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 Illustration |
| Graphic Design Fundamentals |
| Illustration |
| Intro to Adobe Creative Suite |
| Typography |
Drawing
| Botanical Drawing |
| Classical Drawing Techniques |
| Drawing Fundamentals |
| Drawing II |
| Figure Drawing |
| Landscape Drawing |
| Observational Drawing |
| Perspective Drawing |
| Portfolio Prep |
| Portrait Drawing |
Fibre Arts Courses
| Sewing Basics |
| Silkscreening on Fabric |
| Upcycle your Clothes |
Glassblowing
| Glassblowing & Coldworking Basics |
| Glassblowing & Coldworking Beyond Basics |
Jewellery & Metals
| 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
| Black and White Darkroom Photography |
| Digital Photography Basics |
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.
- Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 4:30PM
- Fridays: 8AM - 4PM
- Sat, Sun & Holidays: Closed
To place an order with the bookstore:
- 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 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.