By combining reused supplier packaging with Signet’s sustainable range, Art Shed delivers art supplies efficiently and responsibly - minimising waste while ensuring customers always have the creative tools they need.
For more than 20 years, Art Shed has been a creative hub for artists of all ages and skill levels. A proudly female and family-owned business based in Moorabbin, Southeast Melbourne, the retailer has grown from a small independent shopfront into one of Australia’s most trusted suppliers of art materials.
With a “zero snobbery” philosophy, Art Shed makes creativity accessible to everyone - from professional painters to hobbyists, families, and even kids picking up a paintbrush for the first time. Their welcoming and knowledgeable team of artists, paired with a vast range of essential products, ensures every artist can find what they need to bring ideas to life. The Art Shed’s people-first approach has earned them more than 15,000 verified five-star reviews. In 2025, they also received the Quality Business Award and recognition as a Google Top Quality Store.
"We like to think of ourselves as an artist’s candy store – full of colourful and diverse art supplies, inspiration and everything you need, no matter your level. And because we’re staffed by artists, you’ll always get real advice that comes from experience." — Emily MacLeod, Art Shed Fulfilment Supervisor
Reusing materials is one of the simplest and most impactful sustainable packaging practices. For Art Shed, this approach aligns perfectly with their “zero snobbery” policy — they know it’s what’s inside the package that matters most. Their customers value the sustainable choice far more than heavily branded packaging. That’s why Art Shed reuses supplier packaging whenever they can, and sources everything else from Signet’s Sustainable Packaging Range.
“Yeah, pretty much anything that comes into the store gets sent back out in customer orders if it’s in good condition. We like to reuse everything. Our customers appreciate it too. And when it comes to the packaging we buy, we make sure they’re eco-friendly.”
Art Shed uses a mixed palette of Signet packaging essentials to streamline their despatch process, protect fragile goods, and minimise waste. This includes Jiffy Bags for lightweight, durable protection and Mailing Boxes available in a range of sizes. To provide sustainable void fill and wrapping, they rely on the FillPak Small TT Paper with the FillPak Machine, while Signet’s Rigid Kraft Mailers deliver eco-friendly and reliable despatch options for smaller items. This combination means that from a single paintbrush to a large canvas, every order leaves Art Shed packaged with care and is delivered with confidence.
"We want everything to reach our customers in pristine condition. Having a packaging supplier, we can rely on is important. Their deliveries are quick, and we are never stuck waiting for supplies. It doesn’t create a backlog and allows us to get our products out the door quickly without worrying about delays. Our customers depend on us to fuel their creativity, and Signet helps us keep that promise."
Signet is proud to support the community of artists, creators, and dreamers at Art Shed as they continue to prove that independent businesses can thrive when they put people and passion at the centre of everything they do.
To learn more about how Signet supports businesses like the Art Shed, call and speak to one of our team members at 13 7446, email sales@signet.net.au, Live Chat with us at www.signet.net.au or submit an enquiry below.
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