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Set of Square 8" 45 Degree

Staedtler Mars

$9.99

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Acrylic set square.

Black Aluminum Table Easel 20 Inches

Fc-Art

$22.99

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This black aluminum 20-inch tabletop easel is ideal for painting classes or for tabletop artwork displays. It folds up neatly for easy storage and transportation, and comes in a cloth carrying case with a strap.

Marker Pen Frixion Fineliner Green

Frixion

$2.99

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Thanks to the FriXion Fineliner, you’ll never have to cross out words again. With smooth and erasable ink, its felt-tip switches from words to sketches to drawings with equal ease and precision. A comfortable and ultra-resistant marker for both writing and drawing … all in one!
Features 1.3 mm tip

Molotow Marker Black - 0.3mm

Molotow

$3.99

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Molotow’s Blackliner is a precise and easy-to-use pen for sketching, outlines, school, and more. It uses a water-based archival ink and is resistant to water and chemicals. Available in a variety of sizes, its robust metal-encased tip guarantees fine and exact lines. It also features a slip-proof, matte surface and a new “Cap Off” function which protects it from drying out for 90–180 minutes. A creative must-have. Specifications: water-based, pigmented archival ink, permanent, fade-resistant, quick-drying, odourless.

Molotow Marker Black - 0.2mm

Molotow

$3.99

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Gel pen gelly roll 0.3mm blue

Gelly Roll

$2.99

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The Sakura Gelly Roll® is a pen available in a variety of colors, perfect for writing letters, decorating scrapbook pages, and highlighting stamps and artwork. Blue colour.

Signature Watercolour Kit - 24 Pieces

$34.99

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This signature watercolour set includes all the tools you need to paint, draw and sketch. It comes in a beautiful wooden box for easy and elegant storage. To create a masterpiece, just add a little creativity!

Contains:

12 watercolour half pans
6 watercolour pencils
1 water-soluble graphite pencil
1 foam sponge
1 water brush
1 eraser
1 sharpener

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Evolution Portfolio - 18X24"

Itoya

$74.99

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This portfolio is archival safe for all your art storage needs. Completely acid-free, it features polypropylene, PVC-free construction, and quality crafted acid-free black mounting paper. Contains 24 clear, top-loading pocket sheets for 48 views.

Great for photographs and digital images. Top-loading, clear polypropylene sheets will not stick to copier toner and are ideal for storing artwork and memory projects, as well as keeping materials secure and organized. Durable polypropylene cover resists moisture and dust.

Durable polypropylene cover
Stylish stitch cover accent
Clear, top-loading pocket sheets
Thick gauge, black, acid-free mounting paper
24 pages for 48 views
PVC free, lignin free, and 100% archival

3-Hole Grip Pencil Sharpener

Faber Castell

$6.99

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The Faber-Castell Grip Pencil Sharpener features three holes, allowing the use of three different sized pencils at once. It snaps open to reveal its interior, making it easy to store on your desk, or in your pencil case. Both sides of this sharpener will catch waste to keep your workspace tidy. This sharpener will work on almost every pencil, including jumbo sizes and triangular barrels. A top-quality tool for drawing enthusiasts!

Marker Pen Frixion Fineliner Orange

Frixion

$2.99

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Set of 24 Promarker Architectural Tones

Winsor & Newton

$129.99

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ProMarkers produce vivid, bright colours right through to the subtlest pastel shades – the translucent inks can also be overlaid and blended, even further extending the range of shades and hues on offer. Quality nibs and inks provide flawless colour lay down with consistent coverage and no unsightly streaking. Each pen is double-ended, with a broad chisel nib for filling large areas and a fine bullet tip for more detailed work. Alcohol-based, non-toxic, permanent ink. Suitable for multiple surfaces: paper, cardboard, vellum, acetate, glass, wood, metal and plastic. Let your creativity flow!

Contains 24 x Promarkers: Lemon, Pumpkin, Bright Orange, Red, Crimson, Hot Pink, Rose Pink, Orchid, Violet, Duck Egg, Cyan, True Blue, Midnight Blue, Turquoise, Soft Green, Moss, Grass, Green, Cocoa, Saffron, Putty, Cool Grey 2, Cool Grey 4 and Black.

Studio gouache set - 12x12ml

Pebeo Canada

$22.99

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Studio Gouache colors are vivid and intense. Studio Gouache is ideal for making models, student projects, decorations and illustrations. Like watercolor, gouache is a water soluble paint. But the main difference lies in the opacity. This set includes 12 tubes of 12 ml.

Properties:

Colours: concentrated, vivid and resistant to light. Opaque mat finish.

