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Cartridge Paper for Irish Schools - A3 & A4 in White & Black
HuntOffice supplies cartridge paper to primary schools, secondary schools and art departments across Ireland. Cartridge paper is the standard drawing and sketching paper used throughout Irish art education, valued for its smooth surface, thickness and ability to handle pencil, ink, charcoal and light washes without buckling. Our cartridge paper range is stocked from Icon in A3 and A4, in both white and black, with fast nationwide delivery across all 32 counties.
A3 Cartridge Paper - The Art Class Standard
A3 is the most widely used cartridge paper size in Irish secondary school art classes, covering everything from observational drawing exercises and still life work to design layouts and Junior Cycle project development. HuntOffice stocks the Icon A3 Cartridge Paper at 135gsm in a pad of 40 sheets - a durable, smooth-surface paper suitable for pencil, charcoal, fine liner, ink and light colour work. At 135gsm, it offers enough weight to stand up to repeated working and light erasing without tearing, making it a reliable choice for both classroom use and individual student practice at home.
A4 Cartridge Paper - Black Paper for Bold Art Projects
Black cartridge paper opens up a completely different range of mark-making possibilities in the art classroom, allowing students to work with white, metallic and pastel media for striking, high-contrast results. HuntOffice stocks the Icon A4 Black Paper at 140gsm in a pack of 20 sheets - a heavyweight, deep black surface ideal for chalk, white pencil, oil pastel, metallic paint and gel pen work. Black cartridge paper is popular for Hallowe'en and Christmas display projects in primary schools, and for contrast studies and mixed-media work in secondary school art classes. At 140gsm it is robust enough for layered techniques without buckling or tearing.
What is Cartridge Paper? A Guide for School Art Buyers
Cartridge paper is a thick, slightly textured drawing paper originally used for loading gunpowder cartridges - but now the standard surface for drawing, sketching and illustration in schools and studios worldwide. It differs from standard printer or copier paper in its weight (typically 90gsm to 150gsm+), its surface texture (which holds dry media like pencil and charcoal far better than coated office paper), and its off-white or coloured tone. In Irish schools, cartridge paper is used across primary and secondary level for freehand drawing, design development, life drawing, observational studies and Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert Art project work. It is also the paper used in most sketch pads and sketchbooks.
Cartridge Paper Sizes - A4, A3 & Larger Formats
The most common cartridge paper sizes in Irish schools are A4 for individual student use and A3 for project and class work. Larger formats including A2 and A1 are used in life drawing, display work and some senior art projects. If you are looking for cartridge paper in loose sheet formats, bulk reams or sizes beyond what is shown on this page, our broader Art Paper category includes additional options across formats and weights. Cartridge paper is also available in pad and sketchbook form - see our Sketch Books & Sketch Pads range for hardcover, spiral and wiro options in A5 through to A2.
Why Irish Schools Choose HuntOffice for Art Paper
HuntOffice supplies art paper, sketch pads and drawing materials to schools across all 32 counties of Ireland. Our cartridge paper range is stocked from Icon, a trusted art materials brand widely used in Irish classrooms. Whether you need white A3 cartridge paper for everyday drawing work or black A4 paper for display and mixed-media projects, both are available with fast nationwide delivery. HuntOffice carries over 150,000 products, making it a practical single-supplier choice for art paper alongside paints, sketch books, pencils, markers and all other classroom art materials.