Paperbark - Premium pottery tool bag with multiple pockets (18 external + 9 internal) and wide central space for Tool Rack and art supplies. Grey, light brown, light brown canvas bag designed in Byron Bay for potters, crocket & knitting lovers, illustrators, and creatives who appreciate sophisticated, practical design.
ABOUT THE PAPERBARK ARTIST BAG
Paperbark is a refined, understated canvas tool bag with numerous pockets for artists and makers who value elegant simplicity. This multi-pocket artist bag features 18 external pockets and 9 innovative internal compartments, totalling 27 pockets for complete creative organisation.
Named after the beautiful paperbark trees native to Australia, this sophisticated grey canvas bag brings quiet elegance to your creative practice. The neutral grey tone is versatile, professional, and timeless, working beautifully in any studio environment, from traditional ceramics workshops to contemporary art spaces.
Designed in Byron Bay by a practising ceramicist, Paperbark solves practical creative challenges: accessing tools efficiently, safeguarding valuable equipment, and transporting everything you need with grace and order.
ADVANCED MULTI-POCKET ORGANISATION
Paperbark features a thoughtfully engineered organisation system that distinguishes it from ordinary pottery bags and standard artist bags. The pairing of external pockets with internal compartments creates versatile storage that responds to your actual working methods.
18 External Pockets:
These readily accessible pockets accommodate tools you use repeatedly during creative work. Perfect for pottery trimming tools, ribbon tools, paintbrushes, drawing implements, small sculpting tools, and items you need constant access to throughout work sessions. Each tool finds its designated home, so you instinctively know where everything lives.
9 Internal Compartments (Our Signature Innovation):
This distinctive feature sets The Artist Bag apart from all competing pottery bags and art supply bags on the market. The internal compartments are elevated pockets that remain open at the base rather than being sewn closed at the bottom. This deliberate design creates vertical storage capacity:
• Tools stand upright and remain completely visible when viewing from overhead
• Ideal for taller items like wooden pottery ribs, oversized brushes, or cylindrical tools
• Holds cups or small containers filled with brushes or implements (lift the entire vessel out, immediately ready for use)
• Accommodates compact boxes containing ceramic letter stamps, texture implements, or systematically organised small tools
• Maintains longer tools in vertical orientation without entanglement or toppling
• Engineered specifically for tools benefiting from upright storage, not appropriate for tiny loose components
Think of the internal compartments as a portable standing organiser accompanying your creative practice. Many established artists identify this vertical storage system as their most essential feature because they can immediately recognise required tools without rummaging or unpacking. It's functional organisation proven in real studio environments.
This internal compartment innovation is exclusive to The Artist Bag. No competing pottery tool bag or artist bag incorporates this feature, establishing it as a genuine advancement in portable creative tool storage.
GENEROUS CENTRAL STORAGE AREA
The expansive central compartment holds:
• Our custom wooden pottery Tool Rack
• iPad or tablet (up to 11 inch capacity)
• Laptop (up to 13 inch capacity)
• A4 sketchbooks and large format journals
• Multiple drink bottles or beverage containers
• Large pottery implements like wooden bats and substantial ribs
• Rolled canvases or paper for painting applications
• Materials for multiple concurrent projects
• Compact wedging board for clay work
• Clay wrapped for transport to classes or studio sessions
The open-top configuration provides immediate visual inventory of all contents. No zippers to navigate when your hands are clay-covered, paint-marked, or occupied. Simply glance down and retrieve required items.
SUPERIOR GREY CANVAS CONSTRUCTION
Crafted from robust, pre-washed canvas (85% cotton, 15% polyester), Paperbark achieves the balance between refined aesthetics and practical durability. The canvas material withstands heavy pottery tools, clay residue, painting materials, and continuous daily application. Reinforced seams and quality stitching at stress concentrations ensure sustained durability even when fully weighted.
The sophisticated grey colour offers remarkable versatility. It complements any studio aesthetic, from rustic pottery workshops to minimalist contemporary art spaces. Grey conceals light dust and minor marks better than white while maintaining a cleaner appearance than darker colours. It's the pragmatic choice for working artists.
Pre-washed canvas delivers immediate softness and comfort, with negligible shrinkage during subsequent cleaning.
No zipper by conscious design choice. This bag remains perpetually open and accessible. Zippers fail, snag, and impede workflow. Open-top design maximises operational efficiency.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Dimensions: 36 cm × 23 cm × 23 cm
• Weight: 950 grams
• Material: Pre-washed canvas (85% cotton, 15% polyester)
• Pockets: 18 external, 9 internal compartments, 27 total
• Handles: Reinforced canvas handles for comfortable transport under load
• Colour: Paperbark grey, inspired by Australian native trees
• Design: Open-top for instantaneous access to all tools and materials
• Base: Wide and stable, stands independently when positioned
PURPOSEFULLY DESIGNED AS A POTTERY TOOL BAG
Paperbark is meticulously developed as a pottery tool bag for ceramicists and potters working across various studio locations.
