The Art Shop Skipton

23/06/2026

✏️ Discover the beauty of drawing with charcoal!

Whether you’re sketching quick studies, creating dramatic portraits, or adding depth to landscapes, charcoal is one of the most expressive and versatile drawing mediums for artists of all levels. 🎨

We stock a fantastic range of Coates charcoal in many sizes and varieties — available both in-store and online at The Art Shop Skipton.

🖤 Why artists love charcoal:
• Creates rich, deep blacks and soft subtle shading
• Perfect for expressive mark making and loose sketches
• Easy to blend for smooth tonal transitions
• Great for improving understanding of light, shadow, and form
• Helps build confidence with observational drawing and composition
• Ideal for beginners and professional artists alike

✨ Top tip: Use a putty rubber to lift highlights and create dramatic contrast in your drawings!

From willow charcoal for soft sketching to compressed charcoal for bold dark lines, there’s a perfect option for every artist and every style.
Explore the full range online or visit us in store at The Art Shop Skipton and find your new favourite drawing tool today!

21/06/2026

Important Notice

Unfortunately, The Art Shop Skipton will be closed this Sunday due to unforeseen circumstances.

Don’t worry – we’re still here online, and our Click & Collect service remains available. Browse our website and place your order from the comfort of your home.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

The Art Shop Skipton

For online shopping and Click & Collect, visit: https://theartshopskipton.co.uk/

19/06/2026

🎟✨ TICKET GIVEAWAY WE WILL PICK 2 WINNERS ✨🎟

We’re giving YOU the chance to win 4 tickets to Crafting live at Doncaster Racecourse.

🗓 Dates: Saturday 11th July – Sunday 12th July 2026
📍 Doncaster Racecourse
Featuring The Art Shop Skipton teaming up with Pebeo, Derwent, Posca plus 100s more amazing exhibitors!

👉 To enter:
1️⃣ Like this post 💖
2️⃣ Share it with your crafty friends 🔄

Winner announced Wednesday 1st July – don’t miss out! 🎉

Good luck & happy crafting! ✂️✨

16/06/2026

🎉✨ We’re proud to be supporting AITP 2026 – the 20th Birthday Celebration of Art in the Pen! ✨🎉

Get ready for an inspiring weekend packed with incredible artists, creativity, demonstrations, and amazing artwork from across the UK 🎨

📅 Saturday 15th August | 9:00am – 4:00pm
📅 Sunday 16th August | 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Skipton Auction Mart, BD23 1UD

🎟️ Tickets: £7.50 (includes VAT & booking fee)
🎫 Get your tickets now at www.artinthepen.org.uk

With 205 selected artists and hundreds of applications, this special 20th anniversary event is set to be bigger and better than ever! 🌟

As proud supporters of Art in the Pen, we’ll also have lots of exciting art supplies available to help inspire your next masterpiece 🖌️✨

When you pre-book, you’ll enjoy:
🚗 Free on-site parking
📖 Complimentary event brochure
👨‍👩‍👧 Free entry for under 16s

Whether you’re an artist, collector, or simply love creativity, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss!

🎨 We can’t wait to celebrate 20 years of creativity with you all!

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11/06/2026

🌈 Bring more colour into the world with The Art Shop Skipton! 🎨

From bold acrylics and rich oil paints to vibrant watercolours, gouache, pens, and coloured pencils — we’ve got every medium you need to create something amazing. ✨

Colour has the power to inspire, uplift, and make the world feel brighter. Whether you love painting dramatic landscapes, colourful abstracts, detailed illustrations, or sketchbook doodles, creativity is meant to be shared. 💛

🖌 Available in-store and online:
• Acrylic paints
• Oil paints
• Gouache
• Watercolours
• Artist pens
• Coloured pencils
…and so much more!

No matter your style or experience level, there’s always a new colour waiting to spark your next masterpiece. 🌟

🎨 Could your artwork make the world feel good today? Show us your brightest masterpiece down below! 👇

Shop online or visit us in store at The Art Shop Skipton

10/06/2026

Great for the young artists, last shout get your place now!

We're Working On A New Area For 2026

Emerging Artists (ages 15-21)
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we're launching a brand new Emerging Artists area. We're offering up to 15 free exhibition spaces for young artists to showcase their work. All art mediums are welcome. This opportunity is open to students taking (or have recently completed) a GCSE or higher qualification in Art & Design

If you know of anyone who may be interested in showcasing their work, please get them to email [email protected] and ask for further details

08/06/2026

☀️ SUMMER SALE NOW ON! ☀️

The Art Shop Skipton’s Summer Sale has officially started! 🎨🖌️

From 1st June to 5th July, you’ll find fantastic reductions on a wide range of art materials, gifts, and creative essentials in store and online.

Whether you’re stocking up for your next project or treating yourself to something new, now is the perfect time to grab a bargain.

🌞 Let’s hope the Summer Sale helps bring the sunshine back too!

📍 Visit us in Skipton or shop online today.

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05/06/2026

🌟 It’s Small Business Week! 🌟

Skipton is bursting with brilliant independents — and this week, we’re celebrating every single one of them! 🎉

From family‑run favourites and creative start‑ups to long‑standing local legends, our small businesses bring colour, character and heart to the High Street. This is their week — and your chance to show them some love! 💙

🛍️ Pop in
👋 Say hello
🍰 Treat yourself
💼 Support local
💛 Help our town thrive

Let’s fill Skipton with positivity, footfall and feel‑good vibes all week long. ✨

03/06/2026

🎨 Discover the power of Pebeo Origin Acrylics at The Art Shop Skipton!

Looking for an acrylic paint that delivers rich colour, smooth coverage, and incredible versatility? Pebeo Origin Acrylics are a fantastic choice for artists of every level — from beginners to professionals. ✨

⭐ Top Tips for Using Pebeo Origin Acrylics:
• Use straight from the tube for bold, vibrant texture and strong brush marks
• Add water for softer washes and layering effects
• Perfect for canvas, paper, wood, and mixed media projects
• Build colours in layers thanks to the fast-drying formula
• Mix colours easily to create your own custom shades

🎨 Why artists love Pebeo Origin Acrylics:
✔ Highly pigmented colours for brilliant coverage
✔ Smooth consistency that’s easy to blend and work with
✔ Excellent value without compromising on quality
✔ Strong colour retention once dry
✔ Available in a huge range of colours and sizes to suit every project

Compared to many standard acrylics, Pebeo Origin offers professional-looking results with reliable consistency and vibrant colour payoff — making it a favourite for everyday studio use and creative experimentation alike.

🛍 Available now both in-store and online at The Art Shop Skipton with a wide selection of colours and sizes ready for your next masterpiece!

29/05/2026

Don’t forget to enter!! 🎨 Ready to let your art travel from Skipton to the world? 🌍

We’re excited to be part of the Art Mail global gallery with Winsor & Newton — and you can join in too!

Fancy giving this a go?
Spend £10 on any Winsor & Newton watercolour products and you’ll get a FREE postcard pack to enter their latest art project.
Perfect excuse to try something new and get creative straight away 🎨

Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Pick up your postcard pack in-store
2️⃣ Paint your postcard in your own unique style
3️⃣ Register it using the QR code inside your pack
4️⃣ Send it off (postage is free!) — your artwork will travel straight to London
5️⃣ See your creation featured in the global digital gallery, with a chance to be exhibited in London & New York 🖼️

Thousands of artists. One destination.
Let your creativity go further than ever — starting right here in Skipton 💙