MATERIALS LIST SEMESTER 1 2024

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

These are the materials required for your first class -

PAINTINGDRAWING |  3DPRINTMAKINGCHILDRENART MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

 

 

PAINTING

Painting 1 & 2 (Svetlana Trefilova)
Acrylic paints (all colours that you have, plus black and white). If you do not already have paint – Chromacryl acrylic paint tubes or Reeves paints: Warm red, Cool red, Warm yellow, Cool yellow, Warm blue, Cool blue; Gloss acrylic medium; 300GSM paper (watercolour or mixed media, NOT canvas paper), 1 canvases, deep edges (small/medium sizes), 1 canvas boards; Visual diary; 2B pencil; A variety of flat brushes; A palette or white disposable plastic plates; Palette knife; Spray bottle; Hair dryer; Tissue or paper towel; Plastic container for water.

Watercolour for Beginners (Svetlana Trefilova)
Watercolour paints (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton/Art Spectrum); A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; A pad or single sheets of 300 gsm watercolour paper (not Mont Marte paper!); 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.

Advanced Watercolour (Svetlana Trefilova)
Watercolour paints (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton/Art Spectrum); White and dark blue or dark green acrylic paint; Black ink, pen and nib; Small box of oil crayons; A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; A pad or single sheets of 300 gsm watercolour paper, not Mont Marte 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.

Painting 3 (Sally Cox)
Chromacryl acrylic paint tubes: - Warm Red, Cool Red, Warm Yellow, Cool Yellow, Warm Blue, Cool Blue, Black, White, Palette (you can use white plastic plates as a palette); Large water container; Rags or Paper towels; Taklon brushes (flat or round); A3 Cartridge Paper pad; A4 Canvas Paper Pad; 2 canvas boards, middle size (A4); 2B, 4B and 6B Pencils; Sharpener; Eraser; Ruler; 1 stick of Compressed Charcoal

Studio Painting (Sally Cox)
Your usual painting materials, recent completed painting, painting/s you are working on, visual diary.

Painting Portraits and the Human Figure (Mia Clark)
Acrylic paints, (suggested brands are Atelier A2 or Atelier Interactive or Liquitex Basics). Yellow ochre, lemon yellow, cerulean blue and ultramarine, indigo, spectrum red, alizarin or crimson, burnt sienna and black plus a large white. Gesso to prime your paper or canvas. An acrylic brush set eg 12 piece royal langnickel set from office works is under $20. Palette knife for mixing paint. Acrylic medium and molding paste. 2 pots for water, a flat tray for a palette, paper towel, baking paper and water in a small atomiser bottle. Masking fluid, masking tape, white oil pastel or candle. If using Oil paints. (I usually underpaint with acrylics to save time) Winton is a decent brand (student quality Windsor Newton). Buy the same colours as for acrylics. Medium 1,2 and 3. Gamsol solvent. 2 tins for solvent. Rags for wiping. Optional, Thin Latex gloves. Substrates are gesso on paper, stiff cardboard, light weight board or canvas. There are pads for acrylics/ oils. Nothing smaller than 11 x 14cm is recommended.

Exploring Mixed Media Painting (Mia Clark)
Mixed-media pad eg Canson XL or 200 gsm plus watercolour pad. Drawing materials, cheap sketch pad for brainstorming. Glue stick, scissors, craft knife, masking tape. Any and all art materials at your disposal ! Eg. Colour pencils, pastels, oil pastels, textas, ink, watercolours etc. We will discuss in class useful materials. Basic requirements include Acrylic paints, (suggested brands are Born from Officeworks, Atelier A2 or Liquitex Basics). Warm and cool yellows, blues and reds, black and a large white. Gesso to prime your paper or canvas. An acrylic brush set eg 12 piece Royal Langnickel set from Officeworks is under $20. Palette knives for mixing. Acrylic fluid medium and a modelling paste. 2 pots for water, a flat tray for a palette, paper towel, baking paper and water in a small atomiser bottle. Masking fluid, white oil pastel or candle. Salt, craft knife and scissors.

Painting 1 (Deborah Cavallaro)
A4 Visual diary;  1 large canvas pad A2 size (10 sheets);  flat bristle hog hair brushes - No.s 12, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0;  Taklon brushes - ¾ , ½, ¼, 1/8 inch;  large area bristle brush - 2 inches wide;  Acrylic paints: - 500ml tub white, 250ml tubes of cool yellow, warm yellow, warm red, cool red, warm blue, cool blue, raw umber, black, paynes grey (No Mont Marte or Art Culture paints please); 1 container of impasto gel medium;  1 container of texture paste;  I bottle Atelier clear painting medium; Atelier liquefying medium; flat palette with wells and disposable plastic plates; Gladwrap and paper towel; spray bottle for water; water container (e.g. large yogurt container); rags; small disposable plastic containers for mixing paint; masking tape; 1 medium palette knife for mixing and painting.

