What you need for a graffiti workshop

A graffiti workshop needs more than spray paint and a few sheets of paper. You need enough paint, practice materials, protective clothing, cutting tools, and workspace equipment for everyone to work safely and keep finished pieces separate while they dry. Plan supplies by participant count, then add a small reserve for failed attempts and spills. Buy or collect materials early enough to check deliveries, sort the supplies, and cover the workspace before participants arrive.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Work tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 24
Drying racksqty 4
Waste binsqty 4

Equipment

Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Bluetooth speaker
Work lightsqty 4

Graffiti supplies

Aerosol paint cansqty 120
Paint markersqty 24
Canvas clothsqty 24
Practice cardqty 30
Stencil sheetsqty 30
Painter's tapeqty 12
Pencilsqty 30
Eraserqty 24
Scissorsqty 12
Cutting matsqty 6
Putty knivesqty 12
Mixing bowlsqty 24
Brushesqty 30
Water tubsqty 12

Protection

Spray masksqty 24
Safety gogglesqty 24
Nitrile glovesqty 100
Disposable coverallsqty 24
Earplugsqty 24
First aid kit
Safety tapeqty 2
Warning signsqty 4

Setup

Tarpsqty 12
Plastic tableclothsqty 6
Drying labelsqty 30

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 30
Platesqty 30
Cutlery setsqty 30
Coffee cupsqty 24

Kitchen

Coffee maker
Kettleqty 2
Coolersqty 3
Cutting boardsqty 3
Knivesqty 3
Serving traysqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 6

Cleaning

Bucketsqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Spongesqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Apple juice - 4 liter
- Sparkling mineral water - 6 bottles
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salsa - 4 jars
- Olives - 3 jars
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Wraps - 48 pieces
- Hummus wrap filling - 24 portions
- Chicken breast slices - 1.5 kilos
- Cheese - 1.5 kilos
- Vegan cheese - 500 grams
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Bell peppers - 12
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Cookies - 5 packs
- Brownies - 30 pieces
- Paper napkins - 4 packs
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 3 packs
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 3 bottles

Tips

Allow one complete protective set per participant: a spray mask, safety goggles, nitrile gloves, and disposable coveralls. Keep a few spare sets available for damaged or heavily soiled items.
Buy extra aerosol paint cans and paint markers beyond the planned designs. Beginners use more paint while practising, and a missing colour is difficult to replace once the workshop has started.
Prepare one practice card and at least one canvas cloth per participant, then add spare canvas for mistakes or demonstrations. Keep stencil sheets, pencils, erasers, scissors, and cutting mats together at the instruction table.
Provide enough work tables and chairs for every participant, plus drying racks for finished work. Without drying space, wet pieces end up leaning against walls, tables, or other artwork.
Do not leave safety equipment until the last shopping trip. Include water tubs, brushes, mixing bowls, putty knives, waste bins, painter's tape, safety tape, warning signs, a first aid kit, extension cords, and work lights in the preparation check.

Frequently asked questions

How much spray paint do I need for a graffiti workshop?: Start with several colours for each planned design and add a reserve for practice and mistakes. The exact number depends on participant count, canvas size, and whether participants share colours, so calculate per group and keep extra cans of the most-used colours.
What protective equipment does each graffiti workshop participant need?: Plan one spray mask, one pair of safety goggles, nitrile gloves, and disposable coveralls per participant. Add spare gloves and a few complete replacement sets so a damaged or heavily soiled item does not stop the session.
What should I buy for graffiti stencils?: For stencil work, provide stencil sheets, pencils, erasers, scissors, and one cutting mat for each active cutting station. Add painter's tape and putty knives for securing or handling materials, and prepare the stencil designs before the workshop.
How early should I prepare the graffiti workshop supplies?: Order paint and materials early enough to check every delivery before the workshop. Finish shopping, sort the materials, and prepare the workspace at least one day in advance; chill drinks and set out catering on the day itself.

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