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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 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.
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.
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
Your usual painting materials, recent completed painting, painting/s you are working on, visual diary.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
A sketchbook, some large sheets of paper for life drawing and painting both inexpensive for warm-ups (butcher’s paper or cartridge) and some heavier sheets of paper to paint on, at least 180gsm. A variety of canvases, boards or heavy paper to develop paintings onto, (whatever size is comfortable for you.) Feel free to bring whatever paints you have available, what follows is a guide, but I think the following are good to have; Acrylic paint; good brands are Art Spectrum, Winsor & Newton, Atelier or Matisse. I like to have the following colours white, warm yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, phthalo blue, raw umber, burnt umber, raw sienna or yellow ochre and a clear painting medium. A selection of drawing materials (ie charcoal, pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of brushes (taklon or hog hair). A board with baking paper held with bulldog clips makes a good palette. Black acrylic ink and either gouache/ watercolour or acrylic inks in various colours for layering.
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.)
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.
Feel free to bring whatever you have available, what follows is a guide but I think the following are good to have; a Sketchbook (landscape format), some large sheets of paper at least A3 size, watercolour or mixed media pad of paper 300gsm. A selection of canvases and boards of various sizes.Drawing materials (ie charcoal, pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of brushes (taklon or hog hair). Acrylic paint or oil paint and medium. Good brands are Art Spectrum, Winsor & Newton, Atelier or Matisse. The colours you will need are white, warm yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, phthalo blue, raw umber, burnt umber, raw sienna or yellow ochre. A board with baking paper held with bull dog clips makes a good palette.
Feel free to bring whatever you have available, what follows is a guide but I think the following are good to have; a Sketchbook (landscape format), some large sheets of paper at least A3 size, watercolour or mixed media pad of paper 300gsm. A selection of canvases or boards to paint on, what ever size is comfortable for you. A selection of drawing materials (ie charcoal, pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of brushes (taklon or hog hair). Acrylic paint or oil paint. Good brands are Art Spectrum, Winsor & Newton, Atelier or Matisse. The colours you will need are white, warm yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, phthalo blue, raw umber, burnt umber, raw sienna or yellow ochre. A board with baking paper held with bull dog clips makes a good palette.
A3 Pad Bristol Board; Good scissors; Craft knife; Metal ruler; Pencils; Rubber Roller; UHU Glue Sticks (large); Cutting Mat; Magazines (Cystic Fibrosis Bookshop, Nundah); Scrap paper or posters; Packaging; Acrylic paints (no Mont Marte); Brushes; ANY OF THESE PAPER PADS: A2 Canson Oil and Acrylic Paper Pad 290gsm; A2 Mixed Media Pad 300gsm; A2 Art Spectrum Acrylic Pad 400gsm; Plastic cups with lids (no flat palettes); Masking tape; Water Containers x 2; Rags
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A selection of dry drawing materials (i.e. 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.
Participants may bring any drawing materials/equipment they already have. Additional materials will be available.
Notebook and pencil, old clothes or apron and a towel. A basic pottery toolkit - can be advised in first class. Wear non-slip closed-in shoes, avoid flowing and loose garments, and long hair should be tied up. Note: nails and jewellery can hinder throwing.
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.
Pencil and paper to sketch your ideas down.
The uniform for the class is:
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)
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.
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.
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. 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. Bring a mug for tea or coffee.
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.
Notebook, pencil, two round synthetic paint brushes (sizes 0 and 2/0). 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, 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.
Printmaking materials are available from Art Shed or Oxlades. Materials to be purchased will be discussed during the first session. Bring 250GSM printmaking paper or some will be available from the tutor during the course. 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.
The tutor will introduce the course for the first lesson and provide examples of the required materials needed for the course. For the first lesson please have a pen and journal or visual diary for keeping studio notes.
3 metres of 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 ; 4 plastic containers for storing small amounts of mixed paint Yoghurt or ice cream containers are useful for transporting material ; disposable gloves and 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 50x60cm) 43t mesh count. This can be purchased later during the course.
Your usual materials.
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.