Cold Wax & Oil Explorations

Basic Palette of Oil Painting: Water-based oils

• Titanium white
• Yellow ochre
• Cadmium red medium
• Paynes Grey
• Lemon Yellow
• Cobalt blue
• Black
• (plus, any others you might like or have)

Brushes

• Bristle brushes assortment: #6 flat, #10 flat, 2" brush- hardware store or dollar store (no need for expensive brushes)
• Palette Knives: Assortment (or old debit/ credit cards)
• Silicone scraper - can be found in kitchen tools
• Kitchen silicone spatulas (dollar store)

Drawing Tools

• Black Conte sticks or pencil
• HB pencil
• Oil sticks or oil pastels
• Brayers (or sponge rollers used for printing)
• X-acto knife
• Scissors

Papers & Boards

• 2 sheets 180 Ibs Watercolour paper (22x34)
• 4-5 Wooden Cradle boards: 2 Square format & 2 rectangle formats - no smaller than 10 x 10 (known as wooden canvases)

Other

• Disposable Palettes
• Paper towels, rags
• Table Covers (Dollar Store plastic)

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.