Wolfe Bros workshop -- what to bring?

I'm just starting out and have been reading on the board for the past two month -- lots of great information -- but as a newbie, I have lots of questions -- so please bear with me.

I need training and I just found out that Brian and Nick will be holding a two day workshop about an 8 hour drive from me so I just sent in my deposit.

I'm excited and terrified at the same time!!!

Other than the "amateur" Snaz face painting party kits from Michaels, I don't have a pallet -- I was able to get 18ml Snaz primary colors locally, have bought some metallics/sparkles and splits from Metina and the swap forum and have Wolfe Black, White and Gold.

I got a dozen tack sponges locally (thanks for the tip Shannon) and a variety of brushes and some black towels.

What else do I need for the workshop? When they say bring a kit -- what should be in my "workshop" kit?

I need to find something to organize my paints in and have been looking high and low for the scrapbook case that someone posted recently without any lu

Since I don't really have enough experience to have personal preferences yet, which brushes should I bring?

What kind/how many water containers?

What about disposables? Paper towel? Q tips? What do I need and what I'm I missing?

Lots of questions but I don't want to be the complete bumbling idiot at the workshop asking my neighbor for a Q tip (for example)

Under this same topic there is a post about How do I get more organized with photos, etc that may help you out! Good luck!
http://www.facepaintforum.com/new-to-face-painting-f4/how-to-i-get-more-organized-t2287.htm

Lyn

You are funny! You will find Nick and Brian delightful teachers. You need only to take your kit with you and a water trough - they normally provide you with a practice head to paint on - its they way they teach, and they are laid back as in horizontal! Honestly, you will learn sooo much, and enjoy yourself doing so - They are patient, very talented teachers, who have a unique style simply because they feed off each other's energy without even noticing it.

Q tips etc are not really necessary - you don't need to turn up with a trailer of equipment...and when you see how limited their kit is, you will be blown away by what they can create with it!

Have fun!

lizzie in Calgary

Just bring a few paints, a couple of brush and sponges. They are great and don't require too much!

Lyndell44 wrote:Under this same topic there is a post about How do I get more organized with photos, etc that may help you out! Good luck!
http://www.facepaintforum.com/new-to-face-painting-f4/how-to-i-get-more-organized-t2287.htm

Lyn

Thanks Lyn I have read that thread through and have already acquired the Ice Tubes brush organizer and the pallet shown to make splits...

The set ups there are a great reference for future work -- just didn't want to come unprepared, OR overdo it for a 2-day workshop

lizzie small wrote:You are funny! You will find Nick and Brian delightful teachers. You need only to take your kit with you and a water trough - .... ...Q tips etc are not really necessary - you don't need to turn up with a trailer of equipment..

Lizzie -- just was kidding about the Q-tips -- using as an example -- Problem is, I'm such a newbie that I don't really have a "kit" put together yet, and was wanting to make sure that I bring whatever "expendables" that are obvious to the experienced painter, that I might not think of...

Metina wrote:Just bring a few paints, a couple of brush and sponges. They are great and don't require too much!

Any suggestions of which brushes -- from what I've read here it is best to have one each for white, black and other colors -- I'm guessing that doesn't necessarily apply to each and every brush size and type so for example, would 3 #4 rounds and 3 liners (which size?) be ok, and then which other brushes would you recommend? A Filbert (what size/s)? 3/4 flat? others?

Thanks for creating such a fantastic forum!

Yeah for you! Nick & Brian Wolfe are a blast to learn from & so down to earth!
Just bring your favorite brushes. It's what you're comfortable with. They really don't use tons of brushes, etc & work w/ what they have on hand. Bring baby wipes. If you're like me, your arms & legs will get painted as you practice. Also, a notebook if you're a note taker. I found myself painting in my notebook to remember a technique. I love refering back to the notes & design ideas I got from my classes w/ them.
You are going to have such a good time. They're some of my favorite teachers!

you're going 2 love nick and brian!! the only color you'll need is orange;)

have fun!

ttfn

rebecca

Linda -- Thanks for the suggestions! Ah -- baby wipes ... I have a two year old so that shouldn't be a problem and I love the notebook idea!

Rebecca -- I think I can dig up a couple of shades of orange but I'm more of a teal girl myself.

I'm in SoCal so I look forward to taking one of your (non-private) classes soon.

Still hoping for some feedback on brushes and other things that I should have in a basic kit?

I'd say just the basics - two or three of each round- maybe numbers #2, 4, and 6 and one each of a 1/2 inch and 3/4" flat. Maybe a three-pack of round high density sponges, cut in half. That should be enough to get you through the workshop! You may want to get several different types of rounds, as you may decide you like one brand/style better than the others.
Good luck and have fun!

Lyn

Thanks Lyn! That is helpful! I guess I need to pick up a few extra brushes.

because they use the practice heads...which are hard to clean, they only allow orange to be used on them

you'll just need orange, white, black and a round #2 or #3 for the wolfe class

they are amaizing teachers...and really nice guys

have a wonderful time

where is their class?

ttfn

rebecca

This is probably a given, but don't forget your camara. Mine broke at FABAIC & I had to use my phone... it stunk:-(

Not true! You need orange, red, yellow, black, white.

rebecca wrote:because they use the practice heads...which are hard to clean, they only allow orange to be used on them

AH! So that's why when someone shows practice heads from one of their classes, there are lots'n lots of orange skulls!!! I've been wondering why they did their skulls in orange
Does the white stain???

They use white too. They just use the orange red and yellow to show/practice highlights and shading