Hobbycraft

The store at the Fort is somewhere I have managed not to go for years. that may sound odd but for someone who loves art and craft, pockets can have a habit of going rather thin when you go to a new shop which sells things which you like. This was my first visit to the shop. For some reason I expected it to be more ‘top end’ in appearance, perhaps the Lakeland cookcraft version of art shops, but it looks like any other high street store really.
The range of goods on sale here is rather enormous, it is actually quite confusing as a few aisles apart they have Fimo clay and ready to eat icing (don’t get me wrong, the cakes section is clearly very different from the craft section. it just amused me as I have never seen a craft shop which has cookery stuff as well as arty stuff).
Downstairs they sell (broadly) seasonal craft items, children’s arts and craft, candle and soap making supplies, jewellry kits and card making items, kitchen and bakeware, and craft magazines. There is a whole other top floor. this has model kits, frames, storage boxes, fabric, sewing and knitting items and fine art materials.
The tills are downstairs, staff were helpful and apologetic, as well as making me feel like they valued my custom; the queue was quite long, with only two members of staff available, but the person who served me still made time to make me smile telling me about the special discounts for students and discount sales, whilst also apologising for the delay in being served. I bought a book on packaging creation as I have a creative plan, and some metal stamps; a new skill for me, and on sale.
Weirdest item? I think the full size cardboard gravestone gets that award!
I imagine I will visit every few months or so, to see what new ‘seasonal’ items are available and for some creative inspiration (they have some posters above certain displays with ideas on what to create). Good fun, a happy hour or so browsing.

I really want to love Hobbycraft. I mean its got 2 floors of crafty/​arty stuff, but for some reason it just doesn’t cut it for me compared to some of the art stores in Glasgow city centre.
Its mainly art materials/​calligraphy I’m interested in, but I’ve found the prices a little dearer than I’d pay elsewhere.
Recently browsing for some calligraphy material, they had some pens/​nibs although these were the more traditional italic style nibs rather than the modern copperplate ones I was looking for. I was tempted by some pearly gold and coloured inks, but the thing that put me off was that the pricing labels which were a bit sporadic/​non existent in places, and there was no one about to ask.
I’ve purchased some frames with mounts before, to create some quirky framed prints as gifts, but I often find the stock isn’t very consistent and the section often looks a bit bare.
Some of the other goodies in store look good to try/​buy including the cake décor and craft aisles but I’m not into any of those in a bit enough way to judge the price/​quality.
Okay for a visit but I think I’ll stick to my city centre art store haunts for now.

Hobbycraft is a crafters dream. Everything you want or need is there and is reasonably priced. Downstairs has kids crafting, glitter, model making, storage, baking, jewellery making and lots more. Upstairs has canvas’, professional paints, brushes, fabric, wool etc.
I often go here to get supplies for my work as I work therapeutically with children and they have lots of little reasonably priced things for kids to decorate.
I also love just walking about and being inspired by what’s around me.

I have visions of myself being a crafty and artistic type. Unfortunately, they are the type of visions that would have had me committed to an asylum in a bygone age. To say I am ham fisted would be a great disservice to ham. I can barely cut a piece of paper in a straight line, my knitting skills are only useful for teaching sailors new swear words and while I might like the idea of getting all Kirstie Allsopp and homemaking my home g has begged me to stop and given me the credit card — yes I am that bad.
Despite my creative failings I do occasionally spend money in here too. When you have a small person in the house and it rains a stock of things from Hobbycraft is essential. The range on offer means that there is something for everyone and whenever we are looking for something specific (Pink spray paint, pale grey ribbon and black sparkly netting for a bat costume tutu — essentials for every home!) we eventually find it.
I say eventually because the store is huge, I can’t find any plan to help me locate things and the staff are either impossible to find or lacking in even the most basic customer service skills. It isn’t a particularly pleasant shopping experience but they get away with it because of the product range.

