I Went To BRITISH Art Store with TWO FLOORS?!

[@MoonOwlDesigns]

When we moved to FL from NYC I was in shock that every shop had bathrooms, and you didn't have to be a customer to use them. NYC was always hard to find a bathroom as either they were "customer only" or employee only. FL may be crap for so many things but bathrooms and actual helpful employees is something that is abundant, and appreciated.

[@DreamiMusho]

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[@rayne6737]

Some people think NY is crap for a lot of things.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

The imp in me is very tempted to be an outraged customer wondering why I can't have an actual bath there in between shopping bouts - given there's... a bathroom! 😆 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@Charky_Creations]

the gouache set is an introduction TO THE PROFESSIONAL STUFF. It's definitely the really expensive one, but it's meant to be the set you buy at the start to get a good selection rather than needing to buy single tubes.

[@midnightriot2454]

The Range used to be soooo expensive now it's absolutely amazing, I always check that out first before hobbycraft because hobbycraft gives me a heart attack price wise

[@ChloeRoseArt]

Loved The Range!! It was my first time in one briefly last year then I spent a lot longer in one this time around. They have everything!

[@adelia988]

He is a very greedy person though and is proud of it

[@janetpendlebury6808]

If you think Hobbycraft prices are expensive you should see what the prices are like here in Australia, we have nothing like that shop here, and unless you shop at the $2 shops, which have limited ranges, you have to pay heaps more than anything in Hobbycraft. We do have online craft shops but the range is limited and expensive.

[@Mark-nh2hs]

The Range can be hit and miss. They charge more for certain art products over others. I use oil paints and they charge way more than Hobby craft. But it depends on region and what discounts there are. I find the Works (live in the North) have these Canvas pads for £2-£3 with 8-10 sheets and they are amazing love using them. Add your own gesso to them great for practice. Esp if using oil paints.

[@Elfdaughter]

The Range is AMAZING It really only came into prominence about 15 years ago, I think there were a few around before then, but in recent years it seems every major city in the UK now has a Range somewhere! The one near me doesn't have a great deal of stuff in terms of art things, but for décor, it's brilliant! Hopefully, at some point, you'll be able to find a 'The Works' to visit too, they're another good, cheap art store range over here. I'm glad you found a good Hobbycraft, though - not all of them are as amazing as that. The one near me has really gone downhill over the past couple of years. And don't worry - completely understand what you meant about value for money - yes, for me over here in the UK it's expensive, but with the exchange rate, it would work out better value for you! @@ChloeRoseArt

[@AgentBoobimus]

"They have yarn, oh no" Chloe i felt that in my soul, i'm exactly the same with yarn i love it so much XD.

[@chloea2254]

Wow it’s so weird seeing you go to one of my closest hobby crafts 😭🩷 love this video

[@ansdiary]

It was so cool seeing you visit a UK HobbyCraft store!! I am based in the UK and I love going to HobbyCraft to get materials for my crafting projects!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the UK HobbyCraft!!

[@natty11q22]

I used to set up a stand and sell my art in that exact hobby craft when i was about 12. It was the only place that little me could find copic markers :)

[@vincentking2552]

I have a Hobbycraft near me, its great, and it has a second floor. (In Cambridge) they also do art workshops and classes for a variety of arts and crafts.

[@creepycutiecrafty]

Congratulations on your engagement! As a former employee of Hobbycraft, I wholeheartedly approve of Chloe’s choices. It’s one of the more creative and inspiring places to work as an artist and crafter. (Yeah, it’s not perfect, but I would love to work there again!) I love the wedding decoration ideas. Having a traditional wedding can be so expensive - especially when you’re trying to do all the things that are expected as standard! It’s so much better to use your creative skills and make the theme based on you, not the other way around! I can’t wait to see the finished creations.

[@horizon319]

I am never first but here I am - yay art store walkthrough!!

