• Paper cutting scissors for small detailed cutting
• Paint brushes - 1/2", 1", and 2" flat brushes 
• brushes (we will be using these for gluing and painting papers)
• Gel medium (Golden or Liquitex); it is your choice if you want to use matte, semi-gloss, or gloss (I prefer semi-gloss)
• X-acto knife with new blade
• Self-healing cutting mat (12x18 inches is a nice size, but bring what you have)
• Pad of 9x12 inch 140-pound watercolor paper (can be torn into smaller sizes, but this is a good size for how we will be working)
• Metal edge ruler
• Water container
• Box of wax paper
• Roll of paper towels
• A pad of palette paper
• 5 old hardback books, the more worn and wonky, the better (to be pulled apart and cut up)
• 5 vintage paperback books
• Old magazines or catalogs to use as glue pages
• Roll of painter’s tape
• Fine tipped white acrylic pen (POSCA pens work great)
• Fine tipped black acrylic pen (POSCA pens work great)
• A few assorted pencils, ie,  #2, Stabilo in black, graphite, ebony (I will bring lots of pencils to share)
• A “side” journal (an old hardback book, or a purchased journal with mixed media weight paper); this journal will be used for leftover paint, collage scraps, examples of techniques, and experimentation.
• Variety of collage papers,* be creative and bring what you have. Some ideas: old letters, envelopes, maps, dictionary pages, old newspaper clippings, ticket stubs, etc. Truly bring things you have on hand; I bring a lot to share!

• Apron

INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE:
In addition to a prepared packet of materials for each student as part of the materials fee, I will be providing an abundance of materials for students to use:

• A vintage book for each student
• Written handouts
• Watercolor paper and mat board for warm up exercises
• Old photographs
• Two book boards per student
• Assorted loose book pages
• Handmade and decorative papers
• China markers
• Deli paper
• Kraft paper
• Tissue paper
• Assortment of acrylic paint
• Varnish and sprays for sealing collages
• Sandpaper
• Stabilo Woodies, Neopastels, and other drawing materials
• Fine line paint applicators
• Gloves
• India and acrylic inks
• Awl, needles, and thread
• Assortment of collage fodder (in addition to personal packets of materials)
• Use of materials and tools: Rubber stamps, circle and square punches, hair dryers, bone folders, magazines, and books for inspiration.