January 2025 Courses Art Materials List - Mosta

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Children's Art and Crafts Course (Ages 4 to 5)

• Stationery Items (HB pencil x2, soft dust free eraser, sharpener, ruler, rounded scissors, glue stick)
• A4 sketchbook journal (140gsm)
• A3 sketchbook 220gsm (good for both drawing and painting)
• Large cardboard paper (kartoncina 50x65cm), any colour except black
• A3 black cardboard (kartoncina)
• Set of pencil colours (min. 12 colours)
• Set of wax crayons (min. 12 colours)
• Set of jumbo markers (min. 12 colours)
• Set of watercolour paints (min. 12 colours)
• Set of soft brushes
• Air-drying clay 500g, white (any brand, but not Jovi as it’s too hard for the young children to work with)
• White PVA glue
• Diamonds or sequins
• A4 foam sheet, any colour (normal or glittery)
• Kebab stick
• x2 plastic or jablo plate
• Small container for glue (eg. yogurt cup or any disposable container)
• Apron or old t-shirt

Children's Creative Art Course (Ages 6 to 8)

• Stationery Items (HB pencil x2, soft dust free eraser, sharpener, long ruler, rounded scissors, glue stick)
• Black Identipen permanent marker
• A4 sketchbook journal (140gsm)
• A3 sketchbook 220gsm (good for both drawing and painting)
• A3 black cardboard (kartoncina)
• Set of pencil colours (min. 12 colours)
• Set of wax crayons (min. 12 colours)
• Set of jumbo markers (min. 12 colours)
• Set of watercolour paints (min. 12 colours)
• Set of soft brushes
• Air-drying clay 500g, white (any brand, but not Jovi as it’s too hard for the young children to work with)
• White PVA glue
• Diamonds/sequins
• Glitter glue, any colour
• Piece of wrapping paper, any design, approx A3 size
• Small container for glue (eg. yogurt cup or any disposable container)
• Rag/cloth
• Apron or old t-shirt

 

Children's Art Course (Ages 9 to 12)

• Stationery Items (HB pencil, soft dust free eraser, sharpener, long ruler, rounded scissors, glue stick)
• Graphite pencil 4B or darker
• Protractor
• A3 sketchbook (190gsm or more)
• x1 A4 black cardboard paper (kartoncina)
• Black permanent fineliner pen (approx 0.5)
• Set of pencil colours or aquarelle pencils (min. 12 colours)
• Set of watercolour paints (min. 12 colours)
• Set of acrylic paint (min. 12 colours)
• Set of soft brushes
• Disposable palette (plastic/wood not allowed in class)
• Air-drying clay 500g
• Pottery tool set
• One sheet of A4 tracing paper
• White PVA glue
• Transparent UHU liquid glue
• Water cup
• Apron or old t-shirt

 

Preparation for O-level Course (Ages 12) - Module 1

• Stationery Items (HB pencil, soft dust free eraser, sharpener, long ruler, rounded scissors, glue stick)
• A3 sketchbook (190gsm to 220gsm)
• Set of graded graphite pencils
• Dip pen holder and
• Drawing nibs
• Black ink
• Assorted box of charcoal sticks
• Set of soft brushes
• Set of acrylic paint (min. 12 colours)
• Disposable palette (plastic/wood not allowed in class)
• A4 lino sheet, soft
• Lino cutting tools
• Lino hand guard
• Water cup
• Apron or old t-shirt

 

O-level Art Course (Ages 13+)

Comic Art & Illustration Course (Ages 11 to 17)

• Stationery Items (HB pencil, soft dust free eraser, sharpener, 30cm long ruler)
• Precision eraser
• Non-photo blue pencil (any light blue pencil colour)
• Thick black marker
• Black permanent fine liners - range of 4 thicknesses 
• A3 sketchbook (removable sheets)
• A4 sketchbook
• Set of pencil colours (min. 12 colours)
• Permanent alcohol based markers (optional)
• Drawing tablet (optional)

Pottery & Ceramic Glazing Course for Beginners (Adults)

