What you need for a graffiti workshop
A graffiti workshop needs more than spray cans. You’ll need a surface to paint, sketching supplies, colour tools, protective clothing, and a clearly separated work area. For spray work, choose water-based cans where possible and provide gloves, masks, and safety goggles for every participant. Arrange tables, seating, ventilation, and a place for coats before the workshop starts. Use this list to check what must be bought, borrowed, or collected ahead of time.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Work tablesqty 6
- Chairsqty 24
- Buffet tablesqty 2
- Clothes racksqty 2
Equipment
- Coolersqty 3
- Bluetooth speaker
- Extension cordsqty 4
- Power stripsqty 4
- Glue gunqty 2
- Phone tripod
Graffiti
- Water-based spray cansqty 80
- Primer spray cansqty 12
- Base paintqty 8
- Canvas clothsqty 24
- Sketchbooksqty 24
- Pencilsqty 30
- Eraserqty 24
- Templatesqty 20
- Color markersqty 48
- Paint traysqty 12
- Brushesqty 36
- Mixing cupsqty 24
- Stir sticksqty 30
Safety
- Nitrile glovesqty 100
- Dust masksqty 30
- Safety gogglesqty 24
- Hearing protectionqty 24
Protection
- Tarpaulinqty 8
- Masking tapeqty 12
- Painter's coverallsqty 24
Tableware
- Reusable glassesqty 40
- Platesqty 30
- Cutlery setsqty 30
- Serving bowlsqty 8
Kitchen
- Cutting boardsqty 3
- Chef's knifeqty 3
- Serving spoonsqty 6
Decorations
- Tableclothsqty 8
- Welcome sign
- Name stickersqty 30
Cleaning
- Bucketsqty 4
- Spongesqty 12
- Microfiber clothsqty 12
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 3 bottles
- Sparkling water - 8 bottles
- Still water - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Beer - 48 bottles
- White wine - 4 bottles
- Rosé - 3 bottles
- Red wine - 3 bottles
- Ice cubes - 8 bags
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Mini wraps - 48 pieces
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Herb cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Back ham - 1 kilogram
- Smoked chicken breast - 1 kilogram
- Arugula - 6 bags
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 1,5 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 8 pieces
- Olives - 4 jars
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Apples - 24 pieces
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salsa - 4 jars
- Mixed nuts - 2 bags
- Brownies - 30 pieces
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
Tips
- Plan one complete safety set per participant: nitrile gloves, a dust mask, and safety goggles. Add hearing protection if the venue becomes noisy or you are using powered equipment.
- Allow at least one canvas cloth or other painting surface per participant, plus extra pieces for demonstrations and mistakes. Order these before buying paint so the quantities match the group size.
- Prepare separate supplies for designing and painting. Sketchbooks, pencils, erasers, templates, and colour markers let participants develop an idea before using spray cans.
- Protect the venue with tarpaulins and masking tape, and tape off the work area before materials arrive. Painter’s coveralls help prevent paint from spreading onto clothes and furniture.
- Check the practical equipment at least one day before the workshop: tables, chairs, paint trays, brushes, mixing cups, stir sticks, extension cords, and power strips. Chill drinks and set out the catering separately from the paint area.
Frequently asked questions
- What supplies do I need for a graffiti workshop?
- Plan for spray paint, primer, base paint, canvas cloths, sketchbooks, pencils, erasers, templates, markers, paint trays, brushes, mixing cups, and stir sticks. You’ll also need protective gear and materials to cover the floor and work surfaces.
- How many spray cans do I need per person for a graffiti workshop?
- For a short beginner session, start with 2 to 4 cans per person, depending on can size, wall or canvas size, and how much layering you expect. Buy a small reserve so demonstrations and colour changes do not leave participants without paint.
- What safety equipment is needed for a graffiti workshop?
- Provide nitrile gloves, dust masks, and safety goggles for every participant. Ventilate the venue, separate the work area, and have safety instructions ready before anyone starts spraying.
- How early should I buy materials for a graffiti workshop?
- Buy or order the main materials at least 7 days before the workshop. Check the complete shopping list again 1 day beforehand, then collect the materials and set up the protected work area before participants arrive.
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