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    4.5 (2 reviews)
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    Broad Canvas - Our gorgeous display of brushes on the ground floor. Winsor and Newton and Pro Arte are the main brands at Broad Canvas

    Broad Canvas

    4.6(10 reviews)
    38.7 mi
    ££

    When in Oxford and in search of a quality art supplies selection, the Broad Canvas is pretty much…read moreyour only places to go, no literally, other than a few stores selling art stuffs here and there, the Broad Canvas is the only full art store in the centre of Oxford. I've always greatly appreciated the customer service and selection here, top notch, and I love finding new and interesting craft items. They have an extensive selection of everything for the brooding painter to the impoverished architecture student (yay student discount) and everyone in between. The only thing they are missing a significant selection of are fabric supplies, however this can be forgiven. Before checking anywhere else, always try the Broad Canvas.

    Broad canvas is a super little shop. As an avid crafter, I love going there to see the latest…read morestamps, inks, and crafting supplies. Despite the small size of the shop, they cram in an awful lot of goodies- it is like an Alladin's cave, and so you need to allow yourself time to explore it thoroughly! They stock a wide selection of paints and other artists materials upstairs, and then the small staircase leads downstairs to the craft section. They sell some lovely toppers and are great inspiration for card-making and scrapbooking. The prices are quite expensive, but then sadly most craft shops are. A lovely shop and well worth a look for avid crafters as well as beginners.

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    Broad Canvas - Our Pebeo stand full of lovely XL Studio Oil Paints and a great range of craft paints for painting on silk, fabric, glass and

    Our Pebeo stand full of lovely XL Studio Oil Paints and a great range of craft paints for painting on silk, fabric, glass and

    Broad Canvas - In front we can see the new design of Winsor and Newton's ArtBar. Following on we have a massive range of GOLDEN acrylic paints

    In front we can see the new design of Winsor and Newton's ArtBar. Following on we have a massive range of GOLDEN acrylic paints

    Broad Canvas - The sunny entrance into the shop from Broad Street. On your left you have a colourful wall of handmade papers followed by an

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    The sunny entrance into the shop from Broad Street. On your left you have a colourful wall of handmade papers followed by an

    The Pen & Paper

    The Pen & Paper

    3.9(13 reviews)
    50.6 mi
    ££

    Great staff - when they know something, they really know it, and even better - when they don't,…read morethey admit it! It's so refreshing to talk to salesmen that treat you like a human being, and that act like human beings themselves. I never feel like I'm being ridiculous when I ask about strange art supplies, even when I probably am, and whilst it's not always possible to fill those odd requests, I never feel stupid for making them. The selection on offer is enormous and wide-ranging, and pretty good for it's cost - I never feel like I'm being sold the cheap stuff at bargain prices, it's all at a quality that matches the asking price.

    A good place to go for all your basic stationary needs. They sell your usual pens, envelopes,…read morepaper, diaries, rubbers etc... Be warned though, most of the items here are pretty basic, if you fancy a cute, or quirky notebook, I'd recommend heading over to Paperchase instead. Another thing to watch out for is that this store can be a bit pricey in comparison to places like Staples, and your local supermarket. Where Pen and Paper excels however, is in its art materials. If you're studying art in school, University, or even if you're a professional, this is definitely the place to go. The supplies are all of the best quality, and what's more the staff really know their product, and can advise you on what would suit your particular need (which you really wouldn't get at the large chain stores). Perhaps a little randomly, Pen and Paper also has a fantastic selection of jigsaws! Now personally I'm not particularly in to jigsaws, but if they are your thing, you'll just love this store!

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    The Pen & Paper
    The Pen & Paper
    The Pen & Paper - The Pen and Paper Shop - seen from inside the arcade

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    The Pen and Paper Shop - seen from inside the arcade

    Handiwools - artsupplies - Updated May 2026

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