STUDENT SUPPLY LIST

I know this is a long and descriptive list, but it contains details that will help you pack only what you need.

ESSENTIALS:

• At least 1 sheet of 140 lb. watercolour paper, such as Arches, measuring about 22 x 30 inches (your choice of HP or CP, bright white or cream). Please do not cut down to size; you will be working on the full sheet. 140 lb. is recommended because you will be working wet. If you work fast, feel free to bring a second sheet.

• 2 to 3 lead pencils, e.g., 2B, B, HB, 2H, 4H (not charcoal)

• Black waterproof pen, any size, e.g., Pigma micron

• Black waterproof ink, e.g., sumi (bottled or stick ink plus grinding stone)

• Brown ink, e.g., walnut ink or crystals

• Small pointed brush (for colouring small spaces)

• Favourite writing tools (ones you prefer to use):

  • At least 2 to 3 traditional tools, i.e., pointed or broad edge nibs (and holders), pointed brushes, chisel-edged brushes, etc. Your choice of size.

  • At least 1 non-traditional tool—i.e., ruling pen, cola pen, comb pen, twig, shell, etc.

• 2 to 3 mixing brushes

• Palette with 6 to 12 wells

• 2 plastic containers wide enough to accommodate your largest tool

• 2 to 3 rinse containers

• Scissors

• Cutting knife and fresh blades

• Cutting mat at least 8.5 x 11”

• Ruler or triangle with metal cutting edge and for squaring up, at least 12”

• Removeable tape, any width(s) or masking tape, any width(s), any tackiness

• PVA glue plus glue brush (or glue stick)

• Paper towels or rags

• Trash bag or plastic sheet large enough to protect table

• Several sheets of scrap paper, any type, any size

• Note-taking materials

• Workshop notes (closer to the workshop date, registered students will receive a PDF to print out for class)

• Quote (50 words maximum) that you want to use as inspiration. I will bring quotes related to freewheeling.

OPTIONAL:

Unless you own it, please don’t buy it.

• Old toothbrush for spattering

• White China marker—this is a waxy pencil used for marking china dishes

• Carpenter’s pencil

• Watercolour pan graphite or soluble graphite, e.g., ArtGraf

• Fineline applicators with writing tips to fill with sumi, walnut ink, white wet media

• Spray bottles to fill with water, sumi, walnut ink

• Chartpak Blender felt-tip marker, a solvent-based, colourless felt pen for creating black- and-white photocopy transfers

• Bookbinding tools such as needle, bone folder, awl, bookbinding thread

• 2 to 3 favourite colours of watercolour or gouache. Your choice.

• 1 to 2 pieces of text weight paper measuring at least 12 inches by 12 inches for flyleaf, neutral colour such as black or grey or brown

• One volunteer to bring a 36” metal ruler for class to share

If you like to work on black:

• 1 sheet of Arches Black Cover measuring 22 x 30 inches. Please do not cut down to size; you will be working on the full sheet.

• White dry media e.g., coloured pencil or white wax crayon

• White wet media, e.g., Dr. Martin’s Bleedproof White or white gouache