Thin Stretched Canvas - 24x30cm (1.6cm thick)

The Creatistics Thin Stretched Canvas is a durable and high-quality painting surface, designed to support a wide range of artistic projects in both classroom and studio environments. Measuring 24cm wide by 30cm long, with a 1.6cm thick profile, this canvas is crafted from 100% bleached cotton, a natural fibre that is tightly woven and stretched over a strong wooden frame. The timber used in the stretcher bars is sourced from plantation-grown Paulownia trees, a fast-growing species cultivated specifically for hardwood timber production, ensuring strength and sustainability. With a 380gsm weight, this heavy-duty canvas is ideal for use with acrylic paints, oil paints, and other thick mediums, making it suitable for both beginner and more advanced artists. Many artists prefer using stretched canvas as their primary painting surface due to its durability, texture, and professional finish. For oil painting, it is recommended to coat the surface with gesso before use, which prevents direct contact between the oil paint and cotton fibres, helping to preserve the canvas over time. This canvas is also available in other assorted sizes, with thick (3.6cm) and slate board canvas alternatives available separately. This product is a staple for any creative learning space.

Educational Benefits

• Teaches traditional painting techniques - Provides students with experience using authentic artist materials.
• Supports fine motor development - Painting helps strengthen hand-eye coordination and precision.
• Encourages creative confidence - A professional surface helps students take pride in their work.
• Promotes sustainability awareness - Made with responsibly sourced plantation timber.

Classroom Ideas

• Personal canvas projects - Students create individual artworks for exhibitions or portfolios.
• Theme-based painting lessons - Use to explore cultural, historical or scientific topics through art.
• Painting technique demonstrations - Teach blending, layering, and gesso priming.
• Compare canvas types - Explore the difference between thin, thick, and slate board canvases.

Product Specifications

• Canvas material: 100% bleached cotton
• Canvas weight: 380gsm
• Frame material: Plantation-grown Paulownia timber
• Canvas thickness: 1.6cm
• Canvas size: 24 (W) x 30 (L) cm
• Suitable for: Acrylic paints, oil paints, thick mediums