Supply List


Please note you do not need to run out and buy all these new supplies (unless, of course, you were hoping for an excuse and then by all means), this supply list is for your reference and to make things a bit easier.

Quite often you can make do with what you have or swap out one brand for another although it is always fun to experiment and play with different materials and see what different artists are using.

Often on our journey its easy to think that if you just had the right this or that, or new this or that, then your work would progress. The most important thing is showing up to the practice of creating. The odd supply might be essential for one lesson here or there but if you have a general supply of basics you should be fine- improvise & experiment like an artist AND some of the artists will go over the materials in their lessons as well.. Below  you will find the supply lists from the presenters but remember you can swap things out, choose your own colours and improvise.

Be sure that this supply list doesn't overwhelm you- use what you have :) Don't let not having the "right" supplies stop you from creating. This list is just a reference.

Also note many of the artists will walk you through the supplies in the lessons.

Christa Forrest:

Mini Lesson-

  • Sketchbook - I like Canson XL Mixed Media Sketchbook

  • Graphite Pencil

  • Eraser (for sketching the face)

Main Lesson 1-

  • Sketchbook - I like Canson XL Mixed Media Sketchbook

  • Graphite Pencil,

  • Eraser (for sketching the face)

  • Acrylic Paint - Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Medium, Ivory Black

  • Caran d’Ache Neocolor II crayons - I am using an assortment of browns, pinks, yellow ochres, greens, blues

  • Acrylic Glazing Medium

  • Matte Gel Medium

  • Tissue Paper for Collage

Main Lesson 2-

  • Sketchbook - I like Canson XL Mixed Media Sketchbook

  • Graphite Pencil,

  • Eraser (for sketching the face)

  • Acrylic Paint - Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Medium, Ivory Black

  • Colored pencils - I am using colors similar to the skin tone colors I mixed with acrylics, burnt Sienna, yellow ochre, burnt umber, red, pinks (light and dark) white, dark greys, dark bluish grey

  • Acrylic Glazing Medium

  • Matte Gel Medium

  • Tissue Paper for Collage

Christina Karpiak

Mini Lesson-

  • art journal of your choice

  • black archival pen

  • Dr. Ph Martens fluid water color paints (2-3 colours of your choice)

  • fluid acrylic paint (1-2 colours of your choice)

  • white acrylic paint (Golden)

  • water color brush

  • 2-3 stencils of your choice

  • stencil dauber (Ranger) or foam triangle

  • a few water soluble pastels (any brand will do)

  • a few soft pastels (any brand will do)

  • fixative (Spectra Fix)

  • pencil

  • charcoal pencil

  • piece of charcoal

  • collage paper

  • gel medium

  • water

  • paper towels

Main Lesson 1-

  • recipe cards/large tags/watercolorpaper/mixedmedia paper (anything to create the pages of your book that can withstand paint, ink, and a bit of weight

  • vintage text paper, vintage postcards

  • gel medium (or glue of your choice)

  • old brush for applying gel medium

  • white gesso (any brand)

  • catalyst tool or palette knife

  • light pink acrylic paint eg) Titan Mars Pale (Golden)

  • 2-3 light green acrylic paints (your choice)

  • 2-3 pastels, pink (or any colour of your choice)

  • walnut ink

  • Liquitex Transparent Burnt Umber acrylic ink

  • Daler Rowney FW metallic acrylic inks (gold, bronze)

  • lazer printer botanical image

  • acetone

  • botanical stamps eg) Oxford Impressions “Field Journal”

  • Tim Holtz Ideology “Small Talk” stickers

  • pressed botanicals

  • masking tape

  • Versafine black stamp pad

  • black archival pen

  • Kimberly pencil

  • pencil

  • mica tile

  • a piece of cotton muslin

  • natural elements for collaging eg) bark, small twig, dried botanicals

  • natural elements for mark making eg) twigs, feathers, grasses, eucalyptus

  • tape eg) hockey tape or book binding tape

  • wool, embroidery floss, needle

  • gromit, hammer, gromit tool

  • fibres, seam binding, ribbon, twine

  • water colour brush

  • water

  • paper towels

  • heat tool

Main Lesson 2-

  • 2-3 water colour papers approx. 9x12”

  • 2-4 wood panels eg) 6x6” cradled wood panels, scrap wood pieces 1x4”, MDF

  • cotton muslin (enough to cover your wood panels plus a bit extra)

  • a variety of fibres eg) wool, embroidery floss, hemp twine

  • sewing needles with an eye large enough for the fibres to pass through

  • scissors

  • white acrylic paint

  • acrylic inks: Payne’s Gray, Indigo, Sepia, Transparent Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna

  • ephemera of your choice eg) twigs, bark, stones, feathers, shells, beads, wire, metal, buttons

  • brushes: medium sized stiff brush, mop brush, medium sized Filbert water colour brush, fan brush

  • gel medium

  • old brush to apply gel medium (medium size)

  • natural mark making tools: twigs of various sizes, feather

  • heat tool

  • glass to hold water for cleaning brushes

  • paper towels

  • paper trimmer

  • brayer

  • heavy gel medium to adhere natural elements

  • sewing machine

  • exacto knife to trim paper from the wood panels (if needed)

  • cutting mat for trimming paper from wood panels (if needed)

  • gloves to protect hands from ink (optional)

Deanna Strachan-Wilson

All Lessons:

  • Substrate: Strathmore Toned-Tan Mixed Media Paper, 11”x14” 184lb (300g/m(2)), Strathmore Toned Tan Mixed Media Paper, 6”x8” 184lb (300g/m(2)), Strathmore Black Mixed Media Paper, 6”x8” 184lb (300g/m(2))

  • 1 scrap piece of toned-tan paper for watercolor card testing.

