Railyard Arts Studio

Shared studio space for ceramicists, painters and all kinds of artists to create, share ideas and inspire. Classes and workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, and more

Materials List for Classes

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All Levels Watercolor, Monday 10:00-12:00 – Instructor Nina Bertolino

Paints: pans or tubes.

Brands to choose from:

Winsor Newton Cotman watercolor paint tubes (Amazon Link)(for beginners)

Winsor Newton Cottman paint pans (Amazon Link).  (for beginners)

or Daniel Smith watercolor paint pans or tubes,  Utrecht artists watercolor sets,  Grumbacher academy artists watercolor pan sets or tubes, Van Gogh watercolor sets. Please no Artist Loft Michaels brand.

Paper: Watercolor pads or Watercolor blocks 140 lbs. or higher.   Brands  (Blick, Canson, Fabriano, Strathmore, Arches, Acquerelle, Saunders, Winsor & Newton).

Brushes:  (synthetic or hair).   Small and medium brushes (round point and flat edge).
Large brush for washes

optional:

  1. a mop brush
  2. a white watercolor palette if buying watercolor tubes. Here is one from Amazon as a suggestion Amazon Link
  3. a watercolor drawing pencil (graphite form)
  4. absorbent papertowels
  5. plastic container for water
  6. masking tape

 
 

Intermediate Painting All Mediums, Tuesday 12:00-2:30 – Instructor Betty Ann Medeiros

Only if you do not have your own supplies here are some suggestions.
Stretched canvas – All sizes acceptable.
(Suggested size for beginners 8X10, 11X14 -from Michaels)
Pad of palette paper
At least 4 brushes, sizes ranging from 2-18

Paint Colors for Acrylic, Water-Soluble Oils or Oil Paints*
(Suggested brand for beginners – Small tubes of Windsor & Newton or Winton, if not then any other brand is ok)
Zinc or Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Green Deep or Viridian Green
Burnt Umber
Ivory or Mars Black
Other additional colors are also welcome
*We are Oil Paint friendly but with a carry-in, carry-out policy. No solvents please, also plan to wash your brushes at home and carry out any rags or paper towels.
Other
Paper Towels
Palette Knives (optional)
Acrylic Paints: Medium in Matte or Gloss, Slo-Dri Retarder  (optional)
Oil Paints: Liquin, Linseed & Thinner in an air-tight container (optional)
Watercolor Paint Supplies– see Betty Ann’s beginner watercolor list below.

 
 

Beginner Watercolor,  Tuesday 9:30-11:30 – Instructor Betty Ann Medeiros

Links to Amazon for watercolor pad and paint

Royal & Langnickel Darice Watercolor Painting Set or Winsor Newton Cotman watercolor paints
Strathmore Watercolor pad 140lb
Small and medium brushes
Large Flat Brush

Beginner Knitting/Crocheting, Tuesday, 10:00-11:30 – Instructor Jill Leary

Depending on what you would like to learn, crochet or knitting;
Crochet hook:  H8 crochet hook
Knitting needles: Depending on the yarn.  Check yarn package for correct needle size.
1 Medium weight skein of a solid color yarn.  Once you decide on the project you can buy more.
Scissors

 
 

Fundamentals of Drawing- Thursdays,  12:30-2:30 pm – Instructor Maria Kaprielian

The basics for this drawing class include a 2B pencil, a manual sharpener, a pad of 9 x 12 inch paper and an eraser. Good, sturdy paper (80 lb) and a selection of quality pencils, varying in hardness from 4H to 6B, makes drafting even more satisfying and are recommended. Additional materials should include a kneaded eraser, hard white eraser and a metal ruler.
Here is a link to some supplies on Amazon:

 
 

Beginning Painting- Fridays,  10:00-1:00 pm – Instructor Maria Kaprielian

Paints: better-quality acrylic paints like Liquitex and Golden tend to be more expensive than cheaper brands because they have a higher pigment concentration. You will use less paint and get better results. Purchase supplies according to your budget. Most colors can be mixed by choosing warm and cool red, warm and cool yellow and warm and cool blue colors for your palette.

