Derwent Academy™ colour pencils are made with natural wood barrels and quality pigment, to Derwent's exacting standards, these pencils transfer the colour to the paper quickly and evenly. Ideal for colouring, drawing and illustration, as with all Derwent pencils they are easy to sharpen and break resistant. Available in 36 versatile colours they also blend together well to allow you to create a wide range of additional shades.