in the Boston area. Super knowledgeable staff that helped me make some great choices on what to buy. I’ll be heading back for more soon.”
9AM - 6PM
230 Fenway, Boston
Art Supplies
“This store has an insanely awesome paper collection and all around super great selection of art supplies. The people that work there are SO kind and understanding!!! It’s inside of the SMFA (an art school) so it’s tailored to working artists!! And the employees themselves are practicing artists too so they give great advice on projects etc. 10/10 would recommend”
10AM - 6PM
728 Legacy Pl, Dedham
Art Supplies
“I've been a customer of this location for many years and most recently was absolutely thrilled with the customer service of Joey and Brittany. I brought in 3 birthday gifts for my daughter and they suggested how to best wrap and helped me select a perfect wrapping paper combo. Joey's wrapping skills are excellent and when my daughter arrived home to see her beautifully wrapped gifts awaiting her she was delighted! I highly recommend their services.”
“I want to give this store 5 stars. I was walking to the shoe store and came across the Paper Source. I needed some special gifts for my daughter and the other children in the Boston Children’s Hospital. The gentleman working today helped me pick out several gifts that will go to children in pain. They are at the hospital for 3 - 8 weeks depending on the children and their diagnosis. I left from the Paper Source with perfect gifts for each of them. There is so much to choose from, with a rainbow of colors to uniqueness, this store has it. Highly recommend:)”
“The store is very big and has a little of everything, as you can see from my pictures.
A lot of things were out of stock (like the whole section of textile), but I guess it is understandable in the very beginning of the academic year.
In general - a very useful place in this location of Boston, as everything else with crafts and art supplies is not close by... except the Tufts art store near MFA, but it is tiny and doesn't have much.”
“Ginger beef donburi is so addicting
It is more on a fusion side but I haven't been able to stop thinking about it for the past 2 years. I just wish they opened earlier so I can get it for lunch too”
“I am a painting contractor and I deal with many stores and I know Colorworks since I worked as a painter for another company and I'm always treated as a valuable customer. I basically work in the Metrowest/Northfolk areas rarely in the Northshore, but I still have mostly of my project orders coming/made from Colorworks. They are the best in matching colors. All the staff are very pleasant and knowledgeable about the product. I'll definetelly keep using their services!”
“The mall where Michaels is located in Burlington, MA used to have a party store where you could get balloons. That store is long closed, and we only recently realized that Michaels can provide balloons. We had a special birthday celebration this month, and we ordered two dozen specialty and colored balloons to decorate the house. We could do everything on-line, the balloons were priced well, they were available when promised, and 9 days after the celebration, they are still floating!! Thank you!!”
“Truly amazing store, absolutely stunning items everywhere! Owner is by FAR the nicest person I have met in a long time. Hidden treasure of a store, DEFINITELY worth checking out!!!!
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