Art Materials, Craft Tools & Creative Supplies

Arts & Crafts Supplies for Creative Projects

Explore practical arts and crafts supplies for schools, studios, offices and home projects, from paints and drawing paper to cutting tools, modelling materials and presentation boards.

Whether you are sketching, painting, mounting, cutting, modelling or preparing work for display, find materials and tools that help turn ideas into finished creative projects.

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Draw & Sketch Art Pads, Sketch Pads & Drawing Paper Paper and pads for sketching, drawing, design work and creative practice. Shop Art Paper → Paint & Colour Painting Supplies, Paints & Brushes Paints, brushes and related supplies for school, studio and creative use. Shop Painting Supplies → Cut & Create Craft Tools & Cutting Tools Practical tools for cutting, shaping and assembling creative projects. Shop Craft Tools → Protect Surfaces Cutting Mats Create a practical cutting surface for craft, design and presentation work. Shop Cutting Mats → Shape & Build Modelling Clay & Craft Materials Modelling products for sculpture, classroom activities and hands-on projects. Shop Modelling Materials → Mount & Present Mounting Boards & Foam Boards Boards for presentations, displays, mounting and creative projects. Shop Mounting Boards → Carry & Present Art Portfolios & Presentation Folders Store, protect and transport artwork, designs and presentation material. Shop Art Portfolios → Drawing & Design Drawing Boards Stable working surfaces for drawing, technical work and design projects. Shop Drawing Boards → Store Large Work Drawing & Poster Tubes Protect and transport drawings, posters, plans and other rolled documents. Shop Drawing Tubes → Cover & Protect Book Covering Film Sticky-back film for protecting books, surfaces and suitable craft projects. Shop Covering Film → Present & Package Gift Bags & Paper Gift Bags Practical bags for gifts, events, presentations and creative packaging. Shop Gift Bags → Creative Play Eco-Friendly Toys Creative and educational play products for suitable learning and activity settings. Shop Eco-Friendly Toys →

From idea to finished project

Art materials, craft tools & presentation supplies

Creative projects often need several different materials at different stages. Art pads and drawing boards provide a working surface, while paints, brushes, modelling materials and craft tools help bring the idea itself to life.

Once the work is complete, mounting boards, portfolios and drawing tubes can help prepare projects for presentation, display, transport or storage.

Quick project guide

What stage are you at?

Planning & sketching
Start with art pads, drawing paper and boards.

Making
Use paints, modelling materials and craft tools.

Mounting & displaying
Choose mounting boards and presentation materials.

Transport & storage
Use portfolios or drawing tubes.

Made for different creative settings

Creative supplies for school, studio & workplace projects

The same core materials can support very different types of creative work.

Education Classroom Projects Art paper, paints, modelling materials and craft tools for lessons and creative activities.

Design Studio & Creative Work Drawing boards, specialist paper and portfolios for visual and design-based work.

Workplace Displays & Presentations Mounting boards, cutters and presentation materials for signs, displays and visual communication.

Home Personal Creative Projects Practical materials for crafting, painting, drawing and home creative activities.

More considered creative choices

Recycled, responsibly sourced & reusable materials

Selected arts and crafts products may use recycled, responsibly sourced or lower-impact materials where stated in the product information. Durable tools such as cutting mats, drawing boards and portfolios can also be used repeatedly across multiple projects.

Greener purchasing ideas

Look at the whole materials list

Paper, tools, packaging and presentation materials can all offer opportunities for more considered purchasing.

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Need more creative materials?

Explore paper, card & drawing tools

Pair your arts and crafts supplies with paper and card for creative projects, or explore writing instruments for drawing, sketching, outlining and detailed work.

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Bring your next idea to life

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Browse art paper, painting supplies, craft tools, modelling materials, mounting boards, portfolios and creative accessories for school, studio, workplace and home projects.

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