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Stapled Sketchbooks
Durable sketchbooks for everyday classroom use
Spiral Bound Sketchbooks
Washable ink & vibrant results
Scrapbooks & Project Books
Oversized scrapbooks for collage and projects
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Why Schools Choose Creative Sketchbooks from HBS
Creative is the go-to brand for high-quality school sketchbooks and scrapbooks—designed specifically for classroom art lessons, projects, and creative work across all key stages.
We’ve partnered with artists and European paper mills to create a professional sketchbook range that’s affordable, durable and teacher-approved. Whether you're ordering for sketching, painting, collage or mixed media, our books are built to perform in real classrooms.
Every Creative sketchbook is EcoMark accredited—meaning it’s made sustainably, responsibly and with the environment in mind.
As part of the HBS Group, Creative gives you the quality, service and value that schools across the UK rely on. When you buy from us, you're buying direct from the source—with competitive pricing and expert support.
Creative Sketchbooks Best Sellers
A Trusted Friend in Every Classroom
Great set of pens, ideal for a school or club
These pens, are really nice, easy to use, and look good. They work well, and provide a consistent ink flow regsardless of how it is used and treated. I have found them to be so useful, and beneficial for young individuals learning to write.
Perfect for schools, playgroups and parties
A Good Value large pack of mixed coloured pencils.
Perfect for parties or groups like cubs/rainbows, after school, etc. The Pencil's are good quality and dont easily break. The colour transfers to the paper well allowing colouring in of designs by the kids. Comes in a handy reusable box to keep them together
Perfect Highlighters
These were good value for money. Nice choice of colours, very smooth and they have lasted well..