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The 11 Best Craft Stores in Los Angeles County

Independent art, craft, bead and party-supply stores, from the Arts District to Culver City, Pasadena, East LA and Long Beach. Every fact sourced.

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The short answer

As of October 29, 2026, the best craft store in Los Angeles County is Artist & Craftsman Supply in the Arts District (1917-1921 E 7th St), with 4.8★ from 511 reviews and seven-day hours. Graphaids Art Supply in Culver City ties it on score, with framing and parking; in Los Feliz, Blue Rooster Art Supplies is open daily; for low-cost secondhand supplies, Remainders Creative Reuse in Pasadena; for party and school projects, Whittier Crafts in East LA; and in Long Beach, Fabric Barn.

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Best overallArtist & Craftsman SupplyArts District · 91/100WestsideGraphaids Art SupplyCulver City · 91/100Los FelizBlue Rooster Art SuppliesHollywood Blvd · 85/100Budget & reuseRemainders Creative ReusePasadena · 85/100Spray paintMontana Shop Los AngelesDowntown LA · 82/100East LAWhittier CraftsWhittier Blvd · 78/100

At a glance

The full ranking

#StoreAreaBest forScore
1Artist & Craftsman SupplyDowntown & Fashion DistrictThe deepest art-and-craft range downtown, open 7 days91
2Graphaids Art SupplyWestsideWestside art and craft supplies with framing and parking91
3Blue Rooster Art SuppliesCentral LA & ChinatownIndependent art and craft shop, open daily85
4Remainders Creative ReuseSan Gabriel ValleyLow-cost secondhand craft supplies and fabric85
5Montana Shop Los AngelesDowntown & Fashion DistrictSpray paint, markers and street-art supplies82
6Top's Art SuppliesCentral LA & ChinatownArt, pattern and sewing-notion supplies in Koreatown79
7Whittier CraftsGateway Cities & SoutheastCraft, party and school-project supplies in East LA, open 7 days78
8Maple CraftDowntown & Fashion DistrictParty, wedding and shower decorations, open 7 days75
9Fabric BarnLong Beach & HarborLong Beach's big craft-and-fabric store, open 7 days72
10Bead FactoryDowntown & Fashion DistrictBeads, crystals and jewelry-making supplies69
11Peng's CraftDowntown & Fashion DistrictRibbons, favors and party craft supplies60

Score = range 30% + price/value 15% + reviews 25% + help & staff 15% + access 15%, each rated 1–5 and scaled to 100. Ties go to more reviews. Full methodology.

#1

Artist & Craftsman Supply

📍 Arts District, Downtown LA

Best for: The deepest art-and-craft range downtown, open 7 days

The largest review base on the list and a range covering painting, sculpting, bookbinding and origami. Reviewers mention friendly staff and a well-organized store.

Address
1917-1921 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Area
Downtown & Fashion District
Specialty
Paint, sculpting, bookbinding, origami and general craft supplies
Hours
Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PMSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-213-955-9055
Website
artistcraftsman.com
Ratings
4.8★ from 511 reviews (Exa Places); 4.8★ from 523 Google reviews (Best in Hood)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026; Google, as reported by Best in Hood (Aug 2026)

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Help & staff4
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • One reviewer says it leans to fine art more than hobby crafts.

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#2

Graphaids Art Supply

📍 Culver City (Jefferson Blvd)

Best for: Westside art and craft supplies with framing and parking

A broad range from paint and canvas to framing, open seven days. Reviewers mention friendly staff and plenty of parking in back.

Address
9503 Jefferson Blvd, Studio B, Culver City, CA 90232
Area
Westside
Specialty
Traditional and digital art supplies, paper, canvas, framing
Hours
Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 11 AM–4 PMSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-800-866-6601
Website
www.graphaids.com
Ratings
4.8★ from 254 reviews (Exa Places)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Help & staff4
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • The entrance is off an alley, per a reviewer.
  • Student discounts are offered, per its site.

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#3

Blue Rooster Art Supplies

📍 Los Feliz (Hollywood Blvd)

Best for: Independent art and craft shop, open daily

An independent store with a strong review base, open every day. Reviewers praise helpful, friendly staff. A second store is at 1254 E Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, per its contact page.

