Students Bring:

• Notebook/sketchbook

• Pens, pencils, or Sharpie marker

• A collection of sketches and/or inspirational images and ideas for designs you may want to make into stencils

• 1-3 leather hard pieces and 1-3 pieces of bisqueware can you please specify size and is there any type of piece that works best for your process? For example pots with more outside surfaces such as cups and vases vs bowls?

• Your favorite brushes for applying slip and underglaze

• Thin plastic to cover work

• Box and bubble wrap to transport finished work

• Bagged lunch (coffee and lite snacks provided)

• Shalya’s Website has a huge list of tools and materials with links for reference

Optional:

• A computer or iPad for designing stencils digitally

• Silhouette Studio Business Edition – for design and editing screen images (Download this software and bring your computer if you think you will get heavily into designing)

• Spray Bottle

• Scissors

• Weeding tool - (Exacto knife and/or dental tool)

• Pony Roller or Small Wooden Roller

• Mudtools Ribs – one red and one yellow

• Favorite Underglaze colors

• Apron

• Any other tools you like to use regularly in your studio

Shalya will provide:

• Premade tiles (3 green, 2 bisqued per participant)

• Materials for cutting practice stencils:

o   Tyvek

o   Vinyl

o   Craft foam

o   15# tar paper

o   Paper, etc.

• Basic slips and underglaze for practice

• A computer, 3 craft cutters and software will be available for students to use throughout the workshop.

• Additional materials that will be available for purchase if students find they wish to cut additional stencils beyond the materials included in the cost of the workshop

Double Island Studio will provide:

• Snacks & coffee

• Fans at each work table

• Anti-fatigue mats

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