Discovery! Intro to Pastels
w/ Janis Graves
New Date! All Levels Welcome, Including Beginners!
Date/Time: Saturday / August 8 / 10:30-4:30
Cost: $175
Registration: Online or call in 425.697.2787
Location: Cole Art Studio, located on the lower level of Cole Gallery 107 5th Ave S, Edmonds WA 98020
Welcome to our “Discovery!” series – a safe and encouraging place to learn about doing art – just for beginners!
Plunge into those gorgeous colors and create spectacular effects in this basic introduction to chalk pastels. Pastels are one of the easiest and most immediate ways to draw and get color at the same time.
In this one-day workshop you will learn about all the different types of pastels, papers and boards. We’ll practice lots of blending and application techniques and then create a fantastic landscape. Come join us in this relaxed and fun workshop where your journey to pastel painting will begin!
Supply List:
Paper: 1 sheet of each type, or 2 of just one type of these:
Canson Mi Teintes paper and/or
Canson Mi Teintes color touch.
Color choices beige, light gray, white – choose whatever you like.
(These come in large sheets, and Janis will help you cut them down to the right size in class.)
HARD Pastels: Prismacolor Nupastel set either 24 or 36
SOFT Pastels: 24 - 50 piece set of soft pastels such as Richeson, Rembrandt, Unison, Terry Ludwig. (You may need to shop online for some of these soft pastel sets.)
*If students do not wish to purchase a set of SOFT pastels, they may pay Janis a $15 supply fee and she will provide student all the SOFT pastels they need.
Drawing board, to mount paper:
either a Tote Board, size 13x17” to 18x18”
OR a Hardboard, size 16x20” (gator board, foam core or Masonite will work fine)
Other:
Kneaded eraser
Toothbrush
Masking tape
Aluminum foil
Paper towel
Ruler
Easel (Some easels are available at the Cole Art Studio, please call to reserve one.)
Gloves, supplied by Cole Gallery
Janis will bring photos for students to use.
You can purchase your quality art supplies at ARTspot! Registered students receive a 10% discount on all their art supplies from the time of paid registration until the last day of class. Most items on this list are available at ARTspot. Their staff can advise you about appropriate art materials to fulfill requirements for your class.
Questions about these supplies? ARTspot staff are happy to help you. Call 425-640-6408 or email at ARTspotEdmonds@gmail.com. Artspot's Web Site