2024 AUTUMN SHORT COURSE & WORKSHOP MATERIALS LISTS

As there are no shops close by, please bring snacks or lunch.  BYO cup for coffee and tea. 

 

PAINTING & DRAWING

Introduction to Abstract Painting (Geoffrey Harley)
Acrylic paints including several different blues, reds and yellows, glaze medium for acrylic paints, A3 or larger paper of different qualities (craft paper from The Art Shed is good), a canvas or board for a major painting - A2 or larger, range of brushes, sponge, rags, pencils.

Introduction to Drawing the Human Figure (Geoffrey Harley)
A3 or A2 drawing paper, HB, 2B, 4B pencils, fine tip black pen, any other mark-making material that you like to use.

Painting Creative Portraits (Geoff Harley)

Acrylic paints including several different blues, reds and yellows; glaze medium for acrylic paints; A3 or larger paper of different qualities (craft paper from The Art Shed is good); a canvas or board for a major painting (A3 or larger); range of brushes, sponge, rags, pencils.

Pen and Wash (Lizzie Connor)
Small set of watercolour paints containing – Alizarin crimson, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Yellow Deep, Cadmium Yellow Light, Ultramarine Blue, Pthalo Blue, Black ,Brushes  - 2 round  brushes: Size 3 and 6 synthetic bristle and a good watercolour mop, Water container/rags, Graphite pencils – 4B or 6B, Black biros, and a couple of fine felt tip markers, A3 size water colour paper pad, ( we will be doing lots of sketches!)  Also, one bottle of BLACK Quink Ink (available from Officeworks approximately $11.00)

Cityscapes and the Built Environment with Palette Knife (Lizzie Connor)
Acrylic paints (Essential colours - Cadmium red light/Napthol red light, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium yellow deep, Cadmium Yellow Light/Lemon Yellow. Ultramarine Blue, Pthalo Blue; Brushes in a couple of sizes; 4 sheets of EITHER canvas paper A2 size OR flat canvas/stretch canvas approximately 40cm x 60cm, Sketch book for notes, and testing ideas.  Approximately 4 palette knives from small to large blade.  You can get a great set of palette knives from Officeworks for approximately $20.  Please get the metal knives, not the plastic ones.

Charcoal and Graphite Drawing (Lizzie Connor)
1 small box of WILLOWSTICK charcoal, 2 sticks of COMPRESSED CHARCOAL (THESE CAN BOTH BE PURCHASED FROM OFFICEWORKS), 2 x soft plastic erasers, 2 graphite sticks (they come in different grades like pencils, so try and get 4B or 6B. Again, I think Officeworks has these, but they may come in a pack, otherwise Eckersleys or the Art Shed will have them, 1x A3 pad of good quality drawing paper or 4 sheets of A3 size good quality drawing paper, 1 x A4 visual diary (for sketching and experiments, trials etc.)

Continuing Your Acrylic Journey (Lizzie Connor) 
(Essential colours -)Cadmium red light/Napthol red light, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium yellow deep, Cadmium Yellow Light/Lemon Yellow. Ultramarine Blue, Pthalo Blue; Brushes:1 x synthetic flat bristle brush1.5 inches wide, 1 x synthetic flat synthetic bristle brush approximately 2 inches wide, 1 x small 1cm flat or round brush for finishing off; 3 sheets A3 cartridge paper for experimenting and paint sketching, 4 sheets of EITHER canvas paper A2 size OR flat canvas/stretch canvas approximately 40cm x 60cm, Sketch book for notes, and testing ideas.

Sumi-e Ink Painting: Flowers in Coloured Ink (Yumiko Kigoshi)
Notebook, pencil. Bring a mug for tea or coffee. Bring an apron to protect your clothes from ink

Magic of Watercolour (Svetlana Trefilova)
(*Do not purchase Mont Marte paper or paint*)
Watercolour paints (artist quality); A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; A pad or single sheets of 300 gsm watercolour paper (artist quality); Masking liquid; Visual diary; 2B pencil and eraser; Mixing palette and water container; Masking tape; A drawing board or any other hard board; Paper towels; Hair dryer; Spray bottle with a very fine mist.

Expressive Architecture: Drawing and Watercolour (Svetlana Trefilova)
Watercolour paints – only artist quality (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton, Cotman, Art Spectrum); Black ink; Black pen/marker; A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; 300 GSM good artist watercolour paper; Visual diary; 2B pencil and eraser; Colour pencils; 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; Small plastic caps (20-30 ml) to share ink.

Australian Native Flowers in Watercolour and Ink  (Svetlana Trefilova)
Watercolour paints – only artist quality (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton, Cotman, Art Spectrum); Black ink; Black permanent marker; Colour pencils; A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; 300 GSM good quality watercolour paper; Masking liquid; 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; Small plastic caps (20-30 ml) to share ink.

