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The following list is a basic guide to the materials and equipment needed going into the classes for 2023. You may select lower budget items (although this can sometimes negatively impact the artwork) or prefer to spend a bit more and purchase higher quality items. You may already have some things on the list and so won't need to purchase them again. Don't stress if your budget is really tight - some items can be left out with minimal impact to the course itself. Feel free to email me if you need some advice (info@robertkingdomart).
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*Students who are in the 6-9 year old classes or who are just studying watercolour painting will not require all items from the list. For students in the 6-9 year old classes, just look for the purple items in the list. I'm happy to give further advice/clarification if needed.
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If you would rather avoid shopping around for the required items yourself, I have added links to each item as found on Zart Art's website: https://www.zartart.com.au/home plus one or two other sources where Zart Art don't have the product. (Zart Art are the largest supplier of school art supplies in Australia and are located in Box Hill North, Melbourne.) This will be particularly useful for people living in Australia (although Zart Art do deliver overseas too). Be aware that their delivery prices may vary, depending on what state/territory you live in. Prices are cheapest in metro-Melbourne. There is no pressure at all to buy from Zart Art - you are welcome to source items from wherever you choose.
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General Materials/Equipment:
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Eraser
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Sharpener
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Ruler
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Protractor https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/studymate-10cm-180-degree-protractor-sm388470
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Set-square https://zartart.com.au/product/GR631
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​Drawing:
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Grey-lead or graphite pencils (HB, 2B and 6B) https://zartart.com.au/product/FC4000
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Colour pencils (a set of at least 24) - Derwent Academy Pencils 24
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Fineliner (waterproof, pigmented ink)
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Choose from one of the following fineliner options (0.1 is the finest nib size):
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Fineliner pen 0.1: https://www.zartart.com.au/product/PM102-1
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Fineliner pen 0.3: https://www.zartart.com.au/product/PM102-3
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Paper Stumps (for blending) https://zartart.com.au/product/PS907
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Cartridge paper (at least 130 gsm) https://zartart.com.au/product/PA106
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Painting:
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Gouache set - at least 12 colours (Reeves is an affordable brand - available at Zart Art, Officeworks and Spotlight stores)
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Watercolour Painting:
(Remember, you can source similar items elsewhere)
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Set of watercolour paints (tubes - at least 12 colours) https://www.zartart.com.au/product/MD1028
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Set of soft brushes (Taklon/Hair) https://www.zartart.com.au/product/BR338
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If purchasing separate brushes:
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Round #0
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Round #2
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Round #4 (optional)
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Round #6
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Flat #2 (optional)
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Flat #4
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Flat #8
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Flat #12 (optional)
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Fan #8​
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Plastic pipettes (droppers) or small pouring jug (for water) https://www.zartart.com.au/product/PT117
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Plastic palette (preferably with small wells and some larger sections for mixing) https://www.zartart.com.au/product/PK211
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Masking fluid (unless allergic to latex or used with latex free gloves) https://www.zartart.com.au/product/GR331
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Pad of watercolour/thick-cartridge paper (at least 200gsm, A4 or larger, medium or smooth texture - hot pressed is smoothest.
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Choose from one of the following paper options:
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Watercolour Pad A4 - 12 sheets: https://www.zartart.com.au/product/PD897-CP
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Watercolour Pad A3 - 12 sheets: https://www.zartart.com.au/product/PD898-CP
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200gsm Cartridge Paper A4 - 100 sheets (good for practising on a budget): https://www.zartart.com.au/product/PA154
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Best buy: 200gsm Cartridge Paper A3 - 100 sheets (good for practising on a budget): https://www.zartart.com.au/product/PA150
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Gummed tape or self adhesive framers tape https://www.zartart.com.au/product/AT130
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Wooden support board (A bit larger than A3 to allow for taping. Best place to get one is a hardware store - they can usually cut them to size for you. MDF works well.)
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Other sized/shaped watercolour brushes not already listed
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