Pen & Ink Workshop

Papers:

• Sketch pad for notes & small exercises - medium size
• 18" x 24" newsprint pad  (inexpensive, found at Above Ground in Toronto)
• Bristol (smooth) paper - 1/2  sheet - OR small pad 
  

Media:

• Graphite pencils - suggest 2H - HB - 2B (or any B pencil) 
• Black General's Charcoal pencil OR Wolff’s carbon pencil (4B or 6B)
• Black conte  stick (made in France best) 
• India ink, stylus & fine nib - OR - Black Pigma Micron ink pen, size 01 (0.25mm)
  

Misc:

• Ruler, masking tape, eraser
• Small brushes for ink washes
• Plastic water container
• Small jar(s) with lid for ink washes
• Spray bottle
  

Optional:

• Coloured inks
• Paper towel
• Tracing 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.