  • Paint: Daniel Smith Payne’s Blue Gray (or mix Payne’s Gray and Ultramarine Blue), Daniel Smith Indian Red, Daniel Smith Yellow Ochre, QOR Alzarin Crimson Red, QOR Cobalt Teal, QOR Watercolor Ground, white, M. Graham & Company Pyrole Red Gouache

  • Paintbrushes: Any brand round watercolor paintbrushes, sizes - #20, #12, #10, #4, Any brand flat watercolor paintbrushes, 1”, ½”

  • Drawing tools: Gray kneaded eraser, Pencil – I use Sharpwriter Mechanical Pencil, #2, Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pen, black, XS/0.1 – or other waterproof black liner, Optional - Posca Pen .7mm, white

  • Reference photo

  • Favorite collage papers

  • Tracing Paper

  • Graphite Paper

  • Watercolor palette

  • Clean water

  • Paper towels or towel

  • Scissors, X-Acto Knife

  • Copy paper and printer to print black and white image of Main Lesson.

Debrasee Dey

Mini Lesson

  • Surface Options- A3 watercolor paper (300gsm or thicker), A3 sketchbook paper, A3 Mixed media paper

  • Paints & Mediums- Acrylic paints (various colors), Basic Watercolor set

  • White gesso (for priming and texture)

  • Matte medium (for layering)

  • Brushes & Tools- Flat and round brushes (small to medium sizes), Palette knife (for texture and scraping), Sponge or rag (for blending)

  • Mark-Making Supplies- Soft pastels or watercolor crayons, Oil pastels or colored pencils, Graphite or charcoal pencil

  • Additional Supplies- Palette for mixing colors, Water container and paper towels, Masking tape (for clean edges), Hairdryer (for faster drying)

Main Lesson 1

  •  A3 Sheet: Use a sturdy A3 paper (watercolor/mixed-media)as your base. 


  • Acrylic Paints & Brushes: A variety of colors and different brush sizes to create backgrounds and add texture (i used sap green & buurnt sienna)


  • Watercolors – Basic watercolor set

  •  Adhesives: A glue stick or liquid glue to affix collage elements.


  • Scissors: For cutting your paper, images, and other materials into desired shapes.


  • Collage Materials: Vintage ephemeras, Old magazines, printed images, or textured papers to bring in visual interest.


  • Translucent collage materials – tissue paper, teabag paper, doilies, or rice paper.

  •  Markers/Pens: For journaling, doodling, and adding fine details.


  • Embellishment – Fabrics, texture paper, threads for stitching

  •  Optional Embellishments: Items like washi tape, stickers, or stencils to further personalize your journal.

Main Lesson 2

  • Reference Images: Photographs from inspiring landscapes (e.g., Kashmir)

  • Soft Pastels: For initial mark-making and color layering

  • Gesso: To mix with pastels and create a smooth background

  • Vintage Papers: Torn by hand for a natural, textured collage effect

  • Acrylic Paints: White, unbleached titanium, and assorted colors

  • Black Pen: For journaling personal experiences

  • Roller Brayer: To apply acrylics evenly

  • Timber Acrylic Inks: Black and brown for defining edges

  • Fabrics: Various textiles such as laces, doilies, and gauze for added texture

  • Watercolor Paints: For drips and splatters to balance the composition

  • Dry Brush: For final textural highlights

Delight Rogers

Mini Lesson

  • Small board, canvas or art journal page (I’m using an 8’ x 10’ (20cm x 25 cm) canvas board)

  • Adhesive – matte gel medium, glue stick, or mod podge

  • Matte heavy gel medium (optional for heavier materials)

  • Paint brush

  • Brayer roller (optional) and a rag

  • Gold (metal) leaf, gold paint or gold paint pen/marker

  • Old vintage papers, collage papers, personal letters, postcards etc,

  • Embroidered fabric, Fabric scraps, lace, momentos

  • Used teabags (or coffee grounds for vintage look)

  • Writing tool to journal on the page (I used white gel pen)

Main Lesson 1

  • Substrate: Small board, canvas or art journal page(any size and material you wish)- (I’m using) 12” x 12” (30cm x 30cm) Stretched Canvas

  • Adhesive – Matte gel medium

  • Palette knife and/or plastic card

  • Various size paint brushes

  • Painter’s Tape (or masking tape)

  • Etching Tool

  • Personal Papers – Book pages, handwritten letters

  • Translucent Papers – used teabags, fabric pattern, etc.

