By Kerry Doring, art teacher at Staub Art studio in Catonsville and Anne Arundel County public schools
All age groups will benefit from having the basics, like scissors, glue, pencils and good heavyweight (80- 90-pound) drawing paper. Here are some other recommended starter supplies for each age group.
Ages 3-5
- ‘Chubby’ paint brushes (for small hands!)
- Crayons
- Jack Richeson tempera cakes
- Kwik Stix paint pens
- Construction paper
- Adaptive scissors
Ages 6-8
- Liquid tempera paint (Crayola or Sax Versatemp)
- Big Kid’s Choice brushes
- Watercolor pans (Prang or Crayola brand)
- Any materials that can be dipped and stamped or scraped (LEGO pieces, cardboard tubes, bottle caps, forks, etc.)
- Soft pastels/charcoal
Ages 9-11
- Soft pastels/charcoal
- Sketching/drawing set
- Watercolor (Prang or Crayola brand)
- Watercolor brushes and paper
- Micron ink pens
