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so much selection and reasonable price - went here for all my supplies when I was a student at OCA - wish we had a store like this in Saskatchewan
For decades, this "rickety old store that's fun to explore" has attracted creative types seeking "one-stop shopping for art supplies", drawn in by the "good selection" and competitive "deals"; "knowledgeable" staff and the "colorful clientele" make any visit to this Chinatown shop "an experience."
A tour of Toronto art supply stores (if there was such a thing) wouldn't be complete without a stop at Gwartzman's. Located on Spadina on the edges of Chinatown, it's about as fun a place to shop for art supplies in the city as there is.The long, narrow store, which has been around forever, oozes character with its worn, hardwood floors and its cluttered walls. At the back of the store is the... more
Have been shopping at Gwartzman's for 45 years since my OCA days............
Best Canvas,Boards prices and Microcrystalline Wax
Always Love to get a smile out of Mr.G.....He knows it All.
Everyone gets a Discount whether you are a Artist or Not.
Unbelievably rude treatment at Gwartzman's by someone working there who (by way of explanation for his behaviour) told me he was 'an artist'. Their selection may be fantastic but if you need advice you're out of luck. See you again never
Good store with good canvases, I stopped one day and one the staff (too bad I don't know his name) it was very nice and helpful, I'm not an artist but I was buying for a friend... I returned on the next day and some of the staff was looking up and down on me just because I'm not the average artist.... or dressed like one I guess... the store manager was rude at check out... I almost walked out... more
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