  • Printed Tissue Paper, (optional)

  • Stabilo all pencil in Black

  • Pens & Markers – posca pens, pitt artist pen,

  • White correction pen

  • Paint for the Birch Trees: Titanium white, Mars Black

  • Paint for the Nature Scene: (what I used) green gold, turquoise green, primary red, primary yellow, primary blue, mid green, burnt sienna, deep violet, payne’s grey, burnt umber, ivory black, titanium white and titan buff.

Main Lesson 2

  • Substrate: Small board, canvas or art journal page in any size and material you wish (I’m using 12” x 16” (23cm x 30cm) cradled wood board

  • Adhesive – matte medium or matte gel medium

  • Heavy body gesso (optional)

  • Metal leaf in Gold, Silver and Rose Gold

  • Palette knife and/or plastic card

  • Various size paint brushes

  • Collage papers

  • Ruler or Scissors

  • Water spray bottle and a rag

  • Hand Sanitizer (optional)

  • Turquoise Green and Turquoise Blue Acrylic Paint

  • Acrylic Inks, Muted Turquoise, Muted Green, Quinacridone Magenta, Yellow Orange Azo, Titanium White

  • Pens & Markers – posca pens, pitt artist pen, in black and white

  • White correction pen, white gel pen (optional)

Emma Petitt

Mini Lesson

  • 1 sheet of A3 watercolour paper. I used Daler Rowney 300gr

  • Low tack artist tape

  • Brayer

  • Small foam or fluffy roller (for stencils)

  • Palette

  • A selection of botanical or nature inspired stencils

  • Black chinagragh pencil. Or any soft pencil

  • Black Posca pen or similar.

  • Black fineliner pen. I use a Pilot 0.7 fineliner.

  • Acrylic Paint- Titanium White, Light Turquoise (Golden), Quinacrdone Magenta (Golden), Hansa Yellow Medium (golden), Hansa Yellow Light (Golden), Cadmiun Red

  • Flat edge brushes 1/2 AND 1/3 inch

Main Lesson 1

  • 1 sheet of A3 watercolour paper. I used Daler Rowney 300gr

  • Lo tack artist tape

  • Brayer

  • Small foam or fluffy roller (for stencils)

  • Palette

  • A selection of botanical or organic inspired stencils

  • Black chinagragh pencil. Or any soft pencil

  • Black fineliner pen. I use a Pilot 0.7 fineliner.

  • Acrylic Paint- Titanium White, Dark Cadmium Red Hue (Vallejo) or any rust/brick red, Light Turquoise (Golden), Teal (Golden), Hansa Yellow Medium (golden), Pyrole Orange (Golden), Raw Sienna, Cadmiun Red, Florescent Pink (Vallejo)

  • Acrylic Spray Paint (optional for stencils) Amsterdam, Liquitex or MTN do a great range.

  • Flat edge brushes 1/2 AND 1/3 inch

Main Lesson 2

  • 1 sheet of large mixed media or watercolour paper. Preferably about 300gr, I used 40 x 50 cm/ 15.5 x 19.5 inch aprox.

  • Lo tack artist tape

  • Brayer

  • Small foam or fluffy roller (for stencils)

  • Palette

  • Water

  • Paper towels

  • ruler

  • A selection of botanical or organic inspired stencils

  • Black chinagragh pencil. Or any soft pencil will do. But beware of potential smudging.

  • Black fine-liner pen. I use a Pilot 0.7 fine liner.

  • Acrylic Paint- Titanium White, Naphthol Crimson – a deep, rich red colour, Light Turquoise (Golden), Light Green (Golden)- a yellow, lime green, Hansa Yellow Medium (golden), Pyrole Orange (Golden), Ultramarine Blue, Manganese Blue Hue (Golden) a mid blue

  • Flat edge brushes 3/4 AND 1/4 inch

Eulalia Mejia

Mini Lesson

  • Watercolor Paper- I will work on 140-lb 11x14-inch watercolor paper (300 gsm, 27,9x35,6 cms).

  • Acrylic Paint- I will use a mixture of acrylic brands; feel free to use your preferred brands. I will be working with a specific color palette: Titan Green Pale, Teal, Luminous Lemon, Naples Yellow Red Light, Turquoise(Phthalo), Titanium White, Vermillion, Luminous Opera, Luminous Orange, Pale Lemon, Iridescent Gold Deep, Iridescent Bright Gold

  • Brushes- I use a variety of brushes, and you can use whatever brushes you normally use for acrylics: Big, Medium and Small round brush, Big, Medium and Small flat brush

  • Wax Crayons- I will use Caran D’Ache Neocolor II water-soluble wax crayons and oil pastels. You can also use your preferred wax crayons. Think Light Greens, Blues, Yellows and Dark Greens, Blues and Yellows: Cobalt Blue, Turquoise Blue, Turquoise Green, Saphire Blue, Malachite Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Veronese Green, Orange, Sahara Yellow, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Yellow, White

  • Graphite pencil

  • White Stabillo Woody

  • Washi tape

  • Paper towels

  • A water container to wash your brushes

  • A water container for clean water

  • A container to mix your colors in

  • Print outs

Main Lesson 1

  • Watercolor Paper- I’m going to be working on 140-lb 11x14-inch watercolor paper (300 gsm, 27,9x35,6 cms).

