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Supplies
Supply List
Recommended materials for classes, workshops, and your own creative projects. Gather your basics, then come make something.
Getting ready
Materials worth having on hand
These are the supplies we reach for most often across our classes and workshops. A well-stocked kit keeps you moving from idea to finished piece without interruptions.
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Painting Essentials
Acrylics, watercolors, and oils are all part of our practice — a compact selection of each covers most class projects.
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Brushes & Tools
A general-purpose brush set, a palette for mixing, and a sturdy water container handle most sessions comfortably.
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Surface & Paper
Canvas, paper, and boards in a few standard sizes give you room to experiment with composition and texture.
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Clay & Pastels
Clay and pastel mediums open up sculptural and soft, blended techniques for those who like to work off the flat surface.
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Studio Care
A simple apron or old shirt, paper towels, and a covered work area keep your workspace and your clothes protected.
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Sketch & Notes
A sketchbook and a pencil are handy for planning ideas, working out values, and jotting down what to try next.
Quick reference
Supply list at a glance
A printable summary of the core materials to bring along.
| Category | Examples | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Paint | Acrylics, watercolors, oils | Covers the mediums used across our classes |
| Brushes | General-purpose brush set, palette | For laying down color and blending |
| Surfaces | Canvas, paper, boards | Standard sizes for class projects |
| Other mediums | Clay, pastels | Sculptural and blended mark-making |
| Studio basics | Apron, paper towels, sketchbook, pencil | Keeps your workspace tidy and ideas sketched |
Ready to pick up a brush?
Our classes, workshops, and camps welcome learners of every age. If you are new to the studio, the class page is a good place to start.
View Classes Ask a QuestionA well-prepared art space makes room for curiosity rather than friction. When the right materials are within reach, ideas can move freely from inspiration to finished creation, and participants are freer to focus on discovery. The supply list for SpiceUp reflects that spirit, gathering the essentials that support creative expression in classes, workshops, and personal projects. It is a practical guide for anyone who wants to enter the studio ready to explore.
Creative sessions often begin with a simple invitation: gather your basics, then make something. A considered supply list helps learners and artists alike feel prepared without feeling overwhelmed. Familiar tools for painting, drawing, and assembling become quiet companions in the creative process, encouraging experimentation with color, texture, and form. The result is a smoother path into art, with less interruption and more time for imagination.
The materials worth having on hand are those that serve a wide range of creative ambitions. Acrylics, watercolors, oils, brushes, palettes, and other sturdy tools form a versatile foundation for many kinds of work. Having a compact, dependable selection available can help participants follow their instincts, try unfamiliar approaches, and adapt a project as it develops. Thoughtful preparation supports both guided classes and independent studio time.
Creativity flourishes when the atmosphere feels open, welcoming, and unhurried. The supply list offers a helpful starting point rather than a rigid rulebook, allowing artists to bring their own preferences and add materials that suit their practice. From community workshops to individual musings, having essential art supplies nearby supports engagement, joy, and sustained creative energy. Preparedness becomes part of the studio experience, helping everyone add a little more spice to the space.