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Curry's Art Store
Categories: Shopping Home & Garden Home Decor Shopping Arts & Crafts Art Supplies Home Decor, Art Supplies [Edit]
490 Yonge StreetToronto, ON M4Y 1X5
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(416) 967-6666
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
6 reviews for Curry's Art Store
6 reviews in English
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Review from john l.
Toronto, ON
12/28/2011
I'm a beginner artist (actually a virgin artist, haha). Curry has some good supplies at good prices. Of course, you can go splurge and buy high-end $hit. But for simple starter items, start here.
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Review from Cynthia G.
Toronto, ON
2/1/2012
I only needed to pick up one item; a price of board stock or matting for a print I just bought and wanted to frame. The size I needed was 39" x 27 1/2".
I walked in the store, headed all the way to the back to the board stock area and located the one I wanted which came in standard sizes of 32" x 40". I walked to the front of the store to find a sales associate who were all chatting at the cash desk and explained to her what I wanted and asked if she would cut it for me. After an eye roll and a sigh, she said they really don't cut. I pointed out to her that the signs all indicated that they did cut to size.
I was asked to pay for it first. ....Then she proceeded to say she would have to cut it on the floor.....well...I guess. The carpet was pretty dirty, but what the heck, I calmed my soon approaching breakout in hives reaction and let her cut it on the floor. They didn't have a cutting machine which I though was kind of odd. The sales associate indicated that the person that cuts is the full time sales associate....who I assumed from the comment was not in the store at this time.
She proceeded to measure it with a 24" metal ruler and a pencil. Marking measurement increments on the black (good side) instead of the back.
Just before she was ready to take a carpet cutter to it (not even an Exact-o knife......were in a art supply store right??). I say "you know what it doesn't look right" - only needed an inch off one end and the pencil mark I saw was at least 4"..."do you mind if you measure again before you cut please". ...she sighed and remeasured. At this point the friend I was with said maybe the stock was larger size than we thought...we let her proceed and let her cut it.
As she started to cut or hack her way through, she realized the blade was dull (seriously), she then broke off the tip and started to cut again.
As we were walking back to the cash desk to bag it, I knew it was the wrong size. I walked home after a couple more stops. Got home, unwrapped it, laid it on the frame and what the heck, of course...it's the wrong size !
4" short on one side and 5 on the other - did the ruler have inch increments or did she think I was talking in millimetres ??
I'm angry only because I literally threw away a 10$ board today ...Now I have to go back and find something else......I think I'll find something I can cut myself at home, because I know I will not miss measure....
Store has great supplies - customer service sucks ! -
Review from Jen W.
Scarborough, ON
11/23/2011
I was really excited to go here but left feeling annoyed that I interupted a cranky sales person with his arts and crafts project, and still couldnt find what he just randomly pointed at. Like if i knew what I was looking for I WOULD NOT ASK YOU!. I was happy though that someone noticed my wtf look on my face and helped me find what I was looking for and other possable things I could use instead, so I did not have to buy a huge bottle of adhesive. In the end I did not buy anything but a good notion to screw this place and stick to micheals. Out of the 5 people working there olny one person could be botherd to actully help. Maybe I came in on a bad day or intrupted a really GREAT project, dunno.
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Review from Spiro P.
Toronto, ON
12/18/2010
The staff are helpful and will advise which types of paints will give you a certain effect.
Curry's has many canvases to buy and even handmade paper (used for water colors or drawing materials). They also carry animation markers, ink pens and different types of pencils.
When I have to purchase art supplies, I do it at this store. However, their art books are priced a bit higher, so I buy those from a bookstore. -
Review from Tong J.
8/24/2010
As soon as I walked inside Curry's, I was quite amazed by selections and amount of art supplies inside the store!
I was looking to buy two 4x2 feet canvas. There were so many to choose from, not just in term of sizes, but price point as well. I like that!
Staffs were terrific. The cashier cleverly made handles using strips of packing tape, so I could carry the 2 large canvases I bought. Now, that's good customer service! -
Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
9/12/2008 1 photo
I'm not good at art, there is some sort of disconnect between my brain and my hands so that any art I attempt to create looks like the work of a particularly slow 2nd grader or an above average chimp. I do have friends however who are quite good at art and they always take me to Curry's when they are looking for art supplies. I had never really thought about where one purchases an easel, but now I know. They really do have everything you need to be an artist, as long as you bring your own talent. The staff is knowledgeable, if a little snobby and are quite helpful. Most, if not all the staff are clearly artists and while they do have their necessary attitude they genuinely do want to help you. I would recommend Curry's to everyone who is looking for art supplies that surpass the ability of Staples to provide.
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