Hiking discovery and watercolor

Painting equipment is included in the price, but if you wish, you can use your own equipment.

Watercolour and sketch specific:
In all cases :
o 1 folding chair or 1 cushion to sit on
o 1 sun hat, or even a parasol
o Water for painting and for drinking (1 litre)
o Hiking shoes and a practical bag (backpack) to carry your equipment.

List of basic materials provided
o HB pencil
o 1 eraser
o 1 box of Caran d’Ache watercolour pencils (12 colours)
o 1 box of Cotman Winsor & Newton watercolours (12 colours)
o 1 3 cm wide spalter brush
o 1 synthetic blending brush
o 2 small grey natural-bristle brushes of different sizes
o kitchen roll
o sticky tape
o 2 water cups
o 1 calendar stand
o 1 small sketchbook
o watercolour paper as required

For hikes :
o Cap or hat.
o Pair of gloves.
o Trousers, shorts, t-shirts.
o Walking socks.
o Waterproof or windproof Goretex raincoat + fleece jacket or heavy jumper.
o Hiking shoes with treaded soles.
o Valid identity card or passport.
o Medium backpack (about 30 litres) for the day's belongings and picnic. About 20 litres for half day hike.
o Large plastic bag or 1 overbag to protect your backpack.
o The Auberge Nordique does not put plastic bottles in the picnic baskets! Bring a water bottle or a container for the hikes (1,5L minimum).
o Pocket knife, cup and reusable cutlery for picnics.
o A pair of very protective sunglasses (CE 3 or 4 index essential).
o Tube of sun cream and 1 lip stick, with a high sun protection factor.
o Camera and binoculars (optional).
o Pair of walking sticks (optional).

For the week :
o A change of clothes.
o Indoor shoes or a pair of slippers.
o Swimsuit and extra towel to access the wellness area or to go to the village swimming pool (possibility to rent at L'Auberge Nordique).

Pharmacy :
o Your usual medicines.
o Painkillers, preferably paracetamol.
o Adhesive or elastic bandages (Elastoplast type, 6cm wide).
o Sets of adhesive bandages and disinfectant pads.
o Double skin (anti-blister plasters)