ARTicles

Stocking craft supplies in Paarl means managing an inventory that serves school projects, hobbyists, and serious makers all at once. ARTicles carries the paints, papers, brushes, beads, and materials that people need right when inspiration strikes or deadlines loom—not weeks away through online ordering. The work involves knowing which brands hold up in the Western Cape's dry climate, understanding seasonal spikes around school holidays and December gift-making, and keeping stock of both basics and specialty items that justify a local shop over big-box alternatives. Staff familiar with the category can answer questions about paint finishes for canvas versus walls, advise on age-appropriate craft kits, and source items that occasional crafters actually want rather than shelves full of never-touched stock. In a town where people have time and inclination for creative projects, having a physical shop where you can see and touch materials before buying matters more than convenience alone.