Address
4661 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Area
Central LA & Chinatown
Specialty
Curated art supplies, workshops; second store in Pasadena
Hours
Daily 10 AM–6 PM (Los Feliz)Source: Store listings (Exa Places, Yelp), checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-323-302-5613
Website
blueroosterart.com
Ratings
4.7★ from 252 reviews (Exa Places); 4.7★ from 257 Google reviews (Best in Hood)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026; Google, as reported by Best in Hood (Aug 2026)

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Help & staff4
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • A reviewer notes it is a small store for its selection.

Sources

#4

Remainders Creative Reuse

📍 Pasadena (E Washington Blvd)

Best for: Low-cost secondhand craft supplies and fabric

A nonprofit creative-reuse store. Reviewers describe an enormous selection, especially of fabric, at prices suited to crafters just starting out.

Address
787 E Washington Blvd, Ste 101, Pasadena, CA 91104
Area
San Gabriel Valley
Specialty
Donated craft supplies, fabric, notions; classes and open studio
Hours
Tue–Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun 11 AM–4 PM; Mon closed (per Exa Places; the store's site has listed different hours)Source: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-626-529-5014
Website
remainders.org
Ratings
4.8★ from 151 reviews (Exa Places)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Range4
  • Price/value5
  • Reviews5
  • Help & staff3
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Stock is donated, so what is available changes.
  • Also on our sewing classes ranking for its beginner classes.

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#5

Montana Shop Los Angeles

📍 Downtown LA (S Central Ave)

Best for: Spray paint, markers and street-art supplies

The Montana Colors flagship store. Reviewers praise staff who talk through a project before recommending paint.

Address
625 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Area
Downtown & Fashion District
Specialty
Montana Colors spray paint, caps, markers
Hours
Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun 10 AM–4 PMSource: Store website, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-323-528-5441
Website
montanashopla.com
Ratings
4.7★ from 220 reviews (Exa Places); 4.7★ from 234 Google reviews (Best in Hood)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026; Google, as reported by Best in Hood (Aug 2026)

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Help & staff5
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • A specialist: mostly spray paint and markers, not general crafts.
  • The store's site gives ZIP 90013; the listing gives 90021.

Sources

#6

Top's Art Supplies

📍 Koreatown (W 8th St)

Best for: Art, pattern and sewing-notion supplies in Koreatown

A family-owned shop since 1987 that carries pattern-making supplies and sewing notions alongside art materials, per its site. Strong ratings on two sources.

Address
3447 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Area
Central LA & Chinatown
Specialty
Art supplies, pattern supplies, sewing notions, Japanese brushes, handmade paper
Hours
Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun closedSource: Store website and Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-213-382-8229
Website
topsartsupplies.com
Ratings
4.8★ from 322 reviews (Exa Places); 4.8★ from 324 Google reviews (Best in Hood)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026; Google, as reported by Best in Hood (Aug 2026)

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Help & staff3
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Service score is neutral (3): one recent review alleges poor treatment of a customer, while others call it a neighborhood gem.

Sources

#7

Whittier Crafts

📍 East LA (Whittier Blvd)

Best for: Craft, party and school-project supplies in East LA, open 7 days

Open every day. Reviewers mention a lot of stock at great prices for any occasion and good customer service.

Address
4931 Whittier Blvd, Unit A, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Area
Gateway Cities & Southeast
Specialty
Craft materials, party supplies, school-project items, religious statues
Hours
Mon–Fri 10:45 AM–6:15 PM; Sat 10:45 AM–6 PM; Sun 11 AM–4:30 PMSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-323-263-3299
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.4★ from 260 reviews (Exa Places); 4.4★ from 260 Google reviews (Best in Hood)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026; Google, as reported by Best in Hood (Aug 2026)

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Range4
  • Price/value4
  • Reviews3
  • Help & staff4
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • Official website not verified (the listing links to Facebook).

Sources

#8

Maple Craft

📍 Fashion District, Downtown LA

Best for: Party, wedding and shower decorations, open 7 days

Reviewers describe finding all the decorations for a wedding and a baby shower in one stop, and repeat visits for the service.

