Drawing Basics Workshop

Papers:

• Sketch pad for notes & small exercises - medium size
• 18" x 24" newsprint OR cartridge pad 
• Mid-tone, grey pastel paper - 1/2 sheet OR small pad - or any mid-tone paper
• Bristol (smooth) paper - 1/2 sheet - OR small pad 
  

Media:

• Graphite pencils - suggest 2H- HB - 2B (or any B pencil) 
• Black General's Charcoal pencil OR Wolff's carbon pencil (4B or 6B)
• Black conte stick (made in France best) 
• Graphite stick - optional
• White General's Charcoal pencil
• India ink, stylus & fine nib OR Pigma Micron ink pen, size 01 (0.25mm)
  

Misc:

• ruler, masking tape, eraser
• lightweight drawing board, 18x24" and big clip
• Tortillion (blending stick)
• Plastic water containers, small jar with lid
  

Optional:

• Old facecloth for wiping hands or paper towel
• Any small watercolour brushes for ink washes
• Any old, small acrylic or oil brushes - for dry shading/painting

Mandatory Studio Safety Practices

Your health and safety is our priority. Our studio environments can have a number of objects, tools and chemicals that require personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consideration for your well-being. All persons (including faculty, staff and students) are asked to observe the following while in the shops and studios:

• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed
• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc.)
• Long hair must be tied back
• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely
• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios.
• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes.
  

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - ask your supplier for advice.