Vancouver Island School of Art

302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com

Supply List - Drawing: Exploration of Materials

Items required for the first class:

- Graphite drawing pencils - set of 6 (8B-2H range ideally)

- Large paper (newsprint or cartridge pad)

- Sketchbook

- Erasers

Additional Items to be discussed during the first class:

- Graphite drawing pencils - set of 6 (8B-2H range ideally)

- Pitt drawing pen set of 4 pens with one brush tip (black) (or equivalent set)

- Erasers, kneaded and white/black (Sumo brand recommended)

- Eraser pen (optional)

- Conte sticks (2 black, 2 white) (additional colours / qty. optional)

- Set of compressed charcoal

- Set of assorted sizes vine (willow) charcoal

- Blender stick (optional)

- Permanent markers two sizes (fne and chisel)

- Chunghwa (or India) ink and brushes

- Chalk and oil pastels (assorted set or individual colours based on your personal choice)

- X-ACTO (precision carving craft knife stainless steel) knife with extra blades

- Snap-blade knife (optional)

- Scissors

- Glue sticks

- 9 x 12” Hard bound sketchbook (or coiled)

- Assorted sheets of paper for dry and wet mediums - various sizes, thicknesses, hot / cold press

- Newsprint paper pad / cartridge paper pad

- Plastic toolbox or small luggage case for material storage & transport (optional)

Additional unconventional drawing materials will be discussed after the first class (dependent on students’ personal preference / chosen direction for assignments).

The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page.

You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership.