Brands

Founded by Jacques Montgolfier & with 450 years of experience manufacturing paper, Canson are consummate professionals & experts in their field.

Since its birth in Geneva in 1915, Caran d’Ache has been perpetuating its expertise and its spirit of innovation. Technical excellence as well as impeccable quality stemming from the Swiss tradition of fine craftsmanship give rise to some of the world’s most sophisticated writing instruments.

Featuring witty names and cheeky characters, ChattyFeet socks are high-quality accessories and gifts inspired by the very concept of creativity!  Produced in Europe using brushed cotton, not only is each design beautiful and unique, but super soft and comfortable.

Clairefontaine is a French paper manufacturer that is renowned for its fine quality notebooks. Their paper is exceptionally white and ultra-smooth. Colourful and sturdy, Clairefontaine papers feature a perfect satin finish for the maximum smoothness in writing.

Clockwork Soldier is a whimsical children's brand with a fresh and creative take on gifts, games and curiosities that will amaze children and adults alike.

Coates is a family business based in the heart of the Somerset countryside near Taunton. Willow has been grown commercially in this area since the 1800's. The Coate family has been involved with this crop since 1819, and developed the production of artist charcoal in the 1960's. At this time the traditional use for willow, basketmaking, was in severe decline following the increasing use of plastics in the 1950's. If willow cultivation was to continue as part of the family business into the future it was essential to find a new use for the willow.

Used by top masters, amateur artists and art students alike, Conté à Paris offers the widest variety of techniques and effects possible for drawing, sketching and pastel work.

First established in London's Soho in 1960, Cowling & Wilcox Ltd. have been providing fine and graphic art materials to customers across the world.

With Craft Planet you’re guaranteed to find something to engage children’s imaginations and spark their creativity. You’ll find all kinds of amazing value goodies that are perfect for a crafty afternoon on a rainy day – from sequins to pom poms, googly eyes, stickers and sequins.

Founded in 1976, Cranfield uses traditional processes to create top quality dry pigment inks.

Colour has been in the family’s blood since the late 1920s, when George Craine Snr. (the present MD’s grandfather) started at Johnson & Cumbers.  Working in London’s Sugarhouse Lane, a hub for the ink making industry and where the Olympic Village now stands, George Snr. learnt his craft in an age when the artist’s needs always came first.

Crayola is a brand of artists' best known for its crayons, coloured pencils, markers, paints and modelling clays.