Watercolor kit deals and discount codes (April 2026)
I check these deals weekly and update this page when things change. Most "coupon code" sites for watercolor kits are useless. Here's what's actually working right now.
Schmincke Horadam Half Pan Set
Schmincke · $80-150 · Read my review
Schmincke rarely goes on sale. Your best bet is Amazon Lightning Deals during Prime Day (July) and Black Friday. I've seen the 12-pan set drop to $70 during those events. Outside of sales, the price is pretty stable at $80-150 depending on set size.
Daniel Smith Essentials Set
Daniel Smith · $45-55 · Read my review
Daniel Smith runs a 15% off sale on their own website roughly twice a year (spring and fall). Amazon pricing fluctuates more frequently. I've seen the Essentials set as low as $38 on Amazon during sales. Worth setting up a CamelCamelCamel price alert.
Tobio's Watercolor Kit
Tobio's · $30-40 · Read my review
Tobio's offers 10-15% off codes through their email list at tobioskits.com. They run promotions around holidays. Most coupon codes you find on aggregator sites are expired. Sign up for their email for the most reliable discounts.
Van Gogh Watercolor Pocket Box
Royal Talens · $25-35 · Read my review
The Van Gogh pocket box fluctuates between $22-35 on Amazon. I've bought it for $22 during a sale. At that price it is absurd value. Check Amazon regularly, the price changes every few weeks.
Winsor & Newton Cotman Sketchers Pocket Box
Winsor & Newton · $20-30 · Read my review
Cotman goes on sale frequently at both Amazon and brick-and-mortar art stores. Blick Art Materials often has 20-30% off coupons that apply to Cotman products. Amazon Warehouse sometimes has open-box Cotman sets for $15-18.
Sakura Koi Field Sketch Set
Sakura · $25-40 · Read my review
How to actually save money on watercolor kits
Amazon Lightning Deals during Prime Day and Black Friday are the biggest discounts I see on watercolor kits. The savings are usually 20-30% off. If you can wait for one of those events, it's worth it for the pricier sets like Schmincke and Sennelier.
CamelCamelCamel (camelcamelcamel.com) is a free browser extension that tracks Amazon price history. Set an alert for the kit you want and it emails you when the price drops. I use it for all my supply purchases.
Amazon Warehouse sells open-box and returned items at a discount. I've bought watercolor kits from Warehouse that were in perfect condition (just a dented outer box) for 25-40% off. Worth checking before paying full price.
Blick Art Materials and Jerry's Artarama both run frequent sales with coupon codes. Their prices sometimes beat Amazon, especially during their clearance events. Sign up for their email lists.