GLAFA Core Curriculum Materials & Supply List

Drawing Portion

All / New Students

Drawing board – one that you can place on an upright easel
Drawing paper – any is fine, but I recommend the Strathmore 400 drawing paper
Pencils – 2B, HB, and 2H to start (Staedtler and Blackwing are great brands)
Kneaded eraser
Hand mirror
Plumb line – just a string tied around a washer or similar weighted, small object
Razor blade, knife, etc. – for sharpening pencils
Sandpaper or sanding block – for sharpening pencils
Optional: knitting needle, BBQ skewer, bicycle spoke, etc. Something long and skinny to help with measuring
Optional: Staedtler Mar Technico Lead Holder w/e Leads – my preferred alternative to the normal pencils made of wood

Only For Students Beginning Cast Work:

Vine charcoal for varying hardnesses – Nitram brand recommended, but feel free to experiment
Mahl stick – something long and sturdy to rest your hand against without pressing into the drawing. A cheap hardware store dowel is perfectly fine

All Students:

Stretched canvas or panel (11×14 would be a good size)
Oil paint: white and ivory black
Recommended brushes: Bristle Rounds in sizes 6 – 12, Sable Brights in sizes 4 – 6
Gamsol or other brand of odorless mineral spirits
Linseed oil
Rubber gloves or work gloves
Roll of nice paper towels – blue hardware store rags recommended
Hand mirror
Palette
Palette cups to hold liquid mediums
Brush soap
Airtight brush washer

Only For Students Beginning Projects In Color:

Additional colors: