Art Shed Brisbane Discount Art Supplies: 274 Montague Rd, West End Ph: 38461330
Chapman & Bailey - Brisbane: 14 Byres Street Newstead. (07) 3666 0028, 10% discount
Eckersley's Art Supplies: 10% BIA members discount (excludes freight and specials). Eckersley's own Creative Rewards program offers great benefits to their members, including $25 reward every 500 points, birthday gift, exclusive offers & more.
Oxlades Paint and Art Centre Retail Art Supplies: 136 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley (07) 3252 8238
Arthouse Northside: 140 Braun Street, Deagon (3869 2444)
Pottery Supplies: 51 Castlemaine St, Milton 3368 2877
Ipswich Pottery Supplies: www.ipswichpotterysupplies.net
The Clay Shed 2/24 Hitech Drive, KUNDA PARK QLD 4556, (07) 5476 5977
Canvas [to be stapled to boards and later stretched] or boards in your preferred size. Perhaps no smaller than 50 x 60cm but can be whatever size you enjoy. Acrylic paints and modelling paste or better yet, spak filla from Bunnings to create thick textural applications of paint. Collage fragments eg maps, sewing patterns, patterned papers, old gelliprints or other paper ephemera from books. Brushes, palette knives, silicon squeegees and scrapers to apply and remove paint. Gesso. Sanding block. Whichever mediums you prefer, and oil paint is optional. Lower textural layers are better done in quicker drying acrylics. Mod podge is an excellent collage glue.
A gelliplate [store bought or homemade recipe available on request]. Acrylic paints, 2 brayers [printmaking rollers]. Craft knife, scissors, mod podge glue and acrylic binder medium. Wet wipes. Sketchbook and Pencil. Collect a variety of papers to print on. Such as, photocopy paper…white and coloured, brown or black papers. Cartridge paper, rice paper, baking paper, mixed media or light weight watercolour paper, paper ephemera such as music sheets, old book pages, bills, sewing patterns etc. Further materials will be discussed in class. Cartridge paper and lots of copy paper is enough to start the first class.
Watercolour paints – only artist quality; Black pens, size 0.5 and 1.0; Black ink; Watercolour pencils; A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; 300 GSM artist quality watercolour paper; Masking flued; 2B pencil, eraser and Visual diary; Mixing palette and water container; Any drawing board and masking tape; Tissue or paper towel; Spray bottle with a very fine mist; Hair dryer.
Watercolour paints – only artist quality; A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; 300 GSM good artist watercolour paper; Black ink; 2B pencil, eraser and drawing board; Watercolour pencils; Mixing palette and water container; Masking tape; Tissue or paper towel; Hair dryer; Spray bottle with a very fine mist ; Visual diary.
Watercolour paints – only artist quality (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton, Cotman, Art Spectrum) ; Black and white ink, pen and nib; Watercolour pencils; A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; 300 GSM good watercolour paper (Artist quality); Visual diary ; 2B pencil and eraser; Mixing palette and water container; Masking tape; A drawing board or any other hard board; Tissue or paper towel; Hair dryer; Spray bottle with a very fine mist.
Watercolour or acrylic paints; Black ink. Other colour inks (optional); Watercolour pencils; A few brushes of different sizes and shapes; 300 GSM watercolour paper (a few A3 sheets); PVA glue/Gloss acrylic medium; Scissors; Visual diary; Graphite pencil; Black permanent pen/marker; Mixing palette and water container; Masking tape; A drawing board or any other hard board; Tissue or paper towel; Hair dryer; Spray bottle with a very fine mist.
1 large canvas paper pad A2 size, Canson brand is good; Flat bristle hog hair brushes - No.s 12, 8, 6, 4, 2; Taklon flat brushes - ¾ , ½, ¼, inch; round taklon No. 2 brush; large flat bristle brush - 2 inches wide; Acrylic paints: - 80ml or 75ml tubes, 2 white (titanium white and zinc white), 1 cool yellow in Chromacryl or Aryclimide yellow in Atelier or primary yellow or cadmium yellow light in Matisse brand, 1 warm yellow in Chromacryl or Indian yellow in Alelier or Matisse brand, 1 warm red in Chromacryl or Napthol red light in Atelier or cadmium red medium Structure in Matisse brand, 1 cool red in Chromacryl or Alizarin Crimson other brands , 1 warm blue in Chromacryl or Utlramarine blue in other brands, 1 cool blue in Chromacryl or Phthalo blue in other brands, 1 black in Chromacryl or carbon black in other brands, If you have these paints in another brand bring those (No Mont Marte or Art Culture paints please); 250ml container of impasto gel medium; 250ml container of texture paste; I bottle Chromacryl Clear Gel Medium; flat palette or paper plates; Gladwrap and paper towel; spray bottle for water; water container (e.g. large yogurt container); rag; masking tape; 1 medium and small palette knife for mixing and painting and apron.