Painting 2 (Deborah Cavallaro)
A4 Visual diary;  1 large canvas pad A2 size (10 sheets);  flat bristle hog hair brushes - No.s 12, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0;  Taklon brushes - ¾ , ½, ¼, 1/8 inch;  large goat hair brush or Hake brush - 2 inches wide;  Acrylic paints: - 500ml tub white, 250ml tubes of cool yellow, warm yellow, warm red, cool red, warm blue, cool blue, raw umber, black, paynes grey, Atelier small tube of Napthol Red light, Carbon black, Transparent Yellow and Winsor and Newton Mixing White, (No Mont Marte or Art Culture paints please);  1 container of impasto gel medium;  1 container of texture paste;  I bottle Atelier clear painting medium;  Clear Gel  medium;  flat palette with wells and disposable plastic plates; Gladwrap and paper towel;  spray bottle for water;  water container (e.g. large yogurt container);  rags;  small disposable plastic containers for mixing paint;  masking tape;  1 medium palette knife for mixing and painting.

Creative Figure Painting (David Paulson)
Your usual painting materials.

Painting 2 (Clare Purser)
A4 sketchbook, A3 cartridge paper, A2 watercolour or mixed media pad of paper at least 300gsm. A selection of drawing materials (ie charcoal, pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of flat brushes hog bristle & taklon brushes and a least 1 large brush (50mm).  A selection of 4 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, burnt umber, raw sienna or yellow ochre (no Mont Marte or Art Culture paints please). I bottle Atelier clear painting medium, water container, palettes, a medium 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.)

Studio Painting (Clare Purser)
Any recent completed painting, painting/s you are working on, A4 sketchbook, A2 watercolour or mixed media pad of paper at least 300gsm. A selection of drawing materials (ie charcoal, pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of flat brushes hog bristle & taklon brushes and a least 1 large brush (50mm).  A selection of 4 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, burnt umber, raw sienna or yellow ochre (no Mont Marte or Art Culture paints please). I bottle Atelier clear painting medium, water container, palettes, a medium 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.)

 

DRAWING

Drawing Portraits and the Human Figure (Mia Clark)
A set of woodless graphite pencils, Faber Castell kneadable eraser, normal eraser, small to medium sized paper blenders, pack of pocket-sized tissues, A4 display folder for notes. 11 x 14 or A3 sketchbook suitable for light wash, pencil and charcoal. Willow charcoal, black charcoal or Pitt pastel pencil, white pastel pencil and a soft black pastel (can be cheap and preferably square). Black and white stick of conte (or other hard pastel). Fineliner pen and waterproof black pen. Masking tape. In term 2, Set of Faber Castel watercolour pencils and a size 6 round brush. Also a set of 48 Mungyo half stick pastels (often on special at Riot online for under $20). Some Canson pastel paper in grey, brown, colours or black. A set of pastel pencils. Pitt is a good brand.

Illustration Techniques for Beginners (Mia Clark)
A3 sketchbook, graphite pencils [2B and 6B], permanent markers [fine and medium], Faber Castell kneadable eraser, normal eraser, sharpener, soft Faber Castell charcoal pencil.

Beginners Drawing and Painting (Mia Clark)  
A set of woodless graphite pencils, Faber Castell kneadable eraser, normal eraser, small to medium sized paper blenders, pack of pocket-sized tissues, A4 display folder for notes. 11 x 14 or A3 sketchbook suitable for light wash, pencil and charcoal. Willow charcoal, black charcoal or Pitt pastel pencil, white pastel pencil and a soft black pastel (can be cheap and preferably square). Black and white stick of conte (or other hard pastel). Fineliner pen and waterproof black pen. Masking tape. Acrylic paints, (suggested brands are Atelier A2 or Atelier Interactive or Liquitex Basics). Warm and cool yellows, blues and reds, black and a large white. Gesso to prime your paper or canvas. An acrylic brush set eg 12 piece Royal Langnickel set from office works is under $20. Palette knives for mixing. Acrylic medium. 2 pots for water, a flat tray for a palette, paper towel, baking paper and water in a small atomiser bottle. Masking fluid, white oil pastel or candle. Salt, craft knife and scissors.

Crossing the Line from Drawing to Painting (Nicole Sylvestre)
Lots of paper A4 and A3 cartridge quality, a few A4, A3 sheets of heavier, watercolour quality. Soft pencils (2B, 4B or 6B), biros, markers, erasers, masking tape, drawing inks (black and 2 other colours) plain household candle.

