We are using Home Art Studio grade 2 this year. I was drawn to it partly because I wanted a subject that I could set my kids up with and be available for help, but would allow me some time to prepare other work while they worked independently. The lessons seem to interest my art hating son, so that's a big plus. The BIG negative is that the is no list of what supplies are needed broken down by project. This requires you to watch each lesson, in advance, to actually see what materials are needed so they can be set up prior to beginning the lesson with the child. This is not the time saver I had hoped for. I contacted the company repeatedly and received no response. Disappointing.