Art Supply Stores in Marin
If you're looking to get creative and unleash your and your family's inner artists, look no further than one of Marin County's local art supply stores. Sure, you can buy your art supplies online from a big retailer but shopping from a locally-owned business staffed by knowledgable artists really makes for a different experience. It's also important, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, so support local businesses and help them thrive.
So if you're looking for paints, brushes, paper, canvas, art kits, ink, pencils, pens, and other materials for both kids and grownups, check out one of these art supply stores. Some of them also offer classes for a variety of ages, although most of these are currently on hold or offered online only.
Art Zorro, Novato
928 Grant Avenue, Novato 94945
(415) 302-2551
www.artzorro.com
Novato's Art Zorro carries everything to fulfill your artistic needs, including watercolors, acrylics, paper, easels, brushes, and their famous sock monkey kits. They're currently open by appointment only Friday–Sunday. Call Tracie at (415) 302-2551 or email hello@artzorro.com to schedule a visit.
Dharma Trading Company, San Rafael
1604 4th Street, San Rafael 94901
(415) 456-1211
www.dharmatrading.com
San Rafael's Dharma Trading Company has everything you need for textile arts and crafts, including tie dying, silk screening, felting, knitting, and crocheting.
Once Around, Mill Valley
129 Miller Avenue Suite 100-B, Mill Valley 94941
(415) 326-5217
www.oncearound.com
Located in the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Once Around art and craft boutique carries high quality art supplies including paints, pastels, and paper, as well as a large selection of art-related books. They also offer virtual community classes on Zoom. Check out their DIY fabric craft face mask kits!
Perry's Art Supplies, San Anselmo
128 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo 94960
(415) 454-3317
Perry's Art Supplies in San Anselmo has been a Marin institution for over 50 years. They stock a wide variety of art supplies and offer custom framing services, too.
ReillyStreet Art Supplies, San Rafael
1138 Fourth Street, San Rafael 94901
(415) 457-ARTS
www.rileystreet.com
ReillyStreet Art Supplies in downtown San Rafael stocks everything you need for your artistic creations, with supplies for both art professionals and young artists. They usually offer a wide variety of art classes, which are on hold at the moment due to COVID-19.
Additional Resources
Michaels in San Rafael's Northgate III shopping center and Joann on Tamal Vista Boulevard in Corte Madera are big-box craft stores that stock a good range of art supplies for all ages.