Top Art Supply Stores In Denver

Everyone loves crafting. From children through adults, there is something relaxing about focusing in on a project to create something wonderful using only your imagination and a few helpful tools. Of course, you’ll need some help finding those tools, and that is where these great shops come in. These craft stores are the perfect spots to load up on all of the supplies you need to create all works of art, from small and simple crafts to the most extravagant. Check out these great art supply shops in Denver.

Fancy Tiger
59 Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3855
www.fancytiger.com 

Fancy Tiger is known throughout all of the craft circles in Denver. You can load up on all the best yarn, fabric and other supplies to work your magic making one-of-a-kind works of art. Fancy Tiger has an amazing selection of fabric supplies, with some of the most original patterns in town, so you’ll be able to find something truly special. Plus, you can join in on a lot of different events and classes, or join in on the open craft night, which is every Tuesday evening. For the male crafters in your life, make sure he checks out the ManMade events on the first Monday of every month for a night of crafting just for the guys.

Lowbrow Denver
250 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 722-1797
www.lowbrowdenver.com 

Lowbrow is an art supply shop of a different color. It’s one part art supply shop, one part gallery and one part workshop space. In addition to all of the great supplies here, there is a wide variety of classes designed to bring out your inner creativity. Learn container gardening, art through graffiti, screen-printing, block printing, book binding, stenciling and more as the professionals at Lowbrow take you through all the steps. While you are there, make sure to check out the gallery and find inspiration from the works of art that are on display from many local artists. One step in this fantastic shop on Broadway and you’ll fall in love with Lowbrow.

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Meininger
499 Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 698-3838
www.meininger.com 

Meininger Art Supply may be the largest art supply store in town. It's supplied the creative community since 1881 and you’ll be amazed at all of the different supplies located in this Broadway shop. Just one step inside and those creative juices will start flowing, so make sure you stop in on payday. Meininger also hosts a large variety of classes and events to help spark your creativity, and the Demo and Dialogue events are a great way to see a new craft created while learning how to make it. The Demo and Dialogue events are usually held every Saturday, with everything from painting to printmaking to ceramics and more. You’ll learn a ton, you’ll get inspired and you’ll see why Meininger is always the talk of the art community.

KOZO Fine Art Materials
3501 Wazee Blvd.
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 881-6894
www.kozofineartmaterials.com 

KOZO Fine Art Materials is a lovely art supply store that specializes in paper-related arts. You can stock up on all of the supplies needed for book arts, printmaking, drawing, card making and collage art with supplies from around the world. Yes, the paper stock here includes handmade, one-of-a-kind paper from all over the globe, so if you are looking to make a very special gift for someone, then you’ll want to stop at KOZO. You can also take a variety of classes on book arts and other similar topics, and you can pick up video guides and other helpful tools to get in on this fun hobby.

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Guiry’s
2121 S. Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-8244
www.guirys.com 

Since 1899, Guiry’s has been the place for paint, home décor and art supplies in town. If you are working on your home, then you  will want to pay a visit to Guiry’s for all your paint supply needs. You'll also find all the supplies you need for fine arts work as well.
You’ll find lots of paints from acrylics to water colors, pastels, oils and more, plus all of the brushes, easels, airbrushes, portfolios and framing you could ever want. Even if you are just getting into the world of painting, you’ll want to stop in at Guiry’s because the selection here is sure to spark your creativity and you’ll be painting like a pro before you know it. 

Deborah Flomberg is a theater professional, freelance writer and Denver native. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.