Pottery Tools This Bag Organises:
• Trimming tools positioned in dedicated external pockets
• Ribbon tools arranged systematically by size and profile
• Wooden ribs standing vertically in internal compartments
• Metal ribs and kidney-shaped implements
• Needle tools, pin tools, and hole-making implements
• Wire cutting tools and twisted wires
• Natural sponges and synthetic sponge varieties
• Chamois leather materials
• Fettling knives and precision trimming implements
• Loop tools for carving and surface decoration
• Modelling implements and sculpting tools
• Calipers and measurement instruments
• Application brushes for slip and glaze
• Our wooden Tool Rack system (integrates perfectly)
Essential Pottery Studio Materials:
• Limited clay quantities for workshops or instructional sessions
• Water bottles and fine mist spray bottles
• Studio towels and protective work aprons
• Pottery technique reference materials and guidebooks
• Design sketchbooks and conceptual planning journals
• Glaze formulation records and firing documentation
• Compact banding wheels for throwing
• Rolling implements for slab construction techniques
• Texture tools, stamps, and surface treatment implements (organised in containers within internal compartments)
The internal compartments provide exceptional vertical pottery tool storage. Position a container holding assorted ribs in one compartment, your wire tool collection in another, and taller application brushes in a third. Everything maintains upright position, systematically organised, and instantly visible. This system ensures you allocate creative time to making rather than tool location.
OUTSTANDING PAINTING SUPPLY BAG
While engineered for pottery applications, Paperbark functions superbly as a painting supply bag and comprehensive artist tool bag. The neutral grey aesthetic appeals to professional painters and fine artists.
For Professional Painters and Studio Artists:
This multi-pocket bag delivers systematic organisation for painting materials.
• Acrylic, oil, and watercolour brushes categorised by size and function
• Brushes maintained upright in internal compartments (sorted by application type)
• Palette knives positioned vertically for efficient retrieval
• Paint tubes systematically arranged in external pockets
• Sketch pads and prepared painting surfaces in central storage
• Palette, painting mediums, and solvent solutions
• Cleaning materials, absorbent papers, and maintenance supplies
• Water vessels for watercolour techniques
Studio painters particularly value Paperbark because the neutral grey complements any studio colour scheme and maintains a professional appearance even with regular use. The internal compartments preserve brush containers upright during transport, protecting investment-grade brushes from damage. The open-top design enables rapid access during intensive painting sessions.
For Graphic Designers and Commercial Illustrators:
Excellent artist supply bag for professional illustration and design work.
• Technical pens and precision liners organised by line weight
• Brush pens and professional markers standing in internal compartments
• Pencils, charcoals, and drawing implements categorised by hardness grade
• Ink bottles positioned upright in internal compartments
• Sketchbooks, illustration board, and professional-grade paper in central area
• Erasers, sharpeners, straightedges, and professional templates in external pockets
• Client reference materials and colour specification guides
The comprehensive pocket system maintains different media completely separated. Preserve dry media distinct from wet media, client work separated from experimental work.
EXCEPTIONAL BAG FOR TEXTILE ARTS
Paperbark creates a superior knitting bag, crochet bag, and comprehensive textile arts organiser. The sophisticated grey appearance suits contemplative, slow-craft practices.
For Knitting and Crochet Practices:
The internal compartments excel at yarn ball storage in vertical position. View your complete colour palette without disturbing organisation. External pockets maintain hooks and needles categorised and immediately accessible.
• Crochet hooks systematically arranged by metric measurement in external pockets
• Knitting needles (straight, circular, or double-pointed varieties) in internal compartments
• Yarn balls positioned vertically, complete colour range visible from overhead view
• Scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape in dedicated compact pockets
• Pattern instructions and technique references in central storage
• Multiple concurrent projects maintained systematically organised and distinct
• Finishing needles and blocking supplies
Many textile practitioners designate this as their preferred project bag because the vertical yarn storage within internal compartments enables viewing their entire colour collection without unpacking. Hooks and needles occupy consistent locations, eliminating the frustration of misplaced tools during projects.
For Quilting, Patchwork, and Sewing:
• Rotary cutters and precision cutting tools in external pockets
• Thread spools organised by colour spectrum in internal compartments (using compact storage containers)
• Pins, safety pins, and quilting pins in external pockets
• Scissors varieties, snips, and seam removal implements easily retrievable
• Fabric pieces, pattern components, and templates
• Hand-sewing materials for piecing, quilting, or garment construction
VERSATILE CRAFT SUPPLY BAG
Paperbark functions as an adaptable craft bag for diverse making disciplines.
