2023 WINTER WORKSHOPS MATERIALS LISTS
As there are no shops close by, please bring snacks or lunch. BYO cup for coffee and tea.
DRAWING & PAINTING
Introduction to Abstract Painting (Geoffrey Harley)
Acrylic paints including several different blues, reds and yellows, Glaze medium for acrylic paints, A3 or larger paper of different qualities (craft paper from The Artshed is good), a canvas or board for a major painting -A2 or larger, range of brushes, sponge, rags, pencils.
Introduction to Drawing the Human Figure (Geoffrey Harley)
A range of drawing pencils from 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, A3 sketchbook, eraser.
Painting Creative Portraits (Geoff Harley)
Acrylic paints including several different blues, reds and yellows; glaze medium for acrylic paints; A3 or larger paper of different qualities (craft paper from The Artshed is good); a canvas or board for a major painting (A3 or larger); range of brushes, sponge, rags, pencils.
Pen and Wash (Lizzie Connor)
Small set of watercolour paints containing – Alizarin crimson, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Yellow Deep, Cadmium Yellow Light, Ultramarine Blue, Pthalo Blue, Black, Brushes - 2 x round brushes Size 3 and 6 synthetic bristle and a good watercolour mop. Water container/pallette/rags, Graphite pencil s– 4B or 6B, Black biros, and a couple of fine felt tip markers, One nib Pen, One bottle of Quink Black fountain pen ink (from Officeworks ), A3 size water colour paper pad.
Pastel Playtime (Lizzie Connor)
1 x set of Artists’ Soft Pastels (minimum of 12 sticks) NOT OIL PASTELS , 1 A3 size x sheet of Colourfix paper (dark colour), 2 x sheets of A2 size Mei teintes pastel paper (one dark one light), 1 soft eraser, 1 soft bristle paintbrush, masking tape, 1 x A4 size sketch book/visual diary
A New Colour Theory Parts 1 & 2 (Abramo Papp)
Paints: experienced artists - bring whatever paints you currently have. Absolute beginners without any paints can use in-class acrylic paints before deciding which colours to buy. Do not waste money on buying cheaper acrylic paints just for these classes. Brushes: flat taklon brushes are best for small studies and metal palette knives, trowel shaped 2-3 cm long, for mixing paint. Other materials include flat white mixing palette (A3 tear-off palettes are best in class); container for water or solvent for rinsing brushes; paint rags. Oil and Acrylic artists need an A4 ‘Canson’ canvas paper pad for colour studies. Watercolour artists need an A4 watercolour pad for colour studies. These pads will also be useful as visual diaries in Parts 1 and 2 of the course. In Part 2 of the course, bring along the CYM colour wheel and charts, completed painted colour wheel and studies started in Part 1.
Magic of Watercolour (Svetlana Trefilova)
Watercolour paints (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton/Art Spectrum); 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
Gel Print and Mixed Media (Svetlana Trefilova)
Gel plates will be provided for this workshop. Lots of different paper: white paper/colour paper/craft paper 200-300GSM; Drawing materials: black ink, pencils, black markers, charcoal and so on; Different colours of acrylic paint, plus black and white; Gloss or matte acrylic medium; Brushes of different sizes, the smallest should be number 0 or 1; Rubber brayer; Scissors; Tissues or Paper towel ; Cleaning wipes; A drawing board and masking tape; Hair dryer
Australian Native Flowers in Watercolour (Svetlana Trefilova)
Watercolour paints – must be artist quality (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton, Cotman, Art Spectrum); A few coloured inks plus black ink; A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; A black permanent marker; Colour pencils (any brand); 300 GSM good artist watercolour paper; Visual diary; 2B pencil and eraser; Mixing palette and water container; Masking tape; A drawing board or any other hard board; Tissues or paper towels; Hair dryer; Spray bottle with a very fine mist; Small plastic caps (20-30 ml) to share ink.
Abstract Landscape in Watercolour and Ink (Svetlana Trefilova)
Watercolour paints – only artist quality (single tubes or a basic set, Windsor & Newton, Cotman, Art Spectrum); Black ink, pen and nib; Colour pencils; A few watercolour brushes of different sizes and shapes; 300 GSM good 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; Tissue or paper towel; Hair dryer; Spray bottle with a very fine mist ; Small plastic caps (20-30 ml) to share ink
PRINTMAKING
Monoprinting (David Nixon)
Sheets of printmaking paper (240GSM or heavier) will be required e.g., Canson edition all-purpose printmaking paper, Fabriano Tiepolo, BFK Rives, Arches Vellum, Stonehenge or Hahnumuhle. Also provide rags, gloves and basic drawing materials. Please wear closed in shoes, and suitable clothes or apron. Students should provide some Mylar (plastic) plates (e.g., 15x10cm, 19x12cm). Some small copper plates will also be available to use in class.
SILVERSMITHING & ENAMELLING
Introduction to Silversmithing – Running in Circles (Renata Fojtikova)
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.
CERAMICS
Introductory Ceramics (Peter Biddulph) OR Hand Building with Southern Ice Porcelain Paper Clay (Peter Biddulph)
Notebook and pencil, wear non-slip closed-in shoes. Please wear old clothes and/or apron and bring an old towel.
Wheel Throwing for Beginners (Dianne Peach) OR Speed Pottery (Dianne Peach) OR Clay Creations using Liquid Porcelain (Dianne Peach)
Notebook and pencil, wear non-slip closed-in shoes. Please wear old clothes and/or apron and bring an old towel.
CHILDREN
Children’s Holiday Art Workshops (Deborah Cavallaro / Rod Turpin)
Please bring an art shirt or wear old clothes, a water bottle for drinking; lunch & snacks.
Mixed Media for High School Students (Berenice Anzellotti)
Watercolour paper; OHP sheets; Pastels; Water based pens/pencils; Mica-dough; Conte; Progresso; Sharpie pens; Ink; Brushes
Children’s Term 3 Art Class (Deborah Cavallaro &/or Berenice Anzellotti)
Water container (e.g. large yoghurt container); art shirt or apron, please bring morning or afternoon snacks, a mug or water bottle for drinking water, and wear an apron; all other materials provided.
Art for High School Students Term 3 (Berenice Anzellotti)
Bring an art journal/sketch book & pen/pencil, wear old clothes, a mug or water bottle for drinking water and snacks if desired; all other materials provided.
Art materials are not available at Brisbane Institute of Art so please check with the following suppliers for your art materials requirements:
Art Shed Brisbane Discount Art Supplies: 274 Montague Rd, West End Ph: 38461330;
Chapman & Bailey Brisbane: 14 Byres Street Newstead Ph: 3666 0028 E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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.
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Oxlades Paint and Art Centre Retail Art Supplies: 136 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley Ph: 3252 8238.
Arthouse Northside: 140 Braun Street, Deagon Ph: 3869 2444
Pottery Supplies: 51 Castlemaine St, Milton Ph: 3368 2877.