Our supply store carries most of these materials (with exception of hand mirrors). It will be open one hour before the first session of each class as well as during classes. You will need a separate check to pay for materials.
Kneaded eraser, plumb line (a weighted string about 24" long), masking tape, sandpaper board, 18" ruler, small hand mirror (optional).
Strathmore 2-ply drawing paper, 2H and 4H pencils, 20" x 15" drawing board, knife or razor blade.
Charcoal paper (Canson Ingres, or Strathmore), extra paper for padding, 24" x 30" drawing board, medium and hard vine charcoal, black mirror. Paint supplies will be discussed in class.
Charcoal paper (Canson Ingres, or Strathmore), extra paper for padding, 24" x 30" drawing board, medium and hard vine charcoal, black mirror. Paint supplies will be discussed in class.
Pencils: one HB and one 2H.
Watercolors: The best are Winsor & Newton. Aureolin, permanent rose,
French ultramarine, cadmium yellow, cadmium red deep & cerulean blue.
Paper: 1 large sheet (no tablets) Arches 140 lb. cold press (beginners)
or arches 300 lb. cold press (continuing).
Brushes: The best is WN Series 7 #6 or #7 or Richeson series 9000 #7
or #8 (one is enough) and one 1/2" wide flat synthetic.
Mixing Tray: Prefer round white plastic tray with 10 wells & cover
(Jack Richeson brand).
Water Containers: 2 small deli containers.
Tracing Paper: a few small sheets.
Foam Board: one 1/4" thick - no larger than 12" x 16".
Masking tape, ruler, paper towels, kneaded eraser.
Drawing board, tape, pastels (Rembrandt or whatever you have), charcoal, paper towels (Viva or Rags-in-a-Box), stiff bristle brush size 4 or 6, pastel paper (Canson neutral color and value, Wallis sandpaper white).
2H pencil, kneaded eraser, artists tape, tracing paper, Hunt 107 pen tip with holder, Higgins black india ink, Crescent #215 hot press illustration board.
Easel: French easel or tubular tripod type.
Paints: Thio violet (Grumbacher) or Permanent alizarin, French
ultramarine or ultramarine blue, Cerulean blue, cadmium
yellow, cadmium orange, cadmium red deep, white (flake, titanium, mixed or Permalba). Unless otherwise stated Winsor & Newton and Rembrandt paints are
good.
Brushes: Filberts & rounds in a bristle, 2 or 3 of each size
(#2, #4 & #6).
Panels: Canvas panels or untempered masonite with 2-3 coats of gesso
in sizes 8 x 10 and 9 x 12.
Miscellaneous: Palette cups, rags, paper towels, black mirror, Liquin,
viewfinder (2 L's), turpentine, palette knife, and a plastic bag for trash.
Notepad for first class.
Optional: Bug spray, large brimmed hat or cap, sunscreen, umbrella to
attach to easel box or freestanding with pole and stakes (for sun).
Plastic 24" T-square, 6" plastic triangle, drawing pencils and eraser, newsprint - 12x18", masking tape.
Canvas and supports range from $30 to $80, paint media of choice. For starters, just bring sketch media.