Expressive Pastels (All Levels)

About this course

The course explores chalk and oil pastels as media that combine drawing and colour. Learners work from landscapes, still lifes and images, developing techniques that begin with broad marks for suggesting detail. Alongside representational studies, the course introduces more abstract approaches to the subject matter. Sessions include experimentation with different ways of applying pastel, as well as with a range of papers and surfaces.

What you'll learn

• Apply chalk and oil pastel techniques using broad marks and expressive colour.
• Develop pastel studies from landscapes, still lifes and images.
• Experiment with different applications of pastel across varied papers and surfaces.
• Explore both representational and more abstract approaches to subject matter.

Is this course right for you?

Listed as suitable for all levels, the course involves practical exploration of pastel techniques through a range of subjects and approaches. Learners can work with observational sources such as landscapes and still lifes, while also experimenting with more abstract outcomes.

Before you go

• Bring any chalk and oil pastels already available to the first session.
• Paper and additional materials can be purchased from the school shop.