We recommend being proactive and making purchases online prior to when you need them for class. Online ordering is often cheaper than in-person purchasing. If you’re in a pinch and have run out of charcoal or muslin, here’s where you can make a convenient purchase near campus:
Blick offers high-quality, professional-grade items.
This location is about a 10-minute walk from Sharp or a 17-minute walk from 280.
If you show the Blick cashier your SAIC ID, you will receive a 10% discount.
We recommend Blick as the best first stop for drawing and painting classes.
This store has limited inventory, so we recommend checking their supply online or over the phone
View store hours and inventory here
Material Source is our campus store, conveniently located in our buildings.
We recommend Material Source as the best first stop for fashion and fibers classes (Sharp Rm333)
You must load money on your ARTICard to make purchases at Material Source. Information on loading money to your card can be found here.
Open hours change each term. Hours and location information can be found here.
To view Material Source’s inventory and location of specific items, search here.
Chicago Fabric Yarn & Button Sales: 208 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
Your instructor will be the best source of information on where to purchase materials. Here are some places they may recommend.
A great selection of fabric for pretty reasonable prices. Some fashion classes will even take field trips here together.
Closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Go here to view hours and inventory.
A second-hand store specializing in art supplies
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Go here to view hours.
They have a second location in Evanston.