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2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize
2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize: $30,000 in Prizes for Stories Told Through Art The Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS), in partnership with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane, proudly presents the 2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize (QWBAP), a celebration of place, creativity, and local storytelling through visual art. Running from 4 September to 28 September 2025, this highly anticipated exhibition invites artists to explore and reflect on what makes Brisbane and its surrounds so unique. Whether it’s an iconic location, a personal memory, or a cultural insight, the challenge is to tell the story of Brisbane through...
2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize
2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize: $30,000 in Prizes for Stories Told Through Art The Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS), in partnership with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane,...
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What to Use Now That Neo Megilp Is Gone
Galkyd Neo Megilp Has Been Discontinued – Meet Its Successor Gamblin’s popular Galkyd Neo Megilp has now been discontinued, but there’s good news. It’s been replaced with Galkyd Lite Gel, a safer and more permanent alternative that still delivers the silky-smooth feel artists loved. Galkyd Lite Gel has the same beautiful handling qualities, letting you build up glazes or texture while holding brushstrokes with ease. It stays workable for hours and dries in about four to five days with a soft, shimmery finish. It’s important to note that it’s a painting medium, not a varnish. Gamblin is all about taking...
What to Use Now That Neo Megilp Is Gone
Galkyd Neo Megilp Has Been Discontinued – Meet Its Successor Gamblin’s popular Galkyd Neo Megilp has now been discontinued, but there’s good news. It’s been replaced with Galkyd Lite Gel,...
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DIY Magiclay Easter Bunny
Make a Magiclay Easter Bunny – A Fun DIY for Kids! Looking for a fun and easy Easter activity to keep little hands busy? Try making this adorable Magiclay Easter Bunny! It's a great project for kids (and grown-ups!) that doubles as a cute little egg holder. All you need is some Magiclay, a pair of scissors, and a little creativity. Watch the full tutorial below, then follow the step-by-step instructions to create your own: How to Make a Magiclay Bunny Step 1:Start by rolling your Magiclay into an egg shape. Once you're happy with the shape, use scissors...
DIY Magiclay Easter Bunny
Make a Magiclay Easter Bunny – A Fun DIY for Kids! Looking for a fun and easy Easter activity to keep little hands busy? Try making this adorable Magiclay Easter...
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Free In-Store Art Activity for Kids These April Holidays
April 2025 Colouring-In Fun for Little Artists Celebrate the school holidays with our April colouring activity, perfect for kids aged 12 and under! Pick up a sheet in-store or download it here to print at home. Once your little artist has finished their masterpiece, bring it back to our West End store to be featured in our Little Artist Gallery and receive a free creative gift. It’s free to join and a great way to keep creativity flowing these school holidays.Available until 30 April 2025.
Free In-Store Art Activity for Kids These April Holidays
April 2025 Colouring-In Fun for Little Artists Celebrate the school holidays with our April colouring activity, perfect for kids aged 12 and under! Pick up a sheet in-store or download...

Art Shed Brisbane
Welcome to the online home of the beloved Art Shed Brisbane. Our passionate team is dedicated to inspiring your creativity, both in-store and online. We love helping artists, so feel free to reach out!
Art Shed Brisbane is Australia’s largest online shop for art and craft supplies, featuring a wide range of acrylics, oil colours, canvases, easels, paper, pencils, pastels, sculpting tools, clay, and kids' supplies. Explore trusted brands like Mont Marte, Art Spectrum, Matisse, Atelier, and Winsor & Newton.
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Ecoline Brush Pens Product Demo
Looking for a vibrant, easy-to-use watercolour tool? The Ecoline Brush Pen is a concentrated transparent watercolour in an ergonomic pen, designed for bold strokes, soft blends, and everything in between! This pen is perfect for illustrations, calligraphy, fashion sketches, product design, and even kids’ art. The flexible brush nib makes it effortless to create fluid lines, rich colour gradients, and stunning watercolour effects. Whether you’re a professional artist or just love experimenting with colour, these pens work beautifully on watercolour paper, cartridge paper, and cardboard—and they match Ecoline bottled colours for seamless blending.
Ecoline Brush Pens Product Demo
Looking for a vibrant, easy-to-use watercolour tool? The Ecoline Brush Pen is a concentrated transparent watercolour in an ergonomic pen, designed for bold strokes, soft blends, and everything in between!...
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Mont Marte Flexi Tip Alcohol Art Markers Product Demo
Pack some colour into your artwork with Mont Marte Flexi Tip Art Markers. This set features 7 bold, bright colours with quick drying alcohol ink that won't smudge once dry. These dual tip markers feature a flexi 4.5mm tip plus, a 6mm hard nylon chisel tip, giving you the freedom to create precise lines and colour larger areas. You'll also love the comfortable to hold, easy tri-grip barrel that keeps your markers from rolling away while you work!
Mont Marte Flexi Tip Alcohol Art Markers Product Demo
Pack some colour into your artwork with Mont Marte Flexi Tip Art Markers. This set features 7 bold, bright colours with quick drying alcohol ink that won't smudge once dry....
