Every material we love, in one place

Drawing tools are the backbone of every art space. They are often the first thing kids reach for, and the easiest way to shift between quick ideas and long explorations. The more variety you have, the more chances artists get to experiment with line, texture, and layering.

• Graphite + Charcoal Sticks

• Coloured Pencils

• Markers + Felt Tips

• Oil Pastels

• Chalk Pastels

• Sidewalk Chalk

• Erasers + Sharpeners

• Grey Leads / HB Pencils

• Paint Pens

These are the paints we reach for when we want colour to take the lead.

• Paint & Brush Pot

• Washable Poster Paint

• Liquid Watercolours

• Paint Sticks

• Watercolour Palettes

• Brushes

• Acrylic Paints

Good paper matters. You want it thick enough to hold water and colour, but cheap enough that you do not mind when the pile disappears in an afternoon. Cardboard offcuts, coffee filters, drop sheets — they all have a place here.

• Cartridge Paper

• Tissue Paper

• Coffee Filters

• Recycled Cardboard

• Butcher's Paper Rolls

• A3 + A2 Cardstock

• Watercolour Paper

• Canvas Drop Sheets

• Fabric Offcuts

• Sheet Music

Sculpture is where flat ideas get to stand up. These materials invite building, balancing, and reshaping. They are sturdy enough to hold wild experiments, yet open enough to be used in a hundred different ways.

• Aluminium Foil

• ChompShop Chompsaw

• Air Dry Clay

• Plasticine Modelling Clay

• MakeDo Tools

• Copper Wire

• Armature Wire

• Florist Wire

• Pipe Cleaners / Chenille Stems

• Pegs

• Recycled Containers & Bottle Tops

• Recycled Egg Cartons

• Tape

• Wooden Blocks

• Playdough

• Sticks, Bark, Pinecones

• Recycled Cardboard Boxes

• Cardboard Scissors

Collage is freedom in its simplest form. Cut, rip, layer, stick. There are no mistakes here, only combinations you haven't tried yet. I absolutely love collage because scraps get a (beautiful) second life.

• Old Magazines, Maps, Books

• Coloured Paper

• Painted Paper

• Foil, Cellophane, Bubble Wrap

• Ribbon

• Fabric

• Washi Tape

• Self-adhesive Contact Paper

• Glue Sticks + PVA Glue

• Mod Podge (Clear Sealant)

• Scissors

• Hole Punch

Prints are about the thrill of the reveal. You never quite know what will happen until you peel the paper back. The surprise is the point.

• Gelli Plates

• Rubber Brayers + Rollers

• Block Printing Ink

• Acrylic Paints (for printing)

• Foam Sheets + Stamps

• Salad Spinner

• Plexiglass / Clear Clipboards

• Fly Swatters

• Cyanotype Kit

Sensory play is messy, physical, and irresistible. It is how children test ideas with their whole bodies, not just their hands. The sounds, textures, and colours are as important as anything they make, which is why this kind of play sits right at the heart of Smudge.

• Coloured Rice

• Split Peas, Dried Beans, Lentils

• Desiccated Coconut

• Chia Seeds

• Cornflour

• White Vinegar

• Bicarbonate (Bi-carb) Soda

• Petals, Leaves, Sand, Grass Clippings

• Shells

• Bio Glitter + Sequins

• Funnels, Jars, Sieves, Spoons

• Sensory Tubs

• Acrylic Mirrors

• Silk Scarves

• Felt Toys

• Playdough Tools, Cutters, Rolling Pins

Fibre work is slow, hands-on, and quietly magical. Threading, weaving, stitching, knotting — soft materials that ask for patience and reward it.

• Yarn & String

• Wool Roving

• Natural Fibres

• Felt Sheets

• Fabric Scraps + Offcuts

• Beads & Buttons

• Pom Pom Makers

• Embroidery Hoops

• Cardboard Looms

• Plastic Darning Needles

• Chenille Stems / Pipe Cleaners

• Fabric Glue

These are the behind the scenes heroes. They don't get the glory, but without them things grind to a halt. They make the messy bits easier and keep the focus on the joy of making.

• Reusable Squeezy Bottles

• Spray Bottles

• Sponges, Toothbrushes, Forks

• Aprons or Old Shirts

• Rags + Paper Towels

• Buckets

• Trays

• Storage Tubs

• Hot Glue Gun

• Palette Knives + Scrapers

• Gloves

• Safety Goggles