Without the long hours stuck in traffic after work, some of us have a few extra hours to try out a new hobby or work on some passion projects. While many have ventured into cooking and baking, many are also turning to arts and crafts. For long-time artists, two months into quarantine may have caused their art materials to run out, while first-timers may not even have supplies to begin with. To fix that dilemma, these art supply stores have got you covered.
Art Bar
With branches in Quezon City, Rockwell and Serendra, Art Bar is catering to art needs not only by supplying art supplies, but also by holding masterclasses and selling art kits. To order, call and text the branch nearest you, pay via bank transfer and schedule pickup or book through delivery services.
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Art Whale
This art supply store in Maginhawa Street, Quezon City has long been a go-to for artists around the area. Complete with an array of acrylics, oil paints, pastels and watercolors, spray paints and drafting materials, Art Whale is the store for large-scale projects. For orders, visit their website and fill out the necessary information. Deliveries will arrive one to two days after order confirmation.
The Oil Paint Store
This store is a painter’s heaven. You can avail of canvases, sketchbooks and watercolor papers of all sizes. Other than the usual paints and pastels, they also deliver table easels to complete your painting experience. Order through their website or email them at theoilpaintstore@gmail.com.
Art Nebula PH
Art Nebula opened for delivery around mid-April. They have a number of watercolor sets and a supply of charcoal materials in case you want to venture into that art style. Orders are subject to courier acceptance and your area’s quarantine guidelines. Longer waiting periods should also be expected. To order, visit their website.
Craft Carrot
Known for its array of crafting materials such as scrapbook paper, yarn, glues, stickers and the like, Craft Carrot has opened for delivery. Send them a message at info@craftcarrot.com to coordinate the availability and delivery of your chosen items.
National Book Store
The country’s leading office supply store is delivering nationwide. Apart from their long list of office supplies, they also have select art supplies available like brushes, canvases and paints. Contact your nearest branch to inquire about availability and payment and delivery methods.
[READ: National Book Store reopens delivery service for books and office supplies]
Craft MNL
For more crafty activities, Craft MNL is open for pickup and delivery. Available are origami paper, sewing materials and even some carpentry kits. Additionally, the store also holds online workshops every week to teach aspiring artists different forms of art. Visit their Instagram for more information and order through their website.
Pens Galore
If you’re interested in sketching or journaling, then Pens Galore has all the pens you need—from ballpoint and calligraphy pens to colored brush pens and pencils. Order by sending them a message on their Instagram or email to pensgalore@gmail.com. After paying, your order will be shipped the next day via GrabExpress or Lalamove.
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