Mixed Media Art Journaling

• Acrylic paint: 4oz, 120 ML tubes of black, white, red, blue, green and yellow. And/or whatever paints you have that you love
• Markers: A variety of colours, as well as white Posca and black Sharpies
• Gel gloss medium - I prefer Golden soft gel gloss, but Holbein is good, too
• Images: Travel magazines, National Geographic, Oprah magazine, any magazines you have or can find at the thrift shop - bring 2 or 3, but we will share
• Paint brushes: a variety of sizes - Dollar store is fine
• Paper paraphernalia: Collage papers, tissue, Japanese papers, napkins, book pages, ticket stubs, library card pockets -  whatever you've been squirrelling away and wondering when you'll ever use them - bring that

Optional Extras:

• Any extra or favourite paints or markers, this is the chance to try all your supplies
• Plastic knife and/or fork for texture
• An old plastic card - library card, credit card, driver's license, etc. for spreading paint
• Watercolour paints, crayons, pencils, markers
• Stamps and ink pads
• Charcoal pencil - one of my favourite pencils is the Albrecht Durer black watercolour pencil

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.