Further Detail
Painting an image containing glass can seem a daunting challenge. In this workshop you will be shown how to create the illusion of transparency with just a few light marks of pastel.
Clive will work on his own piece during the session so students can observe the process of development using this versatile and accessible medium, whilst offering guidance along the way.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
This course is designed for beginners and improvers
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £6.00 payable to the tutor during the course. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
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
Please Bring With You
Painting an image containing glass can seem a daunting challenge. In this workshop you will be shown how to create the illusion of transparency with just a few light marks of pastel.
Clive will work on his own piece during the session so students can observe the process of development using this versatile and accessible medium, whilst offering guidance along the way.
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 beginners and improvers
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £6.00 payable to the tutor during the course. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
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
Please Bring With You
- Please bring a good selection of good quality soft pastels (Clive uses UNISON soft 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)
- Kitchen towel
- Wet wipes
- Soft putty rubber
- Small cotton cloth (to wipe hands)
- Masking tape