  • Acrylic Paint- I will use a mixture of acrylic brands, feel free to use your preferred brands. I will be working with a specific color palette: Hooker’s Green Hue, Green Phthalo, Transparent Viridian Hue, Turquoise Phthalo, Light Phthalo Green, Teal, Titanium White, Naples Yellow Red Light, Indian Yellow, Pale Lemon, Luminous Orange, Luminous Opera, Iridescent Gold

  • Brushes- I use a variety of brushes, and you can use whatever brushes you normally use for acrylics: Big, Medium and Small round brush, Big, Medium and Small flat brush

  • Wax Crayons- I will use Caran D’Ache Neocolor II water-soluble wax crayons and oil pastels. Feel free to use your prefered wax crayons: Cobalt Blue, Turquoise Blue, Turquoise Green, Saphire Blue, Malachite Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Veronese Green, Orange, Sahara Yellow, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Yellow, White

  • Graphite pencil

  • White Stabillo Woody

  • Washi tape

  • Paper towels

  • A water container to wash your brushes

  • A water container for clean water

  • A container to mix your colors in

  • Print outs

Main Lesson 2

  • Watercolor Paper- I will work on 140-lb 11x14-inch watercolor paper (300 gsm, 27,9x35,6 cms).

  • Acrylic Paint- I will use a mixture of acrylic brands; feel free to use your preferred brands. I will be working with a specific color palette: Hooker’s Green Hue, Green Phthalo, Paynes Gray, Turquoise Phthalo, Prussian Blue Hue, Teal, Titanium White, Naples Yellow Red Light, Vermillion, Indian Yellow, Pale Lemon, Luminous Orange, Luminous Opera, Iridescent Bronze

  • Brushes- I use a variety of brushes, and you can use whatever brushes you normally use for acrylics: Big, Medium and Small round brush, Big, Medium and Small flat brush

  • Wax Crayons- I will use Caran D’Ache Neocolor II water-soluble wax crayons and oil pastels. You can also use your preferred wax crayons. Think Light Greens, Blues, Yellows and Dark Greens, Blues and Yellows: Cobalt Blue, Turquoise Blue, Turquoise Green, Saphire Blue, Malachite Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Veronese Green, Orange, Sahara Yellow, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Yellow, White

  • White Fine Liner

  • Graphite pencil

  • White Stabillo Woody

  • Washi tape

  • Paper towels

  • A water container to wash your brushes

  • A water container for clean water

  • A container to mix your colors in

  • Print outs

Fonda Clark Haight

All Lessons:

  • Neocolor 11watersoluable crayons

  • Inks –Ranger Distress Oxide Reinkers, speedball ink any watersoluable ink. Or even watercolors if they will show up on the paper you are using for your journal

  • Stabilo black marks all/and or black watercolor pencil

  • Clear gesso Liquitex

  • Kuretake pearl calligraphy liquid gold

  • Matte gel medium liquitex

  • Assorted Paints

  • Water brush/ assorted brushes

  • Tracing paper or vellum…any brand.

  • Trash: brown wrapping paper, old children’s books, duct tape etc.

  • cardboard (from old boxes, cereal boxes etc)

  • collage pieces

Galia Alena

Mini Lesson

  • Watercolour paper- I use Fabriano Artistico hot press 200gms

  • Any and all watercolours you have at hand

  • Watercolour paint brush- I mostly use Escoda Perla

  • Clean water containers, paper towels, pencil, kneaded eraser.

Main Lesson 1

  • Watercolour paper- I use Fabriano Artistico hot press 200gms

  • Your favourite watercolour colour

  • Watercolour paint brush-I mostly use Escoda Perla

  • Clean water containers, paper towels, pencil, kneaded eraser

  • Pencil and other materials in the same colour as your chosen colour for the watercolour

Main Lesson 2

  • Watercolour paper- I use Fabriano Artistico hot press 200gms

  • Any and all watercolours you have at hand

  • Watercolour paint brush- I mostly use Escoda Perla

  • Clean water containers, paper towels, pencil, kneaded eraser.

  • Graphite Pencil, coloured pencils, pen like a fine liner

Helen Colebrook

Mini Lesson

  • Moleskine watercolour sketchbook

  • Washi tape

  • Daniel Smith watercolour tubes: Undersea Green, Mayan Blue Genuine, Iridescent Ruby, Iridescent Aztec Gold

  • Watercolour brushes, range of sizes

  • Heat tool

  • Pencil

  • Sakura Pigma Micron fineliner, 05 nib

  • Eraser

  • Royal Talens Amsterdam acrylic paint in Black Oxide

  • Flat brush

  • White Uni-ball Signo gel pen

Main Lesson 1

  • Dylusions Art Journal

  • Watercolour paints in neutral colours (London Gifties brand)

