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DeSerres
Category: Shopping Arts & Crafts Art Supplies Art Supplies [Edit]
130 Spadina AveToronto, ON M5V 2K8
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
(416) 703-4748
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
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5 reviews for DeSerres
5 reviews in English
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Review from Kris K.
Toronto, ON
12/2/2011
My favourite place for art supplies. Well stocked, great staff and reward points that actually make sense.
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Review from Denise S.
2/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm not much of an artist, but I still find reason to pop by this conveniently-located DeSerres from time to time. Mostly, I come here for scrapbooking supplies. They have a spacious layout and everything is easy to find. They have a good selection of different sizes/styles of scrapbooks (adhesive pages or those clear-pocket style), fancy scissors, photo corners, printed sheets of paper, stickers, gel pens, etc. -- everything you need to make an awesome scrapbook!
Prices are a bit high compared to Above Ground next to OCAD/AGO. However, they have some great sales depending on when you go. The last time I went, I stocked up on semikolon (http://www.semikolon.com/) stationary for 50% off. The notebooks are great quality and come in a rainbow of fun colours!
They have all your other standard art supplies too, spread out over 2 floors. Staff are generally young, knowledgeable, and happy to help in any way.Listed in: Shop 'til you drop
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Review from lindsay s.
Toronto, ON
3/15/2010
I love walking through this place ... although, I'm not an artist, I can always find something to entertain the DIY'er in me!
Yesterday, I was there with my doberman, and we bought a variety pack of felt - let the crafting begin!
They have in store framing dept, so if you're looking for custom framing or cut mat's, it's super convenient.
They have large beading selection, too.
Dog Friendly.Listed in: Dog Friendly Stores in Toronto
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Review from Tara A.
12/31/2009
I cannot for the life of me break out of the stick figure scene but DeSerres really saved me this holiday season. I have 6 children to buy for and don't have time to be running thru the insaneness that is the mall so I head to DeSerres and they have many gift giving options for the young, and the young at heart. Whether you have a 3 year old or a 40 year old, they have many options.
I also decided this year to make my own wrapping paper and the options they had were great.
I highly recommend a visit.Listed in: My Holiday Hot Spots
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Review from Alejandro A.
Toronto, ON
12/3/2008
De Serres (formerly Loomis) is a 2 floored art supply store. Downstairs you'll find crafts type things, including beads, frames, colouring books, a variety of different papers, etc. Upstairs, you'll find paint brushes, paint of all kinds, sketch books, pencils, pens, drafting tables, etc.
It's nice that they divide up the store like that because you can figure out quite easily which floor you're supposed to be on based upon what you want.
However, after having been here a few times, finding what you're looking for isn't always as easy as knowing what floor to go to. From time to time, their paint brushes are all over the place, and generally it's hard to figure out which one you need. Sure, you could read every single tiny barcode tag description there is, but even then it doesn't always follow logic.
Granted, the staff is friendly, and usually helpful. I've had moments where the staff knows where to find the things things I can't. And then there are also times where I bring a staff to a part of the store and they become as frazzled as I do.
The prices here are pretty much on par with other arts supply stores, so you can go here and be confident in the knowledge that you won't be ripped off.
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