On-Line Lesson Resources

The Mid-West Arts Council is beginning to offer classes on-line. If material kits are not available, supply lists are available here.


Watercolour Skies series - Instructor: Elaine Rawlings

Series of 4 Lessons will be available on out YouTube channel. Mid-West Arts Council - YouTube

  • Watercolour paper - 9x12 - ideally 140 pound

  • Brushes - Large (#10), Medium (#6), Small (#1 or #2)

  • Paints - watercolour paint colours Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Prussian Blue, Ochre yellow - this paints can be purchased individually or as sets (example Reeves, Aquarelle)

  • Other tools - water jar, yougurt lids. masking tape, board or cardboard (approx 10 x 14), Palette, paper towel, pencil, pen, natural sponge, scissors


Brush Calligraphy Lettering - Instructor: Amanda Brooks

Series of 4 Lessons will be available on out YouTube channel. Mid-West Arts Council - YouTube

  • Dual tip brush pen/marker

  • Worksheets

    • Blank Worksheet

    • Practice words #1

    • Practice Words #2

    • Practice Words #3

    • Lower case

    • Uppercase

    • Basic Strokes

    • Numbers and Symbols

  • Watercolour paper


Basics of Drawing - Instructor: Joan Trott

Series of 4 Lessons will be available on out YouTube channel. Mid-West Arts Council - YouTube

  • Pencils of varying hardness - ideally including an HB, 3HB, 6HB

  • White eraser

  • Pencil sharpener

  • Drawing figure

  • Grid