Introduction to Sign Painting

Course # 1050023
John Downer

Required materials for all class sessions:
no. 2 pencil
kneaded eraser
wooden yardstick

The instructor will have available the following items:
1/2" flat brush
show card brushes
2 sided white railroad board
plastic cups
tape
and tempera paint for you to purchase directly from him

Please bring $50 cash to class on Saturday morning.

Suggested Art Supply Stores:
New York Central Art Supply—3rd Ave. between 10th and 11th Streets
Utrecht—111 East 4th Ave. between 11th and 12th Streets
Pearl Paint—308 Canal Street

Some of these stores will give you a student discount if you present your Cooper Union Continuing Education registration receipt.

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