SUPPLY LISTS

Throughout the school year we will be focusing on a singular art medium each month. This is to make shopping easier. Below you will find the different artistic mediums we will use this year.

I am a firm believer in a bargain, as a mom-of-many. My philosophy on art supplies is this: buy inexpensive supplies first. See if your child actually enjoys them. If they do, then you can invest in a higher quality supply later. For my "first time supply tries", I buy my supplies at the Dollar Tree, Walmart, Amazon, or a local art supply store WITH a coupon. (If you get their apps, you will always have a coupon on hand!)

Unusual supplies will be highlighted in aqua. You can click on those to be taken to a page that gives a better description or details on that supply.

CRAYONS

Supplies needed:

week 1:

crayons (Crayola is best!)
sketchbook or white cardstock
wood stylus or wood chopstick
pencil sharpener

week 2:

crayons (Crayola is best!)
smooth paper, like white cardstock or Bristol
pencil

week 3:

crayons (Crayola is best!)
sketchbook or white cardstock
baby oil
q-tips

week 4:

crayons (Crayola is best!)
sketchbook or white cardstock
fine point Sharpie

MARKERS

Supplies needed:

week 1:

washable markers
Sharpies (assortment of colors)
small paintbrush
sketchbook

week 2:

white square tiles (3"x3" or larger)
rubbing alcohol (91% is best)
clear coat (brush on or spray) *optional
sharpies in different colors
paint brush

week 3:

washable markers
ruler
black sharpie
selection of different sized round object to trace

week 4:

3" white candle (6" tall or taller)
white tissue paper
wax paper
scissors
hair drier
sharpies

WATERCOLOR

Supplies needed:

week 1:

watercolor paints *
brushes
watercolor paper (1st choice) or multi-media paper (2nd choice)
cup for water
paper towels or rag
crayons

week 2:

watercolor paints *
brushes
watercolor paper (1st choice) or multi-media paper (2nd choice)
cup for water
paper towels or rag

toothbrush
q-tips
salt

week 3:

watercolor paints *
brushes
watercolor paper (1st choice) or multi-media paper (2nd choice)
cup for water
paper towels or rag

rubbing alcohol
assortment (choose some): plastic wrap, cotton balls, foil, bubble wrap, tissue paper, etc

week 4:

watercolor paints *
brushes
watercolor paper (1st choice) or multi-media paper (2nd choice)
cup for water
paper towels or rag

black sharpie

*Prang is my favorite watercolor paint because the pigment is so strong. It gives you a lot of ability to dilute it for different shades and color mixing.

CONSTRUCTION PAPER

Supplies needed:

week 1:

construction paper in a variety of colors
scissors
slide cutter (optional)
glue stick
white school glue
pen
plastic cup, masking tape roll...something round to trace
stapler (optional)

week 2:

construction paper in a variety of colors
scissors
slide cutter (optional)
glue stick
white school glue
pen
stapler (optional)

week 3:

magazines
glue stick or stapler

week 4:

fork, popsicle stick, or chop stick

construction paper in a variety of colors
scissors
slide cutter (optional)
glue stick

ACRYLICS

Supplies needed:

acrylic paints* buy craft paints
paint boards or canvases
paint boards 8"x10" or larger (at least 3)
paint boards, small (3"x5" )
flat river rocks
different size dowel sticks (small, chop stick sizes)
rubbing alcohol
plastic wrap
painter's tape
sponges
comb
brushes
cup for water
paint mixing tray
paper towels or rag

*acrylic paints come in different varieties.

The craft paints are just fine for class. They are the least expensive. They are already diluted with water.
Store grade paints. These are great. They are cost effective and easy to mix with water. I use these.
High priced acrylics in metal tubes. These are very concentrated pigments. I would suggest these for a seasoned artist. They are more difficult to smoothly dilute.