Art Supplies Offers for the New School and College Year
The start of a new academic year is a good time to restock reliable art, design and architecture materials, that will last through coursework, sketchbooks and studio sessions. We've highlighted some of our best products to help you make a smooth transition, including quality acrylics, gouache, oils, drawing, paper and storage — practical choices for students and anyone returning to education in September.
Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylic Paints - 59ml
System 3 is a medium-body acrylic with a high pigment load that gives strong colour at a reasonable price. The 59ml tubes are useful when you need larger quantities for covering grounds or working on bigger surfaces. The paint dries quickly, adheres well and can be used indoors or outdoors. A wide range of colours is available individually, making it easy to replace the ones you use most.
From £3.38
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Daler Rowney System 3 Original Acrylic Paint Studio Set - 10 x 37ml
This set includes ten 37ml tubes plus a brush, so it is ready to use straight away. The colours give a balanced starting palette. The paint has a smooth consistency, good lightfastness and works on a variety of surfaces. A practical all-in-one option for students beginning acrylic work.
SAVE 19% - WAS £35.64 / NOW £28.86
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Daler Rowney Aquafine Gouache Paint - 12 x 15ml Tubes
Aquafine Gouache is an opaque, matt water-based paint that dries quickly and can be used at full strength or diluted. The 12-colour introduction set includes a useful mix of primaries, earths and neutrals in 15ml tubes. The pigments match those used in Aquafine Watercolour and Ink, so the range works well for mixed-media projects as well as traditional gouache techniques.
SAVE 19% - WAS £48.14 / NOW £38.97
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Daler Rowney Aquafine Gouache Paints - 15ml
Individual 15ml tubes allow you to add specific colours or replace those that run out first. The paint offers good opacity and control, with a consistent finish across the range. Colours can be thinned for washes or used more densely for graphic work. A straightforward way to build or maintain a gouache palette.
From £4.05
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Cranfield Spectrum / Studio Oil Paint - 60ml
These 60ml tubes are made in small batches using refined linseed oil and finely ground pigments. The paints mix cleanly and hold their colour well from wet to dry. They are a good-value option for students and anyone who uses oil regularly. A wide selection of colours is available individually.
From £5.60 (price varies by colour)
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Daler Rowney Georgian Oil Colour Paint Selection Set - 10 x 38ml
Georgian Oil Colour is a traditional oil paint with a buttery consistency and low odour. This selection set contains ten popular colours to get you started. The paints are lightfast, mix reliably and dry to the touch in a few days depending on the colour. A solid starter set for oil painting courses.
SAVE 19% - WAS £45.67 / NOW £36.98
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Seawhite of Brighton Black Cloth Casebound Portrait Sketchbook
Seawhite of Brighton’s black cloth sketchbooks have been a standard choice for students and designers for many years. They contain 92 pages of 140gsm acid-free cartridge paper that has been sized for extra wet strength, so they can take pencil, ink and some wet media. Available in portrait A6, A5, A4 and A3.
Starting from £3.40
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Daler Rowney Fine Grain Cartridge Paper Pad - 160gsm
This 160gsm fine-grain cartridge pad is acid-free and sturdy enough for drawing, pastel, charcoal and light wet media. Sheets tear out cleanly, which is useful for coursework that needs to be submitted separately. Available in A5, A4, A3 and A2.
Starting from £6.08
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Derwent Soft Graphic Pencils - Tin Set of 12
The Soft set covers grades from 9B to H, giving a good range of dark, blendable tones through to harder lines. The pencils have a hexagonal barrel, sharpen well and are easy to erase. A compact tin that covers most sketching and shading needs.
SAVE 25% - WAS £20.50 / NOW £15.38
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Derwent Graphic Pencils
Individual Graphic pencils are available in a wide range of grades from 9H to 13B. They use good-quality graphite, hold a point and are suitable for both detailed drawing and broader shading. Useful for replacing favourite grades or building a custom selection.
SAVE 10% - WAS £1.39 / NOW £1.25
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Mapac Designer Case - A3
This A3 portfolio case is made from heavy-duty water-resistant fabric and includes comfortable handles plus an adjustable shoulder strap. The 70mm gusset gives enough depth for sketchbooks, boards and finished work. A practical way to carry work between home, college and studio.
SAVE 25% - WAS £45.24 / NOW £33.93
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