WELCOME TO HILL AGENCIES

Hill Agencies Limited is an Irish owned distributor of Art and Craft Materials and was established in 1980. The company has evolved over the years to specialise in the distribution of art and craft materials to retail customers in Ireland. We have distributed Colart products since our beginning and have enjoyed over 25 years of fruitful growth together. We are proudly recognised as the leading distributor of fine art and craft materials in Ireland.

We operate out of a modern warehouse and offices, located on the west city of Dublin for easy access to distribution networks across Ireland. We have a dedicated showroom and training room (1500 square foot) where all our brands / products are extensively merchandised to facilitate new customers setting up a new shop or existing customers exploring the opportunities of installing new product ranges / merchandising into their stores.

The company is committed to providing high quality customer service - our offices are open 9 to 5, 5 days a week. Our sales reps will call on our customers regularly, and our delivery times are very efficient. During 2005 we implemented a new Warehouse Management System. The results have dynamically transformed our operation by increased efficiency and robust management and control of stock.

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Please come and visit our extensive showrooms to stay up to date with new products.  We tailor our merchandising systems to meet your store requirements.  For example, we have designed a two metre plan specifically aimed at the junior artist.  For details click here. Contact your sales representative to arrange an appointment.  Please note:  Trade Only.

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2 Metre Art Centre

• All the products you need for schools/kids/junior art
• Easy layout - all you need is peg board, shelves and 1 or 2 metres of your shop!
• 90% of retail price points under €10
• One local supplier for all your art product
• Attractive margin
• Recognised brands
• Established sellers - stock should turn several times in a year

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Winsor & Newton has always been core to the world of art materials. We proudly maintain our pledge of manufacturing “The World’s Finest Artist’ Materials” . 

This is as true now as it was when our company was founded in 1832, and we take our relationship with the artist very seriously.

Our founders, Henry Newton and William Winsor were involved with the leading artists of their time - J.M.W Turner for example - and to this day, we strive to keep up with the latest developments in the art world and take an active interest in what artists say.

We have built our reputation on the quality and reliability of our products, combined with continual product development, improvement and innovation. However, while keeping true to the principles laid down by William Winsor and Henry newton in the 1800’s we actively embrace new ideas, new technologies and search the world for the best raw materials available.

For more details see winsornewton.com

Reeves has been established since 1766 and as such is built on a heritage second to none. From the development of William Reeves' moist watercolour 'cake' Reeves continues to lead innovation within the fine art, hobby & craft, education colours, grounds and accessories - making us the fastest growing art brand in the world.

For more details see reeves-art.com

Liquitex was the first water-based acrylic paint invented. The Liquitex mission is to provide artists with the highest quality acrylic paints and associated products representing the best value. Our focus is the artist. Our purpose is to stimulate the imagination, to create a moment, to provoke fresh ideas, to deliver and foster innovation, to help artists explore the unknown and exploit the unexpected. In a word, creativity.

For more details see liquitex.com

Derwent combines traditional pencil making skills, perfected by generations of local craftsmen, with state of the art manufacturing techniques. We pioneered many of the processes now in common use and our reputation for quality and consistency is unsurpassed in the art materials world.

The Lakeland children’s range was launched in 1930, followed by the Derwent brand of fine art pencils in 1938. Since then, a huge variety of artists’ materials has been developed, from traditional to highly innovative. The product range may have expanded beyond recognition but our commitment to excellence remains the same.

For more details see pencils.co.uk

Conté, also known as Conté sticks or crayons, are a drawing medium composed of compressed powdered graphite or charcoal mixed with a wax or clay base, square in cross-section. They were invented in 1795 by Nicolas-Jacques Conté, who created the combination of clay and graphite in response to the shortage of graphite caused by the Napoleonic Wars. Conté crayons had the advantage of being cost-effective to produce, and easy to manufacture in controlled grades of hardness.

They are now "manufactured using natural pigments (iron oxides, carbon black, titanium dioxide), clay (kaolin) and a binder (cellulose ether)."

Conté crayons are most commonly found in black, white, and sanguine tones, as well as bistre, shades of grey, and other colors. They are frequently used on rough paper that holds pigment grains well. They can also be used on prepared primed canvases for underdrawing for a painting. The sticks' square profile make Conté crayons more suitable for detailed hatched work as opposed to the bolder painerly drawing style demanded by soft pastels.

For more details see conte-a-paris.com

The factory in Le Mans has been operational since 1965 and uses the same combination of traditional and modern industrial methods that have made LEFRANC & BOURGEOIS synonymous with quality across the world.

Both traditional oil and modern acrylic recipes are ground down by powerful granite or steel rollers. This process, through which very fine paints are obtained, has been used for almost 3 centuries and has given its name to the fine paints industry.

For more details see lefranc-bourgeois.com

DCWV has a long history of providing innovative and quality products to the memory, stationery and crafting markets, and we are excited to continue this legacy with our new offerings. Our products are not only creative and colorful, they are built with the finest materials and are offered at the most competitive prices in the industry.

