Art Essentials

Category: Art supply store in Santa Barbara, California

Address: 32 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Phone: +18059655456

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Ion Van Cleave

Jul 4, 2022

Great interior art

Tshitshiki Carrillo

Jun 29, 2022

Big store and well stock, I could spend all day in here. Their staff is knowledgeable and friendly

Geoffrey B

Apr 19, 2022

All around great art store, the folks know what they're talking about and they've got good variety and good prices. An artists best friend.

Zan F

Mar 11, 2022

This is a great locally owned artist supply store. Wide selection. Helpful staff. This is what I'd like to see in every town. A joy to shop here. Thank you.

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Questions & Answers

Do you have blank card stock with envelopes?

Mindy Tennen | Sep 29, 2019
Art Essentials | Sep 29, 2019

We have Strathmore envelopes and cards but not a lot in the way of bulk envelopes these days. We have a high end line called mediovalis. They come singly but are pricey. Lots of paper in larger sizes and handmade papers of all sizes if that is useful to you. There is a paper store across from the art museum which might have more of what you are looking for however.

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Do you sell any type of thread/sewing materials? Thanks!

Amanda H | Sep 29, 2019
Art Essentials | Sep 29, 2019

We carry a Line of thread from Metler for $3.10 each. There are 54 colors. We also have some notions, sewing kits and needles.. We can special order other items ado.

do you have large white ready made frames?

Ruth Campbell | Sep 29, 2019
Art Essentials | Sep 29, 2019

We are gradually increasing our stock of frames. At this moment in time 16 x 20 is the largest. Within the next week that will change. We should have 18 x 24 and possible larger by then. If there is a specific size you are looking for please let us know. Sam

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Do you have clay canvas?

Jackie | Mar 2, 2022
Art Essentials | Mar 2, 2022

If you are using canvas for clay work we do carry an untrimmed 10 oz canvas of 60" in stock. It sells for$ 9.99 a yard. I hope that answers your question.

Can I buy a gift certificate?

Tina Forster | Dec 2, 2021
Art Essentials | Dec 2, 2021

Yes please call the store or come by and we will take care of it, Thanks..Sam

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 28, 2022
Art Essentials | Sep 28, 2021

Employees wear masks Customers are required to wear masks We sanitize counters and pens. Lines are socially distanced.

do you guys have leather finishing top coat by any chance ? have been looking everywhere

Jasmine Garcia | Sep 28, 2021
Art Essentials | Sep 28, 2021

We have a line from Angelus which is a leather paint line. They do make various finishes for leather and they are available . The largest size I can get however, is 4 oz. We may be able to get larger sizes but since it comes from Italy it would take a while. we do carry some of the 1 oz versions. Sam Art Essentials

do you have custom framing available, I mean framing in you store

Lori Wakefield | Sep 28, 2021
Art Essentials | Sep 28, 2021

Yes we do Custom Framing.. Currently we do it by appointment only since we have such a high demand. If you want to schedule an appointment please call the store between 1230 and 5 pm Monday thru Friday and talk to the Framer. We look forward to seeing you soon. Sam

Are you open?

Diana Persson | Sep 28, 2020
Kerry White | Sep 28, 2020

This is a public board..u should call

Do you sell stretcher bars for canvas?

Michael Mishou | Sep 29, 2019
Art Essentials | Sep 29, 2019

Yes we sell light duty and heavy duty bars from Fredrix and Masterpiece respectively. We also sell bulk canvas by the yard primed and unprimed. Calling before to check stock is a good idea as well.

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Hi, do you sell uni posca pc-5m pens for doing chalkboards?

A Google User | Sep 29, 2019
Art Essentials | Sep 29, 2019

Yes we do sell the Posca 5m pens However, they are permanent so using them on chalk boards as a temporary thing m9ght be a problem.

Do you sell copic

Adiel Almaguel | Sep 29, 2019
Art Essentials | Sep 29, 2019

We carry the full line of Copic Skeeters and the classic. Price is going up as of the 1st of January so get while its still 2018.

Do u have glass pallets?

patty hendricks | Sep 29, 2019
Art Essentials | Sep 29, 2019

We do. We are currently out of stock but will have some in a few days. If you want to see what we carry look on our website and do a search for glass palette. It Should bring up all that we have available. Call us with any questions and if you want to special order one let us know. 805 965 5456. Thanks, Sam

what type of fabric dye is available?

Donna Hanna | Sep 29, 2018
Art Essentials | Sep 29, 2018

We carry All The Jaquard dyes... Proceon, I Dye, Acid Dye, and the new Basic Dye. We will soon be carrying some Ritt liquids also. All types of fabric and natural materials as well as synthetics can be done with these products. Please call with any other questions.

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