The studio has everything most artists and students need for painting and mixed media. Whenever possible, I will always try to organise extra materials specific to a particular workshop, and will advise in good time if a small extra payment is required. Please ask me about any item you do not see listed, or would like.
I have endeavoured to stock the studio as fully as possible for a range of activities, such as acrylic, watercolour and oil painting, mixed media, textiles (limited to one sewing machine), journaling, drawing and sketching. Whilst not a complete list, the following gives a good idea of supplies provided:-
- a range of smaller stretched canvases and canvas boards (please check with me if you are interested in a specific size/type and I can arrange this in advance. Larger canvases, above 40 cm square or rectangular, can easily be ordered in advance but I can’t cover payment)
- A wide range of paper substrates including watercolour and mixed media
- Floor and table easels
- A full range of quality acrylic paints and inks, oil paints and watercolours. Golden paints are not available in Portugal, and you are advised to bring a small selection of your favourite colours if you wish
- Range of acrylic and oil mediums, pastes and gels
- Materials for printing, stamping and stencilling with a wide selection of wooden printing blocks and stencils.
- Full range of pens, pencils and markers, including Pitt pens and Tombows, oil and soft pastels, charcoal, felt tip and acrylic markers. Tools for calligraphy.
- Basics such as scissors, rubbers, glue, sharpeners, rulers.
- Range of found and made tissue and collage papers
- Full range of brushes, jars and palettes
- Water jars, spray bottles, wipes, paper towels, rags and other tools
- Rollers and brayers. Texture tools. Gelliplate.
- Gesso
- Spray varnish and sealants, spray fixative
- A small supply of fabrics and trimmings for textile work, fabric pens, wool, cotton and thread
- A sewing machine and an embellishing machine
PLEASE NOTE: Although I have some Golden paints for my personal use, their lack of availability and very high price in Europe means that I am unable to supply them. Students are advised to bring their favourites in small travel-proof bottles. I couldn’t live without their florescent pink!