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2018 Winter Sale Prize Draw & Freebies

January 21, 2018

Our huge 2018 Winter Sale is now on! To celebrate, we’re offering you the chance to WIN £500 to spend on any products from our popular Daler-Rowney range. Plus, we’re giving away some exclusive Da Vinci watercolour brush sets worth over £10! Read on to find out more…

Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 2017

December 20, 2017

Make the most of our Christmas Sale offers, available both online and in-store until 1st January 2018! Whether you’re looking for some last minute gift ideas for Christmas or you’re looking to treat yourself in time for the New Year, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out when you can pay us a […]

Introducing Spectrum Noir

July 17, 2017

Unsure which graphic marker is for you? Looking for something new or something different? Then you’re in luck! Introducing the new Spectrum Noir range from Crafter’s Companion, a series of affordable yet high quality markers for all kinds of crafting, colouring, art and design – whatever your interest or style, and no matter how experienced (or inexperienced) you […]

Summer Sale Prize Draw 2017

July 03, 2017

Our gigantic Summer Sale is now on! To celebrate, we’re offering you the chance to WIN £500 to spend on any products from our popular Daler Rowney range. Read on to find out more…

Decoupage For Dad This Father's Day

June 01, 2017

If your Dad’s a bit of a beach bum, craft him a unique gift this Father’s Day (June 18th) with our new 3D letters and beach hut decoupage sheets. Papermania wooden letters are easy to decorate and work perfectly as a gift or card decoration. All of the materials you need are below – get […]

Make Modern Art With Silk Clay

May 10, 2017

Discover how to make your very own modern art sculptures in miniature using Silk Clay. Use small lumps of Silk Clay modeled around a Bonsai Wire frame in any shape you desire to create your piece. Afterwards, simply rub the surface with Art Metal Paint and then push your sculpture has a stackable candle holder to finish […]

Make A Unicorn With Foam Clay

May 10, 2017

Looking for some foam clay ideas to keep you or your children entertained? Discover how to make a beautiful looking Unicorn using Foam Clay with our step-by-step guide. This clay Unicorn is created using a 3D self-assembly wooden horse jigsaw, which has been assembled, painted white and sprinkled with glitter. It’s then decorated with a […]

Spring Sale Prize Draw

April 12, 2017

Shop with us during our big Spring Sale for a chance to WIN £500 to spend on any Winsor & Newton products of your choice! Read on to find out more…

Winter Sale Prize Draw Winner

April 12, 2017

Find out who’s won a bumper hamper full of Winsor & Newton art materials worth over £500 in our fantastic Winter Sale Prize Draw!