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Binders Art Supplies and Frames
Categories: Shopping Arts & Crafts Art Supplies Shopping Arts & Crafts Framing Art Supplies, Framing [Edit]
3330 Piedmont RdSte 18
Atlanta, GA 30305
Neighborhood: Buckhead
(404) 237-6331
- Nearest Transit:
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Buckhead
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 8 pm
Sat 10 am - 7 pm
Sun 11 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
23 reviews for Binders Art Supplies and Frames
Review Highlights
23 reviews in English
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Review from Stuart S.
Atlanta, GA
1/26/2012 4 photos
Love this store!!
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Review from sheree h.
Atlanta, GA
8/11/2011
As an art student alumni and designer, I have spent countless hours and hard-earned coin in other art stores in town. That changed today when I walked in the doors of Binders. The dazzling rows of creative inventory made me feel like a kid in a candy store. A really BIG candy store.
This place is mecca for anyone that ever wanted to create. From paint supplies to the coveted unicorn head key-topper I scored, Binders sets itself apart from the other shops in town by its unique culture, gallery, friendly and passionate staff. No attitude, true customer service.
Alas, I missed out on this gem when I was in art school. But now that my chain has been rattled and its time to break out the old X-ACTO knife, band-aids and head for their their street art section (yes they have one). My backyard will never be the same. And as for my artwork that's been sitting on the shelf, its time for a frame-a-thon.
Tip - Sick of singing cards? (OK the recordable ones can be obnoxiously fun if you're clever) for a truly unique greeting, skip the megastore's dribble scribble and check out the origami and box card sets. -
Review from S F.
Augusta, GA
7/31/2011
Aisles and aisles of treasure! They have an extensive selection of every art supply I could ever need or want.
I wish they had more in the way of books, but the ones they have are great. -
Review from Angela M.
Decatur, GA
3/29/2011
While Binders is the best (only?) art supply house in Atlanta, I would urge caution if you take a class there. I love the store but not the classes.The four stars is for the STORE. Classes get NO STARS.
I took a "beginners OK" oil painting class and it was AWFUL. I even asked the instructor if it was OK for a complete n00b to attend the class and he said yes. Despite this, the instructor was clearly not interested in beginners and he was abusive towards me and the other beginner in the class. He forced me to use charcoal (rather than paint) and yelled at me when I asked if I could use some paints I already had. He insists that everyone buy pricey paints, brushes and canvases even if it's your first time touching oil paint. He also yelled at me to "shut up and do what I say" when I tried to ask a question. He was a completely despotic and ineffective teacher. I only took 2 classes and quit. Binders didn't do anything when I complained about the instructor.
It was an extremely negative experience and I didn't go back into Binders for more than a year after it. I'm over it now, but I STRONGLY suggest meeting and vetting the instructor yourself BEFORE you pay hundreds to take a class with a self involved, self important jerk like I did. The horrible instructor is still teaching, so if you are taking painting, AUDIT a class first. Take my advice: make sure the teacher is right for what you need.
Binders obviously does not keep any sort of satisfaction stats on their instructors nor do they track complaints as far as I can tell. I think they should offer a documented feedback method for their classes and instructors. it would have saved me the $$. Just be careful and meet the instructor before you pay - especially if you are taking a painting class. -
Review from Jenn D.
1/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm taking a beginner's drawing class and while I had a list, I had no clue what any of it meant. I figured I'd do the Scoutmob thing at Binders and hope for the best!
On a busy Sunday it took a while to get help, but eventually someone was free to help and found everything I needed right away.
I know the Scoutmob is expiring in two days, but do make sure you check your receipt to make sure that the discount went through. Mine didn't the first time. -
Review from Lisa B.
11/22/2010
Scoutmob lured me in here. I was not familiar with Binder's until I saw it on Scoutmob and I knew I had to get in on this deal. I am not artistic at all and purely wanted the discount so I could come up with some gifts. I have several people in my life who have extreme artistic talent so I knew this would be a great place to get some goods for them.
It was a difficult to locate at first...I drove around the shopping and center and then aha! I saw the sign. Turns out its in the basement of the shopping center. Which is cool because you can park in a smaller side lot and avoid the mayhem of the main lot. When I first entered I was overwhelmed and had a little bit of anxiety. Me in an art store is like a mime at a concert - or some kind of equivalent to that. After wandering around for a bit I found what I was looking for. I was approached by several associates but didn't ask for help because I didn't want to sound like a total art idiot. I ended up spending way more than intended and got gifts for a good friend, my brother and some fun stuff for my niece. I cannot imagine not being able to find anything you needed art wise here because it seems like they have everything. Thanks Binders for crossing some people off my Christmas list! -
Review from Michelle A.
