Art Shed Brisbane Discount Art Supplies: 274 Montague Rd, West End Ph: 38461330
Chapman & Bailey - Brisbane: 14 Byres Street Newstead. (07) 3666 0028, 10% discount
Eckersley's Art Supplies: 10% BIA members discount (excludes freight and specials). Eckersley's own Creative Rewards program offers great benefits to their members, including $25 reward every 500 points, birthday gift, exclusive offers & more.
Oxlades Paint and Art Centre Retail Art Supplies: 136 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley (07) 3252 8238
Arthouse Northside: 140 Braun Street, Deagon (3869 2444)
Pottery Supplies: 51 Castlemaine St, Milton 3368 2877
Ipswich Pottery Supplies: www.ipswichpotterysupplies.net
The Clay Shed 2/24 Hitech Drive, KUNDA PARK QLD 4556, (07) 5476 5977
A4 or A3 drawing paper / sketchbook, a range of pencils (B2, B4, B6) eraser, a white pencil
Acrylic paints including blues, reds, yellows, black and white. Glaze medium for acrylic paints, A3 or larger paper (craft paper from The Artshed is good), a canvas or board for a major painting -A2 or larger, range of brushes, sponge, rags, pencils.
Watercolour paints – only artist quality (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton, Cotman, Art Spectrum) ; Black ink; Black pen/marker; A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; 300 GSM good artist watercolour paper; Visual diary ; 2B pencil and eraser; Colour pencils; Mixing palette and water container; Masking tape; A drawing board or any other hard board; Tissue or paper towel; Hair dryer; Spray bottle with a very fine mist ; Small plastic caps (20-30 ml) to share ink
A pad of mixed media or watercolour paper 300gsm, whatever size you find comfortable. 2 surfaces to complete your paintings on – use canvas, board or heavy paper, what-ever size you have. A selection of drawing materials, if you have them (ie charcoal, pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of brushes (including larger brushes). Please bring acrylic paints; good colours to have are white, warm yellow, napthol or cadmium red, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, raw umber, raw sienna & burnt sienna. Good brands of acrylic paint to buy are Atelier, Matisse, Liquitex or Golden. Gesso, palette (waxed paper held with bulldog clips over a board makes a great palette), palette knife and painting medium.
4-5 wooden panels of any shape (round, square, rectangle) about A5-A4 size; Watercolour paints (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton/Art Spectrum); Black pen; colour/watercolour pencils; A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; Visual diary; 2B pencil and eraser; Mixing palette and water container; Tissue or paper towel; Hair dryer; Spray bottle with a very fine mist; Crystal Clear Spray (fixative)
Watercolour [or gouache] paints, minimum of warm and cool reds, yellows and blues plus black and a white gouache or ink. A set of permanent pens with varying thickness nibs. 2 pots for water, tissues, pipette, small atomiser for water, palette with small wells for wash, set of watercolour brushes, Graphite pencils, 2B and 6B. Eraser, sharpener, watercolour pencils, white paint pen. Pad of A4 or A3 watercolour paper.
Watercolour [or gouache] paints, minimum of warm and cool reds, yellows and blues plus black and a white gouache or ink. A set of permanent pens with varying thickness nibs. 2 pots for water, tissues, pipette, small atomiser for water, palette with small wells for wash, set of watercolour brushes, Graphite pencils, 2B and 6B. Eraser, sharpener, watercolour pencils. Pad A3 watercolour paper.
All materials are provided—just bring your creativity and a willingness to experiment.
If you have your own Sumi-e painting brushes, please bring them along. If you don’t have any brushes, the tutor will lend brushes. The levy for this course will cover all other materials such as paper and inks. Please also bring an old 100% cotton cloth (if you have it), a plastic or ceramic plate, a plastic container for water (yoghurt container or the like) and a paper weight (rock or other heavy item is fine).
