Thinking Abstract

Tutor : Steven Dix

These materials are a guide only to be supplied by the student

Paints         Acrylics of your choice – no more than 10 colours

Brushes     a range of brushes suitable for acrylic painting – good brushes, good results

Canvas       2 square metres of canvas, not on a stretcher (primed) 
                    1 stretched canvas any size

Miscellaneous

1 spray bottle
1 small tub of GYPROCK ‘acrylic stud adhesive’ – from Bunnings
Small pallet knives are helpful
Rags
Retouch varnish if you plan to seal and finish a work during the week
Some disposable gloves are good if you are a messy person like me
Mixing containers – wide mouthed plastic containers
Water containers – butter/margarine tubs, small bucket
You may bring anything else you wish – just NOT LOTS OF COLOURS


Coffee mug Tea, coffee, milk and sugar are not supplied by the School. Classes can pool funds to buy supplies for the week which can be stored in the Tea Room provided. Please note that students are responsible for keeping their allocated tea room clean and tidy.

IMPORTANT: All electrical equipment required for your class at USQ must be ‘tag-tested’ by a qualified electrician prior to arrival in order to comply with safety rules. Eg: extension cords and hair dryers etc.

Estimated material cost: up to $100.00 – experienced students should have most materials

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY – IMPORTANT!!
If you bring any hazardous substance to the McGregor School, could you please ensure that you obtain a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) from the supplier or obtain one from the manufacturer of this substance.
To do this, either ask the supplier from whom you purchase the hazardous substance, or read the contact details on the hazardous substance and contact the manufacturer and ask for a MSDS). Once you have obtained the MSDS, bring it with you to the school, and hand in a copy to the McGregor School office and or the Tutor.
Hazardous substance can be: e.g. solvents, acids, some paint and glues, chemicals, fixatives, fluxes and solders.
If you are unsure, the Supplier and or manufacturer should be able to inform you if the substance is classed  as hazardous.