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