The Drawing Room Ltd

The Drawing Room Ltd 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!

Save 20% off all Princeton Select Artiste 3750 Brushes during our Spring SalWe know so many of you love the Princeton Se...
24/09/2026

Save 20% off all Princeton Select Artiste 3750 Brushes during our Spring Sal

We know so many of you love the Princeton Select 3750 range!

There is such a great variety of shapes and sizes, and the Select 3750's go far beyond your standard rounds and flats!
There are unique specialty brushes like daggers, fans, grainers, deerfoots, filberts, and mops to explore texturing and detailing.

Each brush shape is thoughtfully paired with the ideal filament type- ranging from high-quality synthetic hair to natural hair, ensuring the perfect amount of spring, snap, and colour-holding capacity.

The range is designed with comfortable, short wooden handles that let you get closer to your surface for better precision and control.

Be sure to give these a go while they are on special if you don't already have some in your collection, or top up if you are already a tried and true '3750" fan!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/spring-sale?brand=100860

*Sale ends 12.10.26

Calling all urban sketchers, mixed media artists, and daily journalers! We have just received a fresh shipment of the be...
22/09/2026

Calling all urban sketchers, mixed media artists, and daily journalers!

We have just received a fresh shipment of the beautiful Stillman & Birn Premium Sketchbooks, and they are included in our Spring Sale!

For a limited time, you can score 20% OFF the entire Stillman & Birn range!

If you’ve never created in a Stillman & Birn book before, you are in for a treat.
Unlike ordinary sketchbooks, these are made with robust art papers, and there’s a fabulous variety to choose from.

Find the perfect match for your creative style:

⭐Alpha Series (150gsm) white pages, medium grain surface, perfect for all dry media, ink, and light watercolour washes.

⭐Beta Series: (270gsm), white pages with a cold press finish, designed to handle watercolour, gouache, and wet media with ease.

⭐Delta Series: (270gsm), the ivory paged equivalent to the Beta series. Adds a warm background to your artwork. Cold-press texture that supports a wide variety of dry and wet media techniques.

⭐Epsilon Series: (150gsm), white pages with a very smooth surface that makes fine linework, detailing, and markers glide across the page effortlessly.

⭐Gamma Series: (150gsm), ivory pages, with a medium grain texture, ideal for all dry media and light washes.

⭐Nova Series: (150gsm), this series comes in toned paper choices of beige, grey and black. Suited for opaque mediums- such as gouache and water-based markers.

⭐Zeta Series: (270gsm), white pages with an ultra-smooth finish, perfect for illustrators, calligraphers, and watercolorists. A great surface for coloured pencils, watercolours, markers, fountain pens, and more.

Available in hardback, softcover, and flexible wirebound formats in a variety of sizes.
Come in and feel the paper quality for yourself!

Don't wait- our Spring Sale wraps up on the 12th of October, and these new arrivals are going to fly!

Which series is your absolute go-to? Let us know in the comments! 👇

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/spring-sale?brand=100816

*Sale ends 12.10.26

Just because our Spring Sale is such a biggie- let me remind you of EVERYTHING we currently have on sale!🎨 25% OFF Cans...
21/09/2026

Just because our Spring Sale is such a biggie- let me remind you of EVERYTHING we currently have on sale!

🎨 25% OFF Canson Lettering & Bristol pads⁠
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🎨 20% OFF Caran D'Arche Drawing Sets⁠
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🎨 25% OFF Coates Willow Charcoal⁠
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🎨 15% OFF Daler-Rowney Georgian Water Mixable Oil Paints and Mediums⁠
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🎨 20-30% OFF Das Art Pads and select Economy Bristle Brushes⁠
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🎨 15% OFF ALL Daniel Smith⁠
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🎨 25% OFF Fabriano Studio Watercolour Pads and Creative Paper Packs ⁠
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🎨 15% OFF Faber-Castell ⁠
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🎨 30% OFF Haydn S700 White Taklon Brushes ⁠
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🎨 20% OFF ALL Jacquard products⁠
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🎨 20% OFF Jasart Wooden Surfaces and Floater Frames⁠
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🎨 20% OFF Liquitex Basics Ranges- Paints, Mediums and Sets⁠
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🎨 25% OFF Mungyo Pastel Pads ⁠
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🎨 20% OFF Princeton ‘Select’ 3750 Brushes⁠
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🎨 30% OFF select Reeves Brush Sets⁠
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🎨 25% OFF ALL Speedball ⁠
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🎨 20% OFF Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolours and Winton Oils ⁠
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🎨 20% OFF ALL Sakura⁠
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🎨 25% OFF ALL Stillmans & Birn Sketchbooks ⁠
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🎨 20% OFF All Uni/Posca Pens⁠
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🎨 25% OFF Willow Wolfe Brush Sets ⁠
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https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/spring-sale

Sale ends 12.10.26

As we gallop through September, we are getting closer to the silly season…..if you are planning ahead and starting to th...
19/09/2026

As we gallop through September, we are getting closer to the silly season…..
if you are planning ahead and starting to think about gifts, then we’ve got you covered!

20% OFF Caran D’Arche Drawing Sets

Caran d'Ache is a prestigious Swiss brand, recognized for producing some of the highest-quality artist-grade pencils.
Founded in Geneva in 1915, this family owned business is favoured by artists and illustrators.