Address
925 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Area
Downtown & Fashion District
Specialty
Party supplies, wedding and baby-shower decor, craft supplies
Hours
Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 10 AM–4 PMSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-213-622-9602
Website
www.maplepartycraft.com
Ratings
4.3★ from 185 reviews (Exa Places)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Help & staff4
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • Leans to party and event supplies.

Sources

#9

Fabric Barn

📍 Long Beach (East Anaheim St)

Best for: Long Beach's big craft-and-fabric store, open 7 days

Calls itself the biggest craft supply store in Long Beach, with ribbon, tulle, bridal and party supplies as well as fabric. Open every day, with a parking lot.

Address
3111 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804
Area
Long Beach & Harbor
Specialty
Craft supplies, tulle, ribbon, bridal and party supplies, fabric
Hours
Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 9 AM–4 PMSource: Store website, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-562-666-5733
Website
fabricbarninc.com
Ratings
4.0★ from 172 Yelp reviewsYelp, checked Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Help & staff3
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • Service score is neutral (3): we did not find a consistent theme in reviews.
  • Also on our fabric store ranking.

Sources

#10

Bead Factory

📍 Fashion District, Downtown LA

Best for: Beads, crystals and jewelry-making supplies

A beading specialist. Reviewers mention great prices and a wide range of charms and beads.

Address
810 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Area
Downtown & Fashion District
Specialty
Beads, crystals, rhinestones, charms, beading tools
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM; Sat 9:30 AM–2 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-213-624-2121
Website
www.beadsfactory.com
Ratings
4.3★ from 158 reviews (Exa Places)Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Range4
  • Price/value4
  • Reviews3
  • Help & staff3
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • One reviewer says most beads are plastic and freshwater pearls are limited.
  • Short hours.

Sources

#11

Peng's Craft

📍 Downtown LA (Gladys Ave)

Best for: Ribbons, favors and party craft supplies

A wholesale-style party-craft shop for ribbon, favor containers and wedding or shower accessories.

Address
756 Gladys Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Area
Downtown & Fashion District
Specialty
Ribbon, balloons, favor boxes, glitter, wedding and shower accessories
Hours
Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM; Sat 10 AM–2 PMSource: Yelp listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-213-370-8123
Website
unitedcraftus.com
Ratings
4.4★ from 47 Yelp reviewsYelp, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Help & staff3
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Short hours.
  • Service score is neutral (3).

Sources

Also worth knowing

Found, but not scored yet

We found these but could not verify enough (hours, ratings, review volume) to score them fairly. We'll add them as we verify.

  • Michaels and Blick — Multiple LA County locations. Various. National chains with several LA County stores. Not ranked against independents. Source

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FAQ

Craft stores in LA: common questions

What is the best craft store in Los Angeles?

Artist & Craftsman Supply scored highest (91/100), tied with Graphaids Art Supply (91) and ranked first on more reviews. Blue Rooster Art Supplies (85) is next.

Where can I buy cheap craft supplies in LA?

Remainders Creative Reuse in Pasadena sells donated supplies at low prices. Reviewers also mention great prices at Whittier Crafts in East LA and Bead Factory in the Fashion District.

Where are the craft and party supply stores downtown?

In the Fashion District, Maple Craft and Bead Factory are both on Maple Ave, and Peng's Craft is on Gladys Ave. Artist & Craftsman Supply and Montana Shop are nearby.

Which craft stores are open on Sunday?

Per the listings: Artist & Craftsman (10–6), Graphaids (11–4), Blue Rooster (10–6), Remainders (11–4), Montana Shop (10–4), Whittier Crafts (11–4:30), Maple Craft (10–4) and Fabric Barn (9–4).

Why aren't Michaels or Blick ranked?

This ranking compares independent and local stores. National chains have many LA County locations and are listed separately, not scored.

Did any LA craft stores close?

Yes. Swain's Art Supply in Glendale shut down in August 2019, Scrampers in Torrance is listed as closed on Yelp, and Ruby Tuesday Bead Company's Long Beach license is inactive.

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