The Drawing Room Ltd

09/10/2026

It's the last couple of days of our Spring Sale, so be sure to come into your happy place this weekend and make the most of all the incredible specials jammed into this sale.

We're open from 10am until 4pm today, and again on Sunday.

You'll find us at 500 Colombo Street in Sydenham- and with parking right at the door, we're an easy stop to include in your weekend plans.

The sale ends on 12.10.26

09/10/2026

07/10/2026

No matter what medium you love to use, every great piece of art starts with a great surface!

Stock up on paper with 20% OFF ALL DAS Pads in our Spring Sale.

The range of pads by DAS are perfect for everyone- from students practicing techniques to professionals mapping out new concepts.

Grab these staples now with 20% off....

Choose from:
The DAS Kiwi Sketch Pad (110gsm): the go-to for quick pencil sketches, crayon or charcoal.

DAS Woodpigeon Artists Pad (110gsm): acid-free pages designed to preserve your sketches, doodles, and fine line drawings.

DAS Kaka Cartridge Pad (135gsm): a heavier weight paper that gives you extra flexibility for multi-media sketching.

DAS Wrybill Watercolour Pad (200 and 300gsm options): made to handle wet washes with a cold-press, textured surface- for watercolour, ink, and mixed media work.

DAS Piwakawaka Acrylic Pad (400gsm): a good, thick, heavy textured card designed to handle acrylics and oils.

Pop in and see us to load up on these pads, or head over to our website and fill your cart!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/?searchStr=das+pad

*Sale ends 12.10.26

06/10/2026

After a hugely successful campaign last year, the Faber-Castell "Colour 4 Life" competition is back again for 2026!

This year’s theme is UNIQUE.

Faber-Castell wants you to use art to express the beauty of something truly unique to you.
Celebrate something that is special, meaningful, and beautiful to you, and share the story only you can tell, creating an original artwork using Faber-Castell products.

There are some incredible local prizes to be won, as well as a trip for two to Germany for the grand winner!

Enter now at www.colour4lifecompetition.com

Upload your entry directly through the website before the 31st of October to be in with a chance to pick up a prize!

05/10/2026

Attention all sketching, drawing, and coloring fans....

15% OFF ALL Faber-Castell in our Spring Sale!

From professional materials to everyday essentials, this is your chance to restock your favourite Faber goodies or treat yourself to that luxury set you've been eyeing up!

What we love most about Faber-Castell is that they make materials for every stage of your creative journey. Whether you are just starting out or working as a professional, there's a Faber goodie just right for you.

They even colour code their pencil sets....
💚 The green tins hold their professional ranges of the most beautiful pencils!
💙 The blue packaging is for the fantastic Goldfaber range- reliable performance without the premium price tag.
❤️ And the red packets are ideal for younger creatives.

What will you treat yourself to?
Maybe some buttery smooth, fabulously blending, Polychromos Coloured Pencils?? Or perhaps a selection of Albrecht Dürer Watercolour Pencils, to turn your sketches into watercolour washes by simply adding water??

Don't miss out and before to grab 15% off all Faber-castell before the Spring Sale ends on the 12th of October.

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale?brand=3000043&pg=3

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04/10/2026

With the last week of the school holidays upon us, let the kids have some fun times doing something creative!

These Fabriano Magic Creative Paper Packs are on special in our Spring Sale- and with 25% off, you can grab a pack for only $14.99!

Each pack has a selection of 20 coloured papers with different textures, surface finishes and weights.
You'll also find a worksheet that gives you ideas for three different projects.

We've had fun cutting out, sticking, assembling, and using markers to add detail to the Magic Nature set, but the sky is the limit with what you can make or use the paper for!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/?searchStr=fabriano+magic+creative

*Sale ends 12.10.26

04/10/2026

Are you sorted for watercolour paints?
Then it's time to upgrade your paper game

We have 25% off Fabriano Studio Watercolour Pads and Creative Packs in our Spring Sale.

Made in Italy, Fabriano Studio Watercolour Pads have a 25% cotton content and and are sized internally and externally for optimal absorption of colours.
They are the perfect surface for watercolour and also a great option for ink, gouache, sketching and printmaking.

Stock up your studio with Fabriano Studio Watercolour Pads while they are on special, and never run our of paper for when the desire to create strikes!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale?brand=100815

*Sale ends 12.10.26

03/10/2026

Lino printing is so much fun!
From the satisfaction of carving out your design, to the big reveal of first seeing it printed.

With our Essdee Lino printing tools and sets all fully restocked, there's something here for everyone.
And with 20% off the range, now is the time to gather some goodies and get carving!

It's a brilliant activity to do with the kids too- so school holiday entertainment for the second week of the holidays- tick!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale?brand=100848

*Sale ends 12.10.26

03/10/2026

If your palette is looking a little tired or you’ve been wanting to dive into watercolour painting, we have the perfect excuse to stock up.

20% off all Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolours in our Spring Sale!

From individual tubes and half pans to compact travel sets, Cotman watercolours are loved by artists, students, and hobbyists.

They are made using fine art pigments to give you excellent transparency, beautiful tinting strength, and trusted quality- all at a price that won't break the bank!

Whether you're painting fresh spring botanicals or heading outdoors to paint en plein air, Cotman are a great go to.

Pop into see us at 500 Colombo Street in Sydenham, or shop the Spring Sale online to grab your favourite shades!

Don't wait too long- our Spring Sale runs until the 12th of October.

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale?brand=3000006

01/10/2026

It's time to give your artwork the beautiful finish it deserves!

We've got 20% off all Jasart Wooden Surfaces and Floater Frames in our Spring Sale!

Whether you're stocking up on wooden panels for your next painting or looking for the perfect sleek floater frame to elevate a finished masterpiece- we've got you covered.

If you've only ever painted on traditional canvas, trying a rigid wooden panel can really change the way you paint.

Unlike textured canvas, wood panels offer a perfectly smooth, sanded finish. Your brush glides seamlessly, making flawless blending and fine, crisp details completely effortless.

Wooden surfaces are also solid and rigid, giving you a firm, satisfying background to work on- no sag or bounce under heavy brushstokes.

Ready to experience it for yourself?
Try one today in our Spring Sale!

https://www.thedrawingroom.co.nz/c/sale?brand=6000016

*Sale ends 12.10.26