A Beginner's Guide to Soft Pastels - Re-seeing the Apple - Saturday, November 23; 10 am to 4 pm
You do not need to be a full-fledged artist to enjoy the creative outlet of pastel painting. Soft pastels are a great way for beginners to step into the world of art. No complex colour mixing required, you simply choose a colour from your collection and you are ready to go. No brushes, solvents or oils, you just need a little bit of inspiration and your pastel sticks and paper. Unlike acrylic or oils, you can stop painting anytime and pick it back up where you left off.
In this class you will be introduced to the approaches and techniques of soft pastel painting, pastel brands and papers. Removing the stress of having to produce a finished painting, you will spend your time getting to know the medium through a series of fun, hands-on exercises based on re-seeing one of life's simple pleasures - the everyday apple. Group sharing and participation will make this an enjoyable experience for everyone.
If you ever wanted to see if soft pastels might fill your creative cup, this is your chance.
Susan Typert is an award-winning artist who holds Eminent Status with the Pastel Artists of Canada. Susan takes years of learning and experimenting and distils it down to a fun, but effective workshop that gives students a big jumpstart into the world of pastels.
Course Fee: $130
Instructor: Susan Typert
Duration: 1 day, 10 am to 4 pm (there is a 1 hour break for lunch; lunch is not included)
Materials: If you have soft pastels and pastel papers you are welcome to work with any that you already have. Meta4 also has various brands for those who want to purchase, and if you just want to sample pastels for the workshop, you can pay a $25 kit fee for use of materials during the session including papers and other materials.
Please note: soft pastels are not the same as oil pastels. Oil pastels are not suitable for this workshop.
Important Registration Information:
Masks are optional.
Updated Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received more than 3 days before the first class are eligible for a credit or refund, less a $25 cancellation fee. There is no refund or credit for cancellations less than 3 days prior to the start of class. There is no refund or credit once a class has started. A registration may be transferred to another person at no charge.
