introduction to watercolor

Materials and Supply List 

We will discuss materials at our first session. Cost of materials can add up quickly and we will do our best to keep costs in mind. At a minimum, please bring some copy paper, a pencil and an eraser to the first session. You are welcome to bring any additional materials you have to the first class and we can determine if they are suitable for your project(s). 

The art supplies listed below can be found locally or online. If you are unable to purchase all the art supplies listed below by the first class, don’t worry. The instructor can loan you supplies for that lesson. 

And, there’s a good chance you have suitable supplies that will work for your project. Feel free to bring what you have, and we can discuss your supplies before you make a large investment. 

Drawing Supplies 

1 (or more) – 2H pencil(s) (mechanical or wooden) 

1 – HB pencil (B or 2B are also suitable) 

Kneaded eraser 

White vinyl eraser 

Sketchbook (8"x10" or larger)/notepad/scratch paper 

Pencil sharpener (optional) 

Watercolor and Ink Supplies will be discussed at the first class. 

Watercolor Paper – Arches Cold Pressed or Hot Pressed 9x12 140lb 

Mono Zero Round Eraser/General’s Fine Tip Eraser (Factis BM2) 

Watercolor Paint –Prang Oval-8 Pan Watercolor Paint Set (Refillable) 

Watercolor Paint brushes (#2, #4, & #6 Rounds – Sable, Synthetic Sable, and Black Velvet Watercolor are all suitable) 

10 well round palette covered watercolor palette 

Bristol Paper pad 

Dr. PhMartin’s Black Star Hicarb Waterproof India Ink 

Crow Quill pen nib Hunt #107 and small pen holder 

Crow Quill pen nib #512 and large pen holder 

Sanding block/Piece of sandpaper 100 or 120 grit 

Household Items 

Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies 

Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Continuing students need to bring a new roll every session. 

Please also Bring 

1-2 sample(s) of art/illustration that you like 

Images of paintings or illustrations you would like to copy or your own reference photos or drawings you would like to ink and/or paint.