If you wish to restrict the initial cost the following materials are adequate:

STOUT CARTRIDGE PAPER -12 sheets 14"x10" supplied in a loose leaf book

WATERCOLOUR PAPER - 12 sheets 14"x10" Bockingford 'not' (not hot pressed) 140 lbs. weight, medium surface texture, supplied in a loose leaf book form

A 3 PLYWOOD OR SOFTWOOD BOARD, approximately 20"x15"

MASKING TAPE - one roll 1" or 2" wide

GUMSTRIP PAPER SEALING TAPE - 1" or 2" wide x 35m. long roll, unwind from the centre.

MOP BRUSH can be an old shaving brush, a ladies powder brush free from dust or a soft-haired, 1/2" to 1" decorators brush for example. Any clean soft-haired brush is suitable.

ROUND BRUSH one or two No. 8 or 10. As an extra, a No.5 made from sable and nylon. The best are full-bodied with a fine point for both wide strokes and fine lines. These are adequate for try-outs but it does necessitate regular cleaning with water and damp drying between different colours and tones. A few more rounds can be added with increasing experience.

RIGGER - one only with 1 and 1/2" long fine hairs made of nylon

FLAT BRUSH - 1/2" nylon. Add 1/4" and 1" flat brushes when needed.

BRISTLE BRUSH - 1/4" and 1/2" flats, square ends or tapered for removing colour.

Ultramarine Blue, Paynes Grey and Raw Sienna. Build upon these as the need arises.

A BOX OF STUDENTS PAN WATERCOLOURS - 12 assorted pans supplied in a plastic box with a hinged lid.

JAMJARS - as water containers.

A PALETTE KNIFE.

A NATURAL SEA SPONGE (wedge-shaped) for lifting out unwanted paint..

BLOTTING PAPER, PAPER TISSUES and an assortment of clean rags for regular palette cleaning.

MEDIUM SANDPAPER.

Take advice at your local art shop if known, but do not overbuy.