Students Bring:

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• Journal and favorite writing tool

• 4" Steel Mini Pliers with wire cutter

• Small wire cutters like Xuron Maxi-Shear Flush 2175

• Small sharp Fiskar 5"embroidery scissors

• 5" and 7" Irwin brand vice grip

• 28 or 26 gauge annealed “sewing wire” 

• Small palette knife or Micro spatula

• 16 and 18-19 gauge annealed black steel wire available at Ace Hardware

• Bring any wire that you have on hand - galvanized steel, copper, aluminum, and brass wire will not rust with the gut

• Cafeteria or plastic tray or enamel metal tray

• Large eye darning needle for yarn

• 18" metal ruler

• 3 - 8oz container with lid

• Paper, scraps of materials, threads, natural materials, etc for inclusions with the gut 

• Sharpie marker

• Ear protection/safety glasses if you don't wear glasses

• Apron or studio clothes

• Hand towel/rag for wiping steel

• Up to date tetanus shot

• Box to transport finished work

• Bagged lunch & water (coffee and lite snacks provided)

Heather Will Have Available For Purchase:

• Additional 16, 18, and 26 gauge annealed steel wire

If you are traveling by plane, Double Island Studio may be able to accommodate you with various materials and tools. Email us HERE.