Please note: Materials are not provided for classes, unless otherwise noted. You may find the materials to bring below, as suggested by your instructor. Some links may be provided, and most materials can be found at Michael’s Arts & Crafts or on Amazon.
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Mondays with Mireille
Instructor Mireille Duchesne
*PLEASE NOTE, NO OIL PASTELS
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
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
Paper towel (also provided at the Studio)
Drawing -Tuesdays
Instructor Jamie Milligan
PRISMACOLOR Design Eraser, 1224 Kneaded Rubber Eraser, Grey (70531) (3 Pack) https://a.co/d/5VfMstP
Fundamentals of Drawing– Wednesdays
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 Portraits– Thursdays
Please note that these are *suggested* materials, specific to Aki’s class. Students with more experience are welcome to incorporate their own materials.
PAPER: The singularly most important element. I recommend Arches paper, in block or sheet formats:
- Blocks: 140pd. Cold-Pressed paper, in 9×12”, 10×14”, 12×16” size or any size you prefer
- Sheets: 300pd Cold-Pressed sheets, in 22×30” size. These sheets can be divided into 2 or 4 smaller sheets, and the 300pd weight makes stretching on a small scale unnecessary.
PAINTS: I recommend a limited palette of nine Winsor & Newton professional grade colors:
- 5 Warm Colors: Winsor Red and Winsor Yellow; Burnt Sienna and Raw Sienna; and Permanent Rose
- 5 Cool Colors: Winsor Blue Green Shade and Winsor Blue Red Shade**; Hookers Green; and Paynes Grey, Winsor Violet
You can find 5ml individual tubes in each color here: https://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-newton-professional-watercolor-tubes/
The Winsor colors are staining and transparent, which makes for excellent washes and glazing.
MASKING:
The best, by far is Nichiban Tape for borders (recommended width is 24 mm). Available online at this link: https://merriartist.com/collections/vendors?q=Nichiban
Pebeo Masking Pen
PENCILS:
I recommend Mars-Staedtler Mechanical Pencils and Rotary Sharpeners with 3H, 2H and 6H Faber Castel leads, although traditional pencils and sharpeners are fine if you prefer.
PALETTE and MIXING PANS:
Best, but more expensive, is the white ceramic rectangular palette and small round mixing pans called ‘China Nest’.
Plastic equivalents are OK but very light and so less stable, especially outdoors.
BRUSHES:
Please do not spend a fortune on brushes; you do not need Winsor & Newton Series 7!
Winsor & Newton also has a great and inexpensive line, Artists Watercolor Brushes. Or choose a brand you like. Utrecht, Blick, and Jerry’s Artarama carry many lines.
I recommend brushes that have a mix of synthetic and sable tips.
1” Flat; #4, #6, #10 Rounds
OTHER:
Kneaded Eraser; 2 small water holders or cups; Viva Paper Towels or small rag/towel; 12” ruler or 9 or 10” Triangle.
Most of the supplies may be purchased at Jerry’s Artarama, Blick, or can be purchased online at other art stores or Amazon.
Beginner & Advanced Watercolors– Thursdays
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) and rubber cement pick-up
Small spray bottle for water
Hair dryer (the Studio also provides some hair dryers)
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 already 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.
Suggested 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
Other Materials
-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 (also available at thee Studio)
– 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 Brush 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.
Crochet
Instructor Kristy Amendola
Hook set (Amazon): https://a.co/d/hZKtLra
Yarn (Michaels):
Impeccable yarn by Loops & Thread – Solid in a light color, no black or Brown.Wool Ease by Lion Brand – Thick and Easy, no dark colors.
Scissors
Stained Glass– Wednesdays
Instructor Phoebe Katzin
Materials/tool list – You Will Need To Buy:
Glass cutter. I recommend Toyo pistol grip cutter. This is your most important tool, so I recommend students have a good one
Solder
Copper foil most commonly used is 7/32 black backed foil.
Glass fid
Railyard Arts Studio Has Some Supplies: (You may still want to buy your own eventually)
Running Pliers- Studio has 3 sets
Breaking pliers- Studio has 3 sets
Small grozers- Studio has 3 sets
Rails for keeping glass project straight and to size
Soldering iron- Studio has 3
Homasote board/ or cork board for assembling glass project Pattern sheers.- Studio has 12″x12″ cork boards
Safety Glasses- Studio has 3
Art 101 – Mondays Winter 2024
Instructor: Whittnie Daniels
Pencils: Staedtler or any pencils grade HB, 2B, 4B many are offered as a set which is great!
Compressed charcoal (Generals is great)
vine charcoal (Generals)
Kneaded eraser
Metal palette knife
Goldens Acrylic basic set or any acrylic set or basic oil set (windsor newton artist series is affordable)
Recommended Colors:
cad yellow
cad red
raw umber
burnt umber
raw sienna
burnt sienna
cad red
alizarin crimson
Titanium White
ivory black
sap green
viridian green
Ultramarine blue
Violet or dioxazine purple
Acrylic liquid medium
Acrylic or oil brush set filbert and/or round or flat (#4,#6,#8,#10) a set is great too!
Drawing Pad (7x10in or 9x12in 16x20in) (one small, one large)
One mixed media pad 9in x12 or larger OR canvas to mix colors on
A few canvases in different sizes 8×10”, 11×14”
Sandpaper
Porcelain Jewelry Mini-Series:
– Instructor Jess Palmer
Materials Students Will Need to Provide:
Jewelrypliers: round nose- Click Here
Hole Drill: (small drill bits work great too!)- Click Here
Hole Cleaner- Click Here
Tweezers (for glazing small items)
Exacto blade
Slip trailers(optional)
Ribs
Straight Edge/Ruler
Stamps or Texture Tools
Materials Provided by the Studio
