Acrylic Painting Workshop – Tools & Art Supplies Checklist

🎨 Painting Surfaces

• Canvas panels (8x10 or 9x12 inches – easy to handle and display)

• Watercolor paper (heavyweight, acrylic-compatible)

• Mixed media paper pads (for sketching or warm-ups)

• Optional: stretched canvas for display-worthy pieces

🎨 Acrylic Paints

• Student-grade acrylic paint sets (non-toxic, water-based)

• Primary colors + black & white:

  • Red

  • Yellow

  • Blue

  • White

  • Black

  • Optional: green, orange, purple, brown

• Paint in squeezable tubes or pump bottles (easier to use for seniors)

🖌️ Brushes

• Assorted brush set (soft, synthetic bristles)

  • Flat brushes (small, medium, large)

  • Round brushes (for detail work)

  • Fan brush (optional for texture)

• Short-handled brushes (easier grip for seniors)

• Extra brushes for group use

🧽 Mixing & Clean-up Tools

• Plastic or acrylic paint palettes / palette paper

• Paper plates (as disposable palettes)

• Water cups/jars (for rinsing brushes)

• Soft rags or paper towels

• Aprons or smocks

• Table covers (plastic or disposable)

• Non-latex gloves (optional, for sensitive skin)

🖍️ Drawing Tools (for sketching before painting)

• Pencils (HB or 2B)

• Erasers

• Rulers or stencils (optional)

🛠️ Accessibility & Comfort Tools

• Easels (tabletop or standing, adjustable if possible)

• Nonslip table mats

• Grip assist tools (foam pencil grips or brush holders for arthritis)

• Name tags for personalization

• Wet wipes for easy hand cleaning

🖼️ Display & Take-Home

• Lightweight frames or mat boards (optional for finished work)

• Protective sleeves or folders for transporting art

• Labels or cards for writing artist’s name and artwork title