(*Do not purchase Mont Marte paper or paint*) Watercolour paints (artist quality); A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; A pad or single sheets of 300 gsm watercolour paper (artist quality); Masking liquid; Visual diary; 2B pencil and eraser; Mixing palette and water container; Masking tape; A drawing board or any other hard board; Paper towels; Hair dryer; Spray bottle with a very fine mist.
Please bring along a variety of photos of seascapes either colour printouts or on your iPad, a sketchbook if you have it, watercolour or mixed media pad of paper at 200-300gsm or a canvas A3 size approximately. A selection of drawing materials (ie.pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of flat brushes. Bring whatever paints you have but it’s important to have a good variety of blues, my list includes tubes of white, warm yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson or quinacridone magenta, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, pthalo blue, raw umber, raw sienna & burnt sienna. Good brands of acrylic paint to buy are Atelier, Matisse, Liquitex or Golden. Palette (waxed paper held with bulldog clips over a board makes a great palette), tape, palette knife, painting medium and rags.
Please bring along a variety of photos of landscapes you find inspiring, either colour printouts or on your iPad. A pad of watercolour or mixed media paper 300gsm, a surface to complete your painting on; canvas, heavy paper or board - whatever size you are comfortable with. A selection of drawing materials (ie.pencils, crayons, pastels) and a variety of flat brushes. A variety of paints; my list includes white, warm yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson or quinacridone magenta, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, pthalo blue, raw umber, raw sienna & burnt sienna. Good brands of acrylic paint to buy are Atelier, Matisse, Liquitex or Golden. Palette (waxed paper held with bull dog clips over a board makes a great palette), tape, palette knife, painting medium and rags
Students are welcome to bring any art materials and paper they already have.
Phone / camera. Notebook and pencil, wear non-slip closed-in shoes. Please wear old clothes and/or apron and bring an old towel.
Notebook and pencil, wear non-slip closed-in shoes. Please wear old clothes and/or apron and bring an old towel. Lunch (we have a kitchen with a fridge and microwave)
Notebook, metal ruler, pencil, fine permanent marker, scissors, glue stick, metal ruler, tea towel, cup for tea/coffee, a pair of safety glasses, wear fully closed-in shoes and avoid flowing, loose garments, long hair must be tied up.
Notebook, pencil, two round synthetic paint brushes (sizes 0 and 2/0).Bring a mug for tea or coffee. Fully closed-in shoes must be worn and long hair must be tied up. Avoid flowing, loose clothing and bring an apron to protect your clothes. Supplies of copper and vitreous enamels are provided. Students wishing to work with silver will need to provide their own materials, with guidance from the tutor if required.
Notebook and pen or pencil. Brass, copper and aluminium are provided. Students will provide their own scrap precious metal. You can bring a mug for tea or coffee. Fully closed-in shoes must be worn, and long hair must be tied up. Avoid flowing, loose clothing and bring an apron to protect your clothes.
Printmaking paper (240GSM+), rags, gloves, basic drawing materials and mylar (plastic) plates (e.g., 15x10cm, 19x12cm)
Wear closed in shoes, tie hair back; Rubber gloves; Disposable gloves; Bucket; Sketchbook or notebook; Bring an apron; Small pieces of smooth natural fibre fabrics or ready-made items - 1 layer thick to dye. (such as fabric serviette-not 2 layers such as cushion cover)
Bring your own T shirts. Second hand shirts are good for learning the processes- about 6 shirts. Bring sketchbook and drawing materials- pencil, black pen, eraser, apron scissors. Wear covered in shoes and tie hair back.
Please wear old clothes and/or apron and bring an old towel. The material levy covers all materials.
PLEASE NOTE: This is just a friendly reminder that when packing snacks for your child while attending any of the art classes at BIA, please DO NOT include any items that have any traces of nuts. Some children are allergic even to the smell of nuts. If you could be mindful of this when sending your child to classes, it would be most appreciated. THANK YOU.
Please bring an art shirt or wear old clothes, a water bottle for drinking, lunch & snacks.