5 Best Craft Shops in Houston (2026)

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By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

One craft shop on this Houston list has logged 391 reviews and a 4.9-star average, with only 12 reviews out of 391 landing below five stars. That kind of consistency is rare for any small retailer, and it sits right alongside a big-box chain and a family-run art supplier that's been serving Houston since the 1960s.

Short answer: Texas Art Supply leads with a 4.8-star average across 2,193 reviews, the most of any craft shop in Houston on this list, while Little Craft Place posts the highest rating at 4.9 for stationery and washi tape. Between them, the five shops here cover everything from fine art supplies to party decor and handcrafted gifts, so the right stop depends on the project.

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1. Texas Art Supply
2. Michaels
3. Arne's Warehouse
4. Little Craft Place
5. Space Montrose
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Houston's Craft Shops, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Texas Art Supply	4.8 ★	2,193	Fine art and drafting supplies	View ›
2	Michaels	4.4 ★	1,790	One-stop craft chain	View ›
3	Arne's Warehouse	4.4 ★	1,526	Party decor and balloons	View ›
4	Little Craft Place	4.9 ★	391	Stationery, washi tape, and journaling	View ›
5	Space Montrose	4.8 ★	257	Handcrafted gifts, local artists	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Texas Art Supply

4.82,193 Google reviews

Texas Art Supply is a locally and family-owned art store on Montrose Boulevard that has served Houston since the 1960s, with a second Voss location. It stocks paint, drawing and drafting materials, sculpting supplies, and craft goods like leatherworking, scrapbooking, and jewelry-making across two floors, one set up with tables for hands-on crafting. It's one of the few remaining independent art suppliers in the city.

What people praise

Wide, well-organized selection across painting, drawing, craft, and sculpting categories
Knowledgeable staff who point customers toward the right section for their project
Locally and family owned since the 1960s, with deep Houston roots
Two floors, with the upstairs set up for hands-on crafting and easel selection

Worth knowing

Framing options have narrowed compared to past years
Prices on some specialty items run higher than big-box alternatives

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume2,193 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown86% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed craft shop on this list and the pick for serious art or drafting supplies. Ask staff for section recommendations, they know the inventory well.

Website +1713-526-5221 Directions

2001 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Michaels

4.41,790 Google reviews

Michaels on Bissonnet Street is the Houston location of the national craft chain, stocking a broad mix of art supplies, fabric, scrapbooking materials, yarn, and seasonal decor, plus a custom framing counter. It's absorbed some inventory from the closure of JoAnn Fabrics, expanding its fabric and sewing selection, and it runs a rewards program with regular coupons.

What people praise

Custom framing counter gets specific praise for quality and staff helpfulness
Broad selection across painting, sewing, and general craft categories
Absorbed additional fabric inventory following JoAnn Fabrics' closures
Rewards program and regular coupons help offset costs

Worth knowing

Staffing can be thin on busy days, making it harder to find help
Some online-only coupons require completing the purchase on your phone in the parking lot

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume1,790 · 91th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown61% 5-star

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Our take: The reliable one-stop pick when you need a wide range of supplies fast. Check for active coupons before you check out.

Website +1713-662-0913 Directions

3904 Bissonnet St, Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77005

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Arne's Warehouse

4.41,526 Google reviews

Arne's Warehouse is a large, two-story party and event supply store on Hicks Street, stocking decorations for birthdays, weddings, quinceañeras, and holiday events, alongside balloons and helium. It's built more for party planning than traditional arts and crafts, with entire sections organized by event type and color scheme.

What people praise

Enormous selection covering nearly every party or event theme and color scheme
Good stock of teacher and classroom decoration supplies too
Veteran's discount available
Two-story layout means genuinely comprehensive coverage of party categories

Worth knowing

Balloon pricing runs higher than some competitors, including individual foil balloon charges
The size of the store means budgeting real time to find everything you need

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume1,526 · 84th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown64% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick specifically for party and event decor rather than general craft supplies. Set aside real time to walk the full store.

Website +1713-869-8321 Directions

2830 Hicks St, Houston, TX 77007

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Little Craft Place

4.9391 Google reviews

Little Craft Place is a specialty stationery and paper-craft store in Spring, stocking washi tape, journals, planners, stickers, and rubber stamps, with a strong focus on scrapbooking supplies not typically found at big-box chains. It ships online in addition to its physical location, and it runs seasonal events like its Spooky Little Craft Fest.

What people praise

Highest rating on this list, with an unusually consistent spread of five-star reviews
Unique stationery and washi tape selection not found at typical craft chains
Fast, careful order fulfillment for online purchases, often with small free extras included
Friendly staff who make first-time visitors feel welcome rather than rushed

Worth knowing

Located in Spring, a longer drive for customers south or east of Houston
Niche focus on stationery and paper craft means it won't cover broader art supply needs

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume391 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated shop here and worth the drive if journaling, washi tape, or paper crafts are your focus. Their online shipping is a solid option if the trip isn't practical.

Website +1832-604-7103 Directions

9702 Spring Cypress Rd Ste 125, Spring, TX 77379

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Space Montrose

4.8257 Google reviews

Space Montrose is a gift shop on Westheimer Road that carries handcrafted goods from over 200 independent brands, many of them local Houston and Texas artists, spanning jewelry, candles, pottery, cards, and clothing. It runs as a boutique with a hand-picked selection rather than a craft-supply store, aimed at buying finished, locally made pieces rather than materials to make your own.

What people praise

Hand-picked selection genuinely favors local and independent artists over mass-produced goods
Good range for gifts, from jewelry to Houston-themed puzzles and artwork
Staff described as welcoming, with a strong sense of community in the shop
Clothing selection stands out for quality with a local creative touch

Worth knowing

Hours have occasionally been inconsistent according to a handful of visitors
As a finished-goods boutique, it won't cover raw craft materials or supplies

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume257 · 59th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick when you want a handcrafted gift rather than supplies to make one yourself. Support for local Houston artists is the clear draw here.

Website +1832-783-0703 Directions

1706 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the shop’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, ranked against other Houston craft shops. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from thousands of reviewers carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No shop can pay to change these numbers.

How much do craft supplies cost in Houston? (2026)

Pricing swings a lot by category, from a few dollars for stickers or washi tape to significant totals for a full art supply haul. General guidance based on the shops above:

Serving all of Houston

These shops span Montrose, Weslayan, the Heights area near Hicks Street, and Spring to the north, so most parts of Greater Houston have an option within a reasonable drive. Searching for a craft shop near me? Every listing below shows a phone number and address so you can check hours before heading out.

What to ask before you shop at a Houston craft store

Does the store carry the specific materials your project needs, or will you need a second stop?
Is there a rewards program or regular coupon that applies to your purchase?
Does the shop offer custom framing or other finishing services?
For online orders, what’s the typical shipping turnaround?
Are hours consistent, or worth confirming by phone before a special trip?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these craft shops?

We started from every craft shop in Houston with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Houston craft shop is best for fine art supplies?

Texas Art Supply on Montrose Boulevard is the most-reviewed and most established fine art and drafting supplier on this list, family-owned since the 1960s.

Where can I find handcrafted, locally made gifts in Houston?

Space Montrose on Westheimer Road carries handcrafted goods from over 200 independent brands, many of them local Texas artists.

The bottom line

Texas Art Supply is the safe default for general art and craft materials, while Little Craft Place is worth the drive to Spring if stationery and paper crafts are your focus. Call ahead if you need a specific item, inventory varies by category.

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