We have some wonderful news: The Deckle Edge has once again been named a finalist in the KFM Best of the Cape Awards for Best Neighbourhood Shop! Last year, thanks to the incredible support of our customers and creative community, we brought home Bronze. This year, we would love to go for Gold, but we…
We’re so excited by the incredible entries we’ve received for this year’s Paint to Win Watercolour Competition 2026! Please keep them comming. The creativity, talent, and enthusiasm from artists of all ages have been truly inspiring, and we can’t wait to share many of the beautiful artworks with you. This year’s prizes are our best…
There is something incredibly exciting about seeing a new art material evolve from an idea into a finished product, especially when you’ve potentially had the privilege of being involved right at the beginning. When Peter and I were first shown the early samples of the new IRIS Watercolour 22ml range, we immediately loved the concept….
What happens when two passionate urban sketching communities gather at the same time, in two beautiful locations, with perfect winter weather, great company, tea and cake, and a shared love of creativity? You get a day to remember. At The Deckle Edge, we were incredibly proud to simultaneously host the Urban Sketchers Cape Town and…
July is Watercolour Month at The Deckle Edge, and we’re delighted to introduce a beautiful new range to our shelves and online store: Maimeri Blu Watercolours. Known and loved by professional artists around the world, Maimeri Blu watercolours offer exceptional colour brilliance, pure pigments, and remarkable transparency. This month we’ve expanded our watercolour offering with…
Creating fabric art with Rit Dye is an easy and rewarding way to experiment with colour on cloth. With a wide range of shades and user-friendly formulas, Rit Dye remains a favourite among artists, makers, and crafters. This guide covers the key steps, tips, and techniques for using Rit Dye in fabric art projects. One…
The best art supplies the Garden Route has to offer! If you are in the Eden District, pop in and meet the team at The Deckle Edge Knysna. They’re always happy to share their expert knowledge about art supplies and craft projects. We’re so excited and grateful that The Deckle Edge Knysna has been nominated…
Part of the Knysna Oyster Festival This July, The Deckle Edge Knysna is proud to be part of the Knysna Art Walkabout, taking place during the Knysna Oyster Festival. The Art Walkabout is a relaxed, self-guided art route through the Knysna CBD, giving visitors the chance to explore local galleries, creative spaces and art venues…
There are some watercolours that simply add colour to your page, and then there are Daniel Smith watercolours, paints that feel as if they have a little bit of earth, history, science and magic mixed into every tube. At The Deckle Edge, we have expanded our Daniel Smith watercolour 15ml tube range, and it is…
I have always loved art, but recently I have discovered this whole other creative world where people express themselves through pens, markers, brush pens, fineliners, rollerballs, gel pens, fountain pens and every kind of writing tool in between. And honestly, it is a lot more exciting than just “writing nicely”. A pen can tell a…
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