• Coloured pencils – 12 to 24 colours (Faber-Castell Classic recommended)

    • A3 Visual Arts diary – spiral-bound, 110gsm or thicker

    • Black pen – gel or ballpoint for outline drawing

    • Pencil case – highly recommended for easy packing

    Provided by the Studio:
    For activities using oil pastels or watercolours, materials are supplied in class. These mediums can be tricky for young children to manage and often get messy — we’ve got it covered!

    Tip: Please transfer loose items into a pencil case rather than keeping them in retail boxes. Display packaging isn’t designed for repeated use and can slow students down in the art-process.

    • Lead pencils – HB, 2B, 3B, 4B (or a variety of hardness levels)

    • Eraser – regular or kneadable sketching eraser

    • Black pen – gel or ballpoint, waterproof preferred (e.g. Artline, Uni Pin)

    • Coloured pencils – 24+ colours (Faber-Castell Classic recommended)

    • Oil pastels – minimum 24 colours (Faber-Castell Studio recommended)

    • Watercolour set – 12+ colour pan or cake set (Faber-Castell recommended)

    • A3 Visual Arts diary– spiral-bound, 110gsm or thicker

    • Small towel or cloth – for drying brushes

    • Pencil case – highly recommended for ease of packing

    • Lead pencils – HB, 2B, 4B, 6B (or equivalent range)

    • Eraser – kneadable sketching eraser

    • Black pen – waterproof gel pen or fineliner (e.g. Uni Pin, Artline)

    • A3 drawing surface – loose sheets or perforated pad

    • A3 Display Folder

    • Acrylic paint set – 12 colours minimum (Marie’s Acrylics recommended; 12 × 75ml set available in studio for $45)

  • Materials will vary based on the student's project direction. Most students use a standard sketching and painting kit with additions such as:

    • Charcoal sticks or compressed charcoal

    • Watercolour set – 12+ colours

    • Graphite sticks, fineliners, collage paper

    • A3 or A4 Watercolour pad – 200gsm or more

    • Specialty brushes – e.g. water-filled brushes or fine detail brushes

    We will advise any extra materials needed based on the student's chosen media or HSC Body of Work focus.

Here’s a list of recommended materials for each year level at Cherry Tree Art Studio. We’ve included suggested brands and image references to make shopping easier. Click any underlined material name to view the reference image.

Art Class Materials- What to Bring

Students put a lot of care and effort into their artwork, and even at an early stage, the quality of materials can make a real difference to their experience and results.

We don’t ask families to invest in professional-grade supplies, the recommended items are all affordable student-quality brands. However, we do encourage avoiding ultra-budget or unbranded options, as these can be harder to use and may impact the outcome of the work.