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Soft Pastels- Monday 1:00-3:00
Instructor Instructor Mireille Duchesne
Pastel
Nu-pastel, semi hard 12 assorted colors
For softer ones I like the half stick Sennelier. Their colors are fantastic.
The more colors you have the better because it is not as easy to mix as paint.
Paper or Boards
Canson Mi teintes, Art spectrum Colourfix fine tooth paper, or Pastel mat
(If you use paper, I recommend a foam core to hold the paper with clips or tap)
One razor blade
One hard brush
Drawing – All Levels Wednesdays 1:00-3:00
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: http://a.co/eBHhKax
Watercolor All Levels- Thursdays 1:00-3:00
Instructor – Maria Kaprielian
Most of the materials below are available on the Amazon wish list: http://a.co/3CAMWrQ
Other recommended websites for art materials (just click or copy and paste into browser):
A word about quality: Professional (Artist) grade watercolor materials are more expensive and easier to use than student grade materials because they provide consistent results. The colors are more intense and the paper is more durable. That being said, you have to decide what fits your budget.
Paints – in tubes not pans. Professional (Artist) grade paint is better – Daniel Smith makes a really good professional beginner pack with 2 reds, 2 yellows and 2 blues (see Amazon wish list). If you already have some paints, make sure you 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 (see Amazon wish list).
Paper-cold-pressed and at least 140lb (300gsm). 100% cotton is best but more expensive: Arches, Fabiano or Strathmore are popular brands. Canson and Strathmore also make a less expensive watercolor paper that is about 70% cotton – it is less durable with repeated washes but can be a good paper to start with. I suggest having some of each kind of paper.
Brushes – synthetic or natural hair. Make sure the brushes have a nice sharp edge or point when wet.
3/4 inch flat brush
#6 and #12 round brush
#4 rigger brush
Drawing paper for thumbnail sketches and small studies
#2 pencil and eraser.
At least 2 containers to hold water (take-out soup containers work well)
Masking or artists tape
Paper towels or facial tissues (Kleenex) for blotting
Masking fluid (frisket)
Small spray bottle for water
Hair dryer
Beginning Painting- Fridays 1:00-3:00 pm
Instructor Sarah Miller Totten
Acrylic Paint Brands: Liquitex BASICS, or
Golden or Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics
Size Tubes – 4 or 5 oz.in size. You can get the Hue of the color.
Paint Colors
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Hansa Yellow, Cadmium Lemon or Cadmium Yellow Light
Yellow Ochre
Cobalt Blue Hue
Ultramarine Blue
Titanium White
Mars or Ivory Black
Viridian Green
Additional colors are also welcome
Stretched Canvas
A few different sizes between 9×12, 11×14, 12×16, all sizes acceptable
Canvas Panels are also acceptable but note that over time they do warp.
Palette – Mixing Surface
Wax Paper or a Disposable Paper Palette 12×16 / 11×15 or larger
(suggested size for beginners 8X10, 11X14 – from Michaels)
White
https://www.michaels.com/strathmore-300-series-palette-paper-pad/M10012259.html
Grey
https://www.michaels.com/new-wave-grey-pad-rectangle-paper-palette-11-x-16/D258092S.html
Paper Towels
Paint Brushes Select brushes according the medium (acrylic vs. oil paint) being used.
A range of brush sizes and shapes, ranging from sizes 2-18 (2mm to 1 inch)
Suggested Brands:
https://www.michaels.com/royal-and-langnickel-essentials-5-piece-filbert-brush-set/10415695.html
https://www.michaels.com/royal-and-langnickel-essentials-acrylic-gold-taklon-5-piece-brush-set/10622666.html
https://www.michaels.com/zen-series-73-premium-brush-set/10552925.html
https://www.dickblick.com/products/simply-simmons-synthetic-bristle-brushes/
https://www.dickblick.com/products/grumbacher-academy-oil-acrylic-brushes/
https://www.dickblick.com/products/silver-brush-bristlon-synthetic-brushes/
Optional Supplies
Palette Knives
Dawn Dish Soap
Acrylic Paints: Medium in Matte or Gloss, Slo-Dri Retarder
Here are suggestions ONLY if you do not have your own supplies:
Stores:
DickBlick.com
JerrysArtarama.com
Acrylic Paint Brands: Liquitex BASICS, or
Golden or Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics
Size Tubes – 4 or 5 oz.in size. You can get the Hue of the color.
Paint Colors
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Hansa Yellow, Cadmium Lemon or Cadmium Yellow Light
Yellow Ochre
Cobalt Blue Hue
Ultramarine Blue
Titanium White
Mars or Ivory Black
Viridian Green
Permanent Light Green
Optional Paint Colors
Dioxazine Purple
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue
Prussian Blue
Phthalo Blue
Cadmium Red Deep
Magenta or Quinacridone
Naples Yellow or Buff White
Payne’s Grey
Chromium Oxide Green, Sap Green, Hookers Green
Raw Sienna
Raw Umber
Additional colors are also welcome
Stretched Canvas
A few different sizes between 9×12, 11×14, 12×16, all sizes acceptable
Canvas Panels are also acceptable but note that over time they do warp.
Palette – Mixing Surface
Wax Paper or a Disposable Paper Palette 12×16 / 11×15 or larger
(suggested size for beginners 8X10, 11X14 – from Michaels)
White
https://www.michaels.com/strathmore-300-series-palette-paper-pad/M10012259.html
Grey
https://www.michaels.com/new-wave-grey-pad-rectangle-paper-palette-11-x-16/D258092S.html
Paper Towels
Paint Brushes Select brushes according the medium (acrylic vs. oil paint) being used.
A range of brush sizes and shapes, ranging from sizes 2-18 (2mm to 1 inch)
Suggested Brands:
https://www.michaels.com/royal-and-langnickel-essentials-5-piece-filbert-brush-set/10415695.html
https://www.michaels.com/royal-and-langnickel-essentials-acrylic-gold-taklon-5-piece-brush-set/10622666.html
https://www.michaels.com/zen-series-73-premium-brush-set/10552925.html
https://www.dickblick.com/products/simply-simmons-synthetic-bristle-brushes/
https://www.dickblick.com/products/grumbacher-academy-oil-acrylic-brushes/
https://www.dickblick.com/products/silver-brush-bristlon-synthetic-brushes/
Optional Supplies
Palette Knives
Dawn Dish Soap
Acrylic Paints: Medium in Matte or Gloss, Slo-Dri Retarder
Water Based Oil Paints or Oil Paints
Oil Paints: Liquin, Linseed & Thinner in an air-tight container
*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.
Beginner Crocheting- Tuesday 9:00-10:30 and Wednesday 6-7:30
Instructor Kristy Amendola
Crochet hook: H8 crochet hook to start. You can buy the pack of hooks as well.
1 Medium weight skein of a solid color yarn. Once you decide on the project you can buy more.
or
Yarn of your choosing. Hook size based on the yarn of your choosing. Hook size will be on the back of the yarn label. Yarn Size and hook based on the pattern of your choosing.
Scissors
