Supply lists

All registered? Find out what supplies you'll need here.

Please Note: It's best to wait to purchase the supplies you need for your first class until about a week before your course begins, and double-check your course list before you do so.

Instructors occasionally change, this may adjust the supply list for your course, stay informed to any changing information. 

Important: Summer camps supplies are included in fees unless otherwise noted. You DO NOT need to purchase supplies for these programs.

Teen Courses

Comic Book Studio

Ceramics

Ceramics Basics

Ceramics: Hand Building

Ceramics: Wheel Throwing

Design & Digital Media Arts

Children's Book Illustration

Colour Fundamentals

Comic Book Basics

Digital Lab for Designers

Digital Lab for Designers: Photoshop

Digital Lab for Designers: Illustrator

Digital Illustration

Graphic Design: Branding

Graphic Design Fundamentals

Illustration

Intro to Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Drawing

Abstract Drawing

Botanical Drawing

Classical Drawing Techniques

Collage

Drawing Fundamentals

Drawing II

Figure Drawing

Landscape Drawing

Observational Drawing

Perspective Drawing

Pet Portraits

Portfolio Prep

Portrait Drawing

Tattoo Drawing

Fibre Arts Courses

Silkscreening on Fabric

Upcycle your Clothes

Glassblowing

Glassblowing Basics

Glassblowing Beyond Basics

Jewellery & Metals

Jewellery Fundamentals

Jewellery Fundamentals: Cold Connections

Jewellery Fundamentals: Soldering Skills

Jewellery: Chains & Clasps

Gem Setting: Flush

Gem Setting: Heavy Bezel

Open Jewellery Studio

Ring Basics

Painting

Abstract Painting

Acrylic Painting Basics

Acrylic Painting II

Figure Painting

Landscape Painting

Oil Painting Basics

Oil Painting Techniques

Watercolour Painting  Basics

Photography

Digital Photography Basics

Portrait Photography

Print Media

Drypoint

Linocut I

Weeklong Summer Courses

100 Drawings in a Week

Abstract Painting Week

Figure for the Week

Mixed Media & Collage Week

Open Jewellery Studio Week

Sketchbook Drawing Week

Urban Sketching Week

 

Where can I buy supplies?

Purchase supplies through the AUArts Bookstore!

The AUArts bookstore carries most of the art supplies and required readings you’ll need for classes. 

AUArts Bookstore Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

TO PLACE AN ORDER WITH THE BOOKSTORE FOR CURBSIDE PICK-UP PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:

  • Call  403.284.7663
  • Refer to your course supply list
  • Provide your name and phone number in case they need to call you back
  • YOUR ORDER WILL BE READY FOR CURBSIDE PICK-UP THE FOLLOWING DAY!
  • The Bookstore accepts AMEX, Visa and MasterCard over the phone OR you can pay with your Debit Card during curbside pick-up. NO CASH!
  • Call volume is high right now, so keep trying if you cannot get through immediately
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Your AUArts course registration confirmation will also get you a discount on art supplies at a number of local, independent art supply stores in Calgary: Destination Art, Inglewood Art Supply, Kensington Art Supply, Mona Lisa Materials Ltd, Sunnyside Art Supplies. Show your course registration before paying for your purchases.