SUMMER STUDIO PROGRAM IN FRANCE 2007
DEPARTMENT OF ART, ARCHITECTURE AND ART HISTORY
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
June 25 - July 30, 2007

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Art Materials, Journal Materials:

Although most materials on this list are available in France, we strongly recommend that you bring a thoughtful range of materials with you. We find that prices are much higher for art materials and travel time and store hours are inconvenient. Having to find the right materials to begin work really slows down the creative process.

Camera and the camera's instruction manual. If it is a digital camera, buy a big capture card to (1- 2 GB)

If you have a laptop, bring it. We will have the use of a high speed wireless internet connection at the chateau.

Sturdy Zip Portfolio

A good blank journal with many pages, at least 9" x 12"

Another journal for a diary

Watercolors and 3 good brushes

Watercolor Blocks or Pads (we recommend smooth, hot press)

Drawing Pad, 18" x 24"

Assortment of graphite pencils from HB-6B

Erasers

Assorted brushes

Arches Cover, Rives BFK papers, 22" X 30"

Color Wheel

For those students who which to work with oil or acrylics: