Christmas Art Supplies & Creative Gifts, Up to 70% Off
Deck the Halls Christmas Sale
Christmas is about to get a lot more creative
Up to 70% off the art supplies creative people actually want. We are talking Mont Marte, Winsor & Newton, Arrtx, Faber-Castell, Art Spectrum and Amsterdam, plus the viral, on-trend stuff your teen has been dropping hints about since July.
Buying for a serious artist, a crafty mate, a sketchbook-obsessed teen or a kid who treats the hallway as a canvas? Sorted. No art snobs, no guesswork, just really good gifts from people who genuinely love this stuff.
New drops landing all season. We are kicking off with massive savings on Mont Marte, and fresh products from Winsor & Newton, Arrtx, Faber-Castell, HIMI and more are landing as they arrive. Keep checking back, and join our emails so you never miss a drop.
Gifts for Artists Gifts for Creatives Gifts for Teens Gifts for Kids Trending & Viral Stocking Fillers
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Christmas Art Supplies and Creative Gifts, Up to 70% Off
The Art Shed Deck the Halls Christmas Sale takes up to 70% off art supplies and creative gifts from Mont Marte, Winsor & Newton, Arrtx, Faber-Castell, Art Spectrum, Amsterdam and more, delivered fast Australia wide by a family owned Australian art supplies retailer. It is built around the four people on almost every Christmas list: the artist, the creative, the teen and the kid.
Here is the thing about buying art supplies for someone else. Go too cheap and the paint behaves like cordial. Go too fancy and it sits in a drawer because it feels too good to use. We have been matching people with the right supplies for years, so here is exactly how we would shop this sale.
Christmas Gifts for Artists
Artists can smell student grade paint from across the room. They will say thank you, they will mean it, and then they will quietly keep using their own. So skip the novelty and give them the upgrade they keep putting off because it feels indulgent. Christmas is the one time of year indulgent is the whole point.
What to wrap for the artist
- Artist quality paint in oil, acrylic or watercolour from Winsor & Newton, Art Spectrum and Amsterdam
- A Mabef easel, Italian made from solid wood, for the painter who has well and truly outgrown the kitchen table
- Professional pencils and pastels from Faber-Castell for drawing, sketching and colour work
- Canvas, boards and proper paper, because an artist can never have too many blank starts
- Brush sets and palette knives to retire the crusty ones they refuse to throw out
★ Art Shed Staff Tip
Not sure what they already own? Ask which colour they always run out of. Nine times out of ten it is white, and a big tube of it is the gift every painter secretly wants and never buys.
Christmas Gifts for Creatives and Crafters
You know this person. They do not call themselves an artist, but they are always making something. Journals, handmade cards, painted pots, custom tote bags, lettering, doodles in every margin of every meeting. Creative gifts for them are all about play, variety and the thrill of trying something new.
What to wrap for the creative
- Sketchbooks and art journals for daily drawing, collage and memory keeping
- Paint markers for customising mugs, sneakers, rocks, tote bags and anything that sits still long enough
- Watercolour and gouache sets for relaxing, low mess painting at the kitchen table
- Brush pens and fineliners for hand lettering, bullet journals and illustration
- Mont Marte kits and sets that bundle everything needed to start a brand new hobby
★ Art Shed Staff Tip
Pair any paint or pen gift with paper made for it. Watercolour on printer paper is a sad, crinkly experience, and the right pad makes a beginner look talented from day one.
Christmas Gifts for Teens
Teens know exactly what they want, and they probably saw it on TikTok first. The art supplies trending with teens right now look incredible on camera and feel ridiculously satisfying to use: bold alcohol markers, chunky paint markers, gouache, pocket watercolour sets and seriously good looking sketchbooks. Here is the secret, though. Giving a young creative real artist grade supplies tells them you take their art seriously, and that lands harder than any gadget.
What to wrap for the teen
- Arrtx alcohol marker sets for anime, manga, character design and illustration
- Paint markers for customising shoes, phone cases, jackets and school gear
- Gouache and pocket watercolour sets, the aesthetic sketchbook favourites all over their feed
- A quality sketchbook and Faber-Castell pencils for the teen who draws every single day
- Acrylic paint and canvas for bedroom wall art and pour painting experiments
★ Art Shed Staff Tip
Teens are brutal critics of cheap markers that streak. A smaller set of good markers beats a giant box of average ones every single time.
Christmas Gifts for Kids
The best art gifts for kids invite them to make a glorious mess and be proud of it. Bright colours, easy clean up and supplies sized for small hands turn a rainy afternoon into a masterpiece that ends up on the fridge. Hand a child real art supplies early and there is a good chance they never stop creating.
What to wrap for the kids
- Coloured pencils, crayons and markers from Mont Marte and Faber-Castell
- Washable, water based paint sets that are kind to clothes, tables and parents
- A kids easel so they have an art station of their very own
- Colouring and activity books for road trips and quiet time
- Craft kits that keep them busy well past Boxing Day
★ Art Shed Staff Tip
Always check the age guidance on the pack. Some art materials, like fine pigment markers and small tubes, are labelled for older kids. Washable is your best friend for little ones.
Trending and Viral Art Supplies This Christmas
The supplies everyone keeps asking for in store and online this year. Stuck for ideas? Start right here.
Paint markers
Customise anything. Shoes, denim, mugs, rocks, skateboards. Opaque, bold and instantly satisfying.
Alcohol markers
Arrtx sets bring buttery, streak free blending to illustration, anime and comic art. The number one teen request.
Gouache
Flat, velvety, matte colour that looks incredible in sketchbooks and even better on camera.