[@JuliRoxArt]

Ahhh, thanks for taking us to the UK! It's neat seeing all of the differences/similarities between art shops in England versus North America. Loved the vlog-style vid too, it was relaxing to watch 😄

[@brookeblades5845]

If you ever go to London, I can always recommend having a look in the London Graphics Centre. They're kind of pricey, but it's fun to look around in AND it's 2 floors

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Being a Westcountry Maid, I'm glad you enjoyed a mooch round _The Range!_ Did you know, it started as a little business in Plymouth in Devon - not too far from Yeovil... 😁 Owned by a local chap called Mike Counsell.

[@Catsandcamera]

I love walking around Hobby Craft and The Range and then not buying anything. But the OPTIONS!

[@sweethaven5]

16:48 oh good I’m not the only one that does THAT 😅😂!! I buy journals and use them for a day and then forget about it LOL 😂 from Ohio🇺🇸

[@ChloeRoseArt]

It’s my worst personality trait 😂 buying journals and never actually using them

[@bycreativepaula]

You are looking GORGEOUS in this intro!!! Already having that bride glow!

[@IvanaV_]

Wow, I could spend hours in that shop looking at everything!

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

Hey Chloe congratulations on your engagement I wish you & your husband peace, love, & happiness love you & your channel always ❤

[@Sarah.ann.]

I started crocheting again its a really enjoyable winter hobby, in the spring and summer i keep busy with plants and gardens

[@carlthebaby7620]

Hey Chloe you should definitely make a video for america art supplys and British art supplys and the video was good 😊❤

[@ChloeRoseArt]

I’ve actually made a huge amount of content between both America and British art shops over the years! There’s a playlist on my homepage ☺️

[@carlthebaby7620]

Thank you so much chloe for replying for my comment can you please give me a shout out from your next video ❤❤❤😊😊❤❤

[@nancyloomis3046]

I used to see Spectrum Noir alcohol markers when ACMoore was in business, and bought quite a few of their sets. But t I’m not doing alcohol marker art anymore, so not aware if they’re still in the big box stores here in US anymore or not. I think I’ve seen them in US online though. And CONGRATS 🍾 and best of luck on your wedding! I know you’ll be a beautiful bride!

[@lovelokest2]

Welcome to crochet! Magic circle shawls are a great intro to crochet lace, all the pretty with none of the chains.

[@Mark-nh2hs]

The one thing I like about Hobby craft is the post Christmas sells on tubes of oil paint and they sell them dirt cheap even the expensive high pigment ones. The Works have a mixed bag but I love their Canvas Pads £2-£3 for 8 sheets of gesso canvas they do various sizes they are great for practice or an alternative to a full framed canvas. Just add your own Extra gesso to them if using oils and I always buy a few when I see them.

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

As a Brit I always like going back to the Uk from California and seeing what is in the craft stores. I see so many different things.

[@Mustlovebooks15]

In 2016 I spent a week in Edinburgh. My mom and I went into a yarn shop there and went absolutely nuts. They had hand dyed skeins of things like cashmere or alpaca for £4 when they are typically around $25 here in the USA. Now every time I go to the uk I always go in yarn shops and stock up.

[@revondamehovic3132]

I would go a bit nuts too

[@Lps_cc]

I love the range I went to that shop for the first time and honestly it’s so good for an artist I will definitely have to go back there as I do live in the uk it’s definitely a good shout of art supplies

[@mjpete27]

Sending you holiday felicitations and Best Wishes for your wedding celebrations! SO happy for you and your family. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

[@SamanthaJoe]

Hobbycraft is really great for kits and love going in to explore what new kits and activities they have. So much cricut indeed 😂😂😂

[@kitzelos]

The starting to crochet to collecting yarn pipeline goes strong

[@dressagebelle]

Just a piece of advice on the wedding side of things, if you don't have or haven't considered yet, I highly highly recommend a day of coordinator. We couldn't afford a full wedding planner, but we got a day of coordinator who did things like setting up the table decorations we made, made sure that things went according to the schedule, and then tore down at the end of the night. It was a god send.

