Pearl is one of my favorite stores. Although I now use the one in Chicago, they also have Pearl in San Francisco, and probably other cities I don't even know about. Their selection of art and craft supplies is excellent. This is no Michael's. You can expect to find handmade paper by the sheet, the top name brands of fine art supplies, frames that meet archival standards, and so much more. You can get lost in the pen aisle alone; there's so much choice at every level of price range. They carry crafting supplies, too. Students can show an ID and get a discount on purchases, and their definition of student extends to those taking a single art course. This is a great place for anyone with a creative bent.
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