Here are some suggestions for materials. Note that it is absolutely not necessary to bring all of the following materials. You will however require at least two canvases. I will be able to lend you some of the materials you are missing.

A small range of brushes : The brushes I tend to use the most are: Flat : 14, 8, 4 and Round 8, 4, 2. I tend to find that most of my work is done with a Flat 4 brush. For surface coverage of large canvases, I tend to use my hands – if you’d prefer to be more civilized, I suggest that you also bring a large flat brush.

Oil paints: Though I’m quite willing to let you use my collection of oils, I suggest that you bring a basic set of oils. This should include warm and cold primary colours. I will supply acrylics for under-painting, but bring acrylics along if you have a set handy.

Medium : You will require one lean (fast drying) medium and one fat (slow drying) medium. I use traditional linseed oil as my slow drying medium. Also bring turpentine for cleaning – or a (skin friendly) substitute.

Canvasses. You will require at least two small canvases during this class as drying time will delay works substantially. Cotton or Linen, Primed or Unprimed – it’s your choice. Bring along ANY surface you wish to paint on. I tend to work mostly on primed cotton canvases.

If you have a portable easel handy, please bring it along. However, it is not necessary to use an easel for small works. I will bring an easel for those who wish to use it, but generally, working on a flat surface for works smaller than 60 x 60 cm is quite easy to manage.