• Stationery Items (HB pencil, soft dust free eraser, sharpener, long ruler, rounded scissors)
• A4 sketchbook
• Pottery tool set
• Micro sculpting tools
• Natural fine clay white 12.5kg (will be back in stock shortly)
• Glazes - Mayco Glazes (We suggest waiting to purchase these, as the teacher will be guiding you during the course)
• Wax resist
• Clear glaze
• Set of soft brushes
• Items that create texture example: stencils, lace, leaves, shells, rocks, etc)
• Water cup and rag
• Glass jar with lid (to store slip)
• Plastic bags (to cover works)
• Apron or old t-shirt

 

Pottery & Ceramic Glazing Open Class (16+) - Intermediate/Advanced

• Stationery Items (HB pencil, soft dust free eraser, sharpener, long ruler, rounded scissors)
• A4 sketchbook
• Pottery tool set
• Micro sculpting tools
• Natural fine clay white 12.5kg (will be back in stock shortly)
• Glazes - Mayco Glazes (We suggest waiting to purchase these, as the teacher will be guiding you during the course)
• Wax resist
• Clear glaze
• Set of soft brushes
• Items that create texture example: stencils, lace, leaves, shells, rocks, etc)
• An old/unwanted glass or ceramic plate
• An old/unwanted glass or ceramic bowl
• Water cup and rag
• Glass jar with lid (to store slip)
• Plastic bags (to cover works)
• Apron or old t-shirt

 

Modern Calligraphy Course for Beginners

• Stationery Items (sharpener, soft dust free eraser, 30cm long ruler)
• HB pencil and 6B pencil
• A4 printing paper (approximately 10 per lesson)
• A4 tracing paper
• Pack of A4 foolscap paper (lined paper)
• Set squares
• Calligraphy black ink
• Set of drawing nibs
• Nib holder handle
• Black fineliner (any size between 0.5 and 0.8)
• X5 blank cards + envelopes
• Markers (2-3 colours) OR watercolour paint (for all markers available click here)
• Tote bag (any colour)
• Fabric paint OR acrylic paint (any colours) (for all fabric paint available click here)
• Flat paintbrush and round paint brush
• Paint palette
• Two plastic cups
• Bring your printed notes to class (will be sent by email)

Drawing Course for Beginners

• Stationery Items (sharpener, soft dust free eraser, long ruler)
• Putty rubber
• Matt graphite pencil - HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B, 10B, 12B, 14B or an equivalent set
• A4 hardbound sketchbook - thick smooth paper
• Pastelmat Single Sheet, Dark Grey (50 x 70cm)
• Set of pencil colours (Ideally Polychromos pencil colours, min 12 colours, feel free to bring a larger set)
• Soft pastels, sticks (set of 24 half length or equivalent)
• Pitt pastel pencils (min 12 colours)

Jewellery Making Course for Beginners

• Silver, brass sheets, and solder (available at Art Academy)
• High temperature soldering boards - 1 large one (available at Art Academy)
• Sandpaper - grit 320, 600, 1200 (ironmonger)
• Small blow torch and gas refill (ironmonger or catering centre)
• Tweezers heat resistant with wood handle (available at Art Academy)
• Pearls (with a hole on one side)
• Cotton wool loose

The following items are available as a kit. Click here to view:

• Jewellers saw and saw refills
• Set of small files set
• Pliers - a cutter, small flat one, half round, pointed round
• Jewellers divider calipers scriber
• High temperature soldering boards - 1 small honeycomb

Crochet Course for Beginners

• Small Scissors
• Yarn Needle (large-eyed, blunt needle)
• Crochet Hook - Size 6
• Yarn (acrylic/cotton, 100g) – suitable for size 6 hook, any colour
• Crochet Hook - Size 4 (purchase later)
• Yarn (acrylic/cotton, 100g) – suitable for size 4 hook (purchase later)
• Stitch Markers (purchase later)

Children’s Crochet Course for Beginners (Ages 8 to 15)

• Small Scissors
• Yarn Needle (large-eyed, blunt needle)
• Crochet Hook - Size 6
• Yarn (acrylic/cotton, 100g) – suitable for size 6 hook, any colour
• Crochet Hook - Size 4 (purchase later)
• Yarn (acrylic/cotton, 100g) – suitable for size 4 hook (purchase later)
• Stitch Markers (purchase later)