[@PurpleWaffle1]

Please tell us how the dress turns out!! I would love it if you did a video on making miniatures from a kit! It would be sooo fun to watch and do for you!! ❤

[@ChloeRoseArt]

My mum actually ended up sewing the front for me! She did a great job, you’d never know it was even there :)

[@PurpleWaffle1]

Yay! Chloe, you’ll be beautiful!!! Love your hair in this video!! Hope you have an amazing wedding and marriage!! ❤

[@squiggly_peters]

Made up to see you buy the seawhite of brighton sketchbook, my go to brand everytime!! Love them

[@danaparsonsliquidcosmosart2669]

Our hobby craft in Tamworth is 2 levels too... Introduction here doesn't mean beginner it means here try this range of things it's new.. to you

[@anitasmith7764]

You may think I’m crazy but I’m Kentucky we have a store called Mighty Dollar and they often have BEAUTIFUL wedding stuff. Overstock from bigger stores. I found TomBow markers for $1! They were shades of green and they work perfectly!

[@BonnitaDoodles]

Your looking wonderful xx cingratulations and have a wonderful holiday and new year. Our The Range is small and don't sell any spectrum stuff anymore! Nice to see they still sell my kits 😂😂

[@laurenb9479]

It's so fun going to art stores with you :)

[@_Silly_Goose_]

16:52 I do the same thing with planners lol loooove how cute they are but I will never be organized enough to actually make use of one 😂

[@Ferrinas1]

I moved to Belgium when i got married to my Dutch husband, i go back to England this month also :) like you i dont get to go back often.

[@jappleseed4393]

I'd love it if you could get a range (maybe even one each...) of the kits and do a series where you try them out (maybe try the kit, then see what you have to buy/how much it costs to make a second 'custom' project - to see if the kit gives you a good basis of tools and techniques if you like the craft?)

[@helenmartin1092]

I loved your walk around Hobbycraft. My nephew works in one of the stores, and as I live in Australia (originally from England) now I can envision him there. Yes, we do get Spectrum noir here, they are amazing pens.

[@aidenalamo6262]

You would love felting. It takes pieces of yarn that you puncture into felt sheets with felting needles. Most of the supplies can be found online. Michael's craft store in the USA have felting supplies in the store (the last time I checked).

[@zahidachaudhry2881]

The Works are very good for some crafts

[@Mark-nh2hs]

I use oil paints and The Works gesso Canvas pad (8 sheets) for £2-£3 is a fav of mine. I always pick up a few when I nip in 😂. I always add my own extra gesso on them and I've never had any issues with the product.

[@rubybuttons668]

I do tend to find Hobbycraft one of the more expensive stores for art supplies in the UK so tend to wait until they have a sale on. I do however love them for crafty supplies and glue guns, they are very affordable for those items. Love going to their craft workshops too.

[@Atlazuko]

We have a massive hobby lobby here where I live in the states and i've seen the spectrum noir in there a few times. but it's a small selection as Copics and prisma color tend to be more popular. but they do have them then again they have a massive marker isle/section too so it might just be they had the room for it. cause like i said the store is huge! about as big as the walmart we have in this area as well. I love the Hobby Lobby here! we do have other stores as well like micheals but it was a hunt to find it! There is also a Joann fabric store but that's about it around here! we also have a flea market which is massive as well you can find some neat craft stuff in there as well! but also it can get weird some booths are... interesting to say the least lol.

[@karla.sanders]

Spectrum Noir is sold in the US and every so often when Michaels cleans out their warehouses, they send what they had prior to the stores. You just have to ask because we don't advertise it. I know my store has some clearance Faber Castell that we no longer sale regularly and they are $25 for the 24 pack.

[@laurencebastien-dionne218]

you are spoiling us with that many videos I love it

[@HollsHolls]

To add to the seawhite line of stuff… back in i think year seven i found their sketchbooks and fell in love, then this year ive found out my school uses the exact same ones for us GCSE students so yeah they must be at least decent (not that ive tried many others)

[@louisemarshall-jones4165]

I can’t believe you went to Yeovil ! That’s my home town !