Hobbycraft is easily one of my favourite stores on this planet. Despite the fact I’m not artsy in the slightest, this shop is a godsend for artsy people. I’m led to believe that the one up at The Fort is the only one in Glasgow, and it’s always absolutely packed whenever I’m in, and that’s probably why.
It has 2 entire floors of everything you could possibly need, from beads to make your own bracelets, to paints/​pencils/​pens, to an enormous amount of wool for knitters, to another enormous amount of fake flowers for flower arrangers. And pretty much everything else in-​between. They even do baking equipment!
The staff in here are incredibly knowledgable and helpful, and always give service with a smile. I’d always use here for any artsy needs (not that I ever have any). With incredibly fair prices, it’s also a fantastic value for money store.

When I was little, one of the very first Hobbycraft stores opened up in a retail park near where I lived. Just one trip and I was hooked. I’m not particularly crafty, but I do love the idea of craftiness — and I could quite easily spend hours gazing at crêpe paper and knitting kits and rubber stamps. However — then tragedy struck. My beloved Hobbycraft burnt down (possibly quite easily with all that paper and wood) and they didn’t replace it.
Now Hobbycraft stores are more of a common thing, I still get that same thrill when I see one and want to rush in and pretend to be artistic. Sadly, the only things I ever tend to buy are a few bits of paper and various felt tip pens or sharpies.
If I was completely honest, though, I’d have to say that I tend to be a little bit disappointed by this particular Hobbycraft. It’s not as big as other stores, and doesn’t seem to have the same range of crafty things that I’ve seen in other branches.
Still ace for pretending to be artistic though. (And a lot cheaper than actually being artistic in here…)

They are not kidding when they refer to this place as a craft «superstore»! It is massive! I never knew that so much craft even existed!
When I first started dressmaking my mum bought me my sewing machine from Hobbycraft. It is a cracking little thing which she got half price. The manufacturer is Brother so it is good quality and more than adequate for a dressmaking novice like me. I also buy lots of threads and needles and such like from Hobbycraft as they have a wide selection at decent prices. However I tend to go to local independent craft and haberdashery stores for things like buttons and fabric. As Hobbycraft is a chain store which sells stock for so many different crafts this means that their supply of fabrics and buttons tends to be fairly generic. You’re not going to find anything particularly interesting or unusual here. I like Damselfly and the Queen Bee for buttons and Mandors for fabric.
Hobbycraft has a great selection of crafts to keep kids amused. Build your own model planes for boys and decorate a jewelry box for girls and all those sorts of things. They have rows and rows of art supplies right up to the bulkier items such as easels.
I have also been to this Hobbycraft store to look at card making supplies to help my friend make her wedding invitations. While they do have a great selection, as with the dressmaking stuff, don’t expect anything out of the ordinary. Again I would recommend coming to Hobbycraft for your basics such as card and glue. If you want any unusual embellishments for your cards try local stores of have a look online.

Craft is my mothers hobby, so this massive shop is to her what the Oxford Street branch of Topshop in London is to me– heaven.
In saying that, i actually went to Hobbycraft on my own to find a few bits and bobs to make some posters for my birthday. I needed a few coloured sheets of paper and markers, and various glittery bits of stuff, which i knew i would get in here.
It is absolutely huuuuge! If you don’t know your way around your crafts then you will probably get lost and confused in here, and spend half an hour finding the tills.
I got what i came for, and a few other random bits that i didn’t need and will never use. I didn’t realise there were so many different kinds of pen and paper combinations! They literally have everything you could want in here if craft is your thing.

Whenever I walk into a craft or hobby shop, I wonder how they keep their business afloat. Here, it seems to be inflated prices.
This particular Hobbycraft is located at the Glasgow Fort — between First Choice travel and the gym.
For the craft connoisseur, it’s probably not fantastic. I’m sure there are loads of crafties who walk away disappointed if they’ve come for something specific or particularly pretty. However, for the basics, Hobbycraft seems to have it covered.
From needles and threads to beanbag refiller to big sparkly letters to pre-​made craft kits, Hobbycraft has an absolutely enormous selection.

