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Doorway in Pastel

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This one day workshop will introduce you to the fantastic versatility of pastel. Not having to wait for paint to dry or having to mix colours gives you plenty of time to enjoy the session.
During this demonstration you will receive both group and individual guidance and shown how by using heavy contrast in strong light adds strength to your finished painting for you to take back home.

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 £5.00, payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below

​​Your 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 UNISON pastels) and a pale pastel pencil. A few favourite soft pastels will be available for students to purchase. Also:
  • 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
  • Optional – Doorway photographs

If you have additional tools and materials that you would like to bring then please do so
 
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.​​



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Oxfordshire
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