The Art Shop Skipton

11/06/2026

🌈 Bring more colour into the world with The Art Shop Skipton! 🎨

From bold acrylics and rich oil paints to vibrant watercolours, gouache, pens, and coloured pencils — we’ve got every medium you need to create something amazing. ✨

Colour has the power to inspire, uplift, and make the world feel brighter. Whether you love painting dramatic landscapes, colourful abstracts, detailed illustrations, or sketchbook doodles, creativity is meant to be shared. 💛

🖌 Available in-store and online:
• Acrylic paints
• Oil paints
• Gouache
• Watercolours
• Artist pens
• Coloured pencils
…and so much more!

No matter your style or experience level, there’s always a new colour waiting to spark your next masterpiece. 🌟

🎨 Could your artwork make the world feel good today? Show us your brightest masterpiece down below! 👇

Shop online or visit us in store at The Art Shop Skipton

10/06/2026

Great for the young artists, last shout get your place now!

We're Working On A New Area For 2026

Emerging Artists (ages 15-21)
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we're launching a brand new Emerging Artists area. We're offering up to 15 free exhibition spaces for young artists to showcase their work. All art mediums are welcome. This opportunity is open to students taking (or have recently completed) a GCSE or higher qualification in Art & Design

If you know of anyone who may be interested in showcasing their work, please get them to email [email protected] and ask for further details

08/06/2026

☀️ SUMMER SALE NOW ON! ☀️

The Art Shop Skipton’s Summer Sale has officially started! 🎨🖌️

From 1st June to 5th July, you’ll find fantastic reductions on a wide range of art materials, gifts, and creative essentials in store and online.

Whether you’re stocking up for your next project or treating yourself to something new, now is the perfect time to grab a bargain.

🌞 Let’s hope the Summer Sale helps bring the sunshine back too!

📍 Visit us in Skipton or shop online today.

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05/06/2026

🌟 It’s Small Business Week! 🌟

Skipton is bursting with brilliant independents — and this week, we’re celebrating every single one of them! 🎉

From family‑run favourites and creative start‑ups to long‑standing local legends, our small businesses bring colour, character and heart to the High Street. This is their week — and your chance to show them some love! 💙

🛍️ Pop in
👋 Say hello
🍰 Treat yourself
💼 Support local
💛 Help our town thrive

Let’s fill Skipton with positivity, footfall and feel‑good vibes all week long. ✨

03/06/2026

🎨 Discover the power of Pebeo Origin Acrylics at The Art Shop Skipton!

Looking for an acrylic paint that delivers rich colour, smooth coverage, and incredible versatility? Pebeo Origin Acrylics are a fantastic choice for artists of every level — from beginners to professionals. ✨

⭐ Top Tips for Using Pebeo Origin Acrylics:
• Use straight from the tube for bold, vibrant texture and strong brush marks
• Add water for softer washes and layering effects
• Perfect for canvas, paper, wood, and mixed media projects
• Build colours in layers thanks to the fast-drying formula
• Mix colours easily to create your own custom shades

🎨 Why artists love Pebeo Origin Acrylics:
✔ Highly pigmented colours for brilliant coverage
✔ Smooth consistency that’s easy to blend and work with
✔ Excellent value without compromising on quality
✔ Strong colour retention once dry
✔ Available in a huge range of colours and sizes to suit every project

Compared to many standard acrylics, Pebeo Origin offers professional-looking results with reliable consistency and vibrant colour payoff — making it a favourite for everyday studio use and creative experimentation alike.

🛍 Available now both in-store and online at The Art Shop Skipton with a wide selection of colours and sizes ready for your next masterpiece!

29/05/2026

Don’t forget to enter!! 🎨 Ready to let your art travel from Skipton to the world? 🌍

We’re excited to be part of the Art Mail global gallery with Winsor & Newton — and you can join in too!

Fancy giving this a go?
Spend £10 on any Winsor & Newton watercolour products and you’ll get a FREE postcard pack to enter their latest art project.
Perfect excuse to try something new and get creative straight away 🎨

Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Pick up your postcard pack in-store
2️⃣ Paint your postcard in your own unique style
3️⃣ Register it using the QR code inside your pack
4️⃣ Send it off (postage is free!) — your artwork will travel straight to London
5️⃣ See your creation featured in the global digital gallery, with a chance to be exhibited in London & New York 🖼️

Thousands of artists. One destination.
Let your creativity go further than ever — starting right here in Skipton 💙

26/05/2026

🌸 Feeling creative this spring?

Whether you’re starting a new project or rediscovering your artistic side, we’ve got everything you need at The Art Shop Skipton ✨

Explore our huge range of creative supplies including:
Watercolours
Oils
Pastels
Pads & sketchbooks
Accessories
Inks
Paint pens
Gouache

From beginners to professional artists, there’s something for every creative style and medium.

🛍️ Available online all day, every day
🏬 Open in store 7 days a week

Pop in and get inspired this spring 🌷✨ Pastels PaintPens CreativeCommunity

19/05/2026

Dive into colour with Sennelier inks!

Loved by illustrators, calligraphers and mixed media artists alike, these vibrant inks are packed with rich pigment and beautiful flow ✨

Top tips for using Sennelier inks:
• Use a dip pen or fine brush for crisp line work and calligraphy
• Dilute with water for soft washes and watercolour-style effects
• Layer colours once dry to build depth and intensity
• Try on smooth mixed media or watercolour paper for best results
• Perfect for splatter effects, abstract backgrounds and expressive mark making

Available in store and online at The Art Shop Skipton

We’d love to see what you create using these gorgeous inks — share your artwork in the comments below 👇

17/05/2026

🎨 It’s our LAST DAY at Makers Central! 🎨

Come and visit us at The Art Shop Skipton stand today and get hands-on with amazing products from Pebeo and POSCA!

🖌️ Creative inspiration
🎨 Try out exciting products
💬 Chat with the team and discover new techniques

If you’re at Makers Central today, make sure you stop by before the doors close — we’d love to see you!

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15/05/2026

Plans this weekend? We’re hitting the road again and heading to Makers Central!

Come and say hello to the team from The Art Shop Skipton and explore fantastic products from Pebeo and POSCA 🎨

Whether you’re into painting, illustration, mixed media or creative experimenting, we’ll have plenty to inspire you.

📍 Find us at the NEC Saturday & Sunday
👋 Come chat materials, techniques and all things art
🖌️ Demos, inspiration and creative goodies waiting for you!

If you’re visiting Makers Central this weekend, make sure to stop by and say hi!