Atlanta, GA
8/10/2010 1 Check-in Here
If you're a crafter, don't rely on Binders to fill a niche for you; if you're an artist, welcome to heaven. Seriously, Michelangelo wishes this place was around in the Renaissance. Aisle after aisle of wax for encaustic, tons of variety of paints, colored pencils, markers, and pastels, and an entire back wall filled to the brim with any kind of paper/canvas you can imagine wanting to use. It's incredible. Don't think for a second that this wide variety of options means they give up quality for quantity. Oh no. Everything in these sacred walls is top notch, sometimes with a price point to match. Yet even the expensive items tend to be cheaper than buying them elsewhere, so don't skimp! Even the staff here is super helpful and friendly, so feel free to ask questions and get all the info you need.
Now for crafters, there are some stamps, inks, and of course plenty of papers to pick from, but this is mostly a shop for the diehard artist or a budding artist in search of starting tools. Still, crafters should check this place out to find charcoal or pencils or other odds and ends to experiment with - who knows what goodies will inspire you next?
I love getting to come here, though the early closing time means I usually can't come except on weekends.Listed in: Crafty in the ATL
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Review from Talib K.
Atlanta, GA
3/6/2008 ROTD 6/5/2008
The artistic side of me was drawn to this place on a day that I spent the better part of the afternoon looking for a bag (of sorts) to transport some equipment. I DJ on the side and recently purchased a mixer that has become my new 'best friend.' Like most DJ equipment, it is fairly sensitive and does not travel well. so, long story short, I found something better than a duffel bag and less than luggage at Binders. This place is well concealed despite being in the 'disco' Kroger shopping center. Follow the sign in the corner of the shopping center next to 'Cost Plus: World Market.'
The store has darn near everything an artist could want/need. The service was great! If you're an artist you probably already know about this place; if you don't......go here! -
Review from Vanessa T.
Atlanta, GA
It's best you come here with a codified shopping list that you vow to stick to.
You should also wear earplugs. Otherwise, you'll fall victim to the seductive calls emerging from canvas stacks, thick tubes of paint, diaphanous papers, and friendly salespeople.
To properly defeat/resist the friendly salespeople, you should reinforce your armor with double Teflon poser disdain -- the kind you readily find at art school.
If you follow these simple tenets, you'll probably get in & out of Binders without having to establish a new line of credit. F'reals.Listed in: Supplies for the Revolution
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Review from Deanna J.
Atlanta, GA
12/13/2007 1 photo
Finally I can join the cool kids that have been to Binders.
I've flirted with other art supply stores around town, but Binders? I wouldn't mind getting serious.
Binders is hidden in between Cost Plus World Market and a Jason's Deli. She's unassumingly tucked in the corner - you have go to down a flight of stairs to get to this magical cavern of art supply goodness.
They have everything an arty girl could ever need, want or invent - serious art supplies but also reasons for the non artistic to step into here too. A very cool selection of paper goods - think fun paper funky enough to deserve a place on my wall - frame one of the vintage map ones for a low cost, superfast piece for your bathroom - is just one of the non arty reasons to pop in. They also have a selection of smaller frames, gift items, and any fancy sketchbook you could ever shop for.
If that isn't enough to entertain you, the aisle names being labeled with streets in Atlanta should be: "Ohhh. . let me meet you over on "Ponce de Leon" by the pastels!"
They also have art classes if you have a Picasso or even a Terry Richardson urge - think everything from beginning watercolors for adults to digital photography help.
The custom frame shop team is refreshingly friendly and helpful - they have a huge selection (thank goodness, because it IS called Binders Art Supplies & Frames), and right equipment to get that cute picture of you and your honeymuffin framed up just right.
Yay for art supplies! -
Review from jane s.
Atlanta, GA
10/7/2008 2 Check-ins Here
Binders was my home away from home for first quarter at Portfolio Center, and I highly recommend this place for art supplies for students on a budget. If you're given a list of items and you have no idea what they are, the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful in guiding you to where it is, telling you what it does, and suggesting other items (or projects too). They offer a wide selection of classes there as well, bookmaking, calligraphy, stamping, and more. They give student discounts, and once you're in the system, you never have to show them your id again.
They also have an elevator available to go downstairs to the shop for those who may need it.
Oh and one time they had me waiting (it didn't seem long) because of a computer glitch, and offered me a water bottle for the wait. Very nice people. -
Review from Nazz R.
Duluth, GA
5/24/2011
The staff remembers me even though I only shop once every three months or so. They aren't self indulgent artists, but community loving helpful artists. It is easy to talk to the employees and even get inspired.
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Review from Elizabeth S.
Brooklyn, NY
5/14/2008
Binders is a really extensive art supply store with a helpful staff. You can find just about everything you'd need for your project (for anything missing, go to Pearl!), plus a picture framer, and fun little things that you never knew you wanted, like novel bookmarks, pens, lunchboxes, and magnets. Plus, if you're a student, they offer a student discount. This was convencient for my art school days. This a a great place to find a gift for the friend who has everything...You can create something from the stuff you buy or you can find plenty of readymade creative things.
I'm a huge fan of Pearl, and that remains my favorite art supplier, but Binders is a second runner up for sure. If only all the cool art stores would move out of Buckhead! -
Review from Trish J.
