Art Supplies in South Africa
Free quotes from art and craft suppliers across South Africa. One request, no obligation.
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- SC-03, School & art
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- By the set
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Art supplies include paints, brushes, canvases, sketch pads, pastels, clay and craft materials for schools, studios, hobby groups and resellers. StationerySupplies.co.za is a free quote service. Instead of phoning every art supplies store near you, fill in one form and we pass your list to independent art and stationery suppliers, who quote you directly. We do not sell, stock or deliver anything ourselves, and there is no fee or obligation to accept a quote. Tell us what you need, how much and where it must go.
Paints, brushes and surfaces
Most art supplies orders start with paint. The main types are:
- Poster paint: cheap, washable and the standard for primary schools
- Acrylic: quick-drying and versatile, used from high school art to professional work
- Watercolour: in pans or tubes, used with heavier textured paper
- Oil paint: slow-drying, for senior learners and studios, with solvents and mediums
Brushes come in synthetic or natural hair, in flat, round and filbert shapes. Surfaces include stretched canvases, canvas boards, cartridge paper, sketch pads and visual art diaries. Student and artist grades differ in pigment and price, so say which you want.
Drawing, modelling and craft supplies
Beyond paint, schools and studios buy pencils in a range of grades, charcoal, oil and chalk pastels, coloured pencils and fine liners. Modelling clay, air-dry clay and plasticine cover 3D work. Craft supplies such as coloured paper, card, glitter, glue, scissors and pipe cleaners are a big part of foundation phase orders. Suppliers who also carry pens and markers and school stationery can quote one combined order. Check that paints and clays for young children are labelled non-toxic, and ask for washable formulas where uniforms are at risk. Kilns, glazes and specialist printmaking inks are usually quoted by specialist art suppliers rather than general stationers.
Art supplies for schools and studios
Schools usually buy art supplies for the year in one order, with class sets of brushes and palettes and bulk paint in larger bottles. Studios and art teachers often want specific colours, canvas sizes or artist-grade ranges. List each item with its size, grade and colour so quotes compare like with like, and ask what the supplier would substitute if a line is out of stock. Prices for registered suppliers include 15% VAT, and many give account terms to schools.
Wholesale art supplies in South Africa
Resellers, craft shops and large institutions can ask for wholesale art supplies, sold by the carton or in trade quantities. Expect a minimum order value and lead times of a few days to a few weeks for imported ranges. Ask whether delivery is free above a set amount and how breakages of glass jars or bottles are handled. Trade buyers often need a business registration and VAT number to open a trade account and get wholesale pricing. For general bulk stationery, see wholesale stationery.
What to include in your request
- List paint type, colour and bottle or tube size
- Say whether you want student or artist grade
- Give canvas and pad sizes
- Mention class numbers for class sets
- State your delivery address and deadline
Art Supplies for different buyers
- Offices and small businesses: creative agencies and design studios buying markers, sketch pads and presentation boards
- Schools: poster paint, brushes, crayons and craft materials ordered for the year's art classes
- Universities and colleges: fine art and design students' canvases, artist paint and drawing materials for studios
- Government and municipalities: community arts centres and libraries stocking paint and craft supplies for workshops
- Shops and resellers: craft and stationery shops buying wholesale art supplies by the carton to resell
- Factories and warehouses: workshops and sign makers buying paint markers, brushes and modelling materials
- Weddings, conferences and events: kids' parties, paint-and-sip evenings and church holiday clubs needing paint and canvases
Frequently asked questions
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Art Supplies by province and city
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Centurion
- Midrand
- Sandton
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Krugersdorp
- Randfontein
- Germiston
- Boksburg
- Benoni
- Kempton Park
- Alberton
- Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging
- eMalahleni (Witbank)
- Middelburg
- Secunda
- Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Rustenburg
- Brits
- Klerksdorp
- Potchefstroom
- Mahikeng
- Polokwane
- Tzaneen
- Kimberley
- Upington
- Bloemfontein
- Welkom
- Sasolburg
- Durban
- Pinetown
- Pietermaritzburg
- Richards Bay
- Newcastle
- Ladysmith
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- East London
- Kariega (Uitenhage)
- Mthatha
- Cape Town
- Bellville
- Paarl
- Stellenbosch
- George
- Worcester
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