Above Ground Art Supplies — Kid-friendly Shops in Toronto, Ontario
- Ages all ages
- Indoor
- Rainy-day OK
This art supply store offers a wide variety of materials that can spark creativity for kids and adults alike, making it a great spot for family art projects.
What to expect
Above Ground Art Supplies is a large store with an extensive selection of art materials, from paints and brushes to paper and craft supplies. While not specifically designed for children, the sheer variety of products can be inspiring for young artists exploring different mediums. It's a good place to find supplies for school projects or creative hobbies.
Best for
Families looking for a wide range of art supplies for creative projects and hobbies.
What parents say
Stella Han
2025-7-24
All the staff were very kind and tried to help me find my stuff and package my sketchbooks. They do have some special discounts for students, and most of the materials were cheaper than other art supply stores. I will definitely recommend this place and visit again next time!
Christina
Love this art store! its right on the OCAD Campus, everyone is friendly and ready to help! and the prices are fair!... buy all of my Daniel smith water color paint here and Escoda Brushes!
Roshanak Dabiryan
I had a great experience at Above Ground Art! They have everything you could possibly need for art supplies, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. A special thanks to Nazli, who listened carefully to all the details and helped me find exactly what I was looking for. Thanks to her patience and knowledge, I left completely satisfied. Highly recommend this store to all artists!
CVA F.
I recently used Above Ground to custom frame a limited edition print I was giving away as a Christmas gift. From the moment of initial telephone contact to the finished framing, I had a great experience. Kody was extremely helpful and patient, explaining the different options and providing me with advice given my limited knowledge on the framing process, especially when it came to protecting the limited edition print being framed. I was working on a budget and I found pricing to be very fair and extremely competitive. The finished product looked fantastic and I was so pleased with how the print was framed, as were the recipients of the gift. Kody was amazing to work with and he is great at his craft!!! I would definitely use him again and have no hesitation in recommend Above Ground for custom framing.
Sam
2026-2-11
So beyond happy with the choice and the knowledgeable staff. I used to go to the Above Ground in the East end and it was the same there. Always comfortable, always a great experience, and always leave inspired.
