Drawing: colour pastel techniques

About this course

The course introduces oil and soft pastels as drawing media, with participants exploring mark-making, colour mixing and blending techniques. They will work from observation and secondary sources, developing pastel compositions and combining oil pastel with other drawing and painting media. Teaching includes tutor demonstrations, presentations, one-to-one guidance, practical studio tasks and group discussion. The course also considers how to select subject matter and supports for pastel projects.

What you'll learn

• Apply a range of mark-making techniques with pastels
• Use colour mixing and blending methods effectively
• Begin drawing with pastels from observation and secondary sources
• Select suitable subject matter and supports for pastel projects
• Combine pastels with other drawing and painting media

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and learners exploring or developing their oil pastel skills. Participation combines studio-based practical tasks with demonstrations, one-to-one guidance, presentations and group discussion. Learners should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information.

• Suitable for beginners and those developing their oil pastel skills
• Includes group discussion and presentations as well as practical studio work
• Requires learners to follow simple written and verbal instructions

Before you go

• All drawing materials are provided.
• Learners may bring their own oil pastels if they have them.