Great for art supplies, framing, regular & workshop-style art tuition. There is a friendly community atmosphere at the store.
Classes have many repeat customers, often over several years, which proves that what they are doing works very well. Students are encouraged to learn and improve for themselves, but not in an atmosphere where they compete with other students. In weekly classes, students are advised on how to paint whatever they would like. Everyone works on different artworks at their own pace. (Workshops have a different format).
Their art supplies are priced fairly and competitively. Nevertheless, the art classes and workshop teachers never pressure students into buying unnecessary supplies. Furthermore, the owner encourages students to bring in their own art supplies if they already own them, and will never guilt students who buy supplies from elsewhere instead.
The staff go out of their way to be inclusive of people with disabilities in their classes, and are now an NDIS registered service provider for art tuition. Access the ramp from the rear, through the alley behind the tattoo shop.
Framing services are discussed in the store and then completed offsite, with the finished frame returned to the store for pick-up. The advice is expert and the work is of exceptional quality. Prices are very competitive compared to other framing businesses. Turnaround can be one to two weeks, and is definitely worth it.
Parking is shared with the other businesses and can be tricky to get a spot, but there is some other parking nearby. Public transport is an option as it is a quick walk from Corinda train station.
