Extensive Art Supply Lists Organized by Elementary, Middle, and High School Levels
Paper- white + colored* + black
*both 9 x 12 inches and 12 x 18 inches is ideal
*Colored: Classic and Vibrant Color packs
*Recommended Brand: Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper (heavy-weight)
Watercolor paper (9x12 inches)
Pencil/Eraser/Sharpener
Crayons- Multi-color Regular
Crayons-Construction Paper
Washable Markers
Faber-Castell Blendable Oil Pastels in Durable Storage Case
Gel Pens
Kwik stix
Colored pencils
Painters tape and/or washi tape
Scissors
Ruler- 12" and clear
Compass
"Circle makers"- lids or paper plates to trace (various sizes as required)
Washable Watercolor Pan Set
Washable Tempera paints
Watercolor + Generic paint brushes- Various sizes, rounds, flats
Glue Stick/Paste
White Liquid Glue
Collage Ephemera-can be up-cycled for example, magazines, wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabrics, felt, etc
Fun extras: googly eyes, felt shapes/pieces, fuzzy pipe cleaners, craft foam
Stickers (your faves)
Misc. Household items:
-Apron
-paper towels/cup for water
-table cover
Optional but fun!
-glitter glue
Art Display items:
for mounting art: black or color sulfite paper (18x24 inches, cut to size)
Cardstock Frames- black or white- size 11 x 14 inches (for 9 X 12 artwork) *Be sure to scale for larger artworks
Table-top easels, 6-pack is a great idea
Drawing Paper- white + colored+ black
*both 9 x 12 inches and 12 x 18 inches is ideal
*Recommended Brand: Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper (heavy weight)
90 lb Watercolor paper (9x12)
Pencil OR Sketching Pencil Set
Kneaded Eraser/Sharpener
Markers- Your choice
Colored pencils
Gel Pens
Oil Pastels
Acrylic Paint Pens
Permanent markers (any colors) Medium point
Fine Point Black permanent pen
Glue Stick/Paste
White Liquid Glue
Mod Podge (Pour bottle glossy or matte) 2 oz. bottle okay
Foam brush (1"-2")
Scissors
Ruler
Painters tape
Compass
"Circle makers"- lids or paper plates to trace (various sizes as required)
Watercolor Pan paint set
Watercolor + Generic paint brushes- Various sizes, rounds, flats
Tempera Paints or Acrylic Paints
Paint palette
Stencils
Stickers (optional)
Stamps/pad
Collage Ephemera-can be up-cycled for example, magazines, wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabrics, felt, etc
Misc. Household items:
-paper towels/cup for water
-table cover
-Apron (optional)
-"messy mat"- repurposed plastic table mat
Art Display items:
for mounting art: black or color sulfite paper (18x24 inches, cut to size)
Cardstock Frames- black or white- size 11 x 14 inches (for 9 X 12 artwork) *Be sure to scale for larger artworks
Table-top easels, 6-pack is a great idea
Free-standing easel/s
Heavy-Duty 140-lb weight art journal. *Spiral Bound is nice because it lays flat.
Drawing Paper- white/black (9x12, 12X 18 inches)
Watercolor paper-140lb
(9 "x 12" )
Heavy-weight paper like Bristol- any size
Canvas Board or Stretched (any size)
Pencil OR Sketching Pencil Set
Kneaded Eraser/Sharpener
Colored pencils
Paint Sticks (water and/or non-water soluable)
Oil Pastels
Charcoal vine or compressed
Water-based Dual-Point markers (i.e. Tombow)
Paint Pens (multi-colors +black+ metallics )
Permanent markers (colors +black)
Watercolor Pan paint set
Watercolor + Generic paint brushes- Various sizes, rounds, flats
Stencils
Acrylic Paints
Paint palette
Collage Ephemera-can be up-cycled for example, magazines, wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabrics, felt, etc
Glue Stick/Paste
White Liquid Glue
Mod Podge (Pour bottle glossy or matte) 2 oz. bottle okay
Foam brush (1"-2")
Painters tape
Scissors
Ruler (12" or 18")
Compass
Misc. Household items:
-paper towels/cup for water/table cover
Portable Art Portfolio
Art Display items:
for mounting art: black or color sulfite paper (18x24 inches, cut to size)
Cardstock Frames- black or white- size 11 x 14 inches (for 9 X 12 artwork) *Be sure to scale for larger artworks
Table-top easels, 6-pack is a great idea
Free-standing easel/s