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Matisse MM37 Self Leveling Medium
Unlocking the Magic of MM37 Self Leveling Medium If you’re looking for a way to achieve a sleek, glossy finish in your artwork, Matisse MM37 Self Leveling Medium is a must-have. Whether used as a standalone varnish or mixed with acrylics and inks, this versatile medium spreads effortlessly, creating a smooth, glass-like surface with minimal texture. How to Use MM37 Self Leveling Medium Tinting: Add Matisse Flow Acrylics or Matisse Inks for a custom colour effect. Inks maintain transparency and high gloss, while acrylics create a more opaque, slightly less glossy finish. Pouring & Viscosity Adjustment: If using for acrylic...
Matisse MM37 Self Leveling Medium
Unlocking the Magic of MM37 Self Leveling Medium If you’re looking for a way to achieve a sleek, glossy finish in your artwork, Matisse MM37 Self Leveling Medium is a...
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FolkArt Treasure Gold Product Demo
Transform your creative projects with FolkArt Treasure Gold, a premium metallic paint that delivers an intense, radiant sheen. This water-based, non-toxic formula provides all the glamour without any harsh odours, making it perfect for indoor and outdoor use. Ideal for use on wood, glass, terracotta, canvas, metal, and more, it offers excellent coverage, bringing a touch of luxury to any surface.
FolkArt Treasure Gold Product Demo
Transform your creative projects with FolkArt Treasure Gold, a premium metallic paint that delivers an intense, radiant sheen. This water-based, non-toxic formula provides all the glamour without any harsh odours, making it perfect...
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Inspiring Creativity Across Brisbane
Welcome to Art Shed Brisbane, the largest art supply store in Australia, offering an incredible range of art supplies and craft supplies to ignite your creativity. Whether you’re a budding artist or a seasoned professional, our art shop in Brisbane provides everything from artists’ acrylics, oil colours, and stretched canvas to easels, paper, pencils, and pastels. With a comprehensive selection of printmaking, sculpting, watercolour, clay, and kids art supplies, we cater to every artist’s needs.
Our Story
The story of Art Shed Brisbane began in 2003 when Meg and
Manny met at the store! Meg, the first employee of Art Shed Brisbane and a student at QLD College of Art, met Manny, a practising artist and GP. Their shared love for art blossomed into a partnership that led them to purchase the store in 2007 and marry in 2008. Since then, Meg and Manny have worked tirelessly to transform Art Shed Brisbane into a haven for art lovers, making it a store filled with irresistible art materials at fair prices.
Our Mission and Values
Art Shed Brisbane’s mission is to share our passion for art and inspire the creative spirit in every visitor, whether in-store or online. Our people, a cherished team of art lovers and makers, are practising artists committed to providing great customer service and genuine kindness. Our staff, many of whom have been with us for over a decade, are dedicated to offering advice, guidance, and assistance to help you achieve your creative goals.
Why choose Art Shed Brisbane?
At Art Shed Brisbane, we believe in providing wonderful art materials at fair prices. We were the first in Queensland to offer both affordable and top-end fine art gear, ensuring that anyone can get involved in the arts. We are proud to support our community of artists and offer an extensive range of Mont Marte, Art Spectrum, Matisse, Atelier, CreateArt, Winsor & Newton, and more.
As a community-focused art store Brisbane artists rely on, we aim to foster an environment where people come to buy art materials and leave with so much more. Our store is designed to inspire creativity and provide a memorable shopping experience. We also ship across Australia, making it easier for you to access our fantastic range of products.
Our Products
Acrylic Paint, Oil Paint, Watercolour Paint, Gouache Paint, Paint Brushes, Easels, Canvas, Drawing Pencils, Drawing Paper and Pads, Sketchbooks, Printmaking Supplies, Kids Art Supplies, and so much more!
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Galaxy Art workshop (Alcohol Inks) | Teagan Watts Artist
Join us for an exciting introduction to the world of alcohol inks in this special edition class! This method of working on dark backgrounds brings in a whole new avenue to explore and is achievable for beginners and also an extension for more experienced alcohol inkers.
Galaxy Art workshop (Alcohol Inks) | Teagan Watts Artist
Join us for an exciting introduction to the world of alcohol inks in this special edition class! This method of working on dark backgrounds brings in a whole new avenue...
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Oil Painting Lessons with Adam Southgate
Adam's oil painting classes are tailored to suit each individual student, offering a supportive and inspiring environment for artists of all skill levels. With a career rooted in fine art and formal training from the Queensland College of Art, where he earned both a Bachelor of Fine Art and an Honours degree in Painting, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary oil painting practices.
Oil Painting Lessons with Adam Southgate
Adam's oil painting classes are tailored to suit each individual student, offering a supportive and inspiring environment for artists of all skill levels. With a career rooted in fine art...
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Creative Kids Hand-Building Workshop
Fun for the whole family is right here with Mud 2 Mug’s Creative Kids Hand-Building Classes this Easter holiday! What You’ll DoDiscover the joy of clay sculpture in this hands-on, school holiday pottery workshop held at the Mud 2 Mug studio in Brisbane. Designed for kids aged 6 and up, this workshop introduces young creators to basic (and super effective) hand-building techniques. With expert guidance from the talented Mud 2 Mug team, kids will learn to shape their own unique pottery pieces from scratch, gaining confidence and having fun along the way.
Creative Kids Hand-Building Workshop
Fun for the whole family is right here with Mud 2 Mug’s Creative Kids Hand-Building Classes this Easter holiday! What You’ll DoDiscover the joy of clay sculpture in this hands-on,...