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. Art materials are not available at the BIA.

Art Materials Short Courses

Art materials are not available at Brisbane Institute of Art so please check with the following suppliers

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.

  • 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

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

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.

Drawing and Mixed Media (Stephen Newton)

Participants may bring any drawing materials/equipment they already have.

Expressive Drawing (Lizzie Connor)

6 sticks of medium size Willow stick charcoal, 2 sticks of compressed charcoal, a 6B graphite pencil or graphite sticks, 2 black fine felt tip pens, A4 visual diary, A3 mixed media paper pad, 1 x small soft watercolour mop brush, soft plastic erasers (can be bought from the cheap shops for around $2 a pack of 6)

Contemporary Approaches to Watercolour (Zoe Porter)

Graphite pencils/2B or 4B pencil; Eraser; Watercolour (Schminke, Windsor and Newton tubes); Hard palette watercolours; Ink – black, blue, sepia, white; Metal or bamboo nib pens; Masking tape; PVA acid free glue/brush for glue; Watercolour brushes (fine to large mop); Water container; Apron/old shirt; Paper – Fabriano arches paper (A1 size – 6 x sheets); Pad of watercolour paper A4 size; Collage materials – magazines and photocopies. Please consider bringing imagery to work from that might assist in developing a story/narrative. You could think about developing your own mythological creatures or hybrid forms. It would be wonderful to bring your own sketches, photographs, textures, art references, objects etc. to work from. There will be a slight focus on memento mori/vanitas/still-life, as well as ideas relating to hybridity (animal-human/plant-human forms).

Mixed Media Landscape Painting (Clare Purser)

Your collage materials, which may include interesting papers, old paintings, sketches, prints on paper etc. A sketchbook (A4 landscape if possible), A3 or larger 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 or Mod Podge, masking tape, scissors or Stanley knife and a metal ruler.

Abstract Landscape Painting (Clare Purser)

Please bring the landscape reference material you would like to start with photos, paintings or sketches. A sketchbook (A4 landscape if possible), A3 or larger 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 canvases 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. Acrylic painting medium, PVA or Mod Podge, masking tape, scissors or Stanley knife and a metal ruler, 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 paper.)

Abstract Seascape Painting (Clare Purser)

Your collage materials, which may include old paintings, sketches, prints on paper etc. A sketchbook (A4 landscape if possible), A3 or larger watercolour or mixed media pad of paper at 200-300gsm or a collection of canvases A3 or larger. A selection of drawing materials (ie. pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of flat brushes and a least 1 large brush (50mm). Bring whatever paints you have but it’s important to have a good variety of blues, my list includes 250ml tubes of white, warm yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, 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), palette knife and rags. An acrylic painting medium, PVA or Mod Podge, masking tape, scissors or Stanley knife and a metal ruler.

Expressive Landscape Painting with Oils (Clare Purser)

Please bring a variety of images of landscapes to work from, use colour printouts, your tablet, magazines etc. Also bring a variety of brushes – hog hair or taklon and a palette knife. Everything else is supplied including oil paint, mediums, gouache paint, oil paper and stretched canvas for you to take home.

Landscape Painting from Plein Air to Studio (Clare Purser)

A4 sketchbook (landscape format), A4 or 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). Bring acrylic or gouache. The colours I like to use are white, warm yellow, napthol or cadmium red, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, phthalo 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, painting medium, rags, masking tape 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.

Sumi-e Ink Painting: Abstract Calligraphy (Yumiko Kigoshi)

Notebook, pencil. Bring a mug for tea or coffee. Bring an apron to protect your clothes from ink.

Making Colour Sing! (Maree Cunnington)

1 x Mixed Media A3 Pad 300gsm; Pencils; Ruler and Set Square (both 30cm); Flat Brushes ½’, ¾”, 1” (not coarse, not long handles). If you have round brushes and other sizes, that’s fine for the present. Plastic pots with lids for colour mixing x 10 (no palettes) Matisse Structure Fundamental CMYK Set of 5 (Eckersleys) - 1 x Primary Cyan; 1 x Primary Magenta; 1 x Primary Yellow; 1 x Black; 1 x MM6 Polymer Matt Varnish; 1 X Titanium White (not in above set) Liquitex Basics Acrylic - 1 x Primary Blue; 1 x Primary Red; 1 x Primary Yellow; 1 x Phthalo Green; 1 x Cadmium Orange; 1 x Brilliant Purple; 1 x Titanium White; 1 x Ivory Black. Please note that you will need both Matisse and Liquitex colours listed above for this class. For more information, contact mareecunnington@gmail.com

Collage / Assemblage / Wearable Art (Maree Cunnington)

Visual Diary; Pencils, Pens, Black Markers (medium and bold), Scissors, Glue Stick; Throwaway, unloved materials: old books, old magazines, paper, mass-consumer plastic or metal objects and materials, weird and interesting stuff, even large items that can be pulled apart. Bring whatever you can carry! In Week 1, we will assess the materials, brainstorm, and generate ideas and avenues for exploration.

Instagram for Artists (Maree Cunnington)

Android or Apple Smartphone (any model); Notebook and pen; Walking shoes, comfortable clothing, backpack. To have some understanding of the camera in your phone before the weekend workshop, please watch a YouTube clip that explains all the settings for your particular model smartphone. Take notes and bring them with you.

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 and small plastic caps (20-30 ml) to share ink.

Ink and Watercolour Wet-on-Wet (Svetlana Trefilova)

Watercolour paints – must be artist quality (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton, Cotman, Art Spectrum), a few coloured inks plus black ink, a few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes, black permanent marker, colour pencils (any brand), 300 GSM good artist watercolour paper, masking flued, visual diary, 2B pencil, eraser, mixing palette and water container, masking tape, a water resisted hard board, tissues or paper towels, hair dryer, spray bottle with a very fine mist and small plastic caps (20-30 ml) to share ink.

Drawing - Applying the Elements of Art (Dennis Magee)

Materials supplied but students are also welcome to bring their own drawing materials.

Paper Making (Dennis Magee)

Paper Making (Dennis Magee) All materials supplied.

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 Silversmithing (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 Small Scale Forming & Folding (Catherine Large)

Notebook and pen or pencil. 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. 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.

Monoprinting ( David Nixon)

Sheets of printmaking paper (240GSM or heavier) will be required. Also provide rags, gloves and basic drawing materials. Please wear closed in shoes, and suitable clothes or apron. Students should provide some Mylar (plastic) plates (e.g., 15x10cm, 19x12cm). Some small copper plates will be available to use in class.

Carving and Casting in Plaster (Dennis Magee)

All materials supplied.

Clay Head Sculpture (Stephen Newton)

Students to supply: a few inspiration images, photographs, drawings, or designs. Materials provided: one bag of clay per person.

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.

Art for Children Term 2 (Deborah Cavallaro & 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 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.

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 High School Students (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.

Screen Printing for High School Students (Berenice Anzellotti)

A range of coloured water-based screen printing inks will be supplied, and you will have the opportunity to experiment and create your personal stencil design that will be tested on cotton calico. A tote bag will be provided to print your final design onto and take home. Bring along additional 100 per cent cotton items like t-shirts or pillowcases to print on.

What you'll get

  • Cotton calico fabric for test printing.
  • A range of ink colours.
  • Teens will be provided with all materials necessary for the workshop. (screens, inks, squeegees and calico to print on).
  • A tote bag for your final original print, to take home and enjoy!

BRING AN APRON, LUNCH AND Wi-Fi PHONE OR TABLET