[@YoungDymisty]

I live in the UK, England and have never heard of that place before lol sounds like a town in the Netherlands, Norway or similar places.

[@ElfsArt24]

I go to my local HobbyCraft a lot, but I still loved this video 😂

[@anastasiajahadi4874]

I'm heading to Farnborough and London in a week and I'm trying to plan for luggage space and what will be more affordable in the UK vs. the US. Thanks for making these videos!

[@adelia988]

Those fluffy worms used to be called squirmles here in uk, you can still get and also for cat toys. The works is very cheap for craft and art supplies, sometimes you can get some good stuff in the pound shop, WH Smith can be expensive for art stuff though. The bloke who owns the range also owns Wilkos now so has lots more range art stuff. In uk we only have to have loos in shops if they have cafes in them ie to wash hands. The lift is really meant for disabled and for prams, there are stairs. I’m in a wheelchair so it would be annoying to have to wait for abled bodied to all using it, wouldn’t be fair.

[@bluefairy4907]

idea : you could spray paint the wooden glass stands black and then gold to fit with the candle holders even better . :) you are amazing keep doing what you do love from greece

[@reetukabir4555]

back to back video! Wow!

[@ChloeRoseArt]

There will be at least 3 more over the next few days 😁

[@emublue]

langton water colour paper is so good, def one of my fav I've tried

[@muluavila]

Omg I’ve never been in that store and I loVEEE it, that’s full of stuff 😭

[@IngenuityFortress]

They definitely sell Spectrum Noir in the US! Some Blick's have them in store, as well as Michaels! I think it's just very location centric :) Also I love the Seawhite sketchbooks

[@andrea.rivers]

Yeah I was gonna say I think they tried to gain traction several years ago but Copics just sorta ruled the roost (that's coming from a card making background). I think they have a more affordable presence and known presence. They definitely exist. I've seen them.

[@IngenuityFortress]

@andrea.rivers Yeah they were what I used throughout high school and college until I could afford to buy copics (this is before Ohuhu got on the scene). I actually really like them but they aren't as easy to blend as copic or ohuhu

[@OGDITdoodles]

ooooh i would kill for a store like this in my city, theres only 1 little art store here and not a lot of people know about it and i dread the day that it closes for good. please little art store that has good quality art supplies please stay open till the end of time

[@andrea.rivers]

OoooH I've heard so much about HobbyCraft. I'd love to check them out someday if I ever get back to Europe. I'm on the west coast and we have the standard big box trifecta which leans more towards the crafty end of things with smaller art supply dept. But I've started going to Blick and Artist and Craftsman and I love those stores so much. When I go on vacation I always have to find them and see how big and different (if only slightly) they are from other locations.

[@El-Mushroom]

Hi I love your videos also I know that exact hobbycraft!!

[@LewisLittle66]

My local Hobbycraft (Stockport) is huge, and also has 2 floors (and public bathrooms!). I find the prices pretty reasonable compared with other art shops. Best wishes for your forthcoming wedding(s).

[@shanicestella2226]

What an Art Supplies Paradise out there

[@kellyreed8433]

Thank you for saying that its good to have a hobby and to invest in it even if you don't turn it into a job or make any money from it. Art is my hobby that i enjoy very much and my stress outlet but have had people including family say i should sell the stuff i make So i appreciate you saying that

[@AwkwardBirb]

The store probably had a big focus on sets because of the time of year. They make great gifts! ❤

[@Obviously-Ollie]

Hi Chloe hope you have a good time in England

[@attorneycarissa]

So much nicer than Michaels!! And congratulations on your engagement!

[@Angelina_song]

Omg I practically live in that shop❤❤

[@elyssaxxx8417]

Spectrum noir is sold in store at select Joanns stores.

