Retail Art Supplies in South Africa

Crafty Arts

We are retailers of Fine Art Products, Craft Materials, Stationery and Hobby Supplies. We supply paints, brushes, canvases and related items to the budding all the way to the professional artist. We also cater for students' project supplies from Primary to University level. The tertiary fields are especially in the areas of Fine Art, Architecture, Fashion, Interior and Graphic Design. Craft products for the home crafter includes the rapidly growing trend of resins, silicones, silicone moulds and the like for Cosplay, Prosthetics, Jewellery and Mould-making. Also carried are a large range of mini tools and accessories, airbrushes and compressors, Olfa cutters and even magnets! We have an online store for your convenience and courier nationwide, even into Namibia and Botswana. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.

1 to 10 staff

Wasa

WASA (Watercolor Art Southern Africa) is a voluntary organisation with the mission to support watermedia artists across Southern Africa in the following ways: EDUCATION | by connecting students with teachers and organising demos and workshops EXHIBITIONS | national and international opportunities to exhibit artwork SUPPLIES | by working with regional art distributors and retailers to improve access to watermedia supplies COMMUNITY | creating new artist friendships to encourage and support each other PROMOTION | using social media and physical events to promote member artists WASA welcomes all watermedia such as transparent watercolor, gouache, acrylic, casein, and ink. We believe that art should be inclusive. Freedom to experiment is vital to artists. We would hate for an artist working in watercolor feel like they were not welcome because they added some accents in ink. Members of other art organisations are welcome to join and we are happy to share non-WASA events and competitions that would be of benefit to our members. WASA exists to support artists, not to exclude other art organisations. If another society is benefitting an artist, we hope to provide them even more opportunities. WASA exists not for profit but as a voluntary association to benefit artists. We work to keep costs for artists low. We use event entry fees toward exhibition costs and give cash awards because we know that artists now more than ever need financial support more than a printed certificate. Membership is FREE. Absolute beginners and artists of all skill levels are welcome.

501 to 1000 staff

Arts & Culture Trust

The Arts and Culture Trust has been actively serving the arts and culture sector in all 9 provinces of South Africa for 30 years. The value of this legacy lies not only in the longevity and sustainability of the organisation, but the fact that the organisation prides itself in keeping up with trends across the arts sector and therefore includes emerging disciplines that are critical to the future survival and growth of the industry. Although the ACT was known as the Arts and Culture Trust of the President when it opened its doors in 1994, it now functions completely independent of government as a registered non-profit organisation. Not only does the majority of its support come from the private sector and ACT’s investment portfolio, but the organisation is an influencer in the sector, with a reputation that lends credibility to the initiatives and organisations it becomes involved with.

1 to 10 staff

Imiso Ceramics

Imiso ceramics is a design oriented manufacturing company that produces high end design commodities for the interior market. Imiso Ceramics started off with four individuals, with various backgrounds, taking measured & unmeasured risks to venture into the entrepreneurial world together. Focusing on the resources at hand to create a solid foundation they decided on their first studio and gallery space at The Old Biscuit Mill in a developing lower Woodstock precinct, Cape Town. The company was established in 2005 and is currently owned by Zizipho Poswa and Andile Dyalvane who collectively bring 15+ years of experience in creative design and manufacturing. The main production line for Imiso is the world acclaimed ceramic range of decorative pieces using a variety of styles and designs. The authenticity and artistry of Imiso’s artworks have earned it a passionate following in international galleries, boutiques and homes. Imiso employs a team of highly skilled artists to create the best possible output. Imiso is driven by the vision of becoming an exclusive Creative Design House that reflects the richness of African cultures and traditions.

1 to 10 staff

Bead

1 to 10 staff

Craft House

Craft-House is a growing online art and crafts brand and craft community in South Africa. We manufacture our very own DIY craft kits, are the official KZN distributors of Dala products, supply Ready Steady Go Patterns as well as collaborate with other craft brands and sell their products. To view our wide range of products, visit our website.

11 to 50 staff

Apex Rolfes

Apex Rolfes represents and distributes numerous premium fine art brands and well-known scholastic supplies within Sub-Saharan Africa. It is also well-known for industrial marking products.

11 to 50 staff

Business And Arts South Africa

Mutually beneficial partnerships are hardwired into BASA’s DNA and are a part of its founding ethos. We believe in the power that comes from deep collaboration between the right partners and the transformational value of the arts to effect meaningful social change. BASA champions business investment in the creative sector by leading research that enhances commercial confidence. BASA builds capacity through its programmes and is shifting the paradigm for the future of partnerships between diverse stakeholders. BASA was founded in 1997 as a joint initiative between government and the private sector, as part of a strategy to secure greater involvement in the arts and from businesses operating in South Africa. Established as a section 21 company. BASA is accountable to its stakeholders, namely government, BASA members, and the creative sector. BASA runs a number of programmes and support events for the industry.

