Vancouver Island School of Art

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

Supply List - Drawing the Canadian Landscape

Items required for the first class:

- sketchbook of mixed media drawing paper (9x12 or larger) Good example: https://opusartsupplies.com/products/opus-essential-mixed-media-pads?_pos=1&_fid=e32783f9a&_ss=c&variant=51229967974631

- a few sticks of or a small set of compressed charcoal

Additional items to be discussed during the first class: 

- a set of drawing pencils ranging from ~4H-8B

- willow or vine stick charcoal

- black and white conte

- rubber eraser

- kneadable eraser

- set of pencil crayons

- small set of chalk pastels

- variety of blending stumps

- masking tape

- cotton rags

- pencil sharpener

- Exacto knife

The school will provide large sheets of drawing paper (White Stonehenge drawing paper 250gsm)

Suggested places to buy art supplies:

Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/

Michaels, 3501 Blanshard St, 111 Uptown Blvd Unit, Victoria BC or order online: https://canada.michaels.com/

You can 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.