[@gabbywilliamson76]

‘She’s staring at me but she isn’t she works here… well she doesn’t she’s a cardboard cut out” made me loose it. lol too funny

[@PrinAnie]

I was just in London last month, but I'm from South Africa, so the exchange rate really hurt. £1 is R25 or so. I barely bought anything the first week i was there because I kept converting in my head.

[@slateportraichu5416]

Adore such videos, thank you so-so much for this one=)

[@JayofallTrades]

This place looks so cewl. I have always wanted to go to the UK and to know that they have a place where I can get all my art supplies is great. If you ever go to Japan they have daiso and other stores that are 3 stories of craft supplies so it be neat to see you go there sometime too.

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

I was really impressed with the art section of The Range last time I was there, especially their Cotman paintbrush range. I'll be checking out that Hobby Craft next time I'm in Yeovil. 😊

[@221b-Maker-Street]

_The Range_ seem to have a good deal with Winsor & Newton as well - they stock a lot of W&N's range in my local shop, and it's quite competitively priced.

[@Mark-nh2hs]

My local hobby craft has two floors 😂 the paints used to be upstairs until they swapped it all round and moved all the art paints and mediums downstairs 😂

[@stephaniesellars6975]

Hey I thought I’d let you know that Hobby Lobby has a wedding section called his and hers for do it yourself wedding things. Just an idea to help you find what you need! Love all of your videos!!! Congratulations on your engagement!!!

[@busybeezcraftz7024]

If you ever get the time to come to the one in Bedford near london - MK its really big.

[@redfox2339]

I'm so jealous of this hobby craft. It's so big, the one near me is a good size, but the knitting and kids' crafts definitely take up most of the shop 😭

[@sarahsynthesisplants2582]

That’s the Hobbycraft in my town!

[@Mrhandfriends]

A little someone is watching and saying “Chlo Chlo” ❤

[@insaneLeeCreating]

You were in YEOVIL?! Im just up the road!! 😍 my local Hobbycraft!!! Ahhh!

[@lozantoninocreations]

I've never seen Spectrum Noir in Australia, at least in the stores I go to. I think you maybe thought that because of Jazza and his collabs with them, but I think he might be working with them because his audience is so worldwide.

[@WildnKrazyGurl]

I bought spectrum noir markers from Joanne’s in the USA years ago

[@mattiekai8515]

That’s the hobby craft I go to!

[@recoveringsoul755]

I went to a reception for a wedding where some of us went early snd set up the tables and chairs snd tablecloths snd table decorations snd all that BEFORE the wedding party snd guests arrived. This meant i didn't attend the wedding, but i didn't know the couple. The parents of one of them asked me to help, and in exchange i got s free meal. I'm not sure if that's an option for you or not. Some wedding attendees did also help The reception was held at a different location than the actual ceremony also We also stayed after the reception snd did clean up.

[@KatheD]

The Dick Blick's Art Supplies store in Chicago is 2 stories, Chloe, if you have a chance to shop there I think you'd love it!

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Another vote here for Dick Blick - and I'm British! Even with import duties and delivery charges, it's cheaper to buy some art supplies from DB in the US than here in the UK. 🙃

[@EiffelFlower]

My favorite store is Hobby Lobby!🎉But I would leap at the chance to visit Hobby Craft.

[@SallyAStockman]

Not going to say the exact location because of obvious reasons but that looks like the stores I go to in Somerset! If it is they’re some of my favourites to visit! Loved the haul!

[@221b-Maker-Street]

What obvious reasons?! It's the Yeovil store, isn't it?

[@SallyAStockman]

@@221b-Maker-StreetI didn’t personally want to mention the location as there may be some people out there who may use that to stalk KZbinrs , doesn’t always happen but you never know. Hope this helps! 😊 ❤

[@221b-Maker-Street]

@@SallyAStockman But... Chloe herself said it was the Yeovil branch in the video!

