How to spend your 20% off arts shop voucher

Great first buys to prepare for your studies

If you have just arrived and picked up your student ID, you should have also received a welcome gift from us: a voucher for 20% off at any UAL arts shop. 

Your single-use voucher expires at the end of October, so make sure you make it count! Here are some ideas for how to spend it: 

Course-specific materials 🎨

Check if you have any equipment requirements for your course before you start shopping. One of the best parts about having an arts shop at your college is that the staff work directly with the technicians and tutors for your course, so the shop can stock everything you need from day one.

From highly specialised tools and fabrics to specific brands of paint, papers and building materials, there's no need to carry heavy canvases on the Tube or spend ages tracking down niche materials, it's all in your College's arts shop. Doing a big haul of your required course materials is one of the smartest ways to maximise your discount. 

Everyday essentials ✍️

Even if your course doesn't require a lot of highly specialised materials right away, you can still put your 20% discount to use by stocking up on the universal essentials every arts student needs. 

• Sketchbooks: Whether you need a sketchbook with plain, dotted or squared paper, we have got you covered with a large selection of sketchbooks in a range of different sizes. 
• Stationery: A new term calls for fresh stationery. We have pens that are made with 40% wheat straw, pencils made from sustainably sourced wood, 100% recycled plastic rulers, erasers and more.
• UAL merch: We also have a range of branded essentials available, including tote bags which are perfect for carrying around your sketchbooks, pencil cases to hold all your stationery and aprons - perfect for daily use and to take home as a memento.

Tips before you shop:

• Make it a big haul - because it's a single use voucher, you will get the best value by buying your big-ticket course items and essentials all in one go. 
• Ask the staff - the team behind the counter are artists themselves, so if you need advice on which sketchbook or tool to buy, they can direct you to the best options. 
• Don't miss the deadline - your voucher expires at the end of October, so plan your shop soon after you arrive! 

Grab your ID card, keep your voucher handy and pop into your nearest arts shop to get course-ready for less.