The Blok DSM — Local services in West Des Moines

It’s amazing that in a city this size we have only ONE locally owned art supply store…. But thankfully we do.

I have shopped at the Blok several times at Mainframe but was surprised to see that they moved to Valley Junction! A very good move for them I think. I wish them the best and encourage everyone to support them.

I bought a few charcoal pencils and some sketchbooks on this visit and enjoyed a nice conversation with the owner. I’ll be...

The Blok has recently moved to Valley Junction. The owners are very helpful and obviously passionate about what they do. The new store is quaint and they work with local artists and sell good quality art supplies. Sometimes the simple things like being genuinely nice and striking up a conversation means as much as what you went in there to buy...

Great local art store, staff is friendly and passionate about providing guidance and assistance. One of the only places in the metro that sells clay and ceramic supplies and offers kiln firing services. They also display and sell work of...