supply lists for classes
For some classes, supplies are recommended — check the list here.
Knitting Course
with Jeannie
Please don’t go to a knit shop, but instead go to Michael’s or Hobby Lobby or Walmart.
Required supplies
with Jeannie
Please don’t go to a knit shop, but instead go to Michael’s or Hobby Lobby or Walmart.
Required supplies
- 10" -14" knitting needles, plastic or metal, size 8, 9. OR 10
- 1 skein #4 Worsted Weight yarn, light color
- Snips or small scissors
- Yarn needle
Modern Watercolor Play
with Donna
with Donna
- a set of watercolors
- a set of round brushes for watercolors
- watercolor paper -- Canson XL or Fabriano
- a roll of masking tape or washi tape
Get to know your sewing machine (adults and children)
with Susie
Please bring:
Fabric, ribbon, pins, and a handmade pin case will be provided. There is a $10.00 material fee -- bring cash to class for the instructor.
with Susie
Please bring:
- sewing machine with the power cord and foot pedal
- instruction manual that came with your machine. You can find it online for most machines, if you no longer have it.
- empty bobbin(s)
- all purpose thread
- universal machine needle
- sharp scissors
- pins (optional)
Fabric, ribbon, pins, and a handmade pin case will be provided. There is a $10.00 material fee -- bring cash to class for the instructor.
FOUNDATIONS OF WATERCOLOR
with Kamden
Supplies: All supplies can be found at Amazon or craft stores
For the first class, if you would like to try the materials before investing in your own, you are welcome to utilize Kamden's materials. Please advise her prior to your first class, so that she may prepare your materials. We use tubed watercolors in class. There will be a $8 fee (bring cash to the instructor) for materials to cover paper and paint.
with Kamden
Supplies: All supplies can be found at Amazon or craft stores
For the first class, if you would like to try the materials before investing in your own, you are welcome to utilize Kamden's materials. Please advise her prior to your first class, so that she may prepare your materials. We use tubed watercolors in class. There will be a $8 fee (bring cash to the instructor) for materials to cover paper and paint.
- Watercolor paper - I recommend cold press paper, in a size of your preference, between 8x10 and 11x14
- F drawing pencil and eraser
- Tubed watercolor set and palette. Either these or comparable to these --> click here. or these -- click here
- Watercolor palette like this - click here
- Watercolor brushes, this set or similar -- click here
FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING
with Kamden Ecker
with Kamden Ecker
- Faber Castell Perfectionist Eraser Pencil
- Eraser, preferably Faber Castell Dust Free Eraser
- Graphite Pencil Set including: F, H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, and 9B (I recommend Derwent or Faber Castell)
- Drawing Board with clips
- Canson 18” x 24” Drawing Pad
- Mahl stick
OIL PAINTING
with Kamden
Note: If you are starting from scratch, these are the supplies that I recommend for my class. If you are an existing artist, please feel free to use any supplies you may currently have; however, the OIL PAINTS listed below ARE REQUIRED.
8” x 10” canvas
Oil Paints:
• Titanium White
• Cadmium Yellow Deep
• Cadmium Yellow Light
• Alizarin Crimson
• Yellow Ochre
• Payne’s Grey
• Blue Black
• Ivory Black
• Sap Green
I utilize Holbein oil colors; however, you can also use the brands Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Daler-Rowney, and Rembrandt.
• Amaco Paragona 11” x 14” oval glass palette
• Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits
• Newton Stainless-Steel Brush Washer OR Silicoil Brush Cleaning tank
• Blick RGM Painting Knife Style 2
• Masterson Sta-Wet Palette Seal
• 12” x 16” x 3/32” Clear Glass (For palette seal)
• 18” Clear Acrylic Ruler
• Faber Castell 9000 Series Graphite Pencil F
• Eraser
Brushes- Recommended sizes:
• Filbert sizes 4, 6, 8
• Round size 2, 4
• Wash size 3⁄4
• Oval Mop size 3⁄4
• Liner size 10/0
You may use another brush brand; however, I recommend getting synthetic bristle brushes in filberts and rounds. Rosemary, Escoda, and Princeton brushes hold up the best and will last a long time, compared to cheaper brands.
with Kamden
Note: If you are starting from scratch, these are the supplies that I recommend for my class. If you are an existing artist, please feel free to use any supplies you may currently have; however, the OIL PAINTS listed below ARE REQUIRED.
8” x 10” canvas
Oil Paints:
• Titanium White
• Cadmium Yellow Deep
• Cadmium Yellow Light
• Alizarin Crimson
• Yellow Ochre
• Payne’s Grey
• Blue Black
• Ivory Black
• Sap Green
I utilize Holbein oil colors; however, you can also use the brands Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Daler-Rowney, and Rembrandt.
