Suitable for: Beginners with some prior experience as well as more confident artists looking to develop their pastel skills.

In this engaging and supportive workshop, you will explore a variety of soft pastel techniques while creating your own atmospheric windmill painting inspired by the serene, timeless beauty of the Norfolk landscape. The scene captures the quiet mood of early morning light, with soft colours and gentle textures that bring the countryside to life.

Throughout the session, Clive will work on his own demonstration piece, guiding you step by step through the creative process. He will explain each stage clearly—from the initial sketch to the final finishing touches—while providing plenty of individual guidance, practical tips, and encouragement to help you build confidence and achieve satisfying results.

Whether you are refining existing skills or looking to expand your artistic approach, this workshop offers a relaxed and enjoyable opportunity to deepen your understanding of soft pastels and landscape painting.

Skills & Techniques Covered

• Understanding different types of soft pastels and how they behave

• Exploring a range of pastel application methods

• Layering and blending to create depth, light, and atmosphere

• Blocking in key shapes and tonal values

• Creating both smooth transitions and expressive textures

• Developing confidence in building a complete landscape composition

Materials are not included in the booking fee.

• The tutor will provide Pastelmat paper at a cost of £2.50 per sheet.

• A limited selection of specialist pastel colours (not typically found in standard starter sets) will also be available to purchase on the day.

Please note: The tutor may not be able to accept card payments, so please bring cash or a cheque book if you wish to purchase additional materials.