Supply List for Springtime Splendor

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 vibrant spring 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 spring 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. Mixed Media Bee

  • Canvas 8×10
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Scrapbooking or Decorative Paper

2. Watercolor Bluebird

  • Watercolor Paper
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Paint Brushes

3. Mixed Media Bunny

  • Canvas
  • Bunny Template (Cute or Dignified)
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Foam/Sponge Brush

4. Acrylic Birds Nest

  • Art Paper
  • Styrofoam Plate
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Paint Brushes

5. Vintage Book Page Butterflies

  • Pages from Vintage Books or Print Out
  • Twine
  • Butterfly Template
  • Watercolor Paint or Colored Pens

6. Cherry Blossom Trees

  • Canvas or Wooden Plank
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Paint Brushes
  • Pencil

7.Ā Art Journal Week One

  • Old Book (maybe from Thrift Store)
  • Watercolor Paper
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Mod-Podge
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Cotton Swab / Q-Tips
  • Paint Brushes

8.Ā Spring Doodle Lettering:

  • Graph Paper
  • Tracing Graph (Printed)
  • Charcoal Pencil or Regular Pencil
  • Mixed Media Paper

9. Rainy Day Scene

  • 8×10 Canvas
  • Decorative Paper
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Mod Podge
  • White Paint Pen
  • Black Paint Pen or Sharpie

10.Ā Dragonfly Block:

  • Wooden Block (2X4)
  • Vintage Book Pages or Decorative Paper
  • Mod-Podge

11.Ā Watercolor Tulips:

  • Watercolor Paper
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Sketching Pencil

12. Frog Collage

  • Canvas, Wooden Plank or Vintage Book Cover
  • Decorative Paper
  • Mod-Podge
  • Gesso-Podge (optional)
  • Watercolor Paint

13.Ā Spring Chalkboard Art

  • Black Cardstock or Wood Painted w/ Chalkboard paint
  • White Gel Pen

14.Ā Paperclay Lamb Sculpture

  • Paperclay
  • A Bowl of Clean Water
  • Masking Tape
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Rolling Pin

15.Ā Preserved Spring Blossoms

  • Nature (e.g. Leaves, Clovers, Ferns, Flowers etc.)
  • Paperclay
  • Plastic Grocery Bag or Plastic
  • Cookie Cutters

16.Ā Spring Chick Acrylics

  • Canvas, or Old Book Cover (if old book, then gesso)
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Paint Brushes

17.Ā Mud Luscious Watercolor

  • Watercolor Paper
  • Pencil
  • Kneaded Eraser
  • Watercolor Paint

18. Sculpted Poppy Bowl

  • Paperclay
  • Wax Paper
  • Poppy Template
  • Painter’s Tape
  • A Bowl of Water
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Paint Brushes

19. Art Journal Week Two

  • Art Journal
  • Sketching Pencil

20. Watercolor Feather Bookmarks

  • Watercolor Paper (cut)
  • Sketching Pencil
  • Watercolor Paint
  • A Feather