Black Friday and Cyber Monday can feel chaotic – there are so many deals to choose from and the best deals can sell out in a flash. But don't worry, I'm here to cut through the noise and make sure you don't miss out on some real bargains.
As a keen artist and crafter, I've been keeping an eye out for deals from the biggest brands and I've picked out some amazing offers. These are all high-quality supplies that I would happily buy myself (and it's really hard to resist putting some of these deals in my basket!).
The Gathered team has been hard at work tracking down the best offers, just for you! Check out the best arts & craft deals, Etsy Black Friday 2024: best deals and offers, Black Friday yarn deals to stock up your stash and the Best Black Friday sewing machine deals for 2024.
Where to find art and crafts deals
While we have our favourite specialist brands for sourcing the best arts and crafts, large online retailers are well worth a look.
Best arts and crafts retailers in the UK:
- Amazon - Find massive discounts on art supplies, tech, crafting essentials, and much more
- Cass Art - Discover exclusive discounts on art supplies leading up to the Black Friday sale
- Etsy - Bag yourself up to 30% off in Etsy's Cyber Savings sale
- Jackson's – Save up to 60% on art supplies this Black Friday
- Not On the High Street - Enjoy up to 50% off a wide range of products—perfect for gifting or treating yourself
- The Works - From Christmas crafts to art supplies, uncover amazing discounts at The Works
- Ryman - Grab yourself a bargain in Ryman's biggest Black Friday sale ever
- Cricut - Save up to 40% at Cricut
Best arts and crafts retailers in the US:
- Amazon - Find massive discounts on art supplies, tech, crafting essentials, and much more
- Walmart - Get early access to the Black Friday sale to grab limited-time bargains
- Joann - Get an incredible 75% off fabric, sewing supplies and more in Joann's massive sale
- Cricut - Enjoy up to $400 off a Cricut® cutting machine
Gathered's Black Friday editor's picks
Derwent Artists Coloured Pencil Set – £138 £69 (save 50%)
I've been a big fan of Derwent pencils for years! While they're not the cheapest brand out there, they're very high quality and come with a selection of 72 beautiful colours to choose from. They blend smoothly and you can layer the colours over one another.
This set is an absolute steal at 50% and you'll wonder what you ever did without them.
Save 50% on the Derwent Artists Coloured Pencil Set
Apple 10.9-inch iPad £329 £289 (save 12%)
If you're a fan of digital art, you'll want to snap up this fantastic iPad deal! iPads are a brilliant tool for artists and there are a whole host of apps you can download to unleash your creativity.
IPads are also useful for using craft tutorials, as it's easier to follow on a larger screen.
Check out our best drawing tablets guide for more recommendations.
Save 12% on the Apple 10.9-inch iPad
Cricut Joy Xtra™ Machine and Materials £425.80 £279.99 (save 34%)
Cricut machines are an absolute game-changer for crafters and this brilliant machine is incredibly versatile. The Cricut Joy Xtra™ works with over 50 materials and it cuts, writes, draws and foils, enabling you to make a huge range of craft projects with ease. Its compact size makes it easy to store at home too.
Don't miss this great bundle offer, which comes with the materials you'll need to get crafting right away! If you want to buy just the machine, that's currently on sale for just £159.99 (save 20%).
Save 34% on the Cricut Joy Xtra™ Machine and Materials
Brother LS14S sewing machine £99 £81.99 (save 17%)
If you're new to sewing, the Brother LS14S is a great machine to buy. There's just one dial, so it's simple to set up and use whenever you're in the mood for a crafting session.
For more sewing machine recommendations, check out our best sewing machine's round-up.
Save 17% on the Brother LS14S sewing machine
Canon PIXMA PRO-200 Printer £459.99 £369 (save 20%)
Every crafter needs a reliable printer! Whether you're printing off sewing templates or patterned paper for your next papercraft project, the Canon PIXMA PRO-200 is just what you've been looking for.
You can use this printer to print high-quality photographs and it can handle paper up to A3 in size.
Save 20% on the Canon PIXMA PRO-200 Printer
Pom Pom Stripe Crochet Blanket Kit £95 £66.50 (save 30%)
As the weather's getting colder, I'm looking forward to cosying up with a crochet project. This kit will help you to stay warm as you craft! This luxury crochet kit comes in a variety of sizes and it's made with lambswool, so it'll help you to beat the chill.
Save 30% on the Pom Pom Stripe Crochet Blanket Kit
Personalised Modern Calligraphy Set £65 £48.75 (save 25%)
Calligraphy is a magical art – it looks beautiful and it's a wonderful way to unwind after a busy week. This kit comes with the materials you need to get started, plus a helpful guide to help you master modern calligraphy.
Save 25% on the Personalised Modern Calligraphy Set
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour Sketchers Set £25.95 £16.25 (save 37%)
I never go on holiday without my trusty Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolours! This compact set of travel paints includes a good selection of colours for the size and it's perfect for taking with you on your travels. It even comes with a mini paintbrush, which is handy for sketching on the go.
Save 37% on the Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour Sketchers Set
MEEDEN Studio H-Frame Easel £99.95 £71.96 (save 28%)
Take your art to the next level by investing in a MEEDEN easel. This sturdy easel is ideal for anyone who wants to start taking their art more seriously. It's made from solid beechwood and even includes a drawer to store your paints.
Save 28% on the MEEDEN Studio H-Frame Easel
Inktense Paint Pan Set #02 £29.99 £24.50 (save 20%)
Ever since I got my first Inktense paint set, I've been obsessed with this medium. While these might look like watercolour pans, they're actually blocks of richly pigmented inks.
The vibrancy of the colours is unmatched and the paints layer over each other beautifully. It's all the convenience of a watercolour set with the bold colours of an ink set. Highly recommended!
Save 20% on the Inktense Paint Pan Set #02
Daler Rowney System 3 Essentials Kit £13.70 £10.97 (save 20%)
This starter set from Daler Rowney is a fantastic offer for students and amateur artists, as it comes with paints, paper and brushes! Everything you need to start creating your own acrylic paintings.
This would be an amazing Christmas gift for the budding artist in your life.
Save 20% on the Daler Rowney System 3 Essentials Kit
Save money and get creative with our Black Friday 2024 editor's picks!
Black Friday is the best time to bag yourself a bargain! We hope you found the perfect crafty buy in my editor's picks round-up, whether you opted for art supplies or the best printer for all your crafting needs.
But that's not all you can get this Black Friday…
Save up to 60% on sofa covers with Nolan Interiors
Christmas is a time for filling your home with friends and family – and you can guarantee that someone is going to spill a drink on your sofa!
A sofa cover is a great way to protect your furniture when you're entertaining your loved ones – and they look stylish too. Nolan Interiors has just what you need – smart seat covers to keep your couch spotless!
Don't miss Nolan Interiors' 60% off Black Friday sale!
