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To make our classes and workshops accessible to everyone, Fleisher offers tuition assistance every term so that everyone can join our creative community. Tuition assistance applications can be completed once registration is open by clicking here.

All students should bring the materials listed below to the first class. The brands and products are suggestions to help students who do not already own watercolors shop more confidently. Students who already own watercolor materials do not need to buy any of the specific products on the list as long as they have a sketchbook, a brush and the 6 artist-grade paint colors listed.

- A watercolor-paper journal or sketchbook. Look for: Acid free, cold press paper, 90lb minimum paper weight. Budget-friendly option: Canson XL Watercolor Pad, 7”x10”. Instructor’s favorite: Hand Book Paper Co. Travelogue Watercolor Journals.
- One watercolor brush (“round”, between size 6 and 12). Budget-friendly option: Princeton Velvet Touch. Good investment: A travel style brush like the Princeton Neptune Series 4750.
- Artist-quality watercolor paints (tubes or pans) that include these 6 colors: A warm “sunflower” yellow, a cool “lemon” yellow, a warm “purple-leaning” blue, a cool “green-leaning” blue, a warm “orangey” red and a cool “pinkish” red. Not sure what all that means? That’s ok! This recommended set has it all! Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Essentials (Set of six 5ml tubes.) Blick and other stores carry the set online. If you prefer to shop in person you can get it from Plaza Art in West Philly or at Blick in store packaged with a bottle of watercolor ground for a few more dollars.
- A mixing tray/watercolor palette with wells. Budget and travel-friendly option: A lightweight plastic palette. Good investment: A porcelain palette.
- Two clean cups or containers for water

Note: If you purchase paint in tubes, you will also need a watercolor tin with half pans to fill with your paint. Options will be discussed in the first class and this can be purchased afterwards if you prefer.

During the first class students will be introduced to a range of other watercolor materials, including free, low-cost and artist-grade options. No other supplies are required, but students may wish to buy small quantities of tape, additional paper, and other optional materials over the course of the class.