Drawing Tools
The right drawing tools turn a blank page into a launchpad for creativity, problem-solving and self-expression. From quality drawing pencils and a precise circle template to a SAFE-T Compass® that helps students draw clean arcs without sharp points, the supplies in this category support everything from quick sketches to advanced geometry lessons.
Whether you're stocking up for an art classroom, a math program or a maker space, well-chosen drawing tools help students focus on the work instead of fighting their materials.
Good tools matter at every grade level, helping young learners build confidence and giving older students the precision they need for serious creative and technical work.
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The Ebony Drawing Pencil is a premium pencil designed for artists seeking rich, deep black marks and smooth, even shading. Featuring a soft, smooth graphite core, it delivers intense, dark lines with minimal pressure.
The White Vinyl Eraser, have an extra-soft, high-quality eraser perfect for delicate surfaces. This eraser is suitable for use on all types of paper without causing abrasions, making it ideal for charcoal, pastels, graphite, and fabric erasing.
Water Soluble Block Printing Inks in 5 fluid oz tubes offer a convenient and versatile solution for printmakers. These vibrant, easy-to-use inks are designed for relief printing techniques like linocut and woodcut.
The White Charcoal Pencil is a must-have for artists who want to add highlights and contrast to their artwork. Made from fine-quality charcoal, this pencil is perfect for use on toned or dark paper.
The Drawing Pencil is a high-quality tool designed for artists and sketching enthusiasts. It features a smooth, break-resistant lead that allows for precise lines and smooth shading. Available in a variety of hardness grades, from H (hard) to B (soft).
Add depth to your drawing. Perfect for sketching and shading of large areas.
Pilot Metallic Markers offer vibrant, shimmering metallic colors that add a dazzling touch to your crafts, art projects, and designs. Featuring a smooth, consistent ink flow, these markers deliver rich gold, silver, and other metallic hues.
Tortillions/Blending Sticks are essential tools for artists looking to achieve smooth, precise blending in their drawings and sketches. Made from tightly wound paper, these blending tools are ideal for blending graphite, charcoal, and pastels.
The Westcott Circle Template is a versatile tool designed for precise, consistent circle drawings. This template includes multiple circle sizes, allowing for a wide variety of applications in drafting, design, and art projects.
Pen-touch Gold, Silver, and White Markers offer a premium solution for adding metallic accents to your crafts, artwork, and DIY projects. These markers feature opaque, high-quality ink that provides vibrant gold, silver, and white finishes.
Scratch-Foam Printing Plates are an excellent tool for creating detailed prints and designs with ease. Made from durable foam, these plates allow artists and crafters to quickly scratch or carve their designs.
Opaque water-based ink and durable medium nibs. For decorating card stock, wood, glass, plastic, metal and more.
Charcoal Pencils offer a convenient and precise way to create deep, rich lines and shading in your artwork. These pencils are made from high-quality compressed charcoal and feature a smooth, dark mark that is perfect for detailed sketches and more.
Kneaded Erasers are a versatile and essential tool for artists, students, and professionals alike. Made from a soft, pliable material, these erasers can be shaped and molded to erase specific areas with precision.
The Zebra Fountain Pen offers a smooth, high-quality writing experience with its sleek design and precision nib. Featuring a fine point and refillable ink system, this pen is perfect for anyone who enjoys the art of writing or drawing.
The Sketching Pencil Set is a complete collection of high-quality pencils designed for artists of all skill levels. This set includes a range of graphite grades, from soft (B) to hard (H).
Why the Right Drawing Tools Matter
Drawing tools do more than support art lessons. They show up in geometry units, science illustrations, engineering sketches and language arts projects where students bring stories to life visually. Quality drawing pencils give students the range to shade, sketch and refine ideas, while a circle template helps with everything from cell diagrams to architectural studies.
A SAFE-T Compass® lets students draw accurate circles without the safety concerns that come with a traditional metal-point compass, making it a strong choice for elementary and middle school classrooms.
When students have tools that work reliably, they spend more time creating and less time frustrated — which matters for engagement, skill development and the kind of focused, hands-on learning that hard-to-use supplies can derail.
Choosing the Right Drawing Tools for Your Classroom
Different lessons call for different tools. Drawing pencils with a range of leads — typically from hard H grades to softer B grades — give students the flexibility to sketch lightly, build up tone and add bold finishing marks. A quality vinyl eraser lifts pencil marks cleanly without smudging or tearing the paper, which makes it especially valuable for detailed work and final drafts.
For geometry and technical drawing, a circle template offers a fast, reliable way to produce clean circles in multiple sizes without setup.
The SAFE-T Compass® adds another layer of precision when students need to draw custom-sized circles, and its enclosed design makes it appropriate for younger learners. Pair these tools with a sturdy drawing tablet or sketch pad, and students have what they need to move from rough ideas to polished work.
Choosing the best drawing tablet for your classroom often comes down to paper weight, size and binding style, so consider how students will use it before stocking up.
Why Educators Trust Kurtz Bros.
For more than 130 years, Kurtz Bros. has helped schools find classroom supplies that encourage hands-on learning. Our drawing tools selection includes trusted brands and reliable everyday options, so teachers get materials they know will perform and procurement specialists get predictable quality from familiar names.
We pack orders per teacher, so each educator receives exactly what they requested without sorting through shared shipments. This attention to workflow details reflects our deep understanding of how schools actually operate, and our team is always ready to help when questions come up.
Browse our drawing tools collection today and see why educators nationwide rely on Kurtz Bros. for the supplies that keep classrooms creative, precise and ready for whatever the lesson plan calls for.