Woodworking and Small-Scale Carpentry:
For woodworkers focusing on detailed work, small-scale projects, or wood carving, Paperbark organises compact hand tools beautifully. Carving tools, chisels (with guards), measuring implements, and marking tools in external pockets. Small hand planes, specialty tools in internal compartments. The grey colour suits workshop environments and conceals sawdust better than lighter colours.
Leatherwork and Leather Crafting:
Leather working tools organised systematically. Cutting implements, edge bevellers, and burnishing tools in external pockets. Leather stamps and specialty tools in internal compartments. Dyes and finishes (properly sealed) in central area. Thread, needles, and hardware organised in small pockets. The durable canvas handles leather working environments.
Scrapbooking and Paper Crafts:
Cutting implements and precision tools in external pockets. Adhesives and specialty papers in central storage. Embellishments and decorative elements in internal compartments (in small containers). The neutral grey complements any paper colour palette and maintains a clean appearance despite adhesive use.
PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE SERVICES BAG
Paperbark serves professionals requiring sophisticated, organised equipment storage.
For Architecture and Design Professionals:
The professional grey aesthetic suits architecture offices, design studios, and client consultations. Architectural drawing tools, scales, templates in external pockets. Specification samples, material boards in central area. Digital tools (tablet, accessories) protected and organised. The refined appearance projects professional competence that clients notice.
For Interior Designers and Stylists:
Fabric samples, colour swatches, and material samples organised. Measuring tools, photography equipment for styling shoots. Styling accessories and props for smaller shoots. The neutral grey works beautifully in upscale retail environments, showrooms, and client residences.
For Professional Photographers (Accessories):
While not designed for camera bodies or large lenses, Paperbark excellently organises photography accessories. Memory cards, batteries, lens cloths, small filters in external pockets. Lens caps, remote triggers, cable releases organised. Lighting accessories, reflectors (compact), small portable lights. Cleaning supplies and maintenance tools.
TEACHING, THERAPY, AND PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS
Professional Art Instructors and Workshop Facilitators:
Demonstration materials systematically organised for professional instruction delivery. Various techniques' supplies maintained distinct and easily accessible. Students clearly observe materials during demonstrations thanks to open-top configuration. The sophisticated grey aesthetic establishes professional credibility that students and institutions respect.
Professional Creative Therapists:
Therapeutic art materials categorised by therapeutic modality or client demographic. Assessment tools in external pockets. Session materials or extended program supplies in internal compartments or central storage. The refined organisation supports professional therapeutic boundaries and demonstrates clinical competence.
Corporate Workshop Facilitators:
For professionals delivering creative workshops in corporate environments, the grey Paperbark maintains appropriate professional appearance. Workshop materials, icebreaker supplies, creative thinking tools organised. The neutral aesthetic suits boardrooms, training rooms, and corporate settings where overly casual bags would be inappropriate.
Museum Educators and Gallery Docents:
Educational materials, handling objects, and teaching aids organised. Interpretive materials, visual aids, and engagement tools accessible. The refined grey suits museum and gallery environments where appearance matters.
EVERYDAY PROFESSIONAL AND LIFESTYLE USES
Professional Commuter Bag:
The sophisticated grey suits professional, corporate, and business environments. Paperbark transitions seamlessly from creative studio to office environment.
• Professional documents and project notebooks in central area
• Writing implements, markers, and annotation tools in external pockets
• Electronic accessories (charging cables, adapters, external storage) in internal compartments
• Business materials and client presentation items organised
• Professional technology (laptop, tablet) in central protective space
The grey canvas maintains professional appearance even with daily commuting use, and the open-top design means quick access during busy work schedules.
Urban Professional Parents:
For parents balancing professional careers with parenting responsibilities, Paperbark serves as a sophisticated baby bag alternative that works in professional settings.
• Baby essentials organised systematically
• Professional appearance suitable for bringing to office or business meetings
• Transitions easily between parenting use and professional use
• The grey colour is gender-neutral and professional
• Doesn't broadcast "baby bag" in corporate or professional environments
Gym and Fitness Bag:
The grey colour suits athletic environments. Organised storage for fitness necessities.
• Workout clothing and towels in central area
• Toiletries and grooming supplies in external pockets
• Water bottle upright in internal compartment
• Athletic accessories, resistance bands, small equipment organised
• Post-workout nutrition and supplements
Travel and Hotel Organisation:
The multiple pockets create excellent organisation for travel.
• Toiletries and personal care items systematically arranged
• Electronics and charging equipment in dedicated pockets
• Travel documents, maps, and guidebooks accessible
• Medications and first aid supplies organised
• In-room organisation for hotel stays (unpacks to desktop organiser function)
DESIGNED IN BYRON BAY WITH PURPOSEFUL INTENTION
The Artist Bag represents two years of iterative design refinement, testing various pocket configurations, dimensions, and placements with working creative professionals. As a ceramicist practising in the Northern Rivers region, I personally needed a solution for tool transport between my residential studio, community ceramics facilities, and professional teaching venues.
