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.

Deconstruction Drawing Method (Glen Skien)

10 sheets A3 cartridge paper; 10 sheets A2 cartridge paper; Willow and Compressed charcoal stick; 1 Soft charcoal pencil; Graphite pencils (2H,HB,2B,6B); Eraser (kneadable or hard edge); Large (2 or 3cm.) width flat or round brushes; Permanent Black ink Masking tape or bulldog clips; Collage papers (lightweight rice paper, brown paper) and glue

Drawing the Human Figure (Nameer Davis)

A3 cartridge drawing pad, graphite pencils 2b,4b, black charcoal pencil, sanguine or red coloured pencil, white chalk; Cotton rag or paper towel.

Introduction to Drawing the Human Figure (Geoff Harley)

A range of drawing pencils from 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, A3 sketchbook, eraser

Mixed Media Landscape Painting (Clare Purser)

Gelli plates and rice paper will be supplied, but please bring any additional collage materials you would like to experiment with, such as old paintings, sketches or prints on paper. Watercolour or mixed media pad (300gsm) A4 or larger. A couple of canvas's, board's or heavy paper to complete your paintings on (what ever size suits you). A selection of drawing materials (e.g., pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of brushes, including at least one large brush (50mm). Acrylic paint including white, warm yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, pthalo blue, raw umber, raw sienna, and burnt sienna. Good brands of acrylic paint include Atelier, Matisse, Liquitex, and Golden. Also any inks, gouache, paint pens etc you would like to experiment with. A palette (waxed paper held with bulldog clips over a board works well), a palette knife, acrylic painting medium, PVA or Mod Podge, masking tape, and scissors or a stanley knife.

Alcohol Ink Experiments (Svetlana Trefilova)

YUPO paper 200-300 gsm; Different colour alcohol inks; Isopropyl Alcohol (98% only) 500 ml; Plastic shot glasses 30 ml; Plastic pipettes /eye droppers; A few plastic straws; Heat gun or Hair dryer with very slow blowing; A few watercolour brushes; White and black pens; Visual diary; Water container; Masking tape; A drawing board or any other hard board; Paper towels

Abstract Landscape In Watercolour (Svetlana Trefilova)

Watercolour paints – only artist quality (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton, Cotman, Art Spectrum); Black and white ink, pen and nib; Colour pencils; A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; 300 GSM good 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; Tissue or paper towel; Hair dryer; Spray bottle with a very fine mist; Small plastic caps (20-30 ml) to share 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.

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.

Australian Native Flowers in Watercolour and Ink (Svetlana Trefilova)

Watercolour paints – only artist quality (single tubes or a basic set, such as Windsor & Newton, Cotman, Art Spectrum and etc); 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

Fast and Loose Flowers (Clare Purser)

Some large sheets of paper to paint on 200-300gsm. 2 canvas's, boards or cardboard to paint on what-ever size you have but the larger the better. A selection of drawing materials (ie charcoal, pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of brushes (including larger brushes). Bring whatever paints you have but I like to have white, warm yellow, napthol or cadmium red, alizarin crimson, quinacridone magenta, 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, painting medium, rags, sponges and a spray bottle for water.

Painting Portraits in Oils (Mia Clark)

Oil paints - ultramarine blue, alizarin (cool red), yellow ochre, burnt sienna, black and white, Low odour turps or gambol solvent, A range of oil painting brushes and palette knife for mixing, Rags, 2 glass jars with lids, A flat tray for a palette and greaseproof paper, 11 x 14cm canvas or larger or canvas paper, Gesso, Sketchpad and pastel pencil (raw umber is a good colour)

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.

All Things Wheel (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) 

Advanced Wheel Throwing (Dianne Peach) OR Creating with Slips and Multi-functional Moulds (Dianne Peach)

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 Repoussé and Chasing (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.

Gelli Prints and Creative Collage ( Mia Clark)

Gelliplates provided but bring your own if you have them. Acrylic paints in your favourite colours, Lots of paper (different colours and types. Eg. photocopy paper, rice paper, tissue paper, wrapping paper, tracing paper, old artwork etc), 2 palette knives, some brushes of various sizes. 2 pots of water, Any stencils or stamps you may have, A craft knife, Sketchpad, Scissors, Pencils, eraser, sharpener, Mod Podge is a good glue for paper (Spotlight), Glossy magazines welcome, A small canvas, approximately 10 x10cm or so.

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 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.

Painting for High School Students (Berenice Anzellotti)

Bring along lunch and snacks, water bottle and appropriate clothing for painting eg apron or old t-shirt to throw over your clothes. All other materials are supplied.