The Aesthetic Union is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

1. The Aesthetic Union

9.1
555 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Mission District · 6 tips and reviews

Robin A.Robin Andersen: Truly awesome letterpress shop for custom business cards, posters, whatever you can come with. They also sell hard-to-find pencils and paper.

Charles Turner S.Charles Turner San Francisco: Charles Turner is a native of San Francisco and works as a realtor and is the former CEO of a tech start up that was sold.

Charles Turner S.Charles Turner San Francisco: Charles Turner was born and raised in San Francisco. He started his first business when he was only 15 years old—a muscle car parts business.

Gravel & Gold is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

2. Gravel & Gold

9.0
3266 21st St (at Lexington), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Mission District · 8 tips and reviews

Ashley M.Ashley Mowrey: You'll miss it if you're not explicitly walking down this street took here. Weird clothes, cool housewares, and chic stationary. Gold star!

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Its famous boob-print tote is an epic SF souvenir, but this mostly artisan shop’s tamer picks—Maria Schoettler calendars, Echo Park ceramics, craft-making classes—are equally memorable.

The FeastThe Feast: A wealth of small, local, and independent designers. Get an Upstate Wrap from the Brooklyn gals at Upstate here!

Workshop. is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

3. Workshop.

8.9
1798 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Western Addition · 12 tips and reviews

Gina A.Gina Ambrose: Workshop rocks! I've taken two sewing classes and one gardening class and all great experiences! Totally recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

Dakota K.Dakota Keck: i love workshop SF. i've taken the terrarium class and the screen printing for newbies class. i'm going to sign up for sewing soon! $1 PBRS + MAKING THINGS = HEAVEN.

Pierre A.Pierre A.: Check out their beer fridge. It's a gem.

ImagiKnit is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

4. ImagiKnit

8.8
3897 18th St (at Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Mission Dolores · 14 tips and reviews

tonicarrtonicarr: May be one of the best LYS in the bay area.

Thom S.Thom Sinclair: Everyone that works here is super friendly and helpful beyond measure. You may be able to find the same yarn elsewhere for a few cents less, but I'd rather support ImagiKnit's awesomeness.

Ashley M.Ashley Mowrey: There's a yarn winder in the back, use it or you'll get looked down upon by the cashier.

Heath Ceramics is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

5. Heath Ceramics

8.6
1 Ferry Building #17 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Financial District · 4 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Heath ceramics has that crafty American modern vibe that has such a cozy beauty. We wrapped our bathroom in their handmade tile.

Bennett W W.Bennett W Wong: Heath features a very good selection of ceramic plates, cups....

Carlos O.Carlos Ochoa: Kind of expensive, so choose wisely

Paper Source is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

6. Paper Source

8.5
2061 Chestnut St (btw Fillmore & Steiner), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Marina District · 5 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess L: Excellent cards and crafts. So much fun to browse.

Kelly .Kelly 🍰: Super attentive staff!

Hard R.Hard Rocker: Great selection of gifts.

Artist & Craftsman Supply is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

7. Artist & Craftsman Supply

8.5
555 Pacific Ave (btwn Kearny & Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Jackson Square · 14 tips and reviews

Ghost NestGhost Nest: Call them and ask about their sales! Additionally, students always receive 10% off.

Food G.Food Gnome: The staff here rules!

Leslie T.Leslie T: Find architecture tracing paper!

Clayroom is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

8. Clayroom

8.3
1431 17th St (Arkansas), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Potrero Hill · No tips or reviews
Scrap is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

9. Scrap

8.2
801 Toland St (at Newcomb Ave), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · 6 tips and reviews

Kevin H.Kevin Hamano: If you like crafting, you'll probably find a thing or two you to take home.

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: You can find all sorts of creative reuse for dirt cheap here. Read more.

Jason N.Jason Northrup: Resources for DIY enthusiasts and teachers

Paper Source is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

10. Paper Source

8.1
1925 Fillmore St (btwn California & Pine St.), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Japantown · 5 tips and reviews

Danielle W.Danielle Wallis: Very friendly staff, amazing selection of fun trinkets, cards, and stationary!

Alayna K.Alayna Ketner: Head to the back for beautiful packs of textured blank cards.

Rick K.Rick Kitagawa: Some guy works here and always wears these awesome ties that he makes himself.

Blick Art Materials is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

11. Blick Art Materials

8.0
1930 Van Ness Ave (btwn Jackson & Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Polk Gulch · 1 tip

KristinKristin: Join the membership program and get 25% off

Local Take is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

12. Local Take

8.0
3979 B 17th (Castro), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Castro · 6 tips and reviews

J J.J John: Excellent local art, boutique shop. Top notch service!

Johanna E.Johanna Evans: Best gift shop. Everything is made by San Francisco artists.

Taylor L.Taylor Lee: Local Take is a cool local shop that has San Francisco only items - perfect for a gift or your home!

Blick Art Materials is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

13. Blick Art Materials

7.9
979 Market St (at 6th St), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · SoMa · 19 tips and reviews

Nora T.Nora Tarano: This is definitely the best place in the area for art materials with a very wide selection!

Joe B.Joe Bertino: They think everyone is here to steal shit. 

LizLiz: Your student ID will get you a free Blick discount card for 10% off all your purchases.

Mendels is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

14. Mendels

7.7
1556 Haight St (at Ashbury St), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Haight Ashbury · 11 tips and reviews

Emily B.Emily B: This is the best craft store I've ever been to! They'll have whatever you need

Michelle F.Michelle Faletra: Id rather travel outside the city for my craft needs then set foot back in this store. Terrible customer service and way too pricey. Another mom and pop shop that should be put out of business.

Dominic T.Dominic T.: Hidden craft and fabric store gem!

Case for Making is one of The 15 Best Arts and Crafts Stores in San Francisco.

15. Case for Making

7.7
4037 Judah St (46th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Outer Sunset · 2 tips and reviews

Matt W.Matt Wright: Beautifully curated selection of art/creative project supplies, with classes and workshops coming soon.

Caroline G.Caroline Gordon: Fabulous for stationary-aholics