--- product_id: 47974180 title: "Cotman Watercolour, 'Sketchers' Pocket Set' , 12 x Half Pans + 1 x Travel Brush, Pack of 1" brand: "winsor & newton" price: "179.63 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Winsor & Newton" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47974180-cotman-watercolour-sketchers-pocket-set-12-x-half-pans-1 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # AA/A lightfastness rating 12 vibrant half pans 1 travel brush included Cotman Watercolour, 'Sketchers' Pocket Set' , 12 x Half Pans + 1 x Travel Brush, Pack of 1 **Brand:** winsor & newton **Price:** 179.63 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎒 Paint your world on the go with Winsor & Newton’s Sketchers’ Pocket Set! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cotman Watercolour, 'Sketchers' Pocket Set' , 12 x Half Pans + 1 x Travel Brush, Pack of 1 by winsor & newton - **How much does it cost?** 179.63 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47974180-cotman-watercolour-sketchers-pocket-set-12-x-half-pans-1) ## Best For - winsor & newton enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted winsor & newton brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Artist-Grade Pigments:** Fine art pigments with excellent tinting strength for vivid, lasting color - • **Lightfast & Permanent:** Rated AA/A for superior color durability and fade resistance - • **Travel-Ready Durability:** Sturdy case with brush protection—ideal for outdoor sketching sessions - • **Pocket-Sized Palette Power:** Compact 12 half pans + travel brush for creativity anywhere - • **Transparent & Controllable:** Formulated for smooth, uniform washes perfect for beginners & pros alike ## Overview The Winsor & Newton Cotman Sketchers' Pocket Set features 12 half pans of fine art watercolour pigments with excellent lightfastness (AA/A rating) and a travel brush, all housed in a durable, compact case. Designed for both beginners and experienced artists, this portable set offers transparent, controllable colours ideal for outdoor painting and creative spontaneity. ## Description From the manufacturer Winsor & Newton Fine art pigments of high quality and with good tinting strength, Cotman Watercolours are the perfect introduction to watercolour. Cotman Watercolour Features Fine Art Pigments - Ideal Transparency Cotman Watercolours uses fine art pigments with reduced pigment load than the Professional Watercolour range, making them an accessible choice while still uncompromising on quality. Formulated to create uniform consistency, the transparent quality of Cotman Watercolours are perfect for new users. Lightfast and Permanent Rated AA and A for Excellent and Good lightfastness, Cotman Watercolour gives artist the reassurance expected from a quality watercolour range. Cotman Watercolours Accessible But Uncompromising Quality Sets containing high quality watercolours made from fine art pigments for good tinting strength. There are sets available for new users through to experienced watercolourists ranging from a set of 6 through to our popular Studio Set containing the entire range of 40 Cotman colours. Some sets also include a brush to make it easier for those new to watercolour or those using watercolour on the go. See them in action aplus content video Cotman Watercolour Tube Sets Explore our carefully curated collection of tube sets extending painting and mixing possibilities. Tube and half pan sets Metallic Watercolours Compatible with all our current Watercolour ranges, to add highlights and unique shimmering effects. Pocket-sized Sets Floral, Portrait, Landscape and Skyscape Themes Carefully curated by professional artists including a travel brush and space for 4 more colours. Cotman Watercolour Whole and Half Pan Sets From pocket-sized sets to the famous Studio Set containing the entire range of 40 Cotman colours. Discover Themed Sets Cotman Themed sets Compare Key Features of the Cotman Sets Studio Set Complete Travel Tin Travel Set Whole Pan Studio Set Tube Palette Set Cotman Watercolour Set Sketchers' Pocket Set Review: Really happy - I'm definitely not an artist, and there's a whole story that involves not being allowed to do O-level Art (yes, I am that untalented) and forty years later led to me buying this watercolour set... The colours are bright and colourful, and have a decent amount of pigment. They are easy to mix, and work just as the tutors on YouTube advise that watercolour paints should behave. The case is very sturdy, feels solid, and has space to mix colours in the lid. There is also a travel brush included, which is designed to prevent the bristles being damaged during travel. Despite my previous apparent lack of talent, I have managed a few quite acceptable pictures so far. I don't think any professional artist need worry, but even so, I am pleased with what I have produced. They are definitely a step up from children's paints, and are very reasonably priced. Ideal for teenagers and adult beginners. (It is noted in the leaflet that some of the colours can stain, so perhaps not as good for younger children.) Review: Really worth the money 🥹🙏 - (This is a unfinished painting by the way so he’s a bit blue, and I didn’t use water colour paper also is my first time working with watercolour paints ) but these paints are so good and affordable they are very high quality and would be really good for people looking for a gift idea or someone going into GCSEs or college and artists that like to paint whilst out and about since their portable! They work really well and has a good pigment and selection of colours and the consistency is really nice so it WOULD give a professional look to it if only i got more stuff for it lol ## Features - Contains 2-methyl-1,2-benzothiazol-3(2H)-one (MBIT). May produce an allergic reaction. - Warning:Not suitable for children under 36 months - Warning:To be used under the direct supervision of an adult - FINE ART PIGMENTS-Cotman Watercolours uses fine art pigments with reduced pigment load than the Professional Watercolour range, making them an accessible choice while still uncompromising on quality. - TRANSPARENT COLOUR - Formulated to create uniform consistency, the transparent quality of Cotman Watercolour is perfect for new users. - LIGHTFAST AND PERMANENT - Rated AA and A for Excellent and Good lightfastness, Cotman Watercolour gives artist the reassurance expected from a quality watercolour range - Discover ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR SETS with 12 Cotman Watercolours made with quality and fine art pigments. This pocket-sized set is ideal for outdoor watercolour painting, as it has a curated colour palette that suits those new to watercolour and experienced artists alike, along with a travel brush. - Half pan colours are ideal to use whilst travelling. Half pans are popular with artists who paint infrequently, as the paints may be left for a long periods of time between uses, without affecting their quality - The Sketchers' Pocket Set was previously named Sketchers’ Pocket Box. - SET CONTAINS - 1 x Travel brush and 12 x Cotman half pans: Lemon Yellow Hue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Pale Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue, Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue Hue, Viridian Hue, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Chinese White. - International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00004THXI | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | 1,854 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 17 in Paints | | Brand | Winsor & Newton | | Brand Name | Winsor & Newton | | Colour | 12 Colours - Sketchers Pocket Box | | Colour Code | Mehrfarbig | | Container Type | Box | | Country of Origin | China | | Coverage | 10-15 m²/90 g | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 25,784 Reviews | | Dry Time In Hours | 2 | | Finish Type | High-Gloss | | Finish type | High-Gloss | | Full Cure Time | 24 Hours | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00787269589124, 05012572005784 | | Included Components | 1 x WN Cotman Sketchers Pocket Box , XCFC640 | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Is Waterproof | False | | Item Form | Solid | | Item Type Name | Water Colour Paint | | Item Volume | 1500 Cubic Centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.09 Kilograms | | Item volume | 1500 Cubic Centimetres | | Manufacturer | Winsor & Newton | | Model Name | Sketchers Pocket Box | | Model Number | 390640 | | Paint Type | Watercolour | | Part Number | 0390640 | | Size | 90 g (Pack of 1) | | Special Features | Always controllable colour gradient - even on soft watercolour papers, Easy to remove and reusable after drying, Fine watercolour paints with high-quality pigments, High light fastness and luminosity, The watercolour paints impress with their transparency and high light fastness | | Special feature | Always controllable colour gradient - even on soft watercolour papers, Easy to remove and reusable after drying, Fine watercolour paints with high-quality pigments, High light fastness and luminosity, The watercolour paints impress with their transparency and high light fastness Special feature Always controllable colour gradient - even on soft watercolour papers, Easy to remove and reusable after drying, Fine watercolour paints with high-quality pigments, High light fastness and luminosity, The watercolour paints impress with their transparency and high light fastness See more | | Specific Uses For Product | Interior | | Surface Recommendation | Paper | | Unit Count | 90.0 gram | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Winsor & Newton - **Colour:** 12 Colours - Sketchers Pocket Box - **Finish type:** High-Gloss - **Item volume:** 1500 Cubic Centimetres - **Paint type:** Watercolour - **Size:** 90 g (Pack of 1) - **Specific uses for product:** Interior - **Surface recommendation:** Paper - **Unit count:** 90.0 gram ## Images ![Cotman Watercolour, 'Sketchers' Pocket Set' , 12 x Half Pans + 1 x Travel Brush, Pack of 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81f2DiNIp5L.jpg) ![Cotman Watercolour, 'Sketchers' Pocket Set' , 12 x Half Pans + 1 x Travel Brush, Pack of 1 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-+pYuC7RL.jpg) ![Cotman Watercolour, 'Sketchers' Pocket Set' , 12 x Half Pans + 1 x Travel Brush, Pack of 1 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cZjoNC4YL.jpg) ![Cotman Watercolour, 'Sketchers' Pocket Set' , 12 x Half Pans + 1 x Travel Brush, Pack of 1 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71e1ppPE0DL.jpg) ![Cotman Watercolour, 'Sketchers' Pocket Set' , 12 x Half Pans + 1 x Travel Brush, Pack of 1 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iJMpmhbSS.