  • Large watercolour paint brush

  • Daler Rowney acrylic ink in Sepia

  • Water spritzer

  • Heat tool

  • Pencil

  • Winsor & Newton white gesso

  • Flat brush

  • Sakura Pigma Micron pens, 02 and 01 nibs

  • Dip pens with a Nikko G nib

  • Distress Ink in Vintage Photo

  • Ink blending tool

  • Tim Holtz background stencil

  • Mini Paper Artsy text stamp

  • White Uni-ball Signo gel pen

  • Tim Holtz Spray Stays in Tarnished Brass and Brushed Pewter

  • Tim Holtz Small Talk sticker book

Main Lesson 2

  • Dylusions Art Journal

  • Mechanical pencil

  • Eraser

  • Watercolour paints – mine are from London Gifties

  • Watercolour paint brushes – I used size 2 and size 6, from The Pigeon Letters

  • Sailor brush pens

  • Sakura Pigma Micron pen, 02 nib

  • White Uniball Signo gel pen

  • Tombow Fudenosuke brush pen, firm nib

  • Writing pen/Fountain pen

Holly McLaughlin


Mini Lesson

  • Aluminum can

  • Scissors

  • Stick or dowel

  • Electrical tape or duct tape

  • Black Ink

  • Paper of your choice

Main Lesson 1

  • Variety of collage papers

  • Small substrate (4x4 or 4x6 inch mixed media paper works well)

  • Adhesive of your choice

  • Paintbrush

  • Gloss medium

  • Cold wax medium

  • Lint free cloth

  • Cradled wood panel

Main Lesson 2

  • Book board or sturdy cardboard

  • Plaster cloth gauze

  • Scissors

  • Container of water

  • Paint of your choice

  • Paintbrush

  • Mark-makers of your choice (pencil, crayon, oil pastel etc)

  • Variety of collage papers (optional)

  • Adhesive of your choice (if using collage papers)

Jenny Grant

Mini Lesson

  • A pieces of recycled paper, size 12”x16” (30x42 cm)

  • An assortment of scraps of paper, from magazines and old books

  • Acrylic Paints heavy body - White, Ivory White, Black, Dark Indigo

  • Acrylic Ink - Vivid Lime Green

  • Mark making tools such as stencils

  • Acrylic matt medium to use in collage. I use Liquitex, Matte Medium.

  • A hard tool such as an old credit card to move the paint and medium around. I use a Palette knife.

  • A couple of paint brushes.

  • Water spray bottle, old plastic lids, a pair of scissors and a rag

Main Lesson 1

  • A pieces of mixed media paper, size 12”x16” (30x42 cm)

  • An assortment of scraps of paper, and papers from an old book

  • Acrylic matt medium to use in collage. I use Liquitex, Matte Medium.

  • Acrylic Paints heavy body. I use Titanium white, Lamp black, Van Dyke Brown, Turquoise, Deep Violet and Gold.

  • Mark making tools such as stencils and old stuff to make marks with

  • Acrylic Ink - Flame Orange, Magenta and Teal

  • A hard tool such as an old credit card to move the paint and medium around. I use a Palette knife.

  • Pencils for sketching. I use a black Stabilo All, Aquarellable, (paper, glass, plastic and metal). These work really well on acrylic paint.

  • A couple of paint brushes.

  • Water spray bottle, old plastic lids and a couple of rags

Main Lesson 2

  • A pieces of mixed media paper, size 12”x16” (30x42 cm)

  • An assortment of scraps of paper, papers from an old book, tissue paper etc.

  • Acrylic matt medium to use in collage. I use Liquitex, Matte Medium.

  • Acrylic Paints heavy body. I use Ivory white, Titanium White, Lamp black and Van Dyke Brown.

  • Acrylic Ink - Flame Orange, Magenta, Oxide Yellow

  • A hard tool such as an old credit card to move the paint and medium around. I use a Palette knife.

  • Pencil for sketching. I use a black Stabilo All, Aquarellable, (paper, glass, plastic and metal). This work really well on acrylic paint.

  • A couple of paint brushes.

  • Mark making tools such as stencils

  • Water spray bottle, old plastic lids and a couple of rags

Juliana Coles

All Lessons:

  • Apron or work clothes

  • Book: sketchbook or blank journal, found Book/altered book, or a visual journal you are currently working in, any size, any thickness.

  • Pen or pencil.

  • Metal cork backed ruler longer than the height of your book.

  • Scissors

  • Magazine to use as a gluing surface.

  • Glue sticks

  • Credit card/gift card - a stiff plastic card to squeegee the papers we glue down.

  • Collage Collection

  • Paints

  • Brushes: 1/4” 1/2” and a 1” brush are good options

  • Wet Ones brand wipes

  • Mat or utility knife (this is a good item to have, and every book artist should have one in their toolkit).

  • Cutting tools such as fancy edged scissors, tiny scissors, hole punches, page corner punch and any tools you have that can cut or make holes or interesting edges (see video Part 1 about cutting “fancy sleeves”)

  • Sanding paper or sanding block in fine grit.

  • Your favorite materials such as inks, drawing tools, rubber stamps and stamp pads (I prefer Staz-On stamp pads because we work so quickly- they dry fast and permanent!), pink glitter glue, markers, acrylic paint pens!

