Playing with Pastels Workshop (Ages 16+)

We will play with techniques and colorations in pastel painting during this one day workshop.  You will:

• Sample various types of dry pastels to create brilliant color and rich value
• Experience different papers and the effects they produce
• Experiment with an underpainting
• Practice applying color strokes and blending techniques unique to this medium
• Create a pastel painting on a unique surface ready for framing

Optional Materials fee: $20  paid directly to instructor (includes selected pastel papers, alcohol, cups, wax paper, index cards, use of hard pastels, other finishing materials)

Recommended Student Materials List:

• Your own medium or soft dry pastels OR a beginner set (contact Lillian for recommendations)
• 3 of your own source photos (maximum 3 – 5 major shapes)
• Black and White copy of source photos
• Sketching pencil or charcoal pencil or stick
• Cheap or old paint brush (minimum size 1” flat)
• Pressboard or foam core (standard size 20 x 30” or approximate) to use as work surface

Please note the Alliance for the Arts’ updated gallery and administrative office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.