Brush cleaning: water

Materials: paper, card, cardboard

Drying: Dries in a few hours depending on the dilution of the paint and the absorption of the paper used.

Black rigid brush case

Fc-Art

$29.99

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Nylon brush case for brushes with zip up and handle. Compact, light and rigid, perfect for travelling. For short handle brushes.
Color : black
Size : 7 X 11 X 1 in (when closed)

Gel pen gelly roll 0.4mm red

Gelly Roll

$2.99

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The Sakura Gelly Roll® is a pen available in a variety of colors, perfect for writing letters, decorating scrapbook pages, and highlighting stamps and artwork.

Medium Gel Matte - 946ml

Liquitex

$54.99

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Liquitex gel allows for matte rendering of colours without modifying their viscosity. This medium increases the volume of acrylic paints.
Liquitex gel must be added to acrylic colours and retains brushstrokes. It delays the lapping time and dries more quickly than the liquid medium. It is slightly translucent after drying.

Supports : suitable for all supports.
Uses :
As a binder for making economical paint from powdered pigments.
As canvas preparation.
To extend the mix of colours.
Important information :
Do not dilute by more than 25% with water.
Added to paint at a level in excess of 50%, it can lighten colours.
Do not mix with oil.

Sewn sketchbook - 5.5x8.5in (80s)

Fedrigoni Spa

$12.99

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DeSerres by Fabriano. A consciously crafted, high-quality sketchbook with stitch binding, a hard cover and acid-free, FSC-certified paper (paper from responsible sources). It is suitable for pencil, pastel, pen and ink. A hydro power product.

Set of 5 Black Fineliners

Winsor & Newton

$22.99

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Winsor & Newton fineliners feature a smoothly tapered nib and longer barrel for flexible grip adjustments. They offer a consistent and reliable flow of water-resistant, non-fading pigment ink. This pack contains 5 assorted nib sizes: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 and 1.0 mm.

A5 Age Bag Notebook - Ruled

Clairefontaine

$7.99

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Whether writing your daily thoughts, or jotting down inspiring moments while travelling, Clairefontaine's Age Bag Notebooks will capture your thoughts wherever you are. They feature a stylish, grained cover which is designed to replicate the look and feel of leather, as well as vellum paper (90 gsm), which can be written on with most pen types, including fountain pens. An authentic and timeless writing companion.

Specifications:

stitched binding
A5 size (21 x 30 cm)
lined pages
96 pages
PEFC certified, for sustainable forest management

Cross Town Plus Backpack Black

Jansport

$49.99

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If you’ve got precious tech to protect, the Cross Town Plus has you covered. Including all the features of an already loaded Cross Town pack, the Plus adds a padded laptop sleeve, back panel and base to the mix.

Technical specifications:

capacity: 26 L
dimensions: 42.5 x 32 x 14.5 cm (17 x 12.5 x 6 in)

Features:

one large main compartment
15-inch padded laptop sleeve
side water bottle pocket
front utility pocket with organiser
iconic straight-cut, padded shoulder straps
2/3 padded back panel

Molotow Calligraphy Marker Black

Molotow

$3.99

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Ain Stein HB Lead Refill Pack of 40 0.5mm

Pentel

$3.99

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Pentel Ain Stein Lead features an innovative formula that uses porous ceramic cell structure, while providing the same darkness and smoothness. The tube is equipped with a twist open top for added practicality.

Incldues 40 (0.5 mm) refill leads.

Mixed Media Pad - 160 g - 9 X 12 INCHES

Clairefontaine

$29.99

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White mixed media paper with a light and regular grain. It is perfect for mixing techniques: pencils, pen and ink, gouache, acrylics, etc.

Refined linseed oil - oil colors - 75ml

Pebeo Canada

$12.99

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Thin with mineral spirits or turpentine.

Gamvar Gloss - 125ml

Gamblin

$24.99

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Varnishing is an aesthetic decision but also practical. Robert Gamblin recommends paintings be varnished unless artists truly dislike the look. While waiting 3 to 6 months is best, painters using Gamvar can safely varnish sooner because Gamvar's mild solvent will not dissolve the glaze layers of paintings and paintings today dry quicker.
Water clear, Gamvar is a revolutionary development in protecting paintings from dirt and dust. Gamvar picture varnish is a low molecular weight synthetic-resin gloss varnish developed by conservation scientists at the National Gallery. Package makes enough varnish for 8x10 square feet of paintings made with oils as well as acrylics. Gamvar can also be used for retouch.

