Please bring all supplies to first class. (Returning students who have already completed a session of this class need only restock their favorite pastel supplies. The following supplies are for those new to the class.)
Nupastel hard pastels assorted colors – 1 set of 12
Rembrandt pastels assorted colors – 1 set 15 (half sticks)
Canson Mi-Teintes (or similar brand) pastel paper – 12” x 16” pad, assorted neutral colors
Vine Charcoal – 1 small package
Small kneaded eraser
Drafting tape
Tracing paper – approx. same size as pastel pad
Sennelier La Carte Pastel Card – 1 sheet 19” x 25”, Sienna, Sand, Light Gray or other neutral color (you’ll won’t need this until the third or fourth week of the session)
Foam Board or Gator Board – 1 sheet at least 18” x 24” (1/4” thick is okay, but 1/2” thick is best)
A few individual sticks of Unison or Schmincke brand pastels. Ideal colors to get: light cream yellow (Schmincke brand); very dark blues, purples and greens; bright red.
(Students may wish to add to their supply of individual pastels and paper as the class progresses.)
Recommended art supply stores:
Binders
Pearl
Dick Blick
(Craft/hobby shops, such as Michael’s, don’t always have all of the items.)
Also: www.dickblick.com or www.dakotapastel.com
NOTE: Before you open up and try out your newly purchased supplies, please be aware that occasionally classes are cancelled if not enough students enroll. If you think you'd want to return your supplies if the class gets cancelled, you'll need to hold onto your receipt and leave any packaging unopened. (Of course please also refer to the return policy of the store where you purchased the supplies.) As the start date of your first class approaches, you can always check in with the art center to confirm if your class's enrollment has met the minimum number of students required. And if it has, by all means, rip open those supplies and give 'em a whirl before your class begins!