[@SallyAStockman]

@@221b-Maker-Street then that is my bad as I missed that, completely my fault for not paying attention

[@221b-Maker-Street]

@@SallyAStockman No worries - your intentions were good. There are some effing weirdos out there... 😳

[@tinayanotitinaro7569]

I love abstract paint

[@SamanthaJoe]

Oooo ok now I need to go visit The Range!!!

[@TheCatMurgatroyd]

you better do germany when it comes to "only art supplies from this country" As a german, art supplies are the only thing I'm really proud of 😂

[@rubybuttons668]

You guys do make really good art supplies…and cars…and beer! Haha

[@TheCatMurgatroyd]

@@rubybuttons668 yes lol we have to be good at something 😅

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Germany is *_amazing_* at manufacturing, though. I'm British and always trust German engineering. Love my VW and my gorgeous Wera screwdrivers (neither of which I realise are art supplies!) I also love Octopus alcohol inks (which I think are German) and your lovely Schmincke watercolours...

[@dieSchreckschraube]

There's plenty more to be proud of. Just compare Germany to the US and you'll realise that.

[@SamanthaJoe]

Spectrum Noir I'm pretty sure is part of the Crafter's Companion product line and Crafter's Companion is Sara Davies' company (Dragon on Dragons Den) and they're based here in the North East of England. Could be completely wrong but know they do lots of promotion for Spectrum Noir at their company!!

[@sallybergsma9308]

You can get spectrum noir markers here in the USA, just not as easy to find as they used to be.

[@DeathyAS]

Live in the US (Texas) and have run into spectrum noir in stores before.

[@Anjel1e]

If you shop for Canadian art suppplies in Toronto, there's a Michael's that has three floors downtown. Not an impressive 3 floors, but still three floors. 😅 That said it ain't the art supplies shop I prefer or recommend.

[@bethanyannpaige6109]

The Works is a good craft store as well in UK

[@karenmsuk]

A lot of mental health departments will use crafts as part of their therapy, or at least they did but with the NHS in crisis I am not sure and it has been several years since I was involved with them. Giving yourself something to focus on is a good thing

[@nancyomalley6286]

I bought Spectrum Noirs in the States. Michaels had them

[@katied.8337]

Can confirm. I live in Ohio and can easily find Spectrum Noir in a few stores.

[@addi9629]

I live in Tennesse and this whole time I was thinking to myself, "It's Hobby lobby with fewer decorations." They have a great variety of art supplies, floral arrangements, wedding dec., and seasonal and home decorations. And, I thought you could do it for you're American art supplies in the video, but I figured out they are only here in the south. I was a little disappointed but they do have a website with weekly deals (this week is 50% off on select supplies/home dec). Anyway, I have watched your videos for years now and I love all that you do.

[@kyliescolouringindownunder3098]

Lovely video I’m Australian we get spectrum noir products hear.. we have a big hobby shops they are lincraft and spotlight..

[@janetpendlebury6808]

Spotlight and Lincraft really cannot be compared to a shop like Hobbycraft! They are both haberdashery shops which sell a limited range of craft supplies. I find the best place for craft stuff is Kmart, much cheaper and have a good range. I wish we had something like a dedicated hobby chain store, like Hobbycraft here.

[@Mrhandfriends]

Hope you brought an umbrella ☂️ 😂 🌧️

[@moodyandtheartist]

Did you try some of the range acrylic paints? I’ve just got a couple but I’m very impressed by them - if you like opaque, smooth and very matte acrylic.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

May I ask how you find they compare to other specifica acrylic brands that you've used, in terms of coverage etc?

[@moodyandtheartist]

@@221b-Maker-Street I'm only seeing your question now! Sorry!! From what I have tried (and I am not an expert in acrylics/haven't tried many. I tend to use watercolours more) they are very opaque and have good coverage. They also dry very matt. The Winsor and Newton Galleria are A LOT more transparent and satin finished in comparison. I like them as a cheaper alternative when I don't want to use my more expensive Turner acrylic gouache. The coverage is great from what I've seen.