With a high refractive index similar to that of natural resins, colors are fully saturated to bring out the best in the painting. Unlike varnishes made from natural resins like dammar and mastic, Gamvar does not yellow with age or become more difficult to remove. It contains a UV stabilizer and offers some measure of protection to less lightfast pigments, depending on how thickly it is applied.
Caution: Follow safety instructions carefully. Not suitable for use by children.

Matte Medium - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

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Liquitex matte medium can be used to thin acrylic, increase its transparency and mattness, make it more fluid and soft and improve its adherence. Of medium viscosity, the medium accentuates the matte rendering of acrylic colours to which it is mixed. It can also be used as a background or a fixative. It is opaque when wet and translucent when dry. It delays drying time and is permanent, non-yellowing and resistant to water once dry. Liquitex matte medium is offered in 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz and 128 oz formats. Important information : Do not dilute by more than 25% with water. Do not use as a final varnish or as a glazing medium.

Set of 24 Studio Acrylics - 24x20 ml

$39.99

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Highly pigmented, Pébéo Studio Acrylics are vivid and intense with a satin, matte finish. They offer very good lightfastness, and are very indelible and adherent once dry. Colours may be mixed together and are suitable for most surfaces: canvas, cardboard, wood, metal, and more. Perfect for students and beginners.

This set includes 24 (20 ml) tubes in assorted colours:

Primary Yellow
Medium Cadmium Yellow Hue
Cadmium Orange Hue
Cadmium Red Hue
Primary Magenta
Naphtol Carmine
Oriental Violet
Dark Ultramarine Blue
Primary Cyan
Turquoise Blue
Cadmium Green Hue
Phtalocyanine Green
Veronese Green
Naples Yellow Hue
Yellow Ochre
Raw Sienna
Burnt Umber
Payne's Grey
Mars Black
Titanium White
Iridescent Gold
Iridescent Silver
Iridescent Green Blue
Iridescent Green Yellow

Brush case holder

Fc-Art

$29.99

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Nylon brush case for brushes with zip up and handle. Compact, light and rigid, perfect for travelling.
Color : black
Size : 8.5 X 14.5 in (when closed)

27-Piece Sketching Tin Box

$24.99

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Everything you need for sketching! A high-quality DeSerres product.

Contains:

12 graphite pencils (F, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B)
3 compressed charcoal sticks (soft, medium, hard)
1 tortillon (10 mm)
1 eraser
1 kneadable eraser
1 single-hole metal sharpener
3 charcoal pencils (soft, medium, hard)
3 colour charcoal pencils ( sepia, sanguine, white)
2 paper stumps (10 mm, 6 mm)

Gesso Clear - 1.39L

Liquitex

$79.99

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Liquitex transparent gesso primes rigid supports while preserving their natural aspect. It provides a rough surface adapted to a large diversity of mediums and allows the work surface to show through.
Liquitex transparent gesso is particularly suitable for pastel or charcoal works, but also for oil, acrylic, gouache and casein. It allows for a better colour adherence and can be coloured.
Translucent once dry, it is permanent, does not crack, is non-yellowing, flexible and waterproof. This gesso is ideal for painting on coloured surfaces and constitutes an excellent background for oil and acrylic paintings.
Liquitex transparent gesso is offered in 4 oz/120 ml, 8 oz/250 ml, 16 oz/500 ml and 32 oz/1 l formats.
Drying time : at least 24 hrs before painting.
Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, wood and other non-greasy surfaces.
Important information :
Do not mix with oil.
Is water soluble.

Stapled Rhodia Notebook-Lined - BLACK - 210 X 297 MILLIMETERS

Rhodia

$7.99

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These side-stapled notebooks feature waterproof cardstock covers. Their ultra-slim format fits perfectly in pockets and bags for writing on-the-go.

Features:

48 white sheets (80 g/m2)
Waterproof coated covers
Pale grey lines
Ultra slim

Pitt fude tip medium black marker

Faber Castell

$5.99

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Faber-Castell has combined the many advantages of India ink in a modern, easy-to-use felt-tip pen: the PITT Artist Pen. With its permanent pigmented ink, it's ideal for sketching, drawing, fashion design and illustration.

Features:

High lightfastness
Flexible, non-deformable brush tip
Produces very sharp and precise edges and contours
Ideal for hand lettering, calligraphy, bullet journaling, doodling and more
Water-resistant, permanent
Odourless, acid-free, pH neutral
Does not bleed through paper
Tip: medium
Colour: 199 Black

Heavy body acrylic introduction set - 6x22ml

Golden

$42.99

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Experience the smooth, thick texture of richly pigmented Heavy Body Artist Acrylics with this balanced selection of colours.

