Acrylics & Collage - Advanced Practice

• Acrylic paint black, white, red, blue, and yellow (at minimum). Any other colours you like are good to have. A few variations of each colour as well as green and purple.
• MATTE medium
• Parchment paper
• Assorted brushes of different sizes, small to large, flat and round
• Pallette (for paint) water container
• X-Acto knife with extra blades (both for fine cuts and tough for cardboard cutting)
• Cutting board
• Sketchbook
• Scissors, rulers, pens/ pencils
• Assorted other media that you may have that makes marks, crayons, watercolour markers/ acrylic markers/ pencil crayons/ charcoal (don't purchase only items you may already own)
• Substrates for daily projects (XL watercolour pad 9"x12" or 12"x18", larger if you prefer) (We do lessons 2x per day. So, if you prefer canvas, you may use up to 2 each day)
• Other substrates (if you want, can be cradled wood or canvas) any size you like to work on. (This is for larger projects if you choose)
• Stencils or mark-making tools if you have them.
• Colour wheel

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.