Creative Portraits in Mixed Media with Model (Svetlana Trefilova)
Watercolour and acrylic paints; Black ink. Other colour inks (optional); Colour pencils; A few brushes of different sizes and shapes; 300 GSM watercolour paper (a few A3 sheets); PVA glue/Gloss acrylic medium; Rubber Roller Brayer Printmaking (any size); 1 plastic sheet, A4, for printing. (Gel plate-optional); 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; Small plastic cups (20-30 ml) to share ink.

Acrylic Painting Techniques (Sally Cox)
Your usual painting materials + container of Clear Painting Medium (Atelier) Or if you are a beginner: Acrylic paint tubes (Atelier or Chromacryl) Warm Red, Cool Red, Warm Yellow, Cool Yellow, Warm Blue, Cool Blue, White, Black; Palette (you can use white picnic disposable plates as a palette); Large water container; Rags or Paper towels; Taklon brushes (flat or round); A3 Cartridge Paper pad; 2 canvas boards, any size, a pencil and Clear Painting Medium (Atelier) 

Abstracting the Landscape (Clare Purser)
Please bring the landscape reference material you would like to start with - photos, paintings or sketches. A sketchbook (A4 landscape if possible), A2 watercolour or mixed media pad of paper 200-300gsm. A selection of drawing materials (ie. pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of flat brushes hog bristle & taklon brushes and a least 1 large brush (50mm).  2 deep edged canvass or canvas/linen boards A3 or larger. If you are using acrylic paint; a 500ml tub of white and 250ml tubes of warm & cool yellow, warm & cool red, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, raw umber, raw sienna & burnt sienna.  Good brands of acrylic paint to buy are Atelier, Matisse, Liquitex or Golden. I bottle Atelier clear painting medium (or similar), palette (waxed paper held with bulldog clips over a board makes a great palette), palette knife and rags. If you are using oil paint, the above colours, low odour turps and low odour lean medium. (Please buy oil paper sheets or a pad of oil paper in place of the mixed media pad.)

Mixed Media and the Landscape (Clare Purser)
Your collage materials, which may include old paintings, sketches, prints on paper or fabric.  A sketchbook (A4 landscape if possible), A2 watercolour or mixed media pad of paper at 200-300gsm. A selection of drawing materials (ie. pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of flat brushes hog bristle & taklon brushes and a least 1 large brush (50mm).  2 x canvas or plywood boards A3 or larger. If you are using acrylic paint; a 500ml tub of white and 250ml tubes of warm & cool yellow, warm & cool red, ultramarine blue, cobalt 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), palette knife and rags. PVA, scissors and a metal ruler.

Intuitive Plein Air Painting (Clare Purser)
A4 sketchbook (landscape format), A3 watercolour or mixed media pad of paper 300gsm; A selection of drawing materials (ie charcoal, pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of brushes (taklon if you have them).  500ml tub of white and 250ml tubes of warm & cool yellow, warm & cool red, ultramarine blue, cobalt 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), palette knife, rags and a spray bottle for water.  You will need something to sit on; like a small collapsible chair or a towel; hat, sunscreen and water. 

Plein Air Painting (Clare Purser)
A4 sketchbook (landscape format), A4 watercolour or mixed media pad of paper 300gsm; A selection of drawing materials (ie charcoal, pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of brushes (taklon if you have them).  500ml tub of white and 250ml tubes of warm & cool yellow, warm & cool red, ultramarine blue, cobalt 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), palette knife, rags and a spray bottle for water.  You will need something to sit on; like a small collapsible chair or a towel; hat, sunscreen and water. 

Drawing and Mixed Media (Stephen Newton)
Participants may bring any drawing materials/equipment they already have.


CERAMICS

All Things Wheel (Kirstin Farr) OR Throwing Big (Kirstin Farr)
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) 

Introduction to Ceramics (Peter Biddulph)
Notebook and pencil, wear non-slip closed-in shoes. Please wear old clothes and/or apron and bring an old towel.

Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing (Heidi Cooper Smith)
Notebook and pencil; Wear old clothes and/or apron and non-slip closed-in shoes. Please bring an old towel and any of your favourite throwing tools - eg rib, undercut/turning tool, cutting wire; avoid flowing, loose garments; long hair must be tied up.  

 

PRINTMAKING

Introductory Printmaking (Nancy Brown)
The following items are available from art supplies stores such as Oxlades and the Art Shed. Ring in advance to inquire what is available. Provide two or more dry point Mylar (plastic) plates (15cmx10cm or larger) for the first class of monoprinting, and for drypoint later in the semester. Provide a drypoint etching needle. Provide linoleum plates (15cm x 15cm or larger) and a set of Speedball linoleum cutting tools. Japanese veneer boards and Magnolia woodplates are optional. Provide printmaking paper (240GSM or heavier), such as Canson edition all-purpose printmaking paper, Fabriano Tiepolo, BFK Rives, Arches Vellum, Stonehenge or Hahnumuhle. Provide paper for chin-collé from about week 10. Also provide cutting blade and mat (optional); scissors; rags; rubber or disposable gloves; sketch book and basic drawing materials. Please wear closed in shoes, and clothes or apron to suit working with provided oil-based inks.

Fabric Design and Printing (Nancy Brown)
3 metres of cotton, poly-cotton or natural fibre material in a plain or light colour (any colour - can be patterned); bring an apron to wear or wear old clothes, and please wear closed in shoes and tie hair back; rags or cleaning cloths;  2 plastic cooking spatulas;  4 plastic containers;  disposable gloves or rubber gloves;  black drawing materials – pencils and erasers, black felt tipped pens (1 mm or wider);  a sketchbook with a few ideas, or other images for inspiration;  small paintbrushes; glue stick;  scissors;  cutting mat; rags; scalpel blade;  ruler; compass;  1-2 empty tomato sauce containers.  Optional, but highly recommended: 1 regular size screen (eg. approximately 50 x 60cm) and small squeegee (10 - 15cm) from Gabba Screenprint Supplies, 189 Wellington Rd, East Brisbane QLD 4169, (07) 3891 5080 (Recommended screen: 43T 50 cm x 63 cm). GABBA SCREENPRINT NO LONGER OPERATING

Shibori and Natural Dyes (Nancy Brown)
Apron, Rubber gloves, box of disposable gloves, 6 rags, light weight natural fibre material of readymade to upcycle or print- linen, cotton, wool, hemp. Sketchbook, drawing materials; Note: Some material to print on will be provided. 



SILVERSMITHING & ENAMELLING

Introduction to Silversmithing (Renata Fojtikova) OR Introduction to Stone Setting (Renata Fojtikova) OR Introduction to Wax Carving & Casting (Renata Fojtikova) OR Alternative Casting Methods (Renata Fojtikova)
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.

Introduction to Enamelling (Catherine Large)
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.

Open Studio (Catherine Large)
Ruler, pencil, thin permanent marker, scissors, glue stick, metal ruler, wear fully closed-in shoes and avoid flowing, loose garments; long hair must be tied up. Bring a mug for tea or coffee.

 
SCULPTURE

Metal Sculpture (Gabe Parker)
Pencil and paper to sketch your ideas down. 
The uniform for the class is:
- Long sleeve 100% cotton work shirt any colour is ok (King Gee or similar
- Long cotton pants (King Gee or similar but jeans are perfect, no shorts please)
- Safety work boots with a protective toe cap. (Bunnings sells many cheaper brands of these)
Extra items along the way: Small angle Grinder 100mm or 4” size is plenty. (We can talk about what discs to buy during the class)



CHILDREN

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.

Children’s Holiday Art Workshops (Deborah Cavallaro / Rod Turpin)
Please bring an art shirt or wear old clothes, a water bottle for drinking, lunch & snacks. 

Mixed Media for Teenagers (Berenice Anzellotti)
Bring along images and ideas that you would like to work on with the techniques and materials you have experienced. Bring smart phone to research images. Also bring drink bottle, lunch and snacks.

Children’s Term 2 Art Class (Deborah Cavallaro &/or Berenice Anzellotti)
Water container (e.g. 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.

Art for High School Students Term 2 (Berenice Anzellotti)
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.

 

Art materials are not available at Brisbane Institute of Art so please check with the following suppliers for your art materials requirements:                           

Art Shed Brisbane Discount Art Supplies: 274 Montague Rd, West End Ph: 38461330;

Chapman & Bailey Brisbane: 14 Byres Street Newstead Ph: 3666 0028 E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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.
~  41 – 43 Adelaide St, Brisbane City Ph: 3221 4866 
~  546 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche Ph: 3858 2730
~  12 Douglas Street, Milton Ph: 3858 2700
~  42 - 44 Compton Road, Woodridge Ph: 3084 6222
~  2 / 142 Brisbane Road, Labrador (Gold Coast) Ph: 5528 8388
~  shop 11, Corner Nicklin Way & Kensington Drive, Minyama (Sunshine Coast) Ph: 5444 0311

Oxlades Paint and Art Centre Retail Art Supplies: 136 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley Ph: 3252 8238.

Arthouse Northside: 140 Braun Street, Deagon Ph: 3869 2444

Pottery Supplies: 51 Castlemaine St, Milton Ph: 3368 2877.