  • Wax paper

Kaisa Hart

Mini Lesson

  • An old book or booklet as an art journal (e.g. music sheet book, magazine, notebook—preferably with slightly thicker pages or glued together for strength)

  • Glue

  • Matte or gloss medium (liquid glue) or PVA glue / glue stick

  • Scissors

  • Tissue or paper towel (for dabbing, drying, softening effects)

  • Spray bottle with water

  • Collage materials- Magazine clippings, Old book pages, Printed collage papers, Notebook pages

  • Acrylic paint (white and any colours you love)

  • Acrylic ink (e.g. Daler-Rowney, Liquitex, or any coloured craft inks). Lesson colours: Daler Rowney inks: Purple, Prussian Bue Hue, Fluorescent Pink, White. Liquitex inks: Pthalocyanine blue, green shade, Iridescent rich copper

  • Any water-soluble wax pastels or crayons (I used Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle and/or Inktense blocks)

  • Gold foil flakes (metallic leaf sheets) or Gold paint (optional if you don’t have gold flakes)

  • Stencil of choice

  • White paint

  • Pencil (for expressive lines and scribbles)

  • Paintbrushes

  • A fluffy watercolour brush (for inks and washes)

  • A firmer brush for gluing and painting

  • Palette knife (optional – for spreading paint)

  • Brayer

  • Old palette or plate (for mixing paints/inks if preferred)

  • Journaling affirmations

  • Printed PDF (included in the lesson) or handwritten quotes/affirmations if preferred

  • Black pen or fine liner (for outlining affirmations or doodling)

Main Lesson 1

  • An old book, altered book, or dedicated art journal, You may wish to glue two pages together to make them sturdier for mixed media layers

  • Collage materials: Old book pages, sheet music, or vintage papers, Magazine cuttings or newspaper clippings, Scrap collage papers, old artwork, or anything textured or interesting, Optional: Your own handmade collage papers

  • Glue- Matte/gloss medium (used in the lesson), OR glue stick / PVA glue / any glue you have available, Old brush for applying glue

  • Acrylic inks (fluid or vibrant colours work beautifully - pick your own favourite colours to use). Lesson colours: Daler Rowney inks: Sap Green, Fluorescent Green, Indian Yellow, Flame Red, Fluorescent Red, Prussian Bue Hue, Fluorescent Pink, White. Liquitex inks: Turquoise Deep

  • Watercolours or watered-down acrylics

  • Optional: metallic or fluorescent colours for extra joy

  • Paintbrushes of choice

  • Your fingers (for finger painting!)

  • Sponges

  • A palette for mixing paint or ink if preferred (a reused yogurt tub lid used as a palette in the lesson

  • Tissue or kitchen roll (for blotting and drying)

  • Spray bottle with water

  • Black Posca pen (or any permanent paint pen)

  • Any water-soluble wax pastels or crayons (I used Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle and/or Inktense blocks)

  • Stencil of choice

  • White paint

  • Scissors

  • Affirmations - provided with lesson (printed from the PDF or written by hand)

Main Lesson 2

  • An old book (ideally with thicker pages) to use as your art journal (Look for one you no longer need or find one second-hand. Thicker pages are a bonus!)

  • Matte medium, PVA glue, or a glue stick (for gluing pages and collage)

  • Vintage book pages, music sheets, or newspapers

  • Old sketches, doodles, or artwork you’re ready to reuse

  • Personal mementos (tickets, old diary pages, handwritten notes if preferred)

  • Magazine clippings or any pre-made collage papers

  • Optional: Printable provided with the lesson (2 images) OR print out your own photos to make the pages extra special!

  • Pen or pencil (for journaling/affirmations)

  • Posca pens or other paint pens

  • Any water-soluble wax pastels or crayons (I used Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle and/or Inktense blocks)

  • Oil pastels (for resist techniques - optional)

  • Acrylic inks or fluid acrylics (in colours that call to you!). Lesson colours: Daler Rowney inks: Fluorescent Blue, Purple, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Yellow, Pthalo Blue, Indian Yellow, White. Liquitex inks: Muted Pink, Transparent Raw Umber, Iridescent Rich Copper, Iridescent Bright Gold

  • Optional: Bright gold or copper ink/paint for metallic splatters

  • Soft fluffy brushes and/or sponges

  • Spray bottle with water (for softening inks and creating drips)

  • Tissue paper or kitchen roll (for pressing, blotting, or adding texture)

  • A squeegee or old card (optional – great for pulling paint)

  • Stencils (optional – for adding pattern and contrast)

  • Palette knife for creating thick textured stencil patterns

  • White acrylic paint or gesso

  • Clips or small weights to help collage pieces stay flat as they dry

Kristy Kensinger

Mini Lesson

  • Handbook Watercolor Journal

  • Canson Watercolor Paper

  • Liquetex Gesso

  • Liquetex Acryla Inks Muted Color Set

  • Stabillo Woody Pencils or Water-Soluble Colored Pencils Faber - Castell Pencils

  • Optional: Watercolors, Artist Tape

Main Lesson 1

  • Canson Watercolor Paper

  • Disposable Palette

  • Artist Tape

  • Golden Acrylic Heavy Body Paints (Colors used : Jenkins Green, Olive Green, Phthalo Blue, Alizarin Crimson Historic, Cobalt Blue, Raw Sienna, Cadmium Yellow Medium )

Main Lesson 2

  • Liquetex Gesso

  • Ampersand Textured Wood Panel

  • Gamblin 1980 Oil Paints ( Colors Used: Titanium White, Yellow Ochre , Cerulean B lue , Cadmium Orange, Sap Green, Olive Green, Payne’s Grey).

