Supply List for Celebrate Summer

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! 🙂

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.

 

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 “Acrylic Pad” for some of the painting projects. These papers are texturized, having the same “tooth” 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 vibrant summer 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 vibrant summer 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)
  • Brightly-colored 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 Lesson Supplies List

1. Seahorse/Fish Collage

  • Book Pages or Hymnal Pages
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Canvas of Choice (Old Book Cover or Small Canvas Panel)
  • Mod Podge
  • Tiny Lid (to make outline for eyes, bubbles, etc.)
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie

2. Splattered Paint Wildflowers

  • Newspaper, Craft Paper, or Trash Bag (to protect table surface)
  • Watercolor Paper
  • Painter’s Tape
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Acrylic Paints (lots of assorted Greens)
  • Round Brushes
  • Paper Towel or Napkin
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie

3. Lightning Bug Jar

  • Canvas or Piece of Wood or Mixed Media Paper
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Paint Pen or Sharpie
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie

4. Art Journal Week One

  • Art Journal
  • Acrylic Paints or Watercolor Paints
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie

5. Citrus Fruit Watercolor

  • Circles of Various Shapes and Sizes (Cups, Lids, Rolls of Tape, etc.)
  • Watercolor Paper
  • Ruler
  • Watercolor Paints
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie

6. Mixed Media Sailboat

  • Canvas
  • Book Pages or Decorative Paper
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Sponge Brush
  • Paper Towel
  • Mod Podge
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie

7. Whimsical Bike

  • Small Canvas or Book Cover
  • Black Paint
  • White Pencil or Chalk
  • Acrylic Paint
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie

8. Garden Fairy or Gnome Watercolor

  • Watercolor Paper
  • Watercolor Paints
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie
  • White Gel Pen

9. Art Journal Week Two

  • Art Journal
  • Decorative Paper or Magazine Clippings
  • Acrylic or Watercolor Paints
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie

10. Anchor Chalkboard Art

  • Chalkboard Paper or Paper Painted a Dark Color
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie
  • Ruler
  • Acrylic Paint

11. Mixed Media Tent

  • 8×10 Canvas
  • Decorate Paper
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Sponge Brush
  • Mod Podge
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie

12. Pink Flamingo Watercolor

  • Watercolor Paper
  • Watercolor Paints
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie

13. Seashells on Mini Canvases

  • Miniature Canvases or Small Wooden Block
  • Pencil
  • Acrylic Paints

14. Art Journal Week Three

  • Art Journal
  • Pencil
  • Watercolor Paints
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie

15. Watercolor Sandcastle

  • Watercolor Paper
  • Watercolor Paints
  • Pencil
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie

16. Mixed Media Ice Cream Cone

  • Canvas
  • Books Pages
  • Decorative Paper
  • Mod Podge
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Punchanella or Bubblewrap
  • Stiff Brush or Stencil Brush
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie
  • Ruler

17. Paperclay Sea Sculptures

  • Grocery Bag (to protect table surface)
  • Paperclay
  • Bowl of Water
  • Rolling Pin
  • Carving Tool or Plastic Knife and Toothpick
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Mod Podge

18. Turtle in Acrylics

  • 5×7 Canvas Panel or Old Book Cover
  • Pencil
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie

19. Art Journal Week Four

  • Art Journal
  • Watercolor or Acrylic Paints
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie

20. Sunflower Block

  • Wooded Block
  • Pencil
  • Acrylic Paints
  • White Gel Pen or Sharpie