Arts & Crafts

Our Arts & Crafts range has over 4,700 creative lines in stock, from a first box of chunky crayons to a teen jewellery-making kit. Craft kits are the largest group (about 1,600 lines), followed by stickers and sticker books, drawing and painting supplies, LCD writing tablets and doodle boards, paint-with-water books, mosaics and diamond art.

What you'll find

• Craft kits – make-your-own jewellery, paper craft, wood craft and mosaic sets.
• Stickers – reusable sticker books, waterproof vinyl sticker packs and activity books.
• Drawing and painting – colouring pencils, washable markers, watercolour sets, paints and aprons.
• Doodle and writing boards – LCD tablets and magnetic drawing boards for mess-free car journeys.

Modelling clay and dough have their own page at Clay & Dough, and scissors and stationery are under Hobbies.

Ages and prices

Craft sets are mostly made for preschoolers: of the products with an age grade, about 67% are rated from 3–4 years, 17% from 5–7 and around 10% suit toddlers under 3, such as water-reveal books and jumbo crayons. It's also one of our lower-priced ranges, from £14, with half of all lines at £27 or less and over 2,800 under £30.

Top brands

Crayola is our biggest arts brand with 250+ lines. It's followed by Bendon activity books, Melissa & Doug, Ooly, Shuttle Art, Skillmatics and Klever Kits.

Beads, magnets and batteries

Beads, gems and sequins are small parts and aren't suitable for children under 3. Some craft sets include small magnets, so store loose magnets away from toddlers. Light-up drawing boards may use coin cell batteries, so check the battery cover is secure.

FAQs

Are the markers and paints washable?

Many are, and the listing says so where the maker states it. Washable markers and paint-with-water books are the easiest options for younger children.

Which craft kits suit a 6-year-old?

Look for kits graded 5+ or 6+. Sticker mosaics, simple jewellery kits and paint-by-number sets work well at that age.

Can I return an unopened kit?

Yes. You have 30 days to send it back, and we pay the return postage.

See our category index and brand A–Z for the full shop. Children who love modelling should also try Clay & Dough.