Art Supplies in Alexandria, VA

“I'm giving this place 5 stars because I love the concept and want to encourage this business and others like it to continue to grow and improve. However, both times I've been to this store the staff has been...less than friendly. Especially the second time I went.I had a small bag of donations (slider closures, thread, seed beads, jewelry wire, fabric tape) in fact I put them in the $10 bag I'd bought on my first visit. I found a staff member and tried to give them the donations, but they rather rudely told me donations were by appointment only and just turned away from me.I'm not saying they should have taken the donations if that's not their policy, but since a by-appointment-only donation system is not at all the norm for thrift shops in this area, or in general, I don't think a quick explanation of the donation system and how to schedule an appointment was too much to ask. Especially since you not only have to make appointments but they also have very specific rules about what can be donated, including the size of donation boxes and bags. I ended up taking the donations to the Fort Belvoir Thrift Shop which also has a cute crafts section, if anyone is interested.Please work on developing better customer service skills, and make it easier for folks to donate to this place. There are too many much more convenient options of places to donate to for y'all to have such a restrictive donation policy. We want to support this business. Please make it easier for people to donate to your shop. Best wishes!”

“I am grateful for Clayworks Supplies. In my years as a potter, Clayworks always has what I need. As an added bonus, Ian and the staff are a wealth of information on working with clay, from throwing, hand building, firing and glazing. All in one easily accessible location.”

“I was hesitant at first. We were in town visiting family and I wanted to stop by a quilt shop. I found a few in the area and went to each website. Artistic Artifacts website mentioned fabrics from Africa and India which I am completely unfamiliar with and honestly not super excited about. I really didn’t think I would find what I was looking for. Boy was I wrong. They had so many cute fun fabrics and I found myself struggling to only choose a couple. On top of that the staff were very friendly. Elizabeth welcomed both me and my two little ones wholeheartedly. I strongly suggest visiting this store if you get the chance! Both of my kids refused to leave unless they got some fabric too. We all had a great shopping experience and the prices were amazing!!”

“Went in last week looking for a toy but without any specifics. Andrew listened to my description of what I needed, asked a few good questions, and gave me half a dozen great suggestions. I ended up with the magic sketchpad and it's EXACTLY what I needed. I couldn't be happier.”

“Great gift shop in the heart of King street! Plenty of gift options and gift wrap ideas! Prices are reasonable if you think of Old Town Alexandria! The area is amazing! And the staff are very polite!”

“Staff boy was nice to me, saw a few honeys too. Wow what a great sale too, 50 percent off all Christmas items, already?! I think Christmas came early this year! I love the aged beige framing around the store, it reminds me of a time before even I was born. I'm so glad that stores are using such soulful bracketing, really a nice touch”