Fine line, medium and large brushes.
Ink stone.
Ink stick. Liquid ink if preferred.
Chinese paper. Grass and Xuan paper.
Two water pots.
Pot plate or palette for mixing on.
Kitchen roll.
Blanket or cloth to paint on.
Weights for holding down the paper.
Cushion for sitting on if chair is too low.
Chinese watercolours, Tubes(Marie) - Chips.
Wash brush (Hake).
Portfolio big enough to hold a large picture.
Exercise book and pencil for note taking.

The Bamboo Academy has a comprehensive list of materials and books which can be purchased at the course, a 10% discount is available for Members as of the 1st January 2001.

List of useful books available from W. H. Smith and Waterstones.

The Techniques of Chinese Painting
by Wu Yangmu. ISBN -5054-0419-9.

The Mustard Seed Garden, Manual of Painting
by Mai- mai SzeISBNO-691 -01819-7.