Supply List for The Art of Fall

I have purposely kept the supply list as simple and inexpensive as I can. I suggest buying the more expensive items at Hobby Lobby or Michael’s using their 40% coupon, or ordering through Amazon. You can also find DIY posts for certain art supplies (e.g. homemade gesso or decoupage) on Pinterest, but make and use at on risk because I haven’t tried them! šŸ™‚

These are supplies I will be using during class, please don’t feel obligated to purchase anything upfront or spend money if you have a similar product already. Simply use what you have.

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Basic Supply List:

  • Sketchbook (simple copy paper will do)
  • Watercolor paper (the best you can afford – this pad is my favorite or a Strathmore mixed media book
  • Art journal (homemade or purchased) I will have a video of how to make your own the first week.
  • 2 (or more) 8×10 canvases or canvas panels (or choose a variety of sizes). If panels are too expensive, consider purchasing an ā€œAcrylic Padā€ for some of the painting projects. These papers are texturized, having the same ā€œtoothā€ as canvas, and will work well for most of our projects.
  • Wood blocks cut square from a 2×4 – scraps of wood from a building project?
  • Mechanical pencils
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Watercolors – this simple set will do
  • Acrylic craft paints in a variety of bold and soft autumn colors
  • Assorted paint brushes (you’ll use the same ones for acrylic & watercolor)
  • Foam Brush
  • Black permanent ink pens – I prefer PITT Artist Pens or Micron Pens, but a Sharpie extra-fine point will work in a pinch
  • White gel pen – these are my favorite (& maybe a white fine-point Sharpie poster paint marker – water based only)
  • Gesso – this is what I use
  • Decoupage (matte finish)
  • Various decorative (scrapbooking) papers in beautiful autumn colors
  • Old hardcover book – we will use the pages and covers
  • Paper clay – I prefer this

 

Gather These Supplies from Around the House:

  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Magazine clippings, tissue paper or old sewing patterns
  • Bubble wrap and/or punchinella or shelf liner (optional)
  • Black card stock or construction paper
  • Paper or styrofoam plate
  • Masking or painter’s tape
  • Aluminum foil
  • Old gift/credit card
  • Baby wipes
  • Stamps & ink pads (optional)
  • Old T-shirt for smock
  • Craft paper or newspaper or plastic to cover workspace
  • Printer & paper

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Individual Supplies List

1. Mixed Media Owl

  • 8×10 Canvas or Book Cover or Wooden Panel
  • Mod Podge
  • Foam/Sponge Brush or Fingers (optional)
  • Book Pages (optional)
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Paint Brushes

2. Make Your Own Art Journal

  • Old Book or Mixed Media Art Journal (from local craft store)
  • Gesso
  • School Glue or Tacky Glue
  • Foam/Sponge Brush

3. Art Journal Week One

  • Old Book for Art Journal
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Paint Brushes

4.Ā Pumpkin Patch Watercolor

  • Watercolor Paper
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Paint Brushes

5. Monarch Butterfly Collage

  • Canvas or Book Cover (artist’s choice)
  • Pattered Page or Book Pages (optional)
  • Mod Podge w/ Foam Brush or Fingers (optional)
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Paint Brushes

6. Welcome Autumn Chalkboard Art

  • Black Cardstock or Construction Paper or Canvas
  • White Charcoal Pencil or Regular Pencil
  • White Gel Pen

7. Mixed Media Trees and Leaves

  • Wooden Plank (Gessoed)
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Foam/Sponge Brush
  • Torn Book Pages (painted: multicolored)
  • Mod Podge

8. Art Journal Week Two

  • Old Book (Gessoed)
  • Acrylic Paints
  • White Gel Pen
  • Scissors

9. Doodle Lettering and Watercolor

  • Sketch Paper
  • Sketch Pencil
  • Artist Pen
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Paint Brushes

10. Apple Recipe Block

  • 2×4 Lumber cut and sanded (Gessoed)
  • Mod Podge
  • Apple Recipe (or Artist’s choice recipe)
  • Acrylic Paint (Artist’s choice colors)
  • Paint Brushes
  • Decorative Paper
  • Twine
  • Punchinella Stencil or Bubble Wrap
  • Foam/Sponge Brush

11. Watercolor Wreath

  • Book Page or Pattered ā€œArtistā€ Paper
  • Gesso
  • A Circular Object
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Sketch Paper
  • Liner Brush (Ultra Fine)

12. Rolled Paper Pumpkin

  • Book Cover, Your Art Journal or Wooden Panel (Artist’s Choice)
  • Book Pages
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Foam/Sponge Brush
  • Mod-Podge

13. Art Journal Week Three

  • Canvas, Cardboard, Book Cover or Art Journal (Artist’s Choice)
  • Leaves
  • Mod-Podge, Spray Adhesive or Glue
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Acrylic Paint (Black)

14. Autumn Quote Chalkboard Art

  • Card-stock (Colored Paper)
  • White Gel Pen
  • Sketching Paper
  • Pencil

15. Sculpted Leaf Bowls

  • Paper Clay
  • Leaves
  • Plastic Grocery Bag
  • Scissors
  • Aluminum Foil
  • A Bowl of Water
  • Rolling Pen
  • Paper Towels

16. Mini Watercolor Masterpiece

  • Watercolor Paper
  • Sketching Paper
  • Pencil

17. Rolled Page Turkey

  • Canvas, Book Cover or Wooden Panel (Artist’s Choice)
  • Old Magazine or a few: (colorful pages)

18. Indian Corn Acrylic Painting

  • Wooden Panel (Gessoed)
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Foam/Sponge Brush
  • Sketch Pencil
  • Paint Brushes
  • White Gel Pen

19. Art Journal Week Four

  • Art Journal (Gessoed Pages)
  • Old Book Pages
  • Circular Object for Tracing
  • Decorative, Scrapbook or Artist’s Paper
  • Mod Podge

20. Mixed Media Squirrel

  • Canvas, Book Cover or Wooden Panel (Gessoed)
  • Pattern Paper (used as background)
  • Mod Podge
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Foam/Sponge Brush
  • A Circular Object for Tracing
  • Decorative Scrapbook Paper
  • Scissors

21. Thankful Chalkboard Art

  • Black Cardstock (Thick Paper or Colored Paper)
  • A Circular Object for Tracing
  • White Gel Pen
  • Charcoal Pencil