11 to 50 staff

Bymamase

Artworks ByMamase, a talented fine artists who creates custom life-like oil paintings / drawing sketches from photos. Today, her portraits can be found on walls around many South African homes. Mamase captures her client's biggest dreams and hand crafts masterpieces that are generational and carry the legacies of many families.

1 to 10 staff

Cowgirlblues

cowgirlblues is all about creativity and personal connection. From the studio in Cape Town, South Africa, our skilled teamhand dyes yarns and products, and prepares the beautiful balls and skeins that inspire makers all over the world. We work with the finest South African mohair and merino yarns, all of which are locally produced. Our range is carefully selected to offer quality and versatility in yarn weights and fibre blends. We hope you will enjoy working with them as much as we do! We work with the finest yarns, all of which are produced in South Africa. Excellent quality merino wool and mohair fibre is cleaned, combed and spun by our suppliers, to international standards. All of our products, both yarns and ready-to-wear, are individually crafted using traditional methods, often in unique ways. Our materials are handled, touched, held, worked, softened and coaxed into their final form. We think you will feel the difference. Our custom colour palette is created in-house, from primary colours. Commercial dyes are sourced from reputable manufacturers compliant with European safety standards, and all of our dyeing is done by hand. The colour palette is updated regularly to keep it fresh, contemporary and inspiring, but customers are always welcome to continue ordering prior season shades.

1 to 10 staff

Florida Picture Framers Pty Ltd

Florida Picture Framers started in 1981 in a small shop in Florida. Over the years it has grown to one of the leading picture frame manufacturers in South Africa. We have the ability to manufacture any possible moulding and colour to meet specific customer requirements.

11 to 50 staff

Lamb

This is a little bit of magic that I would like to share with you. LAMB was started in November 2013 with a love for all types of stationery, design, and beautiful notebooks. The problem I found when shopping for a notebook that had all the above qualities were that they seemed over commercialized, the ‘personal’ aspect was not there and they were darn expensive. So what did I do? I started making personalised stationery myself. LAMB was created with one aspect in mind: To make beautiful stationery that could be personalised for anyone. These notebooks had to be of the best possible quality and at an affordable price. The passion that LAMB has for finding the beauty in simple things is what makes the designs of the notebooks so original. LAMB offers notebooks, list pads, celebration, congratulations and thank you cards, invitations, wedding planners, scrapbooks and many more – if you can see it we will make it.

1 to 10 staff

Livo Model Aircraft Pty Ltd

Are you an Aircraft enthusiast?do you love flying model aircraft in your spare time and on weekends?but you're too busy to make the model aircraft you like.Well,Livo Model Aircaft is here for you,we accept orders for any model aircraft specifications and make it for you according to your standards and needs.>>We also make your personalised Remote controlled aircraft prototypes for wind tunnel research purposes. we are one call away. Livo Model Aircraft is a company founded for us to express our love,enthusiasm,passion and devotion to Aeronautics. Our purpose of investing time and effort into this company is to incite excitement,knowledge and love of Aeronautics to many around the world,and to appreciate and celebrate the beauty of Aviation and Aeronautical engineering. This is a company that is devoted to people who are driven by the need to learn and make a difference in the Aeronautical industry. My ultimate goal and deepest desire is to see more young Africans especially,developing an interest,love and appreciation for Aviation.

1 to 10 staff

The Happy Hippy

When you think of a hippie, what are the first assumptions that come to mind? Peace, love, freedom, Woodstock, bandannas, tie-dye… But what would a wise hippie have to say? Try something new. Experience the unknown, to see if you succeed on such a path. Many hippies traveled an unbeaten; unknown path and some were successful in their endeavors, finding the wings they needed to fly. Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music. The Happy Hippy is a pop up stall for all. The young and old. Bringing the past to the future.

1 to 10 staff

Els & Co. Fine Leather Craftsmen

When investing in an Els & Co. product you are not only buying a top end leather item, you’re also buying into a belief that we can all make a difference, one small bit at a time. Els & Co. is a small leather studio nestled on the foot of the Simonsberg mountain range in Stellenbosch. The drive up to where we are based in “The Old Dairy” on Rustenberg Wine Farm is truly idyllic; green pastures, grazing cows, old oak trees and the hustle and bustle of a working farm. As you finally walk through the doors of our studio you will find the welcoming smell of leather and beeswax and hear a lively chatter coming from the craftswomen happily stitching away at the next extraordinary leather product. The backbone, heart and soul of Els & Co. is our incredible team of Xhosa craftswomen who have been trained from scratch and now have the skills to run the entire production process from start to finish. Each product is entirely handmade by a single craftswoman; from dyeing the leather, cutting the stitching groove, bevelling the edges, moulding the leather, drilling each stitching hole and finally hand stitching the product. Upon completion each product is proudly embossed with her initials. It’s become our mission to build a company that does not only produce exceptional leather products, but also one that cultivates a strong social conscience. By giving one woman an opportunity to uplift herself, we know it’s an entire family that will benefit from it, and so slowly, one woman at a time, an entire community is uplifted - making a genuinely notable difference. As we continue to grow, knowledge gets transferred from one craftswoman to the next as they train each newcomer. We believe that this strong thread of sustainability that runs through our company DNA will ensure that we will still be here 100 years from now, uplifting women.

