Established in 1855, this is one of London's oldest art supply shops, with products displayed in original Victorian cabinetry. The shop specializes in pigment powders and materials for colourmaking, as well as supplies for printmakers, gilders, and calligraphers.
My top 3 picks are highly recommended for a visit - especially for their long history in England, beautiful storefront and interior. I admire their effort in retaining the Victorian cabinets for present use (I like this store so much that I bought their tote bag as souvenir)
A family-run business established in 1980 that specialises in high-quality artists' and gilding materials. The company holds a Royal Warrant which signifies its quality. They also stock restoration supplies.
Experience the atmosphere of a traditional, family-run art supplies store. The tinkle of the shop bell upon entry is mesmerising.
London's oldest supplier of fabrics to artists and theatres, with a legacy dating back to 1770 at Seven Dials. Now moved to Drury Lane, they offer an extensive range of high-quality fine canvases in linen, cotton, and polyester. They also provide bespoke services like making stretched canvases.
Top quality of fine art canvases for painting and other purposes. While their specialty products might not be for everyone, it's worth visiting a long-standing brand that had sold bespoke fabric and theatre curtains since the 18th century.
This Covent Garden store, established in 1973, stocks a vast array of creative supplies across two floors. They cater to a wide range of needs, from fine art and graphic design to model making and stationery. It also features the first Leuchtturm1917 flagship shop-in-a-shop.
- I considered it as the supermarket of art supplies and stationery because of the vast variety of products they stock. I'd go in and browse whenever I'm in the neighbourhood. This is where you will find almost everything you need (and don't need, haha).
Cass Art's first store, opened in 1984, is located near the National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery. The site has been an art store for over 125 years and is steeped in history, having seen famous figures like Monet pass through its doors.
- Cass Art is my favourite brand (mostly online) to pick up art supplies e.g. Soft Pastel, Drawing pads, pen refills. Good price and frequent discount offers. They also occasionally host free art workshops (check their website for booking). If you are here for a short stay, you could order online and collect in-store.
Located in Shoreditch, this art superstore spans 8,500 square feet over two floors. It offers the widest selection of fine art materials in the UK, with over 60,000 products available. The store caters to techniques including painting, drawing, sculpture, and graphic art.
- A "grab-and-go" store for me with a shopping list ready. Good price and variety.
