Thin Stretched Canvas - 20 x 20cm (1.6cm thick)

This high-quality Creatistics Thin Stretched Canvas is the ideal surface for budding and experienced artists alike. Crafted from 100% bleached cotton, these natural fibres are tightly woven and stretched over a solid wooden frame to create a professional-grade canvas surface. The stretcher bars are made from plantation-grown Paulownia timber, a fast-growing hardwood cultivated specifically for timber production. This ensures both durability and sustainability, making the canvas a reliable choice for repeated use in educational or studio settings. Perfectly suited for acrylic paints, oil paints, and other thick mediums, the canvas is a popular alternative to wooden panels, offering a lighter and more versatile painting experience. Traditionally, canvases may be coated with gesso to form a protective barrier that prevents the degradation of fibres from prolonged contact with oil paints. Measuring 20 x 20cm with a 1.6cm thickness, this canvas provides a sturdy, lightweight platform for creative exploration. Also available in assorted sizes, with thick canvas options (3.6cm) and slate board canvases for varied artistic techniques. A great staple for any learning space or creative setting.

Educational Benefits

• Supports art technique development - Allows practice with traditional mediums like oils and acrylics.
• Encourages creative experimentation - Perfect for exploring different painting styles and textures.
• Promotes sustainable choices - Made from plantation-grown, eco-conscious timber.
• Introduces professional materials - Familiarises students with materials used by practising artists.

Classroom Ideas

• Miniature art exhibitions - Students can showcase personal projects or class themes.
• Painting technique lessons - Teach brushwork, layering, or blending with real canvas.
• Themed curriculum art - Paint historical figures, science concepts or storytelling scenes.
• Canvas comparison projects - Compare the thin and thick canvas textures for different effects.

Product Specifications

• Canvas material: 100% bleached cotton
• Canvas weight: 380gsm
• Frame material: Plantation-grown Paulownia timber
• Canvas thickness: 1.6cm
• Canvas size: 20 x 20cm
• Also available: Other assorted sizes, 3.6cm thick canvases, and slate board canvases
• Suitable for: Acrylics, oils, and thick painting mediums