11 to 50 staff

Streetwires

Streetwires is a Fair Trade accredited enterprise providing sustainable employment opportunities for many formerly unemployed men and women to channel their natural creative energies into this vibrant art form. Streetwires est une entreprise de commerce équitable accréditée qui aide et fournit les ressources nécessaires à quelques artistes provenant des townships afin de créer des objets artistiques. Streetwires es una empresa acreditada "comercio justo". Streetwires ayuda y ofrece posibilidades de empleo a las personas artistas que vienen de los townships con el fin de crear objetos artisticos. Streetwires ist ein zertifiziertes Fairtrade- Unternehmen, das beständige Arbeitsplätze für Arbeitslose einrichtet, sodass die sogenannten Artists ihrer Kreativität in der Draht- u. Perlenkunst freien Lauf lassen können.

51 to 200 staff

Afternoon

Afternoon is an independent sewing pattern label based in Cape Town. Established in 2014 by Jennifer Jacobs, Afternoon began as a response to fast fashion; a way to step outside that cycle, and revive a beautiful, forgotten craft. Inspired by classic silhouettes, each sewing pattern is carefully crafted, and designed to take you through each step of learning how to make your own clothes.

1 to 10 staff

Aiden Taillard Art

I was born in Cape Town in the Strand, Western Cape on 15 July 1990. I matriculated in 2009. In 2010 I enrolled to study a three year Graphic Design Diploma course at the Andrew Owen School of Art in the Cape Town, Somerset West. After completing my studies I found work at a printing company in Somerset West. This was my first job. I tried my hand at several endeavours, ranging from airbrushing to painting on clothing, but non of them were really successful. Staying in Cape Town I worked in various graphic design companies and I also found work as a freelance illustrator and did a lot of work in the Master Maths Head Office learning books. All along I was painting in my spare time. In 2018 I decided to focus entirely on my painting. The first year was extremely tough, I made no money. I also took up freelance graphic design. At least some money was coming in and I was surviving. I was always a very loose painting artist and I enjoy the freedom o this style. I am still researching and finding new ways to express new areas in my art career. I focus on creating expressions and emotions in art on a fairly large format in oils and acrylics. Many of my works now adorn in my home and galleries.

1 to 10 staff

Eth Canvas

With twenty years of experience and an unblemished reputation, ETH Canvas is the preferred supplier of fine art canvas to artists around the country. We also provide a wide range of related artistic services like stretching of prints / paintings / fabric; Varnishing of prints; priming; printing; Masonite board mounts; Re-stretching; Easel manufacture; art packaging for transport / export, art materials and supplies and other related services. Our hand-crafted frames are skillfully constructed from specially selected timbers and are available in a range of dimensions, depths and shapes, including stretchers (23mm) and box frames (40mm - 100mm) We are also masters of the wedge-system and provide beading in such instances so as to prevent the canvas from touching the frame when being worked on. We use cotton duck linen which is spun on a loomset, so as to ensure a flawless finished fabric. This is then stretched to perfection by our highly experienced artisans, before being expertly primed. We only use specially designed primer to provide that unique "ETH" surface we have become famous for. However, different yarns and grammages are available on request.

1 to 10 staff

Fallout Models

Design and manufacture of military & civilian diorama bases, buildings & accessories Fallout Models Pty.(Ltd) is a South African registered, privately owned company. By combining 3D design and printing, with traditional silicone and resin casting, we aim to simplify the art of scale model diorama building. All model bases and accessories are researched thoroughly, designed and manufactured in-house, and shipped internationally.

1 to 10 staff

Handmade In Africa

We exist to revive the African economy by bringing together the best African artists and crafters in modern and luxurious custom made furniture, leather bags, epoxy high-quality tables, crotchet swim suit,resin serving trays - perfect for your honeymoon. All African countries import more than they export, let’s turn this upside down, let’s produce food and sew clothes for our kids, let’s decorate our homes with locally made products – over and above all let’s pray for unity and one Africa – let’s build our economy and sustainable brands that will exist long after we are gone.

1 to 10 staff

Mjita Trading Company

We create a completely unique range of handmade, traditionally woven cushions and pillows, fabrics, and other products.

1 to 10 staff

No End Contemporary

No End Contemporary Art Space is an artist-run contemporary art gallery situated in Linden (JHB). The gallery was started by Maaike Bakker, Jayne Crawshay-Hall and Dalene Victor Meyer in 2015, and aims to showcase work in a variety of media by contemporary artists working and living in South Africa. No End Contemporary's main objective is to support young artists and curators by providing a platform to showcase their work. No End Contemporary also sets out to expand on the art-buyer pool by encouraging both established and emerging buyers to invest in successful art pieces in order to assist in creating a more self sustainable contemporary art cycle.

1 to 10 staff

The Creative Planet

Much there is to write, Check back in later I will, yes.

1 to 10 staff