Contains six 22 ml tubes: Benzimidazolone Yellow Medium, Naphthol Red Light, Ultramarine Blue, Permanent Green Light, Carbon Black and Titanium White

Heavy Body paints are known for their exceptionally smooth, buttery consistency. The Heavy Body palette includes a large assortment of unique pure pigments in a 100% acrylic emulsion available to professional artists. These colours offer excellent permanency and lightfastness. There are no fillers, extenders, opacifiers, toners or dyes added.

Matte Medium - 946ml

Liquitex

$54.99

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Medium Gloss - 3.78L

Liquitex

$149.99

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All purpose glossy medium designed to enhance the intensity and depth of acrylic colours; increase transparency and gloss; ease flow of paint and add flexibility and adhesion of paint film.
-All purpose Liquitex medium, formulated to be mixed into all Liquitex acrylic paints and mediums
-Translucent when wet, transparent when dry
-Dries to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface that is resistant to dirt retention
-Will not crack as surface expands and contracts during temperature and humidity changes
-Applicable for any surface (flexible and inflexible), including canvas, paper, wood, Plexiglas, and more.
-Not for use over oil paint.

Application ideas:

As an Extender:
-Mix with Liquitex Soft Body Artist Colours to extend volume and increase transparency, while maintaining paint viscosity.
-Mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Colours to extend volume and increase transparency, while decreasing paint viscosity.

As a Fixative:
-Use as a fixative over artwork (acrylic paint, pastel, graphite, chalk, etc.) to increase gloss or shine. Mix 1 part Gloss Medium & Varnish to 1 part distilled water. Apply with an atomizer or airbush.

As a Binder / Adhesive:
-Powdered pigments or aggregates may be mixed into Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish, however they must be compatible with acrylics. This can be a cost effective way to make student grade soft body gloss paint.
-The archival properties of Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish make it ideal as a glue for collage materiels.

As a Ground:
-Use as a transparent ground for acrylic paint instead of gesso to allow substrate to be seen. To prevent substrate induced discoloration, wash cotton or linen canvas before use.

A5 Softcover Notebook Turquoise ligne

Rhodia

$39.99

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The A5 Softcover Notebook is a great journal for everyday writing. It features a soft leatherette (artificial leather) cover, as well as an elastic-strap closure, an expandable inner pocket and the Rhodia Logo embossed on the front cover. Bleed-proof, the ivory-coloured 90 gsm paper is fountain pen-friendly and offers an exquisite writing experience. The A5 notebook is great for note-taking and fits easily into your bag!

Specifications:

A5 (15 x 21 cm)
80 non-microperforated pages
180° flat opening
ivory brushed vellum paper
1 ribbon bookmark

Set of 33 pitt monochrome pencils and charcoals

Faber Castell

$109.99

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Containing everything you need from pencils, pastels and charcoals though to a water brush, blending stump and eraser - this PITT Monochrome Set equips you with all the classic tools for drawing class. The monochrome colours of black, white, sanguine and sepia help create life-like and highly expressive drawings, with dramatic light and shade. The diverse range of drawing tools lends itself to a wide spectrum of finishes, from blended styles and lines to finer precision detailing.

The set includes:
1 Castell 9000 2B pencil, 1 Castell 9000 6B pencil, 1 Graphite Aquarelle 6B pencil, 1 PITTGraphite Pure 6B pencil, 3 PITT Oil-Based pencils, 3 oil-free PITT Pastel pencils, 10 oil-free PITT Pastels, 4 pressed PITT charcoal sticks, 4 natural PITT charcoal sticks, 1 natural PITT charcoal pencil, 1 pressed PITT charcoal pencil, 1 kneadable Art Eraser, 1 blending stump and 1 water brush.

Set of 2 Erasers

Staedtler Mars

$5.99

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This set comes with one kneadable eraser and one gum eraser. The kneadable eraser is suitable for highlighting chalk, charcoal and pastel drawings—smudge-free. It's also great for cleaning artwork and film.

The gum eraser is soft and pliable. It cleans and erases gently without damaging the drawing surface. An essential set for professionals and drawings enthusiasts alike.

Original Portfolio Vertical - 11X14"

Itoya

$29.99

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The Original Art Profolio is archival safe for all your art storage needs. Completely acid-free, it features polypropylene, PVC-free construction, and quality crafted acid-free black mounting paper. Contains 24 clear, top-loading pocket sheets for 48 views.

