High School Students
Supplies & Technology
Supplies
Each student will have different needs depending on their major. Students will receive a syllabus at the first class session with a list of any necessary supplies as directed by the instructor.
General Art Supplies
When purchasing art supplies, remember to ask about any student and/or bulk-purchase discounts available.
Dick Blick
14339 Michigan Avenue (between Greenfield and Schaefer), Dearborn
313.581.7063
Du-All Drafting & Art Supplies
31431 John R, Madison Heights
248.583.9158
CCS Bookstore
201 East Kirby
313.664.7443
Michael's Arts and Crafts
22541 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
313.561.0818
Rainy Day Art Supply Co.
20507 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods
313.881.6305
Utrecht
4863 Woodward Avenue (corner of Woodward and Warren), Detroit
313.833.9616
1422 North Woodward, Royal Oak
248.548.7679
Glass
Glass Craft, Inc.
5395 Oakwood, Detroit
313.843.3313
Metal
Federal Pipe and Supply
6464 East McNichols, Detroit
313.366.3000
Photography
Adray Appliance Photo and Sound Center
20219 Carlysle, Dearborn
313.274.9500
Plastics
Plasticrafts, Inc.
25675 West 8 Mile Road, Redford
313.532.1900
Plaster, Concrete and Cement
Boomer Building Supply
1940 East Forest, Detroit
313.832.5050
Wood
All American Plywood
18840 John R, Detroit
313.891.6880
Public Lumber
1001 East 7 Mile Road, Detroit
313.891.7125
Hardware Stores
Detroit General Hardware
6432 Woodward Avenue
313.875.0838
Brooks Ace Hardware
2220 Trumbull
313.962.6448
Perry Nut and Bolt
4250 Grand River Avenue
313.831.7635
Bookstores
Borders Books
5601 Mercury Drive, Dearborn
313.271.4441
17101 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe
313.885.5353
CCS Bookstore
201 East Kirby
313.664.7443
John K. King Books
901 West Lafayette
313.961.0622
Marwill Bookstore, Inc.
4870 Cass Avenue
313.832.3078
Shrine of the Black Madonna Bookstore
13535 Livernois
313.491.0777
WSU Bookstore (Barnes & Noble)
Gullen Mall
313.577.2436
Thrift Stores
Salvation Army Thrift Shop
15530 West Warren
313.584.8151
5600 East 8 Mile Road
313.891.6644
Value Village
8300 Woodward Avenue
Computer Requirements
Questions or concerns? Send an e-mail to parent@collegeforcreativestudies.edu and your correspondence will be directed to the appropriate office and addressed as quickly as possible.
Students are not required to have a computer before starting at CCS. Technology needed to complete assignments is available on computers located in CCS computer labs or through AV checkout. However, it is strongly recommended that students in Graphic Design purchase a laptop for their work.
Information is provided upon request for the numerous digital programs used for Photography, Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Entertainment Arts, Illustration and Crafts (Fiber Design). Students who choose to purchase a computer are referred to their departments first or with specific questions to Laurie T. Evans, Ph.D., Director of Academic Technologies at 313-664-7404 levans@collegeforcreativestudies.edu.
Advertising Design - 313.664.7836
Entertainment Arts- 313.664.7698
Crafts - 313.664.7446
Fine Arts - 313.664.7490
Graphic Design - 313.664.7607
Illustration - 313.664.7602
Interior Design - 313.664.7632
Photography - 313.664.7655
Product Design - 313.664.7838
Transportation Design - 313.664.7630