Pocket watercolour sets
Paint anywhere. Park, cafe, beach or back seat. Made for travel journals.
Acrylic pouring
Hypnotic colour cells and marbled effects. Hard to stop watching, harder to stop making.
Art journals and sketchbooks
The heart of every creative habit, and the gift that gets used every single day.
Big Art Brands, Up to 70% Off
The Christmas range covers the brands Australian artists already trust, with discounts of up to 70% across the sale. Discounts vary by product and stock is limited.
- Mont Marte. The biggest brand in our Christmas sale. An Australian favourite for great value paint, canvas, easels, sets and kits, and brilliant for beginners, students, families and gifting.
- Winsor & Newton. The British colour maker founded in London in 1832, famous for its watercolours, oils and acrylics.
- Arrtx. The alcohol markers taking over TikTok, with huge colour ranges for anime, manga and illustration.
- Faber-Castell. German maker of pencils, coloured pencils, pastels and pens, loved by kids and professionals alike.
- Art Spectrum. Made in Australia, with artist oils, pastels, watercolours and grounds that are a staple in Aussie studios.
- Amsterdam. Royal Talens acrylics from the Netherlands. Bold, versatile colour, from starter sets to expert ranges and markers.
- Mabef. Italian made wooden easels and studio furniture, built to outlast the artist.
Why Shop Christmas Art Supplies at Art Shed
- Award winning and Australian. Named Best Online Art Supplies Retailer Australia 2026 by APAC Insider, and a 2025 Quality Business Award winner.
- 15,000+ five star reviews. Across Google, Facebook and Reviews.io, from artists, teachers, parents and total beginners.
- Genuine brands, no grey imports. Everything comes through authorised Australian suppliers, so what they unwrap is the real deal.
- Family owned, zero snobbery. We are a family business that lives and breathes art supplies. Whether it is your first sketchbook or your fiftieth easel, you are welcome here.
- Fast delivery Australia wide. From capital cities to regional towns, we ship right across the country.
- Real stores, real people. Visit us in Moorabbin in Melbourne or West End in Brisbane if you like to see and touch before you buy.
Questions About the Christmas Art Supplies Sale
What are the best Christmas gifts for artists?
The best Christmas gifts for artists are quality upgrades to the tools they already use: artist grade paint from Winsor & Newton, Art Spectrum or Amsterdam, a Mont Marte or Mabef easel, professional Faber-Castell pencils, better brushes, or a supply of canvas and paper. Artists use these every week, so a quality version of an everyday tool is almost always more appreciated than a novelty gift.
What art supplies are good gifts for teenagers?
Teens love the supplies trending on social media: Arrtx alcohol markers for anime and illustration, paint markers for customising shoes and clothes, gouache and pocket watercolour sets for aesthetic sketchbooks, and a quality sketchbook with good drawing pencils. Choose a smaller set of good quality supplies over a big set of cheap ones, as teens notice the difference straight away.
What art supplies should I buy for kids?
For kids, start with coloured pencils, crayons or markers, a sketchbook or colouring book, and a washable paint set. A kids easel or craft kit makes a great main present. Always check the age guidance on each product and choose washable, water based options for younger children.
What are the trending art supplies this Christmas?
The most requested art supplies this Christmas are paint markers, Arrtx alcohol markers, gouache, pocket watercolour sets, acrylic pouring supplies and art journals. Many of these went viral on TikTok and Instagram, and all of them make easy, exciting gifts for teens and adults getting into art.
Which brands are in the Art Shed Christmas sale?
The Art Shed Deck the Halls Christmas Sale is led by Mont Marte, our biggest Christmas brand, alongside Winsor & Newton, Arrtx, Faber-Castell, Art Spectrum and Amsterdam, plus Mabef easels, with discounts of up to 70% across the range and more brands added as stock arrives. Discounts vary by product and stock is limited.
Will more products be added to the Christmas sale?
Yes. The Deck the Halls sale launches with big savings on Mont Marte, and new products from brands including Winsor & Newton, Arrtx, Faber-Castell, Art Spectrum, Amsterdam, HIMI and Diamond Dotz will be added all season as they arrive, with plenty more on the way. Popular lines sell quickly, so check back often and sign up to Art Shed emails to hear about new drops first.
What is a good art gift for a complete beginner?
A boxed set with paint, brushes and a pad or canvas is the easiest place to start, because everything is designed to work together. Acrylic is the most forgiving medium for beginners, as it dries fast, cleans up with water and can be painted over. Mont Marte sets are a popular, beginner friendly choice.
What makes a good art stocking filler?
Small supplies that get used every day make the best stocking fillers: a pocket sketchbook, a fineliner or gel pen set, a few paint markers, a mini watercolour set, a quality eraser and sharpener, or a single tube of a favourite colour.
Where can I buy art supplies online in Australia for Christmas?
Art Shed Online is a family owned Australian art supplies retailer that ships Australia wide, named Best Online Art Supplies Retailer Australia 2026 by APAC Insider and backed by more than 15,000 five star reviews. The Christmas sale has paint, drawing supplies, markers, sketchbooks, canvas, easels and gift sets up to 70% off from genuine brands sourced through authorised Australian suppliers.
Are the products in the Christmas sale genuine?
Yes. Art Shed buys through authorised Australian suppliers, so every product in the Christmas sale is genuine stock, never a grey import or a lookalike. The savings come from our Christmas buying, not from cutting corners on what you receive.
When should I order art supplies to arrive before Christmas?
As early as you can. Delivery networks across Australia slow right down in December, and regional and remote addresses take longer again. Ordering in November gives your gifts the best chance of arriving on time and gets you first pick before the popular sets sell out.