Carpe Diem

I just moved to Glendora and was looking for an art supply store. I usually go to the art supply warehouse in westminster and was hoping I could find a similar shop... low and behold.... I found Carpe Diem. The store is small and off a highway in some industrial shops. It's not a huge shop but is not limited in what they have. They are also open every other day due to schools being out of session. And they ask for your drivers license when you go in... I'm not sure why... but it is what it is. I think they require student ID if you're a student. They said they gave teacher discounts too but I was not offered anything when I went in.They had everything I needed and more. I like to get copic refills, and they have them behind the counter. I'm sure it's to prevent theft. Michael's and Blick does the same thing. You can find all the painting and illustration supplies you need. They have a selection of craft woods and tools along with clay, etc.... Carpe Diem is my new home base for the art supply. I'll definitely send my design students here and will be back for all my artistic supplies.

Door locked during business hours. Called multiple times no answer. Just close if you dont want customers

Spent over $100 on Copic markers for a class. (Have spent at least $1000 with them over the years). Received one defective marker - hairline crack inside cap, causes marker to dry out after less than 2 months. Emailed them, and was told too bad - user error. This is a known issue with later productions of Copics, and they just blow it off

I came here for the first time on but I really don't mind considering that traffic is so unpredictable. I had an awesome experience shopping there that day. Especially after reading the reviews.The employees there are super duper helpful. They really know what they're talking about. They also had good BOGO deals on the spray paints. I got some cool markers too. It's the best art supply shop in the area for sure.It's a bit far from my place, but it's worth the drive.Check it out and support! You'll find a whole bunch of neat stuff.

Fuck this place.. I finally had a chance to visit As I walked in a lil old lady asked for my ID? Awkward as it made me feel I showed it to her then I asked why they ID "do you guys get alot of trouble here? I said it like in a curious tone showing I care then a guy behind the counter said "we are soon (as in not yet) going to sell to students only" i said oh ok he then added "students keep up open most of our business is from them so we only sell to students are you a student?" I said oh ok no im not a student.... He said " well if youre a student you cant stay if you're not YOU CAN LEAVE!" The way he said it was pretty disrespectful. I gave no attitude so to get such a attitude from them was very off putting. How do you go from telling me "soon will only sell to students " to "you can leave!". if you are not catering to the public I highly suggest you post a sign on your door! I honestly felt like talking some shit to him for being such a ass hole. I just said nothing and walked out.... Zero stars.... I would potentially frequent here and spend good money here.... Crazy how rude one can be with no reason... Im sure he just profiled me and assumed Something negative. Really made me mad.

Best art supply store in the north. All staff and owner are so known and helpful. High quality goods and reasonable prices. Have been to art supply shop for our family for years. Thank you so much!

like a kid in a candy store!pens n pensmichaels employee sent me here because they didnt have jack shit. easy parking

HORRIBLE Customer service and RUDE workers! MI wish I could rate this negative stars. This lady gave me the worst experience ever, she gives glances. The art supplies are horrible quality and it absolutely stinks in there. It is located in an inconvenient location that is difficult to drive into. Micheal's is only 5 minutes away and the deals there are more worth it. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME HERE!

They have almost supplies we need for architecture school. I always feel welcomed and the owners are sweethearts. Art supplies are generally pricy and this is a small business so of course you are paying for quality materials that produce amazing results every time. Thank you for getting me through 5 years of my architecture degree!

If the only way they can run their business is by treating customers like they're criminals on probation, they just ought to close. Not allowed to bring in a purse, which is difficult for a lot of adults to manage, then you have to show an ID as soon as you walk in and get glared at as if you're a suspicious character, then employees skulk around not so subtly following you as you shop. Not a smile or a polite word the entire time I shopped. The only upside is they had a good selection of art supplies, which is hard to find nowawadays. But their people skills and protocol are absolutely horrid. I hope I never have to go back there. It's sad that likely all Mt Sac art students get treated like this.