Art Supplies List for Kids

Washable acrylic paint. We just buy primary colors of red, yellow, blue, + a big white jug

Drawing, watercolor, or mixed media paper. Really, anything that’s thicker than printer paper so paint, markers etc don’t soak through. We like to get larger sizes or 11 x 17 or 9 x 12

Washi tape for masking and borders. We prefer this over painters tape or masking tape because it doesn’t rip the paper when you pull it off

Watercolor paint set. This one has 36 colors which is nice, but the basic 8 color set works too

Paint brushes. I really like these flat tip ones for the 3-8 age range. You’ll need fine tip ones too (watercolor sets usually come with these)

Construction paper  and/or colored paper

Markers. I really love this set, but if you’re concerned about washability, something like this is fine

Elmer’s glue and glue sticks

Mounting putty to hang your art masterpieces on the wall

You’ll also need but probably have around the house: scissors (regular scissors for kids 5+), small plate/tray, a couple mason jars or other sturdy cups, a small rag for each child, an apron or old shirt, and sharpened pencils

Bonus items: decor items like sequins, and a basic set like this which has googly eyes, pipe cleaners, pompoms etc. Also, colored pencils, tablecloth, string + clips to hang art while drying