We currently have 20% OFF the Graphite Line / Grafwood Caran D’Arche sets

The graphite in these sets range from ultra-hard to intensely deep and are velvety dark blacks.
They are incredibly smooth to work with and ideal for fine art sketching and hyper-realistic monochrome drawings.

Choose one of these fab sets while they are on sale, and pop it aside for a loved one in your family who is keen on drawing!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/spring-sale?brand=3000209

*Sale ends 12.10.26

Time to level up your textile and mixed-media projects! 20% OFF ALL Jacquard in our Spring SaleJacquard is the ultimate ...
19/09/2026

Time to level up your textile and mixed-media projects!

20% OFF ALL Jacquard in our Spring Sale

Jacquard is the ultimate choice for fabric art, printmaking, and DIY crafts.

Right now, you can grab awesome discounts, across the entire Jacquard range in our Spring Sale.

Such as:
Their vibrant fabric dyes – including the iDye Poly for tricky synthetics.
The beautiful Pearl Ex Pigments – for adding a metallic or pearlescent shimmer to almost any surface.
Or explore alternative photography techniques with the Cyanotype Set.

Shop the Jacquard range today and try something new for your next project.

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/spring-sale?brand=3000009

*Sale ends 12.10.26

The four stages of coming into see us:1️⃣ "I only need one tube of white paint."2️⃣ "Oh, look at that gorgeous shade of ...
18/09/2026

The four stages of coming into see us:

1️⃣ "I only need one tube of white paint."
2️⃣ "Oh, look at that gorgeous shade of opera pink.
I don't need it, but it needs me."
3️⃣ Spends 20 minutes testing pens on the scrap paper pad.
4️⃣ Walks out with three new sketchbooks, a brush set, an easel, and zero white paint.

It’s okay, we don't judge.... we just enable your beautiful creative obsession!

Drop a 🙋‍♀️ in the comments if you’ve suffered from this today!

🌸 20% OFF ALL Sakura in our Spring SaleSpring is the season for fresh starts, and some fresh new paints and pens might j...
16/09/2026

🌸 20% OFF ALL Sakura in our Spring Sale

Spring is the season for fresh starts, and some fresh new paints and pens might just be what you need to get your creativity flowing!

During our massive Spring Sale, you can score 20% OFF our entire range of Sakura products!

From crisp fine lines to vibrant washes, Sakura has everything you need to bring your illustrations, journals, and mixed media projects to life.

✒️ Pigma Micron Fineliners: the best pen to use for all your line and wash creations. These fineliners are waterproof, fade-resistant, and come in a range of sizes to suit your project.

✨ Gelly Roll Pens: add a pop of white, metallic, or moonlight gel to your work. These gelly roll pens are great in journals, for sketching, mixed media and DIY crafts.

🎨 Koi Watercolour Sets: portable pocket pan sets that make painting on the go so easy!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/spring-sale?brand=100880

*Sale ends 12.10.26

New Tides is an annual art competition that culminates in an exhibition dedicated to discovering New Zealand's next wave...
16/09/2026

New Tides is an annual art competition that culminates in an exhibition dedicated to discovering New Zealand's next wave of contemporary artists.

Open to artists at all career stages, New Tides celebrates fresh ideas, distinctive creative voices and exciting contemporary art from all across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Created by Art by the River in Whanganui, the competition brings finalists from around the country before collectors, curators, fellow artists and the wider public.

Entries are now open, and there is a focus on discovering and supporting emerging artists.

Finalists will exhibit at Art by the River from 21st November – 13th December 2026.

For ore details, head to their website at www.newtides.co.nz

Ready to dive into the rich, blendable world of oil painting without breaking the bank? Or maybe you're gearing up for a...
15/09/2026

Ready to dive into the rich, blendable world of oil painting without breaking the bank?
Or maybe you're gearing up for a large-scale canvas and need plenty of high coverage, dependable colour?

Shop 20% OFF ALL Winton Oils in our Spring Sale!

Winton is Winsor & Newton’s answer for students, amateurs, and professionals who need large volumes of paint at an affordable price.

Winton is formulated with the same high-quality pigments as their professional range.

Why you'll love them:
- Vibrant, rich pigments that bring life to your canvas.
- A thick, buttery body that holds brush strokes and palette knife textures.
- Brilliant tinting strength for maximum coverage and smooth mixing.

Whether you're taking your very first steps into oils or looking to experiment freely with a brand you trust, now is the time to stock up!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/spring-sale?brand=3000006&pg=2

*Sale ends 12.10.26

Calling all lovers of Daniel Smith Watercolours...15% OFF the Daniel Smith range in our Spring Sale- now on!Spring has o...
13/09/2026

Calling all lovers of Daniel Smith Watercolours...

15% OFF the Daniel Smith range in our Spring Sale- now on!

Spring has officially sprung, and we are celebrating with a splash of colour!

It’s the perfect time to refresh your palette, try out those vibrant PrimaTek shades, or finally grab that dream tube you’ve had your eye on.

Known for their incredible pigment load, brilliant lightfastness, and unique granulating properties, Daniel Smith paints are a staple for a reason.

Whether you are laying down soft washes or creating striking textures, these professional-quality paints bring your visions to life.

Come on in and visit us to explore the rows of gorgeous shades in person, or head across to our website and add your choices to your cart!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale/spring-sale?brand=3000011

*Sale ends 12.10.26

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

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+6433660033

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