For more details see diecutswithaview.com

The Color & Co brand offers design products to meet the needs and expectations of children, parents and teachers, from whom early learning is of vital importanace.  Color & Co is a collection of products reflecting the essential values which are quality and innovation, practicality and safety, teaching content that is both accessible and suitable, and respect for the environment.

For more details see Color & Co

Kay Stanley and Curt Seymour founded K&Company in 1996 with the development of a unique personalized system called Frame-a-Name®. Today, K&Company’s core management team of top industry professionals leads 220 employees and operates out of its seventh location, a creatively designed, refurbished office space, as well as a its state-of-the-art, 300,000-square-foot distribution center, both located in Kansas City, Missouri. Along with Frame-a-Name products, K&Company manufactures albums, scrapbook papers, stickers and collegiate and military gifts available in over 23 countries and in nearly 5,000 independent gift, scrapbook, craft and photo retail stores nationwide. In both 2003 and 2005, K&Company was named to the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies.

For more details see kandcompany.com

More than 80 years ago, Walter T. Foster—a well-known artist, instructor, and collector—began producing self-help art instruction books from his home in Laguna Beach, California. He originally wrote, illustrated, printed, bound, packaged, shipped, and distributed them himself. Although Walter passed away in 1981 at the age of 90, his legacy continues in a growing product line.

Walter Foster Publishing now provides how-to books and kits to millions of enthusiastic artists worldwide who enjoy the rewards of learning to draw and paint. People who have never before picked up a paintbrush or drawing pencil have discovered their artistic talents through his easy-to-follow instruction books.

For more details see walterfoster.com

Enter a world of colour, fun and inspiration and, of course, the finest face painting products. Everything you need to create fantastic characters and designs is right here...

Read the latest face painting news and download our step-by-step guides for masses of ideas and guidance from the Snazaroo team.

Why not show the world your true colours in the Snazaroo gallery? The gallery features pictures of many of Snazaroo's friends so if you have a special photo why not send it to us for a chance to win a Snazaroo goodie bag!

There's lots to see here at Snazaroo and plenty of new and exciting products to tempt you. If you can't see what you're looking for, just contact the Snazaroo team who are always here to help.

For more details see snazaroo.com

Daylight is the first UK manufacturer of high quality magnifying and task lamps. The Daylight energy saving technology reduces eye strain and improves contrast so you can enjoy the true colours of your work and read for longer in optimal comfort. Over the years, we developed a wide range of products for four different sectors which helps millions of people everyday.

For more details see daylightcompany.com

Search Press have 30 years experience in publishing art and craft instruction books exclusively. In the past 10 years, they have steadily become the major independent player in arts and crafts publishing. The publishing program has steadily increased, and this year it will release 50 titles. Director Caroline de la Bedoyere, who runs the company with husband Martin, says "Our success has been to exploit our niches; we concentrate simply on arts and crafts." The success has not gone unnoticed as Search has been shortlisted for the Bertrams Trade Publisher of the Year at this year's Independent Publishing Awards. Search Press will continue to grow in the market as they work closely with crafters to anticipate the ebbs and flows of the craft market.

For more details see searchpress.com

For 450 years, Canson has invited artists, amateurs and professionals to freely express their creativity on high quality papers. In 2008, Canson benefits from an exceptional notoriety and a high level of recognition. The unique and special relationship with the users that has been established over generations finds its roots in the original values of the brand. Canson has made a commitment to offer high quality products that reflect the values of the brand:  Creativity, innovation, trust, quality, proximity.  Canson has gained the trust of artists worldwide; this explains its lasting success and also why professionals continue to recommend Canson’s products.

For more details see canson-us.com

GHIANT aerosols was founded in 1959 by Anton Nolten. In the beginning GHIANT aerosols was a manufacturer of cosmetic products only. After many years working as contract fillers and developers of new products, the company started in 1989 to produce and market genuine GHIANT products. In 1998 GHIANT started to produce food products according HACCP and BRC standards with EFSIS accreditation

In the meanwhile GHIANT products are available in more than 40 countries and due to the experience gained from 40 years of making aerosols and aerosols formulations, continuous efforts to make high quality & environmentally safe products, GHIANT aerosols now is able to offer you a wide range of products and services.

For more details see ghiant.com

Create is a relatively new brand in the art and craft materials market.  The brand will continue to grow; the Create brand’s range of economical price points will continue to increase.

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COPIC markers are fast-drying, double-ended markers available in 322 colors. COPIC markers are reliable, permanent, non-toxic, and dry acid-free. Their outstanding performance and versatility have made COPIC markers the choice of professional designers worldwide. COPIC markers are ideal for all your calligraphy, airbrushing, and graphic arts needs. The broad nib offers smooth, consistent coverage for larger areas, while the fine nib allows for easy detail work. All colours are refillable and all markers have replaceable tips.

ArtBin, the leader for innovative craft and hobby storage offers an extensive line of moulded storage boxes and soft-side products for at home or on the go!

With versatility being a key factor, ArtBin storage products' unique designs allow YOU to customize your storage solution to what best fits your needs.