Drawing at The Met - Materials List
Instructor: John Varriano, American Artist
Once you have registered for your classes you will receive an email to confirm our meeting place. If you have questions, you can call John Varriano at 917-821-5560.
The Met has strict guidelines on materials they allow. Please follow their guidance.
Pencils
The Met Museum allows only pencil sketching – no charcoal, ink or markers. *** Good Pencil Brands are Derwent Graphic, Cretacolor, Stadtler, and Faber Castell. (or pencils of similar quality)
It is recommended you purchase 5 pencils
- Pencil graded B / H-B / H / 2-H / 4-H (these are are soft graphite and gives dark lines)
And
- Gray kneaded eraser or other type of eraser
- Pencil sharpener with case for shavings or bring a baggie
- 1 pad of drawing paper, 11 x 14 or larger if preferred. Strathmore is a good brand or choose something similar
Required Seating
- Small, light-weight folding “camp” stool. Art stores or sporting goods stores carry (as does Amazon). The Met guards will not allow larger beach chairs or similar.
Optional Supplies
- A clipboard in the same size as your drawing pad
- Artist’s tape or equivalent
- Two large binder clips
- Dedicated bag for easy transport of materials to/from museum
Suggested Art Supply Stores
Blick Art Materials,
111 4th Avenue New York, NY 10003
347-252-0332
Online: www.dickblick.com
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Drawing at The Met - Materials List
Instructor: John Varriano, American Artist
Once you have registered for your classes you will receive an email to confirm our meeting place. If you have questions, you can call John Varriano at 917-821-5560.
The Met has strict guidelines on materials they allow. Please follow their guidance.
Pencils
The Met Museum allows only pencil sketching – no charcoal, ink or markers.
*** Good Pencil Brands are Derwent Graphic, Cretacolor, Stadtler, and Faber Castell. (or pencils of similar quality)
It is recommended you purchase 5 pencils
- Pencil graded B / H-B / H / 2-H / 4-H (these are are soft graphite and gives dark lines)
AND
- Gray kneaded eraser or other type of eraser
- Pencil sharpener with case for shavings or bring a baggie
- 1 pad of drawing paper, 11 x 14 or larger if preferred. Strathmore is a good brand or choose something similar
Required Seating
- Small, light-weight folding “camp” stool. Art stores or sporting goods stores carry (as does Amazon). The Met guards will not allow larger beach chairs or similar.
Optional
- A clipboard in the same size as your drawing pad is not required, but is recommended.
- Artist’s tape or equivalent
- Two large binder clips
- Dedicated bag for easy transport of materials to/from museum
Suggested Art Supply Stores
Blick Art Materials,
111 4th Avenue New York, NY 10003
347-252-0332
Online: www.dickblick.com
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced