DESCRIPTION

Thursdays, 1pm-3pm

In Person Only

Join instructor Janice Schindle and explore a variety of approaches to the beautiful medium of pastels. In this class, students will gain a deeper understanding of the medium and develop their personal style with pastels.

Pastel is a unique medium that straddles the line between painting and drawing. This class will introduce students to the most essential information about working with pastels and the basic techniques needed to draw and paint with the pastels. Students can expect a broad introduction to the world of pastels, including its most fundamental concepts, styles, and techniques. Weekly demonstrations of techniques as well as individual guidance and instruction can be expected. Artists of all levels are welcome!

Supply List

• Pastels- A variety of hard and soft pastels.
  • Hard pastels:
    • NuPastel
  • Soft Pastels:
    • Mount Vision
    • Terry Ludwig
    • Schmincke
    • Unison
  • Pastel Pencils- You can purchase a set or individual pencils
    • Aim for light, dark, and medium shades
  • Pastel Paper
    • Preferably UArt400 400 Grade 12” x 18”, or larger 18” x 24” sheets
  • Foam Core backing or another hard backing to accommodate the size of your paper
  • Other Materials:
    • Tracing paper pad large enough to cover the paper size you chose
    • Masking Tape
    • Sketch Pad
    • Pencils or Vine Charcoal for sketching
    • 70% Rubbing Alcohol
    • Paint Brushes
    • Aluminum Foil
    • Plastic containers for water and alcohol
      • Yogurt containers work well, large and small