Some suggested colors (*choose “heavy body” varieties – these are found in tubes, not bottles*):
Cadmium lemon or Hansa yellow
Cadmium yellow light
Cadmium red or napthol red or pyrrol red
Alizarin crimson or quinacridone crimson
Cobalt blue
Phthalo blue or Prussian blue
Ultramarine blue
Mars black or Ivory black
Titanium white (large tube)
Brushes: variety of flat and round acrylic brushes – size 2 to 12
Pad of disposable palette paper
One or more palette knife
Slow drying/retarder medium
Canvas panels – at least 11 x 14 inches
Good quality drawing paper – at least 11 by 14 inches
Pencils and erasers

 
 

Oil and Soft Pastels, Thursday 10:00-12:00 – Instructor Nina Bertolino

Oil Pastels
Purchase the best your budget affords
Student grade examples: Sakura cray pas, Van Gogh oil pastels
Artist grade examples: Sennelier or Holbein
A small bottle of Turpenoid – odorless (only for oil pastels- small glass or plastic jar with a lid for Turpenoid
Brushes or Q-Tips
Soft Pastels
Student grade: Dick Blick brand is okay, Faber Castel has a good set
Artist grade: Rembrandt, Holbein
One pad of pastel paper any size 80lb higher (You can use mixed media paper or watercolor paper or pastel board. A Bristol pad is nice for oil pastels.)
Charcoal sticks
Q-tips for blending or blending stumps
Pointy scratch tool such as tooth picks
Optional:
Rubber gloves, an apron or smock, pastel fixative
If shopping on line, try Dick Blick
If going to Michaels or other art supply stores, do not buy Artist Loft.

 
 

Painting All Levels, Thursday 7:00-9:00- Instructor Sarah Totten

Here are suggestions ONLY if you do not have your own supplies:
Stretched canvas – All sizes acceptable (suggested size for beginners 8X10, 11X14 – from Michaels)
Pad of palette paper
At least 4 brushes, sizes ranging from 2-18

Paint Colors for Acrylic, Water-Soluble Oils or Oil Paints*
(Suggested brand for beginners – Small tubes of Windsor & Newton or Winton, if not then any other brand is ok)
Zinc or Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Green Deep or Viridian Green
Burnt Umber
Ivory or Mars Black
Additional colors are also welcome
*We are oil paint friendly but with a carry-in, carry-out policy. No solvents please, also plan to wash your brushes at home and carry out any rags or paper towels.
Paper Towels
Optional:
Palette Knives (optional)
Acrylic Paints: Medium in Matte or Gloss, Slo-Dri Retarder  (optional)
Oil Paints: Liquin, Linseed & Thinner in an air-tight container (optional)

 
 

Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor Saturday’s 11:30-1:30 – Taught by Maria Kaprielian

Beginning Watercolor Class Materials List:

A word about quality: better quality materials cost more. Professional quality materials are easier to use than student grade. That being said, youhave to decide what fits your budget.

Paints – in tubes. Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Sennelier and Van Gogh are all good brands. Have at least a warm and cool yellow, warm and cool red, and warm and cool blue color to start.

Watercolor palette with deep wells and large mixing areas.

Paper-cold-pressed, at least 140Lb (300gm). Strathmore, Arches, Fabiano or Canson in pads, blocks or single sheets.

Brushes – synthetic or natural hair.

3/4 inch flat brush

#6 and #12 round brush

#4 rigger brush

Sketchbook or drawing pad for thumbnail sketches and small studies.

#2 pencil and eraser.

Here is a link to some recommended supplies on Amazon: http://a.co/3CAMWrQ

 

 

 

 

While Mom Knits… Pre-school Story and Art Class

Depending on what you would like to learn, crochet or knitting;
Crochet hook:  H8 crochet hook
Knitting needles: Depending on the yarn.  Check yarn package for correct needle size.
1 Medium weight skein of a solid color yarn.  Once you decide on the project you can buy more.
Scissors

 

New Moms Knitting / Crocheting Class

Depending on what you would like to learn, crochet or knitting;
Crochet hook:  H8 crochet hook
Knitting needles: Depending on the yarn.  Check yarn package for correct needle size.
1 Medium weight skein of a solid color yarn.   Once you decide on the project you can buy more.
Scissors

Knitting/Crocheting the Night Away!  –   Thursday night  7-8:30

Depending on what you would like to learn, crochet or knitting:
Crochet hook:  H8 crochet hook
Knitting needles: Depending on the yarn.  Check yarn package for correct needle size.
1 medium weight skein of a solid color yarn.  Once you decide on a project, you can buy more.
Scissors

Beginner Painting – Instructor Betty Ann Medeiros

Acrylic Painting materials. Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 4 Ounce Tubes, Assorted Color, Set of 6

or

Water Based Oil colors:
titanium White small tube
Cadmium yellow small tube
Alizarin Crimson small tube
Yellow Ochre small tube
Ultramarine Blue small tube
Viridian Green small tube
Burnt Umber small tube
Stretched canvas  8X10 or 11X14 (from Michaels)
Pad of paper palette
At least 4 brushes, sizes ranging from 2-18