Vermilion: the pigment that painted the ancient world | Craft and Canvas
Few pigments carry the weight of history quite like vermilion. This brilliant red has adorned everything from ancient Chinese lacquerware to Renais...
Art Supplies Guide: Top Materials Every Creative Should Have
Choosing the right art supplies can make all the difference in bringing your creative vision to life. Whether you’re just starting out or looking t...
Craft and Canvas, Hebden Bridge — art supplies, yarn, and haberdashery for the North of England
Craft and Canvas is an independent art supplies, yarn, and haberdashery shop at 3 Carlton Street, Hebden Bridge — 45 minutes from Leeds, 55 from Manchester, 40 from Bradford. We stock Wallace Seymour oil paints in the full range, Malabrigo yarn, Caran d'Ache, Sennelier, Rowan, and a carefully chosen range of premium materials for artists, knitters, and makers across the North of England. In store and online with UK delivery.
The Best Fine Art Materials in West Yorkshire: A Guide to Fine Art Materials
West Yorkshire occupies a unique position in the British art world. From the industrial heritage of Leeds and Bradford to the bohemian charm of He...
The Complete Guide to Posca Pens: Transform Any Surface Into Your Canvas
If you've ever wanted to add vibrant, permanent colour to just about any surface imaginable, Posca pens are about to become your new best friend. A...
What makes the best alcohol markers?
What Makes the best Alcohol Markers? If you've ever wandered down the art supplies aisle or scrolled through social media feeds filled with stunnin...
A Beginner's Guide to Artist Papers: Finding Your Perfect Match
A Beginner's Guide to Artist Papers: Finding Your Perfect Match. What papers, why and when to use them.
Wallace Seymour oil paints: an independent stockist's review
Wallace Seymour make some of the finest oil paints produced in the UK — small batch, no fillers, no drying agents, ground into single-estate cold-pressed linseed oil. We stock the full range at Craft and Canvas, from Series 1 at £9.95 through to Lapis Lazuli and Genuine Vermilion at the top of the range. This is our independent stockist's guide to the colours, the mediums, and where to start.
Its Autumn and I am thinking about Aran yarns.
As a seasoned knitter with many years of experience, I've worked a lot with various yarn weights. Today, I thought it might be a good idea to Look ...