  • Glass Jar

  • Gamblin Gamsol

  • Wood / Glass /Disposable Palette

  • Utility Paper Towels

Leaca Young

All Lessons:

  • Xyron Sticker Maker

  • Art House Whimsy Clip Art

  • Metal Box

  • Small Glassine Envelopes

  • 4X6 Plastic Envelopes

  • Pencils

  • Pens

  • Glue

  • Catalyst Scraper

  • Papers, clip art, and such

  • Clip big enough to hold journal open

  • Old book / journal

  • Water brush

  • Stabilo

  • Stabilo Woody

  • Anything else you would use in your journal

Lieve Ericx

Mini Lesson

  • Gelli Plate

  • Acrylic paint

  • Roller

  • Copy paper

  • Following items is what I’ve also used in this mini lesson, but the idea is that you dare to try everything you have around you. These materials are not absolutely necessary, just play and experiment: Isopropanol alcohol, Dishwasher detergent, Derwent inktense blocks, Spray bottle, Grater, Indian Tonic water (LOL), Ecoline watercolor paint

Main Lesson 1

  • 2 Fineliners (for example 3mm and 8mm)

  • Colored pencils

  • Drawing paper

Main Lesson 2

  • A Gelli Plate

  • Roller

  • Acrylic paint

  • Charcoal pencil

  • Acrylic Binder / Gel Medium

  • Dried flowers

  • Black Posca pen

  • (Stencils)

  • (Soft pastel pencils)

Lisa Goddard

Mini Lesson

  • Small empty matchbox

  • Small fabric scraps

  • Small paper collage scraps

  • Crochet or strong thread

  • Watercolours

  • Instant coffee

  • Hi Tac Fast Tack Glue

  • White gesso

  • Matt Medium

  • Scissors

  • Glue spreader

  • Paintbrush

  • Trims i.e lace, pom pom trim

  • Clips

  • Found words

  • Awl

  • Needles, standard and yarn

  • Wool/yarn

  • Button

Main Lesson One

  • Old glass bottle, preferably with square or rectangle base and at least one clear side

  • A printout of an image preferably from laserjet printer, or a magazine image

  • A piece of unbleached cotton/calico the same size as your image

  • Matt medium

  • Twine/string/yarn

  • Strong craft glue like fabritac

  • Gluestick

  • Fabric scraps and trims

  • Scissors

  • Masking tape

  • Old book page, an old map or something similar

  • Glue Spreader

  • Water spray

  • Old spoon

  • Needle and embroidery threads

  • Found words

  • Wooden skewer

  • Long fabric strips

  • Jewelry wire

  • Small beads

  • Ribbon

Main Lesson 2

  • Embroidery hoop, I use a 4” diameter

  • Acrylic paint

  • Paintbrush

  • Acrylic paint marker

  • Cardboard packaging

  • A piece of plain cotton/calico that will comfortably fit around inside hoop

  • Pencil

  • Scissors

  • Watercolours

  • Water spray

  • Reference image, small enough to fit into the circle

  • Charcoal

  • Needle and embroidery threads

  • Paper collage scraps

  • Patterned napkins

  • Matt medium

  • Words

  • Glue spreader

  • White gesso

  • Stencil and sponge

  • Larger piece of coloured or patterned fabric

  • Heavy structure gel

Meghann Early

All Lessons

  • Fabric

  • Fabric Scraps

  • Old Book Pages

  • Mod Podge

  • Beacons 3 In 1 Glue

  • Sewing Machine

  • Stapler

  • Collage Images

  • Stickers

  • Acrylic Paint

  • Posca Pens

  • Astro brights paper

  • 3x5 Index Cards

Michelle Mann

Mini Lesson

  • Gel plate – there are many different brands on the market. Mine is Gelli Arts brand. Or you can make your own at home with the recipe included in the lesson.

  • Acrylic paint – keep it simple with just a few colours

  • Paper- you can use a range of papers – card stock 80 – 200 gsm, cartridge paper 80gsm, coloured paper 80 gsm, envelopes up to a5 size, watercolour paper 110gsm, rice paper,

  • Brayer – Speedball or similar, I like to use 2 brayers but one is enough

  • Stencils- any you like

  • Mark making tools, these can be anything you think will make a mark or shape, cores from paper products or sticky tape, string, lids off bottles, seed pods, leaves or flowers from your garden, tools you have eg. Skewers, chop sticks, wooden forks,

  • Paper or journal at the side to take off any excess paint

  • Tape

Main Lesson 1

  • Canvas 16 x 20 inch or 40 x 50 cm or you can use watercolour paper (doesn’t need gesso)

  • Gesso – Liquitex professional

  • The art studio watercolour sketch pencil – light

  • The art studio watercolour sketch pencil – medium

  • Staedtler lumocolor non permanent water soluble pencil

  • Derwent inktense pencils

  • Caran D’ache neocolour II wax pastel

  • Stencils any that you like

  • Ephemera any that you have eg. Tissue, paper from dictionary or old novels, music score, stamps, gel mono prints from my 1st lesson, high quality magazine photos,

  • Glue – Liquitex matte medium professional

  • Glue brush

  • Paint acrylic paint in any colours you have. I have used Matisse professional artists acrylic colours, Jo Sonja, Atelier

  • Brushes a couple of different sizes and shapes if you have them. I used round brush size 3, Filbert size 12, Long Liner brush or any you have.