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: As someone with no watercolour experience - What else do I need to buy apart from this to get started?** A: You will need some not(cold pressed) grain fin water colour paper 140lb or more, poor paper may puddle or wave.Masking tape to secure to a board and get a nice clean line and margin to mount later. A mixed selection of sized brushes 12 round, 5 or 6 round and 1" flat that should help you to get started you can then slowly build your brushes up.Buy the best you can afford as they should last a long time if you take care of them. **Q: Do they dry quite chalky or nice and smooth? I like to work over what I paint with pens etc and chalky watercolours destroy my pens.** A: I use them for pen and wash. I've used them for 50 years with no complaints **Q: Im really confused. The picture shows this is the fueld set with the water bottle, but later it shows a different set. Which is it as there is a big** A: No you don't get the bottle .At least I didn't. Also ,it doesn't list the bottle in contents. **Q: Can the paints be replaced in the plastic case once they've run out?** A: they're all in separate plastic containers so you can buy colours to replace them ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really happy *by K***R on 18 May 2025* I'm definitely not an artist, and there's a whole story that involves not being allowed to do O-level Art (yes, I am that untalented) and forty years later led to me buying this watercolour set... The colours are bright and colourful, and have a decent amount of pigment. They are easy to mix, and work just as the tutors on YouTube advise that watercolour paints should behave. The case is very sturdy, feels solid, and has space to mix colours in the lid. There is also a travel brush included, which is designed to prevent the bristles being damaged during travel. Despite my previous apparent lack of talent, I have managed a few quite acceptable pictures so far. I don't think any professional artist need worry, but even so, I am pleased with what I have produced. They are definitely a step up from children's paints, and are very reasonably priced. Ideal for teenagers and adult beginners. (It is noted in the leaflet that some of the colours can stain, so perhaps not as good for younger children.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really worth the money 🥹🙏 *by L***P on 5 February 2026* (This is a unfinished painting by the way so he’s a bit blue, and I didn’t use water colour paper also is my first time working with watercolour paints ) but these paints are so good and affordable they are very high quality and would be really good for people looking for a gift idea or someone going into GCSEs or college and artists that like to paint whilst out and about since their portable! They work really well and has a good pigment and selection of colours and the consistency is really nice so it WOULD give a professional look to it if only i got more stuff for it lol ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Travel Watercolour Set *by C***S on 11 June 2026* I bought this set for travelling and urban sketching, and it's been excellent. The compact size means it slips easily into a backpack, jacket pocket or sketch kit without taking up much space, making it ideal for painting on the go. The Cotman colours are vibrant, easy to rewet and offer very good performance for a student-grade range. The selection of colours is well thought out and versatile enough for landscapes, city scenes and everyday sketching. The built-in mixing areas are surprisingly practical, and the included travel brush is much better than I expected. Everything folds neatly into a sturdy case that feels designed with sketchers and travellers in mind. What I like most is how easy it is to carry everywhere. There's no excuse not to bring it along, whether you're travelling abroad, sitting in a café or spending an afternoon in the park. For anyone looking for a lightweight and reliable watercolour kit, this is a fantastic little set. ## Frequently Bought Together - Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Sketchers' Pocket Set, 12 Half Pan w/ Brush - Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad, 9"x12" Water Color Paper, 140lb/300gsm Artist Painting Drawing Paper Book, Art Supplies for Adults Kids, Watercolors, Watercolor Paint Set, Sketchbook, Journal, Teal - Sable Watercolor Brushes Professional, Fuumuui 8Pcs Sable Brush Set Variety Shapes with Flat, Round Pointed, Cat's Tongue Oval Wash Perfect for Watercolor Acrylic Gouache Inks Painting --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47974180-cotman-watercolour-sketchers-pocket-set-12-x-half-pans-1](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47974180-cotman-watercolour-sketchers-pocket-set-12-x-half-pans-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-10*