News

COPIC Ciao SALE

Refillable Brush and Chisel Nib 2 Nib Options Available in 180 Colours – all colours in stock Buy 5 at $6.80 each get a free COPIC Multiliner (sizes 0.1, 0.03, or 0.05) T’s&C’s no other discounts apply until 30 June 2019
Closed Monday – Labour Day 2019

Labour Day commemorates the achievements of the Australian labour movement. The celebration of Labour Day has its origins in the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. We’ll be back Tuesday…
Opening Late Friday 26th April 2019

We have to attend an appointment and will be opening at 9:30am on Friday 26th April 2019.
Easter Closures

We are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday but will be open as usual on Saturday 20th April 2019
Late Opening 14th February

We will be opening at 9:30 Thursday 14th February 2019 Apologies for any inconvenience
We Are Open for Business

Thanks for all the good wishes from our customers who have been in the see the new premises. many have told us they took a drive to see where we were going to be, even before we opened. Due to the time of the year, and the mammoth task, we are still unpacking, setting up Continue Reading
The Countdown to the Xmas 2018 closure is on

Highly Strung will close on Friday 21st December and reopen on Monday 7th January 2019. Best Wishes for a safe and happy season
Easter 2018 Trading Hours

2018 EASTER TRADING HOURS Thursday – 4:30 close Good Friday – closed Easter Saturday – 9 to 12 Easter Sunday – closed Easter Monday – closed Have a Safe & Happy Easter cheers Sue & Glenn
New Sizes in Ready Made Canvases

News Flash Just released 2 new sizes in Create Art Ready-Made Canvases CADT3036 Artist Canvas range – 76.3 x 91.5cm (box of 6) CAPDT4048 Artist Gallery range – 101.6 x 122.1cm (box of 4)
Closed Australia Day

We will be closed for Australia Day
2017 Christmas Trading Hours

2017 Christmas Trading Hours Friday 22nd December 8.30am – 2pm or earlier Closed until 8th January 8th Jan 2018 open 8.30am – 5pm Open as usual from Monday 8th January Merry Christmas
Carolyn Sheather Drawing Workshop

DRAWING – Learn to do it… BETTER This workshop had to be rescheduled to Saturday 13th May 2017 and we have 1 place left due to a cancellation – for details. BOOK TODAY! More Details
Closed Labour Day
Closed ANZAC Day
2017 Annual Easter Sale

Its that time of year again – our Annual Easter Sale! Annual Easter Sale Highly Strung Picture Framing & Art Supplies is proud to announce the return of our annual Easter Sale on again this Saturday 15TH APRIL 2017 Once again we will have ready made frames and mirrors priced to sell. They come in Photo Sizes, Continue Reading
Carolyn Sheather Drawing Workshop

DRAWING – Learn to do it… BETTER A drawing is an exploratory form of Visual Art. Considerable emphasis is placed on observation and exploration. On the other hand, an illustration is a decoration, a representation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process. If Drawing makes you squirm, it’s probably because you think the results ‘should be Continue Reading
Susan Harrison-Tustain Watercolours

After meeting Susan earlier this year I now have her art supplies in stock: DVDs Her limited palette of Schmincke Horadam watercolours in a kit (Derwent Double Layer Tin) Along with her specially made German da Vinci brushes in a soft leather case. These would make a beautiful gift for someone special… For more information Continue Reading
Wright & Co 12oz Poly Cotton canvases

Looking for a superior canvas with an ultra smooth gesso suitable for the highest detail work? This product features 18x55mm corner and centre bracing and a milled 35mm rounded edge heavy duty pine stretcher bar. A quality gallery accepted canvas for use by the professional artist. Suitable for oil and acrylic For sizes – check Continue Reading
WATER SOLUBLE PENCILS Pencil Power 2 Workshop

WATER SOLUBLE PENCILS This dual medium turns pencil into paint, it languishes in looseness or delights in detail… Materials List • An Artist Journal any size from A6 to A4, 150gsm or 270 (paper weight), small loose sheets or a small watercolour pad if you’d prefer • Water Colour Pencils (whatever you have is Continue Reading
Coming Soon $1 Delivery to Gympie

Soon Gympie and residents of nearby towns will be able to order art supplies from Highly Strung and have them delivered to a drop-off for $1 per parcel! Watch this space for more information …