Gouache Painting for Beginners

• Gouache Set  24 (Meeden)  
• Extra white gouache (recommendations):
• Ecola large bottle Talens  
• or Himi Titanium White  
• or other white gouache or tube of white gouache 
• Watercolour Paper (recommendations):
• Academy Watercolour Paper  9x 12 100% cotton cold pressed textured 
• Or Baobong Paper 10 x 7 (20 sheets)  
• Or any cold press cotton watercolour paper 
• Paint Brush set: 
• Nylon for acrylics or watercolours (Bosobo)
• 2 water containers i.e., Yogurt tubs
• Support boards:
• Foam board or Masonite 
• Or election sign etc. 
• And an 11” x 14” canvas
• Palette:
• Large foam no plates for palette  
• or a palette  
• or Sta Wet Palette with lid
• Hair dryer
• Pencil
• Eraser 
• Paper towels
• Scrap Paper 

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.