May 14, 2026 from 10am-2pm - All Things Pastel - Soft & Oil Combo Class
Are you intrigued to try your hand at pastel painting?
In this workshop, we will use both types of pastel: the soft, dry type and the vibrant oil type. They have very different characteristics and their handling is very different, although they do share some fundamental similarities, namely, rich, intense pigmentation.
We will work from one subject matter (agave image or cactus image) and at first work with the soft pastels, exploring layering and blending techniques. Then we will move to the oil pastels, rendering the same image, and explore ways of blending, including diluting and scraping back using palette knives.
This is a busy workshop and gives you the chance to explore both mediums by direct comparison of the same subject matter.
Supply List:
- Instructor will supply required materials, including paper, student-grade soft and oil pastels, some palette knifes/scrapers, blending medium and sundries. A supply fee of $5 per student will be collected at the beginning of class (this fee is payable by every student even if you bring your own pastels). Please be prepared with cash on the day of class.
- Optional: If you have your own pastels, you may bring along.
- Please bring a photo/image to paint.
- See attached list for other items to bring with you!
Michele Corsini - Supply List
Learn more about your Instructor here:
Michele Corsini - Bio
Sample Images:
