Watercolour Paper Pad A3 300gsm - 12 Sheets

The Watercolour Paper Pad A3 - 300gsm is a premium-grade pad designed for artist-quality watercolour techniques, offering exceptional performance and durability. Each pad contains 12 A3-sized sheets of 300gsm cold pressed paper, providing the ideal texture and weight for both beginner and advanced artists. Made in France from 100% cotton fibre, this paper ensures superior absorbency, strength, and responsiveness to water-based media.

The cold pressed surface features a felt-marked texture, giving artists excellent control over washes, layering, and dry brush effects. Its acid-free composition ensures long-lasting preservation, preventing discolouration or deterioration over time. This pad is suitable for a range of watercolour applications, including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and lifting techniques, as well as compatible with inks, gouache, and light mixed media.

Perfect for classroom use, student portfolios, or professional studio work, this pad supports bold, vibrant colour application and delicate detail, making it a versatile foundation for expressive and controlled watercolour painting.

Educational Benefits

• Supports a range of watercolour techniques - Ideal for practising washes, blending, and texture.
• Develops material awareness - Teaches students about paper quality and media compatibility.
• Encourages artistic experimentation - Cold pressed surface allows for both detailed and loose styles.
• Provides professional-grade tools - Fosters pride and care in student work with high-quality materials.

Classroom Ideas

• Watercolour technique studies - Experiment with layering, salt textures, and resist effects.
• Illustration projects - Use for storytelling, book covers, or botanical studies.
• Art history lessons - Recreate famous watercolour pieces with authentic materials.
• Portfolio building - Produce final artworks for assessment or exhibition.

Product Specifications

• Contents: 12 sheets
• Size: A3
• Paper Weight: 300gsm
• Material: 100% cotton fibre
• Surface: Cold pressed, felt marked
• Finish: Acid-free for archival quality
• Country of Manufacture: France
• Applications: Watercolour, ink, gouache, light mixed media

Pack Size: 12 Sheets