Atlanta, GA
9/29/2011
I have been a customer of Binders in Atlanta for decades, I am glad they have taken a serious leap in recent years into a much higher quality and larger range of products than they used to carry. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. I would have given them 5 stars if it were not for the ditzy teacher I had in a class I took. I suggest Binders pay more attention to student feedback. The location is a bit hard to find for first time visitors.
Comment from Howard K. of Binders Art Supplies and Frames 10/3/2011
Thank you for your feedback! We're so happy that you've… More » -
Review from Timothy B.
Atlanta, GA
7/22/2008
I participate in workshops at Binders and use them for my art supply needs. These guys are great. If you look puzzled someone will help. If you can't find it, they will show you where it is...and on occasion they may have to order it for you...but, they will. Jay and Howard support the art community. I'm in several groups and they are eager to support the art groups in their pursuits. I don't know of a better or fairer place to buy my art supplies. If you haven't checked them out...please do.
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Review from Phoebe T.
3/4/2011
This place is so cute! Come here for cards for any occasion but especially for engagements and weddings. They have some of the best cards I've seen (aside from Papyrus) but at like half the cost of a Papyrus card! Also, there's tons of art supplies, canvases, picture frames, etc. Love!
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Review from Erica D.
New York, NY
2/21/2009
There is one thing that I don't like about Binders. It's like a bunker down there and I rarely if ever get cell reception.
But I like everything else about this place, and it's worth being incommunicado when you shop. You can tell when a big review is coming up at a local art school because the aisles will be crawling with sleep-deprived zombies stocking up on last-minute supplies and grunting to each other about how next time they're not going to wait until the last minute.
Prices are good, staff is always helpful and friendly and while art supplies always seem to be expensive, they're a little less pricey at Binders. Plus, they will ask if you're "in the system" when you're checking out ... because they track your purchases and give out rewards. It sounds ridiculous when you hear how much you have to spend to earn a gift certificate, but if you're an art or design student, take the 5 seconds to sign up. You really are going to spend that much.Listed in: Circus Life
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Review from Nikkie F.
5/20/2009
I first shopped here as an Art student -- with a specific list of certain items I MUST HAVE because Professor HeadUpHisButt wouldn't let me use the stuff I already had. I have continued to shop here after graduating from art school because of everything it is. If there is a heaven - I imagine that it is like this, except everything is free and you can pull stuff from the shelves and start using it right away.
At any rate, store staffers are friendly, outgoing, quirky, artistic, and talented at finding the EXACT THING that you have been scouring the isles for thirty minutes searching for. And if you don't know exactly what you need - but have an idea... they can figure it out. No kidding.
Okay - true story: I made these wooden things for my niece and nephew and wanted to be able to hang them, but wasn't sure what I could put on them that: 1) wouldn't go through to the other side, 2) would fully support the weight of the project, and 3) would last forever. And what do you know... in less than 3 minutes I had in my hand exactly what I needed - even though I hadn't thought of it.
But I think that's the best thing about Art-People anyways: their friendly ability to help a fellow ArtsyType think outside the box and get the job done. Not only does this store employ said Art-People, but they stock everything that *I* have ever possibly thought of (pertaining to the art world).
However, I have to limit myself to only two of three trips per year because I get carried away (Ooooh, I need this! Ooooh, I need this! Ooooh, I need this!) and end up spending more than I planned... even though it's TOTALLY WORTH IT! -
Review from Candace H.
Lithonia, GA
3/1/2010
As far as art supply shopping goes this is it for Atlanta.
I do a lot of illustration work, I love mixed media and experimenting with different paper and art board textures. Binders has a HUGE selection of supplies and plenty of other goodies that us artsy fartsy people love to try out and play with.
I can spend hours when I drop in for a visit. -
Review from Miranda B.
Atlanta, GA
11/6/2010
As an art student I absolutely love Binders. It's a little further of a drive to me than other options but I find it to be worth it. The staff is incredibly kind. At the start of each quarter when there is a severe backup in the lines from everyone trying to get their stuff for class, they pass out drinks, popcorn and free t-shirts. We get a student discount and after you spend so much there (which as a student you will have to) you get more deals. They always have what we need and the employees all know exactly where everything's at. If you're a freshmen going there for the first time, you can bring your syllabus and someone will walk through the store with you to speed up finding everything you need.
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Review from Melonie T.
Atlanta, GA
1/4/2010
Although I love the variety of fine art do-hickeys and crafting necessities, Binders can be a bit expensive. I love the specialty papers and high quality brushes and I could get lost for hours in the long and overflowing shelves.
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Review from Vaughn B.
Orlando, FL
9/19/2008
Very helpful staff and the deals on canvases keep me on the return. Everytime I go in I spend more than I meant to but it's usually worth it. Really reasonable prices and again...very helpful staff.
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Review from Mariana V.
Atlanta, GA
1/31/2010
Oh the variety of art supplies!!!!! Paint brushes here, portfolios there! I walked in and almost fell down the stairs from the excitement. Then there is the case of not knowing what you need for a project-well, the staff is more than happy to assist and are incredibly knowledgeable!