  • Posca Pens- Black, White is essential and a variety of different size nibs and colours. If you are limited in these pens, you can use just black and white to embellish.

  • Pigma markers a variety of sizes

  • Gold Lotus Oracle cards and Book can be purchased www.michellemannart.com

Main Lesson 2

  • Supply list for Travel Art Journal

  • Cardstock for Covers front and back

  • Sterling art knife No.1 or scalpel knife

  • Small scissors

  • Metal ruler

  • Pencil

  • Cutting mat

  • Glue either matte medium or modge podge

  • Glue brush

  • Paper score

  • Matte varnish

  • Ribbons, braids, charms

  • Crochet cotton DMC cotton pearl 10g black

  • Upholstery Needle or similar

Pam Thorburn

Mini Lesson

  • Watercolor paper

  • Watercolour paint, any brand, colours of your choice.-I used Permanent Rose, Quinachridone Magenta, Sap green and Ultramarine Blue

  • Paint brushes, A pointed brush and a liner brush for drawing fine lines.

  • Water

  • Collage paper

  • Glue: I used Matte medium

Main Lesson 1

  • A3 paper 180-200gsm

  • A4 card or watercolour paper, 300gsm

  • Scissors

  • Glue: glue stick, PVA or matt medium

  • Pencil

  • Ruler

  • Paper clips and/or masking tape

  • Paint brushes.

  • Paint: I used Acrylic paint in Magenta, Phthalo Blue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, White

  • The decoration of the jug can be done in any medium eg watercolour paint, or marker pens.

Main Lesson 2

  • Still Life set up to work from, (or reference photo)

  • A3 heavyweight (300gsm) watercolour or mixed media paper

  • Acrylic paint to suit your subject (I used blue, yellow, white, cream, brown)

  • Palette (paper plate will do, or a wet palette)

  • Paint brushes (I used a 1/2” flat brush and a thin rigger or line brush))

  • Carbon paper

  • Pencil

  • White pen

  • Masking tape (optional)

Rachel Cronin

Mini Lesson

  • A piece of A3 paper

  • A selection of dry media like:

  • Willow charcoal

  • Compressed charcoal

  • Charcoal pencil

  • Graphite pencil

  • Pens

  • Carbon pencil- if you have one

  • Colour pencils and crayons- it doesn’t matter what you use

  • A ruler

  • A pair of scissors

  • A glue stick

Tamara Luc

Mini Lesson

  • Acrylic paint (Student Grade)- Black (Mars Black), Beige (Naples Red Yellow Light), Light Pink (Portrait Pink), Reddish Brown (Red Oxide)

  • Pan Pastels/Dry Pastels- Green(Bright Yellow Green), Blue (Ultramarine Blue)

  • Oil Pastels- Red (Vermillion)

  • Paint Markers

  • Red (Posca Red)

  • Coloured Pencils-Red ( Poppy Red)

  • Brushes/tool- Round Brush (Large – size 12 Lineo), Round Flat Sponge

  • Sketchbook- Talens Art Creation 21 x 30 cm, 140gsm

Main Lesson One

  • Acrylic paint (Student Grade)- Black (Mars Black), Beige (Naples Red Yellow Light), Light Pink (Portrait Pink), Orange (Azo Orange), Yellow (Primary Yellow), Neon Pink (Fluorescent Pink)

  • Acrylic gouache- Mint Green, Dark Blue

  • Stamps-Assorted stamps

  • Black Ink Pad (Alternatively you can doodle or use ephemera in the background)

  • Paint markers- Red, Pink, Light Blue, White

  • Pens and pencils- Red Coloured Pencil, Black Ballpoint, Black Coloured Pencil

  • Brushes/tools- Round Brush (Large – size 12 Lineo)

  • Masking Tape

  • Sketchbook- Talens Art Creation 21 x 30 cm, 140gsm

Vanessa Oliver Lloyd

Mini Lesson

  • One larger piece of heavy cardstock or watercolor paper

  • 12 sheets of paper of various thickness. I used sketching paper, watercolors paper and toned kraft paper

  • Trimmer

  • Awl

  • Waxed thread

  • Bone folder

  • Bookbinding needle

  • Scissors

  • Acetate, security envelope or page protector

  • Washi tape

  • Watercolor and acrylic paint

  • White gesso (optional)

  • Brush pen

Main Lesson 1

  • The paints you swatched in the mini lesson

  • Your journal from the mini lesson

  • Paint brushes

  • Water

Main Lesson 2

  • Your journal

  • Tissue paper (white, light color or with metallic inclusions)

  • Thin paper (like Tomoe River paper or onion skin)

  • Brush pen

  • Matte medium

  • Glue stick

  • Scissors

  • Black gesso

  • Brushes of various sizes

  • One brush specifically for the matte medium

Please remember you don’t need all these specific supplies, most can be swapped out with alternatives- be creative with what you already have 😊😊😊