Picture Book Illustration (Heidi Cooper Smith)
A4 journal (ie book with blank pages), 2B pencils and eraser, Your choice of media to colour (eg watercolour, pastel, pencil, ink, ipad etc). Additional items may be suggested throughout the course.

Introductory Drawing (Glen Skien)
For the first lesson a basic list of materials will include: A2 Cartridge Drawing Paper /8 sheets (at least 110gsm. This will be the standard paper required for each class); Butchers paper or Newsprint/ 6 sheets; Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B; Staedtler Eraser (White Hard edge) Karat soft eraser; Charcoal: Box of Willow Charcoal sticks or Vine Charcoal (6sticks), 1 Compressed charcoal pencil, 1 Soft charcoal pencil,; Compressed charcoal sticks (at least 3 sticks); Two paper Stumps or blenders: (a thick and a thin size); Stanley knife, Bull dog clips, masking tape; 30cm Wooden ruler; Studio journal for notes/sketching.

Drawing towards Painting (Glen Skien)
A selection of dry drawing materials (ie charcoal, pencils, crayons, pastels), A3 cartridge paper, A3 acrylic painting paper, Acrylic paints: warm and cool red, yellow and blue, white paint, Impasto gel, selection of brushes. Palette with Wells, water container, paint cloth or paper towel. 

Charcoal Drawing: Beginners and Advanced (Glen Skien)
For the first lesson a basic list of materials will include:
A2 Cartridge Drawing Paper (6 Sheets. This will be the standard paper required for each class); Butchers paper or Newsprint / 6 sheets; Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B; Staedtler Eraser (White Hard edge) kneadable eraser; Charcoal: Box of Willow Charcoal sticks or Vine Charcoal (6sticks), 1 Compressed charcoal pencil, 1 Soft charcoal pencil, Compressed charcoal sticks (at least 3 sticks); Two paper Stumps or blenders: (a thick and a thin size); Stanley knife; Bull dog clips; masking tape; 30cm  Wooden ruler; Studio journal for notes / sketching.

 

3D

Ceramics A to Z (Peter Biddulph) OR Contemporary Ceramics (Peter Biddulph)
Notebook and pencil, wear closed-in shoes, avoid flowing and loose garments, and long hair is to be tied up.

Ceramics A to Z (Dianne Peach) OR Decorative Ceramics (Dianne Peach)
Notebook and pencil, wear non-slip closed-in shoes; please wear old clothes and/or apron and bring an old towel; avoid flowing, loose garments; long hair must be tied up.     

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)

Introductory Sculpture (Stephen Newton)
Ideas and notepad. Workshop uniform: long sleeve cotton shirt, long pants or jeans, fully closed-in shoes or safety boots. An old towel is useful when using clay. PPE in the form of safety gloves, ear plugs and safety glasses will be supplied.

Studio Jewellery (Renata Fojtikova) OR Introductory Silversmithing (Renata Fojtikova) OR Intermediate Silversmithing (Renata Fojtikova) OR Creative Stone Setting (Renata Fojtikova) OR Creative Wax Carving & Casting (Renata Fojtikova)
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.

Introduction to Enamelling (Catherine Large) OR Experimental (Advanced) Enamelling (Catherine Large)
Notebook, pencil, two round synthetic paint brushes (sizes 0 and 2/0), and a P2 or KN95 face mask for use when sifting enamels. 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. Bring a mug for tea or coffee.
Limited supplies of copper, fine silver and vitreous enamels are provided. Students wishing to work with silver may need to purchase additional materials throughout the course.

Introduction to Small Scale Forming and Folding Metal (Catherine Large) OR Introduction to Repousse and Chasing (Catherine Large) 
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. Tools and supplies of copper brass and aluminium are provided. Students wishing to work with silver may need to purchase additional materials throughout the course.   

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.

 

PRINTMAKING

Introductory Printmaking (David Nixon)
The following items are available from art supplies stores. 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 (15cmx15cm 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. 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.


CHILDREN

Art for Children Term 1 (Deborah Cavallaro &/or Berenice Anzellotti)
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.

Art for High School Students Term 1 (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
P. (07) 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 Ph 3221 4866 
~  546 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche Ph 07 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 (07) 3252 8238

Oxlades at QCA: Qld College of Arts, 226 Grey Street, South Brisbane (07) 3846 0611

Arthouse Northside: 140 Braun Street, Deagon (3869 2444)

Pottery Supplies: 51 Castlemaine St, Milton 3368 2877