• Amaco Paragona 11” x 14” oval glass palette
• Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits
• Newton Stainless-Steel Brush Washer OR Silicoil Brush Cleaning tank
• Blick RGM Painting Knife Style 2
• Masterson Sta-Wet Palette Seal
• 12” x 16” x 3/32” Clear Glass (For palette seal)
• 18” Clear Acrylic Ruler
• Faber Castell 9000 Series Graphite Pencil F
• Eraser
Brushes- Recommended sizes:
• Filbert sizes 4, 6, 8
• Round size 2, 4
• Wash size 3⁄4
• Oval Mop size 3⁄4
• Liner size 10/0
You may use another brush brand; however, I recommend getting synthetic bristle brushes in filberts and rounds. Rosemary, Escoda, and Princeton brushes hold up the best and will last a long time, compared to cheaper brands.
ACRYLIC PAINTING
with NancyJeanette
Special Deal for Beginners:
Bring a snack or lunch if you’d like — and your creativity!
Recommended Supply List for Acrylics classes
Buy your supplies wherever you like. I have found the prices at Dick Blick (www.dickblick.com) to be better or comparable to local store. They ship very quickly and offer good prices for quality supplies. Bring what you have if you can't find everything on the list!
Paint:
HEAVY BODY ACRYLICS. (No Liquitex Basics or Golden OPEN) The most economical paint overall are the premium brands Liquitex Heavy Body, Utretcht, Heavy Body and Golden Heavy Body because they have the strongest pigment, so you can use less to get great color. If you have trouble finding a specific color, I often have a few extras I can sell you directly.
These are the best 7 colors to start with (about $90):
• Titanium White,
• Paynes Gray (or Ivory Black),
• Cadmium Yellow Light,
• Alizarin Crimson,
• Cerulean Blue ,
• Dioxine Purple ,
• Cadmium Orange
Brushes:
One large and one small. Recommended sizes 12 and 8 or 6 and 10 of a synthetic bristle or hog bristle. Either Flat, Filbert or Bright will work well. The more expensive the brush, the longer it will hold a shape without fraying. The brushes should have long handles and bristles a bit stiff so they bounce or “spring” back upright when wet with paint.
If you have brushes you like, you are all set.
If you need new brushes, these are good: Silver Brush Grand Prix (https://www.dickblick.com/products/silver-brush-grand-prixsuper-brushes/) Princeton Catylist Polytip Bristle (https://www.dickblick.com/products/princetoncatalyst-polytip-bristle-brushes/) I also have a few high quality Rosemary brushes in 6, 8, 10 and 12 flat shape which I can sell directly for about $18 each if you let me know to bring them.
Palette Knife:
The most useful shape is called Trowel. It has a triangle shape and a bend down from the handle. I like the smaller sizes of trowel, but any kind will do; This is the one I like best. Blick Comfort Medium Trowel (https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-comfort-grippalette-knife-78-x-2-34-style-30/))
Canvas or Canvas Boards: You will need one or two per class. The heavier the canvas, the better the quality, but any brand will do.
Water Bowl and 1 Roll Paper Towels
with NancyJeanette
Special Deal for Beginners:
- Add paint & brush rental for just $15/class (payable in cash to the instructor). Email NancyJeanette after registering to reserve your supplies! [email protected]
Bring a snack or lunch if you’d like — and your creativity!
Recommended Supply List for Acrylics classes
Buy your supplies wherever you like. I have found the prices at Dick Blick (www.dickblick.com) to be better or comparable to local store. They ship very quickly and offer good prices for quality supplies. Bring what you have if you can't find everything on the list!
Paint:
HEAVY BODY ACRYLICS. (No Liquitex Basics or Golden OPEN) The most economical paint overall are the premium brands Liquitex Heavy Body, Utretcht, Heavy Body and Golden Heavy Body because they have the strongest pigment, so you can use less to get great color. If you have trouble finding a specific color, I often have a few extras I can sell you directly.
These are the best 7 colors to start with (about $90):
• Titanium White,
• Paynes Gray (or Ivory Black),
• Cadmium Yellow Light,
• Alizarin Crimson,
• Cerulean Blue ,
• Dioxine Purple ,
• Cadmium Orange
Brushes:
One large and one small. Recommended sizes 12 and 8 or 6 and 10 of a synthetic bristle or hog bristle. Either Flat, Filbert or Bright will work well. The more expensive the brush, the longer it will hold a shape without fraying. The brushes should have long handles and bristles a bit stiff so they bounce or “spring” back upright when wet with paint.
If you have brushes you like, you are all set.
If you need new brushes, these are good: Silver Brush Grand Prix (https://www.dickblick.com/products/silver-brush-grand-prixsuper-brushes/) Princeton Catylist Polytip Bristle (https://www.dickblick.com/products/princetoncatalyst-polytip-bristle-brushes/) I also have a few high quality Rosemary brushes in 6, 8, 10 and 12 flat shape which I can sell directly for about $18 each if you let me know to bring them.
Palette Knife:
The most useful shape is called Trowel. It has a triangle shape and a bend down from the handle. I like the smaller sizes of trowel, but any kind will do; This is the one I like best. Blick Comfort Medium Trowel (https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-comfort-grippalette-knife-78-x-2-34-style-30/))
Canvas or Canvas Boards: You will need one or two per class. The heavier the canvas, the better the quality, but any brand will do.
Water Bowl and 1 Roll Paper Towels
