Watercolour outside the Square
Students' Material List
Tutor: Charles Sluga
Since this class is for intermediate to advanced students, the students should already have their own materials. Below is a list for their interest
WATERCOLOURS
Please do not be restricted by the brands or colours listed below. This is what I use and is listed for your interest. Any brand you have is OK and please bring any colours you have. I will discuss brands and colours during the workshop.
1. Permanent Violet Bluish - Miameri Blu
2. French Ultramarine - Winsor and Newton
3. Cobalt Blue Light - M Graham
4. Cerulean Blue - Winsor and Newton
5. Phthalocyanine Blue - M Graham
6. Phthalocyanine Green - M Graham
7. Cadmium Yellow - M Graham
8. Yellow Ochre Light - Winsor and Newton
9. Raw Sienna - Winsor and Newton
10. Raw Umber - Miameri Blu
11. Burnt Umber - Miameri Blu
12. Burnt Sienna - Rowney
13. Cadmium Red Light - M Graham
14. Quinacridone Rose - M Graham
15. White Gouache - any brand
BRUSHES
Variety of brushes. A mop/wash brush of some kind needs to be included. I use a Raphael 803 Size 8, Rekab and Arches, but any kind of mop or wash brush will do.
Since brush size numbers vary across brands, giving a brush size number is pointless. Bring any brushes you have.
PAPER
Arches or Saunders 300gsm Rough - 1 sheet per day.
Yupo paper can be purchased from me at the workshop.
OTHER
Box of tissues.
Small foam roller (available in paint shops or some art shops) - about 3 cm wide.
Plastic water container
Hard board of some kind for attaching paper.
Gator board is ideal – approx Size: 16" X 24"
Watercolour Palette – make sure it has a flat space for mixing.
Masking tape (roughly 2cm width)
Spray bottle
Rags for drying and wiping brushes
Soft Eraser
2B pencil
Reference photos for subject matter (any photos you may be interested in painting).
Coffee mug (the McGregor Schools do not provide tea, coffee etc.)
Estimated material cost: $0 to $200 + $10 for materials from tutor
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 QLD WH&S legislation. Items include: extension cord, radio/CD players etc.
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.