Christmas Offers & Gift Ideas

Welcome to the second week of our special Christmas Event, with more tantalising art goodies on offer for you. The focus across this fortnight is on drawing pencils and pastels. We are running these offers up until 30th November, so make sure you take advantage now, while stocks last.

If you're having trouble coming up with the perfect Christmas present, then we also offer a selection of gift cards ranging from £10 to £50

View our selection of Gift Cards here.

Our last day for ordering online for a delivery before Christmas*, is Friday 19th December.
Please check our website to see our Christmas opening hours as they may be subject to change.

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Caran dAche Pastel Pencils - Set of 40

Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils extend the pastel range with dry pencils offering exceptional lightfastness, rich vibrant colors, and creamy coverage. The large 4.7mm leads can be sharpened to a strong point for fine detail, housed in FSC-certified cedar wood casings marked with color codes. Ultra-fine water-soluble pigments provide smooth application and easy blendability, adhering well to various surfaces for long-lasting vibrancy.

Carefully selected by leading pastel artists, this assortment of 40 colors suits beginners and professionals for preliminary work, detailed finishing, and a variety of subjects like lifelike models, animals, landscapes, and still lifes. The robust leads resist breakage, and the set comes in a sturdy foam-lined box to prevent damage in transit. Ideal for layering, shading, or blending in studio or on the go.

SAVE 19% - WAS £144.99 / NOW £117.44
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Unison Colour Soft Pastels Half Sticks - Set of 63

Unison's 63 Half Stick Set features smaller pastels than standard, offering an extensive color range ideal as a standalone collection or addition to larger sets. Handmade with high concentrations of traditional pigments for rich, vibrant colors, these pastels blend excellently wet or dry due to superior ingredients. With just the right binder, they deliver a famously 'smooth as butter' texture for effortless color transfer. Lightfast and consistent, each is crafted, labeled, and packaged by hand without extrusion machines. Based on cycles of related hues reflecting nature, the set provides intense, vibrant results not muddied by blending. Securely packaged in a heavy cardboard box with protective foam inserts, suitable for artists of all levels exploring outdoor scenes or detailed work.

SAVE 37% - WAS £195.00 / NOW £122.73
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Sennelier Oil Pastel - Sets of 24 Assorted

Sennelier Oil Pastel Sets of 24 are available in Assorted, Landscape, Portrait, and Still Life selections, providing ideal color choices for various painting and drawing styles. Artist-quality standard size oil pastels in a handy cardboard case, perfect as a gift for beginners or experienced users. Made with top-quality pigments, an inert non-siccative binding medium, and mineral wax for creamy texture and unctuousness, allowing freedom in expression. High pigment content ensures excellent brightness, covering potential, and light stability. Acid-free and chemically stable, with no oxidation, preventing surface deterioration. The balance provides high coloring power and opacity, suitable for layering and blending on multiple surfaces. Presented in a protective case for easy storage and transport.

SAVE 30% - WAS £56.95 / NOW £39.95
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Caran dAche Prismalo Pencils - Tin Set of 30

Caran d'Ache Prismalo Aquarelle water-soluble pencils in a tin of 30 assorted colors, the world's first water-soluble color pencil since 1931. Fine, hard 3mm leads for clear, precise lines, with high pigment concentration for excellent lightfastness and covering properties. Premium FSC-certified cedar wood hexagonal casings prevent rolling and sharpen easily. Suitable for wet or dry techniques, including watercolor effects, crosshatching, and mixed media. Versatile for artists, graphic designers, illustrators, and creative professionals. Provides color blending possibilities and exceptional versatility, ideal for detailed work or broad applications. The set offers a balanced palette for school, home, or office use, maintaining quality and performance in various conditions.

SAVE 19% - WAS £69.99 / NOW £56.69
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Caran dAche Neocolor II Water Soluble Wax Crayons - Set of 30

The Caran d'Ache Neocolor II water-soluble wax crayons, with superior-quality for exacting requirements of artists, illustrators, and graphic artists. Ultra-high pigment concentration provides luminous colors, excellent lightfastness, and superior covering power. Use dry or wet for blending, washes, and watercolor effects on various materials like paper, cardboard, glass, or illuminated signs. Exceptional for mixed media, with no crumbling and versatile techniques. Packaged in a metal tin for protection.

The set of 30 includes one each of white, light grey, grey, black, yellow, orange, ochre, raw umber, salmon, brown, vermilion, russet, scarlet, carmine, pink, purple, lilac, violet, periwinkle blue, ultramarine, Prussian blue, cobalt blue, light blue, turquoise blue, malachite green, emerald green, yellow green, lemon yellow, light olive, and olive.

SAVE 19% - WAS £61.99 / NOW £50.21
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Polychromos Artists Pencils - Tin of 36

Polychromos artists’ color pencils are valued worldwide for matchless quality, ideal for graphic arts, free artistic expression, and precise coloring of plans. Top-quality materials ensure extremely break-resistant 3.8mm leads, maximum lightfastness, vivid colors, and optimal paintability. Premium FSC-certified cedar wood hexagonal casings with SV bonding for strength. Oil-based technology allows smooth blending without waxy bloom. Presented in a protective metal tin.

The set of 36 includes a balanced range: White, Cream, Light Yellow Glaze, Cadmium Yellow, Dark Chrome Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Dark Cadmium Orange, Pale Geranium Lake, Deep Scarlet Red, Middle Cadmium Red, Dark Red, Magenta, Rose Carmine, Middle Purple Pink, Mauve, Dark Indigo, Helioblue-Reddish, Ultramarine, Light Ultramarine, Phthalo Blue, Cobalt Turquoise, Cobalt Green, Dark Phthalo Green, Emerald Green, Light Green, Leaf Green, Earth Green Yellowish, Pompeian Red, Venetian Red, Burnt Ochre, Dark Naples Ochre, Raw Umber, Walnut Brown, Warm Grey V, Warm Grey II, Black.

SAVE 38% - WAS £95.99 / NOW £59.99
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Derwent Coloursoft Pencils - Tin Set of 36

A range of 36 Derwent Coloursoft Pencils in a sturdy metal tin for safe storage. The soft texture brings out color richness, with a wide 4mm lead for quick layering and easy laydown. Highly versatile for mixing and blending into an infinite spectrum of rich, vibrant hues. Ideal for bold, vibrant drawings, from finely detailed illustrations to contemporary still lifes and portraits. Suitable for a wide variety of styles and surfaces.

The set includes Acid Yellow, Deep Cadmium, Orange, Bright Orange, Rose, Red, Deep Fuchsia, Loganberry, Blush Pink, Pink Lavender, Grey Lavender, Bright Lilac, Royal Purple, Indigo, Electric Blue, Blue, Cloud Blue, Pale Blue, Grey Green, Green, Light Green, Lime Green, Mint, Lichen Green, Dark Brown, Pale Brown, Pimento, Peach, Ochre, Dark Terracotta, Brown Earth, Black, Persian Grey, Dove Grey, Steel Grey, White.

SAVE 29% - WAS £77.99 / NOW £55.00
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Blackwing Pencil Essentials Set

The Blackwing Pencil Essentials Set introduces Blackwing's renowned pencils and accessories in a premium gift box. Includes four core pencils: Matte (soft graphite for dark, smooth lines), 602 (firm graphite for crisp writing), Pearl (balanced graphite for versatility), Natural (extra-firm graphite for precision). Features a One-Step Long Point Sharpener for curved long points resisting breakage, and a Matte Black Point Guard to protect points during travel. Thoughtfully curated for artists, writers, and creatives seeking the ultimate Blackwing experience. Iconic square ferrules and erasers, with graphite formulations delivering on promises like "Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed." Ideal for sketching, note-taking, or detailed work, providing a range of options in one set.

SAVE 11% - WAS £55.00 / NOW £49.00
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Sennelier Oil Pastel Pads 30 x 40cm

Sennelier Oil Pastel Pads are specially formulated for oil pastels, preventing oil from seeping or bleeding through. Each pad contains 12 sheets of 160 lb. (340 gsm) acid-free heavyweight paper with a slight texture for optimal color rendering and adhesion. Pages are interleaved with glassine to protect artwork and prevent smudging. Spiral bound on the narrow edge for easy access and removal. The surface repels water and cannot take solvents without swelling or blistering. Suitable for direct application of oil pastels, providing a reliable base for layering and blending. Available in various sizes including 16x24cm, 24x32cm, 30x40cm, and 40x60cm. Ideal for artists working with creamy, vibrant oil pastels in studio or on the go.

SAVE 22% - WAS £16.98 / NOW £13.30
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Daler Rowney Ingres Pastel Paper Pad 12 x 16in - Assorted Shades

Daler Rowney Ingres Pastel Paper Pads provide excellent tooth for traditional pastel work with a laid line texture formed on a cylinder mould machine. Spiral bound with 24 acid-free 160gsm (90lb) sheets in six assorted colors (four each of Blue-Grey, Stone Grey, Marble Grey, Olive Green, Brown, Sand) and interleaving sheets for protection. The unique chain and laid line surface holds pastel effectively without slippage. Suitable for charcoal, pencil, and mixed media, offering a clean edge and slight grain for adhesion. Available in 12x9in and 16x12in sizes. Ideal for artists experimenting with shades and techniques, providing a reliable foundation for detailed or broad applications.

SAVE 19% - WAS £25.95 / NOW £21.00
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