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        The Flax family has enjoyed serving the creative community in the Bay Area through our San Francisco retail store since 1938 - for 74 years! We are well known for carrying an incredible breadth of product, providing you with courteous and knowledgeable assistance, and inspiring your creativity through the thoughtful presentation of merchandise. As one customer said, we are a "candy store for the creative." ~ Voted “Best of the Bay” every year since 2001 ~
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        Services/Products
        Art Supplies Urban Art Journals Photo Albums Frames Digital Printing Canvas Stretching Fine Papers Stationery Kid's Creative Fine Pens Rubber Stamping Craft Supplies Studio Furniture Gifts Workshops Monthly in-store ExhibitsLive Artists
        Brands
        3M, Albrecht Durer, Ampersand, Amsterdam, Bainbridge, Basics, Bienfang, Borden & Riley, Canson, Charbonnel, Chartpak, Copic, Cranes, Crayola, Crescent, Cross, Daler-Rowney, Decocolor, Dixie Pro, Dr. Martins, Elmers, Envelopements, Faber-Castell, Fabriano, Filofax, Framatic, Golden, Grumbacher, Isabey, Kolo, Krylon, Lamy, Letramax, Liquitex, Moab, Modge Podge, Moleskine, Montana, Neocolor, Pelikan, Pigma, Pina Zangaro, Pitt, Plaid, Princeton, Prismacolor, Raphael, Rembrandt, Sailor, Sakura, Sculpey, Sennelier, Sharpie, Speedball, Staedtler Mars, Stonehenge, Strathmore, Taccia, Tara, Van Gogh, Versatex, Winsor & Newton
        Payment method
        all major credit cards, debit
        Location
        We are located at the intersection of Market St. and Valencia St., just off Gough St. Free parking. http://flaxart.com/directions/
        Neighborhoods
        Southeast San Francisco, South of Market
        Amenities
        Free parking in two lots - Directions at http://flaxart.com/directions/ Public transportation: We are located at the intersection of Market St. and Valencia St., very near Muni's Metro Station at Market/Van Ness and BART. NEW - Digital Printing of your fine art giclees, and canvas stretching.
        Languages
        English, Spanish
        Other Link

        http://flaxart.com

        Categories
        Art Supplies, Arts & Crafts Supplies, Craft Dealers & Galleries, Craft Supplies, Gift Shops, Picture Frames, Scrapbooking, Stationery Stores

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        herbthemanq

        12/12/2009

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        they also take care of you even after the transaction.

        Find any art related item you may need at this store.  Not only is the place mesmerizing, I can track down just about any supplies I need because the staff at this store are nice enough to go out of their way to help your every need.  Prices are at least competitive, and usually better than other art supply stores in San Francisco, but watch out because you can lose track of time (and your budget) here.  Excellent customer service by the way because they also take care of you even after the transaction.

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        j0hnn13c4tt

        01/21/2008

        Overall
        Everything in one store

        Flax is an icon of everything San Francisco. Quirky, funky and fun! They have the best selection of art supplies I've ever seen in one place and the staff is really informed on how to use everything they sell. You just can't find that kind of service anywhere else. The Paper selection is totally off-the-hook. I often do collage work and if I can't find what I'm looking for at Flax, then it simply isn't available in the Bay Area. This place is a must visit for creative people and even the creatively challenged.

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        Details

        Phone: (415) 552-2355

        Address: 1699 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103

        Website: http://flaxart.com

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