2024 marks a year of huge celebrations at Cass Art as we celebrate our 40th anniversary.
Since opening our first shop on Charing Cross Road behind the National Gallery in 1984, I could never have imagined the remarkable journey it would be. From humble beginnings we have evolved to be the leading Fine Art materials supplier across the UK.
In conjunction with our anniversary, we will all celebrate the legacy of my late father, Wilfred Cass CBE - who would have turned 100 this year - and indeed that of my family, who for over 125 years have been supporting the Arts in many different ways.
When I think back on the last 40 years, I am filled with immense gratitude for the incredible support from our knowledgeable & dedicated staff, and our ongoing partnerships with our world-famous suppliers.
I am mostly grateful, however, for your support. Your unwavering commitment & drive to create has been the bedrock of our success, especially during the unique challenges we have all faced these past few years. I’ve loved seeing so many of you share your talents, whether you sculpt, print, paint, draw or make.
Your support in turn has enabled us to support the wider art community and we are proud to fund yearly scholarships with the Royal College of Art, provide free art spaces in our stores across the country to the local communities, fund charities such as The National Saturday Club, and of our decade-long partnership with the Sky Arts Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year show as their materials partner.
In a changing & uncertain world one thing that remains constant is our passion for art, and all of us at Cass Art look forward to continuing to support you and your artistic endeavours, via our commitment to making quality art supplies more accessible and affordable to all. We assure you that we will continue to work harder to fulfil our mission of 'Let's Fill This Town with Artists'.
We are also delighted to launch The Cass Art Prize and watch out for more exciting announcements in the rest of the year.
Opera Rose is a vibrant and intense pink colour that is popular among watercolour artists. It was first introduced by the American company, Grumbacher, in the 1970s and made from a blend of pigments that includes quinacridone, a synthetic organic compound that produces bright and vivid hues.
These organic pigments were first developed in the mid-20th century and quickly revolutionised the realm of colour with their extraordinary vibrancy and lightfastness. Read our blog as we discover the story behind this captivating pigment family and what makes them so unique.
Over the last year we've been celebrating all things colour! Focusing on a single colour each time - you'll find fascinating colour facts and learn about the unique properties of pigments. Plus - discover which artists love these colours as much as we do!
Our natural Cass Art Canvas Tote Bag range is stylish and sturdy. Its large size and strong material makes this Canvas Tote Bag the perfect bag for carrying everything from your paints, pencils, pens and sketchpads, sketchbooks and also including your groceries!
This reusable bag has been prototyped and manufactured by Bags of Ethics using responsibly sourced cotton, and are tailor-made by a workforce that’s over 90% female.
This bag is printed using non-toxic inks to protect waterways.
Can be reused 5,000+ times.
100% cotton canvas.
Limited edition.
Oil paint is a type of slow drying paint that consists of particles of pigment suspended in a drying oil, commonly linseed, safflower or poppy oil. The viscosity of the paint can sometimes be modified by the addition of solvents or resins.
Acrylic painting is a versatile paint medium that is only gaining more and more popularity among artists, both amateur and experienced. Its quick drying time, versatile viscosity, and ease of use make it a perfect choice for beginners looking to dive into the world of art.
Watercolour is a material of wonderful flexibility, professionals and hobbyists continue to turn to this medium to create their work. The versatile nature of watercolour allows you to take it wherever you need to go, from sitting in your studio or garden to venturing around the country with a travel set in your pocket.
