Panda Educational Art and Craft Supplies

02/09/2026

BROKEN CRAYONS STILL COLOUR.

Sometimes we think something has to be perfect before it can be useful, beautiful or worth creating.

But art has a wonderful way of reminding us that imperfections are part of the process. A broken crayon can still make a mark. A messy page can still become a masterpiece. And a mistake can sometimes lead to an idea you never expected.

So the next time a crayon breaks, don’t throw it away. Keep creating. You never know where that little bit of colour might take you. 🎨

31/08/2026

🎨 Did you know?

When children create art, they’re doing much more than making something beautiful.

Art encourages children to think creatively, make decisions, solve problems, experiment with ideas and express themselves in ways that words sometimes can’t.

From choosing colours and exploring techniques to turning an idea into something they can see and touch, creating art engages the brain in a unique way.

That’s why we believe art belongs in every classroom. 🐼🎨

What do you think is one of the most important skills children develop through creating art?

28/08/2026

✨ Make your artwork glow! ✨

Introducing Panda Acrylic Fluorescent Paint,eight brilliant, luminous colours designed to bring a vibrant pop to your creative projects.

Perfect for adding bold, eye-catching colour and a little extra excitement to your artwork. And the best part? They can be used on a variety of mediums!

Whether you're creating in the classroom or exploring your own creative projects, these colours are made to stand out.

🎨 Which fluorescent colour would you reach for first?

Shop the Panda Acrylic Fluorescent range at www.pandapaints.com

26/08/2026

🎨 PANDA PAINTS 2026 ART COMPETITION WINNERS! 🐼

We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2026 Panda Paints Art Competition!

With just under 400 entries, this has been our biggest competition yet. The standard of work was exceptional, making the judging process incredibly difficult. A huge thank you to our judge, Joy Priess, for the time and care she put into selecting our winners.

🏆 HIGH SCHOOL – GRADES 10, 11 & 12
🥇 Natalie Anderson – Epworth
🥈 Brooke Braithwaite – Epworth
🥉 Njabulo Abe – Hilton

🏆 HIGH SCHOOL – GRADES 8 & 9
🥇 Oliver Hunter – Hilton
🥈 Julia Parsons – Treverton
🥉 Jono Wang – Hilton

🏆 PRIMARY SCHOOL
🥇 Milani Mehlomakhulu – John Wesley
🥈 Owen Nzuza – Edgerton
🥉 Ava Bierman – Athlone

Congratulations to all our prize winners and commended artists! The commended learners have been notified via email, so please check your inbox for the full details.

🎉 EXHIBITION OPENING & PRIZE-GIVING
📅 Wednesday, 2 September 2026
⏰ 3:00 p.m.
📍 Hilton College

If you're travelling to Hilton for the exhibition, why not make a day of it? We’ll be including information about nearby museum and Coffeeberry in our email to schools, so you can plan a little extra time around your visit.

The exhibition will be open for viewing at Hilton College until 11 September 2026.

A huge congratulations to every learner who entered. Your creativity, effort and talent made this our biggest Panda Paints Art Competition yet!

We look forward to celebrating with you on 2 September! 🎨🐼

24/08/2026

Seeing is believing! ✨

We’ve told you about our Panda Acrylic Metallic range, but here’s a closer look at what the metallic finish actually looks like when it’s painted out.

In this reel, we’re putting our Gold Metallic to the test and it really comes to life once it hits the brush and paper!

A colour chart can show you the shade, but seeing it painted shows you the magic. 🖌️✨

21/08/2026

✨ Turn ordinary into extraordinary.

There's something timeless about the beauty of gold leaf.

With Panda Paints Sizing Glue, creating stunning metallic finishes has never been easier. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance, shine and sophistication to a wide variety of art and craft projects.

Whether you're creating a statement piece or adding those all-important finishing touches, Sizing Glue opens up a world of creative possibilities.

Ready to add a little gold to your next project?

Get in touch to find out more.

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

Art in the Country Ballito….

20/08/2026

Thank you, Panda Paints, for always being so swift in supplying our school with quality paint 🎨
Our learners have been using Panda Products for years - we love the colours and variety of products they provide us with!

Thanks, , for the donation of three 100ml bottles to test out some vibrant paint! We're ready to get creating 🎨

19/08/2026

🎨 Another year of creativity, collaboration, and inspiration!

Every year, we have the privilege of hosting art workshops for teachers from preschools right through to high schools.

Our workshops are more than just product demonstrations. They're an opportunity to discover new techniques, explore exciting products, and gather practical ideas to take back to the classroom.

They're also a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow art teachers from different schools, share experiences, exchange ideas, and inspire one another.

A heartfelt thank you to every teacher who joined us this year. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to keep learning are what make these workshops so rewarding.

Here's a look back at some of our favourite moments from this year's workshops.