5LittleMonkeys Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I need these for a co-op class Monday so something that I could get at Michael's or Hobby Lobby would be great. I don't want anything astronomically expensive, but I don't want cheap. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 For a young child, or an adult/older teen class? For kid, I would go with Prang. $5 For an adult in a pan, a good basic Widsor/Newton or Grumbacher set. $20ish depending on the color count If you want liquid, I would need to think about it more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 If it's for a young child, watercolor pencils are one of the greatest inventions EVER. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 This is for a group of dc between 8 and 11. You know, I have watercolor markers and love them...I hadn't thought about the pencils. Hmmm...I think they'd prefer the regular watercolors but I might pick up some pencils too for them to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I like Windsor-Newton's student brand ---I can't think of the name, but they'll be right there with the Windsor Newton paints. They probably have a set of them. Even with a whole class using them, it would take a long time to use them up if you are the one that doles out the paint. Just a tad will do on each palette. I just cover mine and re-wet the next time I use the paint and it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I second Laurie's recommendation for the Winsor & Newton Cotman brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I second Laurie's recommendation for the Winsor & Newton Cotman brand. :iagree: Third :001_smile: We also love the wax water soluble crayons from Michael's (not in the kid section...in the regular art section). They have beautiful results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 For myself I buy different brands depending on the colors I am using. For instance, Winsor Newton for Burnt Umber and blues, Grahm for greens and yellows, DaVinci for pinks and reds. Tubes are by far the most economical way to purchase water colors but the buy in can be a real shocker. I wish I was there, I have some great starter projects. I would give you some paint to start with. You might look at the website, That Artist Woman for fun ideas for your class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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