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Supply List for The Art of Fall
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.
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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 “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 bold and soft autumn 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 beautiful autumn 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)
- Black 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 Supplies List
1. Mixed Media Owl
- 8×10 Canvas or Book Cover or Wooden Panel
- Mod Podge
- Foam/Sponge Brush or Fingers (optional)
- Book Pages (optional)
- Watercolor Paint
- Paint Brushes
2. Make Your Own Art Journal
- Old Book or Mixed Media Art Journal (from local craft store)
- Gesso
- School Glue or Tacky Glue
- Foam/Sponge Brush
3. Art Journal Week One
- Old Book for Art Journal
- Watercolor Paint
- Paint Brushes
4. Pumpkin Patch Watercolor
- Watercolor Paper
- Watercolor Paint
- Paint Brushes
5. Monarch Butterfly Collage
- Canvas or Book Cover (artist’s choice)
- Pattered Page or Book Pages (optional)
- Mod Podge w/ Foam Brush or Fingers (optional)
- Watercolor Paint
- Paint Brushes
6. Welcome Autumn Chalkboard Art
- Black Cardstock or Construction Paper or Canvas
- White Charcoal Pencil or Regular Pencil
- White Gel Pen
7. Mixed Media Trees and Leaves
- Wooden Plank (Gessoed)
- Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Foam/Sponge Brush
- Torn Book Pages (painted: multicolored)
- Mod Podge
8. Art Journal Week Two
- Old Book (Gessoed)
- Acrylic Paints
- White Gel Pen
- Scissors
9. Doodle Lettering and Watercolor
- Sketch Paper
- Sketch Pencil
- Artist Pen
- Watercolor Paint
- Paint Brushes
10. Apple Recipe Block
- 2×4 Lumber cut and sanded (Gessoed)
- Mod Podge
- Apple Recipe (or Artist’s choice recipe)
- Acrylic Paint (Artist’s choice colors)
- Paint Brushes
- Decorative Paper
- Twine
- Punchinella Stencil or Bubble Wrap
- Foam/Sponge Brush
11. Watercolor Wreath
- Book Page or Pattered “Artist” Paper
- Gesso
- A Circular Object
- Watercolor Paint
- Sketch Paper
- Liner Brush (Ultra Fine)
12. Rolled Paper Pumpkin
- Book Cover, Your Art Journal or Wooden Panel (Artist’s Choice)
- Book Pages
- Acrylic Paint
- Foam/Sponge Brush
- Mod-Podge
13. Art Journal Week Three
- Canvas, Cardboard, Book Cover or Art Journal (Artist’s Choice)
- Leaves
- Mod-Podge, Spray Adhesive or Glue
- Aluminum Foil
- Acrylic Paint (Black)
14. Autumn Quote Chalkboard Art
- Card-stock (Colored Paper)
- White Gel Pen
- Sketching Paper
- Pencil
15. Sculpted Leaf Bowls
- Paper Clay
- Leaves
- Plastic Grocery Bag
- Scissors
- Aluminum Foil
- A Bowl of Water
- Rolling Pen
- Paper Towels
16. Mini Watercolor Masterpiece
- Watercolor Paper
- Sketching Paper
- Pencil
17. Rolled Page Turkey
- Canvas, Book Cover or Wooden Panel (Artist’s Choice)
- Old Magazine or a few: (colorful pages)
18. Indian Corn Acrylic Painting
- Wooden Panel (Gessoed)
- Acrylic Paint
- Foam/Sponge Brush
- Sketch Pencil
- Paint Brushes
- White Gel Pen
19. Art Journal Week Four
- Art Journal (Gessoed Pages)
- Old Book Pages
- Circular Object for Tracing
- Decorative, Scrapbook or Artist’s Paper
- Mod Podge
20. Mixed Media Squirrel
- Canvas, Book Cover or Wooden Panel (Gessoed)
- Pattern Paper (used as background)
- Mod Podge
- Acrylic Paint
- Foam/Sponge Brush
- A Circular Object for Tracing
- Decorative Scrapbook Paper
- Scissors
21. Thankful Chalkboard Art
- Black Cardstock (Thick Paper or Colored Paper)
- A Circular Object for Tracing
- White Gel Pen
- Charcoal Pencil
