Lyra Graduate Colored Pencils deliver an explosion of vibrant color, perfect for making student artwork pop with brilliance. With their smooth, buttery leads, blending and shading become a breeze, empowering students to experiment with a variety of techniques. Built to last and easy to sharpen, these pencils are a must-have for the classroom and at-home practice, ensuring stunning, professional-quality results with every stroke. Having spent over 200 years providing quality products to artists, schools & offices all over the world, the historic LYRA brand — founded by Johann Froescheis in Nuremberg in 1806 — is one of the oldest pencil companies in the world. Synonymous with innovation & quintessential German quality, Lyra is a well-respected name all over the world. Ever since it produced its first pencils, Lyra has stuck to strict rules to ensure the utmost quality — from the selection of raw materials right through to the manufacturing process. The Graduate product line is a premier collaboration between three renowned art supply brands—Canson, Lyra, and Daler-Rowney—offering a comprehensive range of high-quality art materials. Featuring an array of supplies including sketchbooks, pencils, and paints, each product is designed to enhance technical skill and artistic expression. Ideal for art students and teachers alike, the Graduate range provides the tools necessary for fostering creativity in the classroom. Recommended age 8+ years