The breakthrough innovation emerged with the internal compartments. Traditional tool bags accumulate everything in a central cavity where implements tangle, topple, and become impossible to locate without comprehensive unpacking. By engineering taller internal compartments that maintain items in vertical orientation, tools remain visible and systematically organised. It's equivalent to having a standing desktop organisation system that travels with your practice.
The name "Paperbark" honours the beautiful paperbark trees native to Australian landscapes. These trees exhibit quiet elegance, practical resilience, and understated beauty. The bark's layered, textured surface tells stories of growth and adaptation. For creative practitioners, this grey canvas represents sophistication without ostentation, practicality without compromise, and timeless design that transcends trends.
WHY PAPERBARK EXCELS COMPARED TO COMPETING POTTERY BAGS
Compared to competing pottery tool bags (including Soolla and similar products), Paperbark delivers distinct advantages:
Exclusive Internal Compartments:
This constitutes our signature innovation. Competing pottery bags provide exclusively external pockets. Our internal compartments enable vertical tool storage, overhead visual organisation, and upright container accommodation. This singular feature transforms tool organisation methodology and accessibility. It's the primary factor artists cite when choosing The Artist Bag after experiencing alternatives.
Enhanced Capacity with Superior Organisation:
Paperbark is moderately larger than most competing bags, offering greater interior volume and a broader, more stable foundation. Combined with 27 comprehensive pockets, you can transport more supplies with enhanced systematic organisation compared to bags offering fewer pockets or reduced capacity.
Professional Versatile Aesthetic:
The sophisticated grey canvas functions across diverse environments: pottery studios, painting ateliers, corporate offices, professional consultations, upscale retail, museum education. The neutral tone conveys professional competence and intentional design sensibility.
Open-Top Operational Efficiency:
Zipper absence enables instantaneous access. For potters with clay-covered hands, painters working rapidly to capture transient lighting, or professionals managing demanding schedules, this instant access eliminates operational friction. View all supplies simultaneously. Retrieve required items. Maintain productive flow state.
Professional-Grade Durability:
Reinforced seams, substantial canvas, robust handle construction. Paperbark is engineered for years of daily professional application, not disposable consumer goods that deteriorate after limited use cycles.
Supporting Australian Creative Economy:
Every Paperbark purchase supports a working artist and small enterprise based in Byron Bay. You're investing in Australian design, sustainable business practices, and the Northern Rivers creative community.
MAINTAINING YOUR GREY CANVAS BAG
Paperbark is designed for active professional creative work. The canvas material handles authentic studio conditions:
• Spot clean with damp cloth for clay dust, paint marks, or light soiling
• Hand wash in cold water with gentle soap when required
• Machine wash on delicate cycle if necessary (infrequently required)
• Always hang to dry in shade (never use machine dryer)
• Do not bleach or tumble dry
• Canvas develops softness and character with use, becoming more comfortable over extended time
The grey colour maintains excellent appearance even with regular professional use. Light dust and minor marks are less visible on grey compared to white, while the colour remains cleaner-looking than darker options.
AUSTRALIAN DELIVERY
• Flat $12 shipping to all Australian destinations
• Dispatched from Byron Bay, New South Wales
• Delivery typically 3 to 7 business days depending on location
• Australia Post tracked shipping for security
• Thoughtfully packaged in recyclable, sustainable materials
THOUGHTFUL GIFT FOR CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS
Paperbark makes a sophisticated, memorable gift:
• Professional potters or ceramicists upgrading tool organisation systems
• Established painters who value refined, timeless aesthetics
• Textile artists managing contemplative, slow-craft practices
• Design professionals who appreciate quality tools and sophisticated design
• Creative graduates transitioning to professional practice
• Established creative professionals who deserve premium professional equipment
• Anyone who values understated elegance, practical sophistication, and timeless design
PAPERBARK FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE PRACTICE
Whether you're establishing a professional pottery practice, developing commissioned painting work, managing complex textile projects, or operating a creative professional business, Paperbark provides organisation and accessibility that enables professional-quality work.
This bag transcends simple storage functionality. It's a professional tool that facilitates focused creative work. When supplies are systematically organised and visible, you invest creative energy in production rather than searching. When everything occupies its designated location, you can concentrate on craft execution rather than managing disorder. When tools are protected and accessible, you project professional competence regardless of career stage.
The sophisticated grey Paperbark colour serves as a daily reminder to approach creative work with professionalism, intentionality, and refined aesthetics. Your creative practice deserves to be taken seriously. Your tools deserve respectful, organised storage. Your professional image deserves thoughtful consideration.
Shop Paperbark today and experience the difference between professional organisation and amateur chaos.
