Further Detail
You will be shown some simple techniques including applying the pastel with your hand and fingers to help you create a fresh and vibrant image. These will be demonstrated step by step with both group and individual guidance.
Using this versatile medium you will be shown how to paint atmospheric skies and also create the illusion of movement in the water coupled with the stillness of the boat. By the end of the course you should have a couple of completed pictures to take home with you.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities, including beginners.
Materials
Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £10.00, payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
You will be shown some simple techniques including applying the pastel with your hand and fingers to help you create a fresh and vibrant image. These will be demonstrated step by step with both group and individual guidance.
Using this versatile medium you will be shown how to paint atmospheric skies and also create the illusion of movement in the water coupled with the stillness of the boat. By the end of the course you should have a couple of completed pictures to take home with you.
Skills/Techniques Covered
- Different types of pastels and their effects
- Various methods of application
- Layering the pastels
- Blocking in
- Blending
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities, including beginners.
Materials
Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £10.00, payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You
- Please bring a good selection of soft pastels (Clive uses good quality UNISON pastels, the short chunky ones with a paper band around) and a pale pastel pencil. A few favourite soft pastels will be available for students to purchase.
- Small brush – 1cm approx. (to brush away excess pastel)
- Apron
- Kitchen towel
- Wet wipes
- Soft putty rubber
- Small cotton cloth ( to wipe hands)
- Masking tape
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.