Arts and crafts have always been a hobby of mine. However, I’ve always found it difficult to find art supply and craft stores in Hong Kong. So, here’s a list of art supply stores I’ve visited and shopped from in the past. Sometimes it’s cheaper to get things online but if you are in a time crunch, have a look here!
1 CN Square Yau Ma Tei Branch
This is the art supply store that I’ve visited the most as it was right next to my home growing up. CN Square Yau Ma Tei branch is located on Nathan Road right next to Yau Ma Tei MTR exit C. It is a 4-storey shop that sells everything from stationery to artist quality art supplies to craft materials. If you are looking for craft supplies, you can head straight to 3/F where there are numerous options of papers, ribbons, glue and more. If you are looking for painting or traditional art materials, you can head straight to 4/F. I’ve seen them stock popular art brands like Winsor and Newton, Liquitex and more. You can find water colors, acrylic paint, finger paints, paint spray cans, canvas, brushes and even different types of easels.
2 CN Square Fortress Hill Branch
The Fortress hill branch of CN square is the smallest of the 3 CN Squares found in Hong Kong. Though small, it stocks all the painting and art supplies you will need. But just in case you can’t find what you’re looking for, ask the shop keeper and they can check if there’s stock in that store or the other two.
3 CN Square Tsuen Wan Branch
The Tsuen Wan branch might be the most spacious of the 3 stores in Hong Kong. They stock every type of stationery you can think of as well as toys and board games. I felt like they had most of the supplies you would need such as acrylic paint supplies, canvas, colored pencils, craft supplies and easels. CN Square Tsuen Wan might be the only art shop of its kind in the broader Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung area so is definitely worth a visit if you live in the area.
4 Artland Wan Chai
Artland is one of those specialty art shops that caters to most artists needs. They stock everything from paint supplies to spray paint. The shop is located within walking distance of Wan Chai MTR, Exhibition Centre MTR and Causeway Bay MTR stations. Unlike many other art stores in Hong Kong, Artland also has an eCommerce website where you can shop online! As of writing this article, shipping is free if you shop above HKD600. Some of my go-to art supplies to shop for here are water colors and Liquitex acrylic paint.
5 Kwong Yick Art & Design Materials Mong Kok
Kwong Yick Art and Design Materials is one of few art supply stores located in Mong Kok. It’s conveniently located for students especially if they are architecture or product design students from PolyU or CityU. The last time I went, I found a wide variety of professional artist supplies, easels and a wide range of Copic alcohol markers. So, if you’re in the area, definitely check it out.
6 Craft Supplies Store Mong Kok
Craft Supplies Store is right next to Kwong Yick Art store, it offers a wide variety of artist grade or student art supplies. The shop stocks all types of art equipment that you would need. If you’re looking for something very particular and haven’t been able to find it anywhere in Hong Kong, your best bet would be to go here. You may find that the interior is very chaotic like most stationery stores in Hong Kong, so it’s best to ask the shopkeepers if you’re looking for something niche. There may also be student discounts occasionally so be sure to ask for that if you’re buying something!
7 List of Art Supply Stores
Name of Art Supply Store | District | Address | Store Opening Hours | Phone Number |
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CN Square Yau Ma Tei Branch | Yau Ma Tei | Wing Kiu Building, Hong Kong, Nathan Rd, Yau Ma Tei | Mon – Sun 10:00am – 10:00pm | +852 2384 2430 |
CN Square Fortress Hill Branch | Fortress Hill | M Floor, 135 King’s Road, North Point Hong Kong (Near Fortress Hill MTR Station) | Mon – Sun 10:00am – 9:00pm | +852 2462 2265 |
CN Square Tsuen Wan Branch | Tseun Wan | G/F – 2/F 289 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories | Mon – Sun 10:00am – 9:00pm | +852 2560 2220 |
Artland | Wan Chai | 3/F, Lockhart Centre, 301-307 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong | Mon – Fri 9am to 7pm Sat 9am – 5pm Sun Closed | +852 2511 4845 |
Kwong Yick Art & Design Materials | Mong Kok | 169 Sai Yee St, Mong Kok | Mon – Sat 10:30am – 8:00pm Sun Closed | +852 2393 2277 |
Craft Supplies Store | Mong Kok | 173 Sai Yee St, Prince Edward | Mon – Sat 10:30am to 7:45pm Sun 1:00pm to 6:00pm | +852 2392 0969 |
Art Shop Graphic & Art Materials Ltd | Wan Chai | Flat A , 10/F , Shun Pont Commercial Building, 5-11 Thomson Road , Wan Chai , HK | Mon – Fri 9:30am – 7:00pm Sat 10:00am – 7:00pm Sun Closed | +852 2554 1689 |
Man Luen Choon (chinese cultural & artist supplies) | Central | 2/F., Harvest Bldg., 29-35 Wing Kut St., Central | Mon – Fri 10:00am – 6:30pm Sat 10:00am – 6:00pm Sun Closed | +852 2544 6965 |
Hands Art & Craft | Wan Chai | Po Wah Commercial Centre, 226 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai | Mon – Sat 10:00am – 6:00pm Sun Closed | +852 2893 9721 |
MOLOTOW Hk Write The Future – 城市藝術塗料專門店 MOLOTOW SPRAY PAINT GRAFFITI HONG KONG | Kwun Tong | Flat B, 2/F, Easy-pack Industrial Building, Wai Yip St, Kwun Tong | Mon – Fri 2:00pm – 8:30pm Sat 12:00pm – 8:30pm Sun Closed | +852 2622 2012 |
International Art Supplies (H.K.) Ltd. | Chai Wan | Rm14, 17/F., Chai Wan Industrial City Phase 1, 60 Wing Tai Rd, Chai Wan | Mon – Fri 9:00am – 7:00pm Sat 9:00am – 5:00pm Sun Closed | +852 2887 7202 |
8 Conclusion
Going into art and stationery supply stores is my favourite thing to do. I am sure many of you would admit how fun it is to look at new stationery and art supplies even if you are not running errands or buying anything. I strongly encourage you to visit these shops the next time you are in the area because they are a place of inspiration if you’re an artist (or even if you’re not). Going to an actual store has its own great feeling from the smell of stationery to the ability to look at and pick up the supplies.
Let me know in the comments if you love visiting art supply stores too!