All materials are provided—just bring your creativity and a willingness to experiment.
Please bring along a variety of photos of seascapes either colour printouts or on your iPad, a sketchbook if you have it, watercolour or mixed media pad of paper at 200-300gsm or a canvas A3 size approximately. A selection of drawing materials (ie.pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of flat brushes. Bring whatever paints you have but it’s important to have a good variety of blues, my list includes tubes of white, warm yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson or quinacridone magenta, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, pthalo blue, raw umber, raw sienna & burnt sienna. Good brands of acrylic paint to buy are Atelier, Matisse, Liquitex or Golden. Palette (waxed paper held with bulldog clips over a board makes a great palette), tape, palette knife, painting medium and rags.
If you have your own Sumi-e painting brushes, please bring them along. If you don’t have any brushes, the tutor will lend brushes. The levy for this course will cover all other materials such as paper and inks. Please also bring an old 100% cotton cloth (if you have it), a plastic or ceramic plate, a plastic container for water (yoghurt container or the like) and a paper weight (rock or other heavy item is fine).
You will need to bring one or two unfinished paintings to class that you are prepared to take on an adventure, along with an array of materials and tools you usually use including a small jar of gesso compatible with your painting medium.
20 sheets of A3 drawing paper, minimum 150 gsm. Any drawing or other art materials you already have.
1 pair of regular dishwashing gloves from the supermarket Optional - disposable surgical gloves to avoid repeated hand washing All other materials provided.
Notebook and pencil, wear non-slip closed-in shoes. Please wear old clothes and/or apron and bring an old towel. Lunch (we have a kitchen with a fridge and microwave)
Notebook, metal ruler, pencil, fine permanent marker, scissors, glue stick, metal ruler, tea towel, cup for tea/coffee, a pair of safety glasses, wear fully closed-in shoes and avoid flowing, loose garments, long hair must be tied up.
Notebook, pencil, two round synthetic paint brushes (sizes 0 and 2/0). Bring a mug for tea or coffee. Fully closed-in shoes must be worn, and long hair must be tied up. Avoid flowing, loose clothing and bring an apron to protect your clothes. Supplies of copper and vitreous enamels are provided. Students wishing to work with silver will need to provide their own materials, with guidance from the tutor if required.
Notebook and pen or pencil. Brass, copper and aluminium are provided. Students will provide their own scrap precious metal. You can bring a mug for tea or coffee. Fully closed-in shoes must be worn, and long hair must be tied up. Avoid flowing, loose clothing and bring an apron to protect your clothes.
Apron; box of gloves - acid resistant preferred; closed toe shoes; particle and fume mask; Journal, pencils, eraser, sharpie; etching needle, burnisher, scraper etc if you have them. Some are available in the studio - copper and aluminium plates. These can also be purchased from the tutor.
Some material to print will be provided and some will be available for purchase. Sketchbook, pen, pencil, paper, eraser, Apron, Rubber gloves, box of disposable gloves, Bucket, 6 rags, light weight, light coloured smooth natural fibre such as quilters cotton ‘homespun’ or items to upcycle or print- linen, cotton, wool, hemp. Ready-made items such as t shirts and upcycled linen can also be used. Wear closed in shoes, Tie hair back.
Sketchbook, pen, pencil, eraser, Rubber gloves, Apron, 250 or 300 GSM watercolour paper - Tutor will have some available. Scalpel and spare blades, Wear closed in shoes and tie hair back.
PLEASE NOTE: This is just a friendly reminder that when packing snacks for your child while attending any of the art classes at BIA, please DO NOT include any items that have any traces of nuts. Some children are allergic even to the smell of nuts. If you could be mindful of this when sending your child to classes, it would be most appreciated. THANK YOU.
Please bring an art shirt or wear old clothes, a water bottle for drinking, lunch & snacks.
Water container (eg. large yoghurt container); art shirt or apron, please bring morning or afternoon snacks, a mug or water bottle for drinking water, and wear an apron; all other materials provided.
Bring an art journal/sketch book & pen/pencil, wear old clothes, a mug or water bottle for drinking water and snacks if desired; all other materials provided.
Smart phone or tablet to research images. Also bring an apron or old t-shirt to throw over your clothes. drink bottle, lunch and snacks. All other materials are supplied.
Smart phone or tablet to research images. Also bring an apron or old t-shirt to throw over your clothes. drink bottle, lunch and snacks. All other materials are supplied.