This document contains supply lists for: Classes taught by Robert Collins: Page The Figure throughout Art History 2 3-D Materials, Methods, and Techniques for the Classroom 2 Advanced Anatomy and Figure Drawing 3 Portrait and Clothed Figure Drawing for the Classroom 3 Figure Drawing: Form and Structure 3 Classes taught by Catherine Carter: The Art of Botanicals 4 The Art of Fauna 5 Watercolor 2 6 Museum to Studio 7 Mixed Media Techniques 8 Classes taught by Linda Klein: Introduction to Art Therapy Studio 9 Please note that these classes rotate and are not offered each semester. Please contact the Director of Education with any suggestions or requests. Art Supply Sources A.C. Moore, Shopper's World Plaza, Route 9 Westbound, Natick. 508-620-7560 Blick Art Materials, Landmark Center, Fenway, 401 Park Drive, Boston. 617-247-3322. www.dickblick.com Michael s Crafts Supplies, Worcester Road Eastbound, Natick. 508-651-2225 Utrecht, 333 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston. 800-223-9132. www.utrecht.com Artist and Craftman Supply, 957 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, 617.202.4004; 580 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 0213 www.aswexpress.com www.cheapjoes.com www.danielsmith.com Some of these supplies can also be found at office supply stores such as Staples or Office Max, and/or discount stores such as Ocean State Job Lot. Danforth Museum School Page 1
The Figure throughout Art History: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture (Collins) 30 in. X 40 in. piece of foam core (for use as drawing board ) Charcoal- soft vine, soft charcoal pencils, soft compressed charcoal Ebony pencils Acrylic or oil paints, palette Three canvases, 18 in. X 24 in. or larger (will Discuss during first class ) Various size brushes 3D Materials, Methods and Techniques for the classroom (Collins) 12 sheets of white copy paper Clear tape scissors Found object from nature string or brown twine tracing paper wood pieces / soft sculpture materials plastic recycled materials found stabile / mobile materials, black thread Armatures, figure / head if you have available (not crucial ) Danforth Museum School Page 2
For Advanced Anatomy and Figure Drawing* Portrait and Clothed Figure Drawing for the Classroom Figure Drawing: Form and Structure Paper 18 x 24 inch good quality white drawing paper 18 x 24 inch smooth Bristol Board paper Drawing board with clamps Charcoal Charcoal pencils, soft Soft vine charcoal Compressed charcoal, soft 2B conte crayon Ebony pencils Other White rubber eraser Exacto knife or pencil sharpener Masking tape *Constructive Anatomy. George B. Bridgman, Copyright 1960, Dover Publications, Inc. 1973 (optional book for Advanced Anatomy and Figure Drawing) Danforth Museum School Page 3
The Art of Botanicals Supply list (Recommended brand and/or type in parentheses, if applicable): A range of graphite pencils (2H, HB, 4B, Ebony pencil) A range of charcoal pencils (2B, HB) Black markers, variety of sizes (Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point, Fine-Point, Super Sharpie) Package of dry pastels, at least 12 colors (Prismacolor Nupastel Color Sticks) Package of watersoluble colored pencils, at least 12 colors Package of watersoluble crayons, at least 12 colors (Caran D Ache Neocolor II or Staedtler Aquarell Crayons) Round watercolor brush that comes to a point, size 10 Pad of Bristol paper, 11 x 14 or 14 x 17 Pad of charcoal paper, 9 x 12 or 12 x 16 (Canson Mi-Tientes Pad, Assorted colors) Wire-bound sketchbook, any size Handheld pencil sharpener Plastic cup to contain water Danforth Museum School Page 4
The Art of Fauna The materials used will depend on the individual student s preferences and the nature of the project. Students will be encouraged to try materials that they are not familiar with, and given personal instruction in the use of these materials, in order to broaden their experience. Supplies (students may choose from among the following list): Graphite pencils Colored pencils Compressed charcoal sticks Vine charcoal sticks Colored and/or black ink Dry pastels Oil pastels Water-soluble crayons Watercolor paint Acrylic paint Collage materials such as papers, found objects Supports (depending on media used): White paper Colored paper Stretched canvas Prepared panel Additional supplies as needed, depending on media used: Brushes Palette Drawing board Masking tape Scissors Water cups Paper towels Danforth Museum School Page 5
Watercolor 2 Watercolor tubes in the following colors: o Alizarin Crimson o Cadmium Red o Lemon Yellow o Cadmium Yellow o Ultramarine Blue o Cerulean Blue o Permanent Rose Recommended brand: Winsor-Newton Artists Watercolour Arches brand 140 lb. cold-press block, 11 x 14 Pad of cheap watercolor paper, 11 x 14 (for example, Strathmore brand) 2 watercolor brushes in synthetic sable: 3/8 round brush and ¾ flat brush Cheap small brush White plastic palette, as large as possible ( San Francisco palette is good) 2 large plastic cups (e.g. 32-oz. yogurt containers) Roll of white paper towels 2H drawing pencil Kneaded eraser Clear masking fluid Plastic wrap Danforth Museum School Page 6
Museum to Studio Students may choose their own art materials for this course, depending on personal preference. Possibilities for art supplies for the semester include: Graphite pencils Colored pencils Compressed charcoal sticks Vine charcoal sticks Colored and/or black ink Dry pastels Oil pastels Water-soluble crayons Watercolor paint Acrylic paint Image transfers Printing without a press (monotype, linoleum or wood blocks) Collage/assemblage using found materials SUPPORTS, depending on media used: White paper Colored paper Stretched canvas Prepared panel ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES, depending on media used: Brushes Wax paper or aluminum foil Masking tape Scissors Water cups Paper towels Danforth Museum School Page 7
Mixed Media Techniques The materials for this class will depend on the individual student s personal preferences and ideas for experimentation. Our first day of class will include a demonstration and practice session using a variety of wet and dry materials, alone and in combination. Feel free to bring in any and all of the following supplies on the first day of class, as well as other materials that you want to try and/or have experience with or interest in. You can also add to your inventory as the course goes on. MEDIA Graphite pencils of various types, erasers Colored pencils Colored markers Charcoal (powdered, compressed, vine), kneaded eraser, chamois cloth Ink (black and/or colored) and brush (mop-type) Dry pastels Oil pastels Watercolor paints (also brushes, water cup, palette, paper towels) Acrylic paints (also brushes, water cups, palette, paper towels) Linoleum block, cutting tools, water-based inks, barren or spoon, brayer OTHER Xeroxed images and acrylic gel medium (for image transfers) Found images or objects for collage or assemblage Adhesive for collage or assemblage Appropriate surfaces for your chosen materials, such as paper, stretched canvas or panel Danforth Museum School Page 8
Introduction to Art Therapy Studio (Klein) Spiral Sketchbook 9 x12 Pad of 18 x 24 white drawing paper Pencils and erasers Felt markers, both broad and fine tip Oil pastels Watercolor tray set *Caran d'ache water soluble crayons (suggested because they seem to combine the possibility of watercolor with the dryness of a crayon giving greater possibility. They can be bought separately or in a 10 piece set). Chalk pastels White glue of rubber cement Pad of watercolor paper Brushes-synthetic 1 flat, 1/2 flat, 1 round and watercolor brush # 7 or # 8. Sponge brushes in different widths (from hardware store) Box of collage materials - magazine pictures, colored paper, bits of cloth, string, yarn, found objects, glitter, sequins, and beads Please don t hesitate to explore other materials you prefer, including: Black litho crayon or pencil Carpenters crayon Black permanent marker Graphite pencil or block Danforth Museum School Page 9