My mum and I got out the sat nav and ventured to the Glasgow Fort solely for this store — she’s a bit of a craft-​obsessive and had heard great things.
It is certainly huge and has pretty much every craft and art material you could want (although my mum was disappointed they didn’t have a ‘fill a box’ with paper). However, we found ourselves leaving with just one small, light bag and slightly disappointed after such a long trip.
My mum kept whispering to me how everything was cheaper online and even in other craft stores. So as far as stock goes, you will find what you’re looking for but expect to pay for it.
It does however have some gorgeous things to wrap Christmas presents in if you want to give presents with a difference this year :)

This store is part of Glasgow fort so there is free parking.
Hobby craft Glasgow is the only one in Scotland currently but there is one opening in Edinburgh fort April 2009.
Hobby craft sell supplies for all kinds of crafts, beads, papers, yarns, buttons, trimmings, card toppers, paints, inks etc etc
I do find that compared to the prices and selection of crafting supplies available on line or in smaller independent craft shops Hobby craft lacks choice and is a bit over priced.
Never the less I suppose not everyone has access or knowlege of internet shopping.
Hobby craft staff are very well trained and it is always easy to find someone who can help out with finding things or decision making.

A very large store and the only one in Scotland and this itself makes the store busy. Avoid at a weekend or go early otherwise you find yourself in a queue. This store holds a lot of stock but I can not help but feel it could be better signed, it is okay if your just looking to browse and you can take your time.
The stock includes a few rows of items for children including paint and stickers etc. It can be quite expensive compared with other shops.
There is a good selection of card and papers upstairs along with frames and canvases.
They sell material, wool and various other bits and pieces.
It is a good store in that it has a lot of stock but I find some of the prices too expensive and do not always buy when I go in.

This shop is situated in the Glasgow Fort Retail Park. It shares a car park with the retail park and it has always been difficult to find a parking space.
Maybe I’m spoiled because I have been shopping online for my craft supplies for years before this store opened, but I can’t help thinking that the experience of shopping in this busy shop isn’t worth the trip. I seem to spend a lot of time browsing and thinking that I could buy the items cheaper online from smaller retailers and not actually buy anything.
The last time I visited I was looking for beads and found the selection unsatisfactory.
It’s a great shop if you’re buying a gift for someone or just browsing without knowing exactly what you need, but I was disappointed by the limited selection in each category and the difficulty of moving around this shop, which being the only one in Scotland, is usually jam packed.

This is the only Hobbycraft in Scotland and it is a really busy store. Has a range of products for every type of art and craft that you can think of. No matter when you visit it is always busy but there are usually loads of staff on so not a huge problem. It is expensive then and you can buy cheaper online but you have the advantage here of being able to browse there large selection of products. You can often find leaflets with money of when you spend a certain amount of money, so it is worth keeping a lookout if you are planning to visit. Even if you have never crafted before it is well laid out and staff are helpful and they do kits and books aimed at beginners as well as the more experienced.

Good choice for all your crafting needs. Good prices.

A bit expensive and perhaps a little bit of everything rather than specialising in some areas, but hard to complain with the amount of stuff they have here.

This shop really does have everything you could want in terms of craft material. I’ve always found what I was looking for — from elasticated thread to cinammon sticks to crochet. Its a fantastic shop to browse. The have, knitting, flower arranging, sewing, model making, embroidery. Upstairs they have a selection of wedding crafts & card making.

This is a fantastic art and crafts shop it has a wide selection of card, paper of various colours. It also stocks latch hook rugs, an aisle full of cross stitches. They have crafts for younger children along with the usual jigsaws, scrapbook materials etc. It is split onto two levels and the upper level is accessable by a small lift or stairs. It is a bright store. It gets very busy at weekends and although prices can be expensive it makes a difference having everything you need under one roof so i suppose your paying for convience too. the car parking is free as it is located in a retail park.

Love this shop I spent a good hour or so browsing the place and picked up some fun things to use for costuming projects. Only bad point is sometimes the layout could be more consolidated seems to be a lot of similar items are dotted around the store, rather than grouped together.

This is an absolutely huge art and craft shop located in Glasgow Fort. They have a really wide range of craft supplies including cardmaking, knitting, jewellery making, painting etc.
The prices are a little higher than other places I’ve seen, however you can get everything under one roof.
I was there on a Saturday and it was absolutely packed.