Watercolour Painting - Big Skies, Clouds & Landscapes

Previous watercolour painting experience is recommended for this course.

Students please bring (suggested supplies):

PAPERS: 100% rag (cotton) Arches preferred, but it is expensive. Purchase paper within your budget.

• 1-2 sheets, 140 lb Cold Press (CP), 22x30" - or- 140 lb, medium sized WC block
• 1 sheet, 200 or 300 lb. CP (Sanders 200lb available at Windhams, in Guelph, 300lb at several suppliers)

BRUSHES

• #10 and #12 rounds (and any rounds you have)
• #6 rigger or liner
•  3/4" flat
• 1 ” Hog hair flat brush/hardware or dollar store
• (and any other WC brushes you have)

WATERCOLOUR PAINT: (Staples carries Staedtler WC sets of 12 tubes = approx. $12.99/set)

Suggested individual tubes:

• Yellows: Aureolin (or any transparent, cool yellow); Cadmium yellow
• Reds: Permanent Rose or Magenta; Cadmium Red
• Blues: Pthalo blue; Cobalt Blue; Ultramarine Blue
• Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Payne’s Grey; Burnt Umber (optional)

 MISC. SUPPLIES:

• Painting board, approx.12" x 16" - 1/4" plywood or foam core (masonite ok, not the best)
• Large Palette or old, white plate
• 2 large, plastic water containers
• Small spray bottle
• Paper towel roll (white)
• Sketch book or blank journal, for notes, sketches
• Newsprint pad (18x24" - $2.99 at Above Ground, Toronto) NOTE: avoid paying over $5.00
• Pencils (any, at least one hard, one soft)
• Black Conté stick, white eraser, ruler, masking tape
• Scrubbers—any old oil /acrylic, stiff brushes  (optional)

• Scrap watercolours/used/old WC paper for painting on back/testing colours
• Photo references (optional).

Please check the status of your course before purchasing materials; and keep receipts in case you want to return any materials.

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.