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The Drawing Room is an art supplies store, owned and operated in Christchurch NZ for over 25 years. Our team have a real passion for all things art related.
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Proudly locally owned and operated, The Drawing Room is situated in Sydenham at 500 Colombo Street. We are known for our great variety of product, our friendly staff and our welcoming atmosphere! We are here to help artists to find the right mix of products for the goals they wish to achieve no matter if they are professionals, hobbyists, students or just starting out. We also run a great selection of workshops and classes- everything from informal three hour Lino Block Printing workshops to ten week Oil Painting courses. Follow us on Facebook and shop on line at www.thedrawingroom.co.nz

We look forward to seeing you soon!

01/11/2026

Upto 35% OFF ALL Staedtler

Get sketching with upto 35% off across the entire Staedtler range!

Whether you're after precision pigment liners, a variety of graphite pencils, colourful markers, robust sharpeners or handy erasers- stock up during our Countdown to Summer Sale on all things Staedtler!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/countdown-to-summer-sale?brand=100896

*Sale ends 04.12.26

31/10/2026

Shopped our Countdown to Summer Sale yet?

This sale is loaded with so many great goodies and it really is worth checking out.

Call in and see us this afternoon at 500 Colombo Street in Sydenham or pop across to our website and load up your cart with bargains!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/countdown-to-summer-sale

30/10/2026

20% Off- the Talens Art Creations Sketchbooks.... not our Prue!! 😂

Yes, we've got 20% off the range of sketchbooks by Talens.
There are so many lovely colours to choose from, as well as a variety of sizes and shapes.

With their rounded corners, 140gsm pages, hard-bound covers and elastic band to hold them closed, they make the perfect sketchbook, and I always have a few tucked away in my pressie drawer so as I can grab one for a quick gift when needed!

Pop in and see us this weekend to grab a few for yourself.
We're open from 10am until 4pm today and again on Sunday.

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/countdown-to-summer-sale?brand=3000073

*Sale ends 04.12.26

28/10/2026

Now here's a deal for all of you who work in oil-
We've got 25% OFF M. Graham Oil Paints & Mediums!

For such high quality paints, this really is a steal!

The M. Graham oil range is made using pure walnut oil, giving each colour in the range a beautiful clarity, smooth texture, a luminous radiance, and real vibrancy.

Choose your own colours or try the basic colour set which includes five tubes of paint and two mediums- a great way to dip your toe into the world of M. Graham oils!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/countdown-to-summer-sale?brand=3000201

*Sale ends 04.12.26

26/10/2026

For Winsor & Newton lovers who enjoy this much respected, and well recognized brand, you'll find 20% off a selection of their ranges during our Countdown to Summer Sale.

There's:
20% OFF W&N Professional Watercolour Paints & Mediums

20% OFF W&N Galeria Acrylic Paint Tubes

20% OFF W&N Professional Oil Paints & Mediums (including Artists' Oil and Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour)

So whether you paint in oils, dabble in watercolour, acrylic is more your vibe, or you love a bit of everything and mixed media is your jam- W&N have you covered with these ranges all at 20% off.

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/countdown-to-summer-sale?brand=3000006

*Sale ends 04.12.26

25/10/2026

Well, we can't beat this weather for the long weekend- and even if we do get the occasional shower that they've forecast for today, the last couple of days have definitely felt very summery!

We're having the day off today, so enjoy your Monday, and we'll be back on board at 9am on Tuesday morning!

24/10/2026

This time ten years ago, we were doing the big move......
There were vans loaded with a gazillion boxes and a whole lot of staff, friends and family, all helping unload and unpack.
Needless to say, it was a VERY big weekend!

Luckily the temperatures were not quite so hot Labour Weekend of 2016, although, the fire department did pay us a visit- and Ali got to sit in their truck before they left!

We love our home in Sydenham- from the building with it's great space and beautiful ceilings (do look up next time you come in if you haven't seen the decorative ceiling), to all of the fabulous businesses in the area that are our neighbours, to easy parking and overall- just a great vibe!

So happy tenth "moving anniversary" to us!
A good excuse for a drink this afternoon I think.....

21/10/2026

Ready to paint this long weekend? And no, we don't mean the walls!
We mean the fun, creative, canvas-and-paper sort!

Upgrade your art kit with the Princeton Neptune (our favourite for lush, loose washes) and Aqua Elite (perfect for crisp detail) brush ranges- both currently on special!

We've got 20% off each of these watercolour brush ranges, so treat yourself to the ultimate spring, snap, and water control, before the weekend starts!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/countdown-to-summer-sale?brand=100860

*Sale ends 04.12.26

21/10/2026

Our favourite pads are on sale in our Countdown to Summer Sale!

Shop 15% off all Fabriano 1264 pads.
These are brilliant value at their regular price, so really worth stocking up while they are even better value!

They are fantastic pads with LOADS of sheets of great quality paper!

Choose from-
Sketch Pads, Watercolour Pads, Mixed Media Pads, Marker Pads, Bristol Pads and Black Page Pads.

Most of these pads are spiral bound, with perforated pages to easily remove them from the binding.

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/?searchStr=1264

*Sale ends 04.12.26

Address

500 Colombo Street
Christchurch
8023

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+6433660033

Website

http://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/

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