Class Materials List

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 

The below are suggestions only. 

• Foil Tape – https://www.anythinginstainedglass.com/metals/edco-foil.html
  • Recommended width for starting: 7/32 black backed foil tape. (If this is out of stock you can also purchase from this link: https://www.stainedglassforless.com/studio-pro-7-32-black-backed-foil/ )
• Solder 60/40 1lb roll (3mm thick): Link (note, contains lead)
• Burnishing tool: https://a.co/d/0gbZduf2

Tuesday 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 
  • Crochet Hook Set (includes scissors and stitch markers)(Amazon): https://a.co/d/hZKtLra  
  • Knitting Needles (Amazon): https://a.co/d/eangEK3
  • 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. 
• Saturday Crochet 

  • Beginner:
    – Yarn Weight, Medium (4). (Suggested in a solid, light color)
    – Crochet Hook, 5.5 mm, US – I/9

  • Intermediate: Yarn, hooks and pattern of your choosing

Materials are not included in this course!  

• Crochet Hook or Knitting Needle Set 
  • Crochet Hook Set (includes scissors and stitch markers)(Amazon): https://a.co/d/hZKtLra  
• 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. 

Materials are not included in this course!

Canvas or canvas board (11x 14)
Smock
Paint brushes in assorted sizes
Water bowl for acrylics (we also have tupperware at the
studio for use!)
Paint Colors
Ultramarine Blue
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium yellow light
Titanium White
Burnt umber

**You may bring other colors that you may have

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)

Materials are not included in this course!

The instructor will go over specifics of what you will need in your first class. No need to purchase anything for your first Wedneday class. 

Railyard Arts Studio Has Some Communal Supplies for class (You may want to buy your own eventually! Speak with your instructor before purchasing)

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.

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
  • Brush Pack: https://www.jerrysartarama.com/pro-stroke-premium-white-bristle-short-handle-brush-set
  • OR
  • Individual Brushes (if not buying a kit)
    • Hog bristle filbert (I do not recommend the synthetic brushes they are less expensive but are
      too soft and not really efficient)
    • A large brush about 1 to 1.5 inches for the big shapes
    • 2 or 3 mediums
    • 1 small brush
• 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 or other odorless paint thinner in a glass jar (for cleaning brushes)
• Store Reccomendations:
  • DickBlick.com
  • JerrysArtarama.com
  • Amazon.com

• Some tools sets are available at the Studio for communal use, however we suggest purchasing your own set to have. Click on the links below for suggestions to purchase:
• Suggested Handbuilding Tools
• Suggested Wheel Throwing Tools
• Other suggestions:
  Paint Palette
  Bats
  Pencils
  Sharpies
  White Vinegar

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