Brushes you will need

You should buy some brushes to use in class.

The bookstore has some artist brushes that are a good value. You can also buy inexpensive "Chip Brushes" at most hardware and paint stores.

Most scenic painters like to have at least 3" Sash Brush, a 2" Sash Brush, a 1" Sash Brush and an assortment of artists brushes.

Kelly Moore has it's own inexpensive line of sash brushes. Here is a link.There is a store in Woodland.

Here is a set of artist's brushes at Amazon.com Brush Bundle - 18 brushes with canvas holder

Utrecht has an inexpensive selection of artist's brushes at this link: Utrecht # 207 Bristle Blend Artist Brush Set.
There is a store in Sacramento.

Brushes are also available from Dick Blick.

Blick Studio Bristle Flat Lots of great shapes and great looks! This is our most impressive range of shapes and sizes. The Blick Studio Bristle is a truly beautiful, yet affordable brush. Unbleached Natural Bristle from China sets strikingly on rich lacquered handles, individually sized to balance each size head. A mid-level of firmness makes these the most spontaneous and expressive of our Bristles.

The 7 brush set from Rosco listed below is an excellent group of brushed for the serious student and can be purchased through any Rosco retailer and many scenic paint suppliers. The 8 brush set includes a 3" fitch and is recommended for the student who wishes to sp[ecialize in scenic painting. Also buy an inexpensive set of brushes from Ace Hardware: 1 1/2", 2" and 3" (suggest you buy 2 of each)

Specifications Bristle Length Ferrule Width
#05610 0025 1.5" (38mm) 0.5" (6mm)
#05610 0050 1.75" (44mm) 0.5" (13mm)
#05610 0075 2 " (50mm) 0.75" (19mm)
#05610 0100 2.25" (57mm) 1" (25mm)
#05610 0125 2.5" (64mm) 1.25" (32mm)
#05610 0150 2." (70mm) 1.5" (38mm)
#05610 0200 3" (76mm) 2" (50mm)
#05610 0300 3.5" (89mm) 3 " (76mm)
#056017 KIT 7 Brush set Includes 0.25" - 2" Fitches
#056018 KIT 8 Brush set Includes 0.25" - 3" Fitches

http://www.rosco.com/us/scenic/iddings_brushes.asp Link to the Rosco brushes.

http://www.stlltd.com/Link to Sacramento Theatrical Lighting - Rosco vendor. Sacramento Theatrical Ltg 950 Richards Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95814 916-447-3258

http://www.rosco.com/us/retail/index.asp http://www.rosco.com/us/retail/index.asp Link to Rosco retailers

Containers
Also plan to bring some small containers for your own use. Used cans, plastic containers, even paper cups are OK.