Universal Art Supplies

28/05/2026

May 30th is Urban Sketching Competition Day!🎨🖌✨

Come join us this Saturday and try your hand at a bit of Urban Sketching!
Sketch our unique store front and historical building for
a chance to win:
🖌 €250
🖌 A special Horadam set
🖌 Your art featured on our gift card envelopes

Watercolour postcards will be provided to complete your entries on, just ask a staff member for one! You can use your own paints or we'll have some Horadam samples for you to try in store☺🎨 There will also be special offers, a final chance to try out the full Horadam range and a seperate giveaway happening on the day.

More information available on our website!

16/04/2026

🤩🎨 Competition Time! 🎨🤩

To celebrate the exciting Horadam Workshops we have coming up, we're bringing you a chance to win a Limited Edition Horadam Set!

Entry is simple, share this post to your page or stories, tag us so we know you've shared it and tag a friend in the comments below! The more tags, the more chances you have of winning!

And hopefully we'll see you in store for our wonderful events!

07/04/2026

🎨🤩The World of Horadam: 2nd May 2026🤩🎨

Join us in store from 11:00-16:00

At 11:30, representative Maxamillius Weis will give an interesting presentation on the wonders of Horadam and everyone attending will have a chance to win a special Horadam set at the end of the presentation.

The incredible watercolour artist Máire Kennedy will be running live demonstrations throughout the day. Check out her work on her Instagram:

There'll be samples for you to try and fun goodies being given away throughout the course of the day, along with an instore ONLY special offer on the Horadam range.

We'll see you in store on Saturday 2nd of May!

04/04/2026

🖌🎨 and Universal Art Supplies School and Hobby Brush Set🎨🖌

Unique to Universal Art Supplies, this brush set from Da Vinci consists of the best value brushes we know. These brushes are soft, remarkably tough and hold their shape extremely well. Recommended for all hobby painting, they can be used for all types of multi media, from miniature painting to watercolour.

An example of how tough they are: one has been used to apply flux for soldering and only had to be replaced after 2 years!

All in all a great brush that we highly recommend☺️✨

Set consists of the following sizes:
🖌Round (Series 373): 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8
🖌Flat (Series 374): 4 and 10
🖌Filbert (Series 375): 6

28/03/2026

& are delighted to bring you a whole month dedicated to the fabulous Horadam artist quality watercolour paint.

You can look forward to a month of demonstrations, give aways, special offers, goodies and even a talk from Schmincke themselves!

Each Saturday will have a different theme and a chance for you to try out the different type of watercolour paints within the Horadam range.

Keep an eye out on our website, your emails and our social media for all of the special offers and giveaways along with more information about the events running throughout the month. This is something you won't want to miss!

16/03/2026

☘ Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘

Our annual Paddy's Day Madness sale is back!

Enjoy a minimum of 20% off the RRP online for 24hrs!

Just use code: PADDY26 at checkout!

Valid on the 17th of March and online only

There are some exceptions and T&Cs apply

Huge range of Oils, Watercolours, Acrylics, Gouache, Drawing Materials, Easels, Printing, Canvasses. Unrivalled knowledgable and friendly advice.

09/03/2026

🖌🎨Da Vinci Casaneo Sword Striper Brushes🎨🖌

Da Vinci Imitation Squirrel Hair Stripers are made from a unique variety of synthetic fibre that is incredibly flexible and holds a perfect line. With a short handle and a 26mm hair length, these brushes are perfect for pinstriping and lettering!✨

Take a look at them in store or on our website👀Available while stocks last!
https://universalartsupplies.com/products/da-vinci-casaneoswordstriperbrushseries703no0/

23/02/2026

✨✒️12 Manuscript Assorted Broad Callicreative Italic Markers✒️✨

Create stylish italic lettering with Manuscript's 12 Callicreative Italic Markers! Produce thick and thin lines with the 3.6mm italic tip. Ideal for italic calligraphy, crafting projects, seasonal calligraphy and more.

Available in store or on our website, while stocks last! 👀
https://universalartsupplies.com/products/pk-12-manuscript-assorted-callicreative-italic-markers-broad/

21/02/2026

✨NEW PRODUCTS!✨

Check out our brand new collection of Manuscript calligraphy sets!👀A calligraphy brand with a legacy spanning five generations, renowned worldwide for exceptional quality dip nibs, fountain pens and calligraphy supplies. We have something for all levels of calligrapher, including the absolute beginner ☺️✒️🎨✨

Take a look at our new sets in store or on our website:
https://universalartsupplies.com/?s=manuscript&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1

15/12/2025

🌟🎨SPECIAL EDITION!🎨🌟

Take a look at our Neocolor II 50 Year Anniversary Special Edition Sets👀

Neocolor II wax oil pastels offer exceptional coverage, smoothness, extreme lightfastness and most importantly water solubility. These special edition sets are available in 5 different colour palettes, each containing 10 colours including 3 exclusive colours.

Take a look at them in store or on our website!
https://universalartsupplies.com/products/neocolor-ii-50-years-special-edition-set-of-10-pop/