Great for photographs and digital images. Top-loading, clear polypropylene sheets will not stick to copier toner and are ideal for storing artwork and memory projects, as well as keeping materials secure and organized. Durable polypropylene cover resists moisture and dust.

A reversible spine insert; which allows for customized titling and organization
Durable polypropylene cover
Stylish stitch cover accent
Clear, top-loading pocket sheets
Thick gauge, black, acid-free mounting paper
24 pages for 48 views
PVC free, lignin free, and 100% archival

Set of 60 polychromos pencils

Faber Castell

$209.99

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Faber-Castell Polychromos Coloured Pencils are equipped with a soft and thick lead measuring 3.8 mm. Rich in high-quality pigments, they offer bright colours that are resistant to water and light. They provide excellent adherence and covering power for many mediums: paper, cardboard, wood or textile.

Faber-Castell owns sustainable and FSC-certified forests that absorb over 900,000 tons of CO2 and neutralise the emissions of their production sites.

This set contains 60 Polychromos Coloured Pencils in assorted colours.

Set of 4 pitt black markers tips xs, s, f, m

Faber Castell

$19.99

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Features:

Extremely lightfast
Water-resistant, permanent
Odourless, acid-free, neutral pH
Does not bleed through paper
Colour: Black
Contains 4 markers: XS/S/F/F

*Box made from 100% recycled plastic.

Frixion Clicker retractable pens - BLACK - 0,70 MILLIMETER

Pilot

$3.99

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Write, erase and rewrite using the Frixion Clicker retractable pens from Pilot.

The smooth thermo sensitive gel ink disappears with friction. Simply use the rubber tail tip on the pen and erase without any residue or tearing of paper. Barrel is equipped with an ergonomic grip.

Available point sizes: 0.5mm and 0.7mm

Available colours: black, red, blue, green, purple, pink and turquoise

Please note: This product is not recommended for signatures, examination papers or official documents. If pen is exposed to extreme temperatures (<-10°C; >60°C), the ink will disappear. To restore colour, cool to at least <-10°C in freezer and ink will reappear.

Frixion Clicker retractable pens - TURQUOISE - 0,70 MILLIMETER

Pilot

$3.99

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Set of 24 Copic Ciao Markers Basic Colors

Copic

$159.99

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These refillable alcohol-based markers stand out from the rest thanks to their twin-tip application: a practical brush tip for drawing and a larger angular tip for everything else. Boasting low-odour, fast-drying ink, they’re ideal for beginners, drawers or colouring enthusiasts.

Number of markers: 24

Watercolour Kit - 48 Half Pans

$69.99

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The perfect set for on-the-go watercolour artists! It contains 48 half pans, 1 brush, 2 water reservoir brushes, 1 sponge and 1 palette for mixing colours. A DeSerres quality product.

Mixed media pad - 60gsm - 9x12in (60s)

Fedrigoni Spa

$19.99

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Made exclusively for DeSerres by Fabriano, this portrait sized pad features a sturdy glued binding and its pages are made from 160 g/m2 paper, the perfect weight for use with a variety of mediums. An excellent value that reflects a quality partnership of which we are very proud. Our pads are FSC-certified and made with paper from sustainable forests that respect the natural environment and the people living there.

A5 Age Bag Notebook - Ruled

Clairefontaine

$7.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Specifications:

stitched binding
A5 size (21 x 30 cm)
lined pages
96 pages
PEFC certified, for sustainable forest management

Cotton Tote Bag - 14 x 16 in.

$12.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

A stylish and sturdy tote bag made from 100% natural cotton canvas. Great for carrying groceries, art supplies and all your daily essentials.

Molotow Marker Black - 1mm

Molotow

$3.99

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Back-to-School Essentials: The Right Tools for the Year Ahead

A good school year starts with the right supplies. DeSerres carries everything students need, from everyday basics to more specialized art materials: notebooks and sketchpads, graphite and coloured pencils, fineliners and dual brush pens, watercolour and alcohol markers, brushes, acrylic mediums, portfolios, and storage solutions. Whether you're heading into a general program or a fine arts curriculum, the essentials are here.

What to prioritize when building a back-to-school kit

Start with the fundamentals that get used every day: a reliable notebook, a set of graphite pencils in a range of grades, and a few quality pens or fineliners. From there, build toward your program's specific needs. Art students will want to add sketchpads suited to their medium, a brush set, and the acrylic or drawing supplies their courses require. A portfolio keeps finished work protected and organized throughout the year. To complete your kit, browse ourcollections Stationery, Bags & Cases and Books.

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Back-to-School Essentials: The Right Tools for the Year Ahead

What to prioritize when building a back-to-school kit