Let's Get To It...Supply Station #1

Skipping the customary intro post, I'd like to get straight to the meat of this blog. I want to help people, both in and out of Bemis, so I'll get straight to the information, starting off with a list, a compendium if you will, of the art and design supply shops in and around Hampton, VA. I shall make one post per store listing its advantages, disadvantages, and what they have that you might need. If I can later on, I will post pictures. I'm gonna be calling these Supply Stations to make them easier to search for..

Office Max


Location: 2330-B West Mercury Boulevard Hampton, VA 23666

Hours: M-F 8-9, Sa 9-9, Sun 11-6

Phone: (757) 838-6897

Website: www.officemax.com

What They Have: 

• T-squares
• Rulers
• Sketchpads
• X-Acto Knives
• Wide format Paper
• Printing and Binding Services
• General Technical Equipment (laptops, CDs, etc.)
• Glue
• Scissors

Advantages: Its relatively close to campus, easily accessible by car or bus, walkable or bike-able if you have that kind of time. The staff are usually pretty helpful, so its usually faster to find someone as soon as you walk in the door to save time. To save even more time, call ahead to see if they have what you need in stock.

Disadvantages: Not open very late and might not be a good bet the night before the project is due. They can also be pricey compared to what you can find online, so do some web-surfing ahead of time to look for bargains on supplies you'll need.