Class Materials List

Click on a class to view the materials our instructors suggest!
These are suggested materials! Please feel free to use materials you already have!

No materials are required for our kids & teen classes!

Mondays with Mireille

You have the option of working in either Pastel or Oil Paint in this class! Materials are not included in this course! 

Pastel Materials: 

  • 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) 
  • Razor Blade 
  • Hard Brush

Oil Paint Materials: 

  • Paints 
    • Ivory black 
    • Titanium White 
    • Cadmium Yellow Light 
    • Cadmium Red Light 
    • Ultramarine Blue 
    • Cobalt blue 
    • Magenta 
    • Raw Umber 
    • Burn sienna 
  • 3, 4 Medium size of bristle brushes Filbert (A big one for bigger canvas) 
  • Palette knife (Plastic is not great) 
  • Canvas of your choice. 11×14 is a good size for beginners 
  • Turpenoid for cleaning brushes 

                            Monday Stained Glass (with Carmine)

                            Materials are not included in this course! Some glass is available for student use in addition to a small supply of tools if you are just getting started! 

                                            Crochet & Knitting

                                            You have the option of working in crochet or knitting! Materials are not included in this course!  

                                            • Crochet Hook or Knitting Needle Set 
                                            • Stitch Markers (optional, for crochet): https://a.co/d/5FyQBKu
                                            • Scissors
                                            • Yarn (Michaels): medium weight yarn (size 4-5) 
                                              • Wool Ease by Lion Brand – Thick and Easy, no dark colors. (does not have to be wool) 
                                              • Impeccable Yarn by Loops & Thread – Solid in a light color, no black or Brown. 

                                                          Teen Crochet

                                                          Materials are not included in this course!  

                                                          • Crochet Hook or Knitting Needle Set 
                                                          • Stitch Markers (optional): https://a.co/d/5FyQBKu
                                                          • Scissors
                                                          • Yarn (Michaels): medium weight yarn (size 4-5) 
                                                            • Wool Ease by Lion Brand – Thick and Easy, no dark colors. (does not have to be wool) 
                                                            • Impeccable Yarn by Loops & Thread – Solid in a light color, no black or Brown. 

                                                                        Fundamentals Drawing (with Jim Sparks)

                                                                        Materials are not included in this course!

                                                                        • 14 x 17 Drawing pad  (not a ”sketching pad” as that paper is too thin)
                                                                        • 2B graphite pencil
                                                                        • 4B graphite pencil
                                                                        • Charcoal Pencils #2, #4
                                                                        • Pink eraser
                                                                        • Small pencil sharpener (electric sharpener also accessible at the studio)
                                                                        • 16ct Prang Watercolor Set (optional)

                                                                        Wednesday Stained Glass (with Phoebe)

                                                                        Watercolor (Thursday Beginner & Advanced)

                                                                        Materials are not included in this class!
                                                                        It is important to have materials you feel comfortable working with and fit within your budget. Professional materials can be a big investment, but higher quality materials will make a huge difference in the final outcome of your paintings. The suggested list below is a good starting point so you can decide what works best for you!

                                                                        Paints: Tube paints are best.

                                                                        • I recommend Winsor & Newton Cotman paints! Cotman is the student grade Winsor & Newton, but it has a very similar feel and color consistency to their professional grade paints.
                                                                        • If you are a more experienced painter, you may be interested in trying Winsor & Newton professional grade paints.
                                                                        • If you have another brand you prefer, that’s fine too! I would recommend you have at least the following:
                                                                          • cadmium yellow hue or lemon yellow
                                                                          • yellow ochre
                                                                          • cadmium red hue or any warm/bright red
                                                                          • alizarin crimson
                                                                          • ultramarine blue and cobalt or cerulean
                                                                          • burnt sienna
                                                                          • burnt umber and/or sepia
                                                                          • purple or violet (like dioxazine purple)
                                                                          • permanent rose
                                                                          • black (Ivory or lamp).

                                                                        Paper: Everyone has different paper preferences and I encourage students to try a range of papers to find the one that fits their way of working.

                                                                        • Cold-pressed paper that is at least 140lb (300gsm)
                                                                        • It is best to use a 100% cotton paper
                                                                        • Popular brands include: Arches, Fluid, Strathmore and Stonehenge. When buying cold-press paper, be aware of the tooth (the texture) of the paper. A rough paper will make achieving detail difficult.
                                                                        • I recommend a watercolor block, where the paper is sealed on two or three sides to prevent buckling.

                                                                        Brushes: Brushes are a personal choice, but I suggest having a variety of sizes (natural or synthetic)

                                                                        • four rounds (#1, #3, #7 and #10)
                                                                        • A larger, soft filbert brush for washes
                                                                        • #2 rigger/liner brush.

                                                                        Other Materials: Sketch paper, #2 pencil and eraser, water container(s), paper towels, Watercolor palette with wells and large mixing area, preferably one you can close.

                                                                        Painting (Thursday All Levels & Friday Beginning Painting)

                                                                        Here are suggestions ONLY if you do not already have your own supplies:

                                                                        • Oil or Acrylic Paint
                                                                          • Acrylic Paint Set: https://a.co/d/hF2Uscs
                                                                          • OR
                                                                          • Oil Paint Set: https://a.co/d/f2ka9IH
                                                                          • OR
                                                                          • Individual Paint Colors
                                                                            • Titanium white
                                                                            • Cadmium light yellow
                                                                              Lemon yellow
                                                                            • Cadmium light red
                                                                            • Alizarin crimson
                                                                            • Ultramarine blue
                                                                            • Cobalt blue
                                                                            • Magenta
                                                                            • Phthalo blue
                                                                            • Burnt sienna
                                                                            • Raw umber
                                                                            • Ivory black
                                                                        • Brushes
                                                                        • Canvas of your choice. 11×14 is a good size for beginners
                                                                        • Palette (it can be glass, wood or paper pad)
                                                                        • Palette knife (to clean your palette if it is in wood or glass)
                                                                        • Plastic wrap to cover your brushes
                                                                        • Oil Paint Only!
                                                                          • Linseed oil
                                                                          • Any kind of cooking oil to clean your hands
                                                                          • Turpenoid for cleaning brushes
                                                                        • Store Reccomendations:

                                                                        Clay Tools

                                                                        Railyard Arts Studio Tools (a shopping list of basic tools we use & more)
                                                                        Railyard Arts Studio has some communal bats to use, or you may also purchase your own: Bats to purchase