Pastel Punch! workshop listed in Oregon

In 2013 I will be offering a few pastel workshops for those who wish to improve their knowledge/skill set of this incredible medium. As of now I have secured February 8-10th at the beautiful Sequoia Gallery in Hillsboro, Oregon.  I am working on workshop dates with the Oregon Society of Artists and I am also looking for sponsors beyond the Oregon borders who would love to have me teach in their area.  Please contact me if you would like to make this a reality.  

Pastel Punch!

$300.00

Workshop Dates: 2/8/2013 - 2/10/2013

Location: Sequoia Gallery

136 SE 3rd

Hillsboro Oregon 97123

United States

http://www.sequoiagallerystudios.org/

Learn the secrets of this intensely expressive and colorful medium in an artistic environment. This 3 day workshop will be held in the beautiful Sequia Gallery & Studios in downtown Hillsboro.  Designed for all artistic levels who want to learn what it takes to make knock-out pastel paintings.  Drawing skills are strongly recommended and photo references as well as still lifes will be used for some of your work. Students can expect to work a variety of exercises stressing the unique qualities of pastel while concentrating on composition, value, and color theory, as well as pastel safety and framing. Students will stretch their creativity with the given exercizes and are not expected to complete a finished work in class.  If the weather allows, we may elect to paint outdoors for the final day.

February 8~10th, 2013

Class tuition: $300.  Check or Credit accepted

Class Limited to 10 students only/6 minimum  

Class #31

Register by calling Claudia (503) 648-5785

or Sequoia Gallery

Sequoia Gallery  (503) 693-0401

(registration is conducted through the gallery)

There will also be two opportunities to see a 11/2 hour demonstration at the Sequoia Gallery as a preview to what you will learn in the workshop.  Consider it a mini lesson

Cost : $10. at the door.

Demo dates:  

Nov 14th, 7:00-8:30 pm

Jan 16th 7:00-8:30 pm

Pastel Punch! Workshop 9/28-10/1

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Pastel Punch!

Learn the secrets of this intensely expressive and colorful medium in an artistic environment. This 3 day+ workshop will be held in the beautiful studio and gardens of artist Lorene Coleman in the Portland, Oregon area in September, 2011. Designed with beginner and intermediate painters in mind who want to learn what it takes to make knock-out pastel paintings. Students can expect to work a variety of exercises stressing the fundamentals of design/composition, underpainting, mark making, value, and simplifying all while encouraging a personal approach to your work. We will work in and out of the studio with an off-location optional/casual plein air paint-along on the last day (weather permitting) with Brenda, all while having a lot of fun!

Strong drawing skills are needed, photo references will be used for some exercises.

3 days + plus 1 optional plein air/paint along day

Sept 28th~Oct 1st. 9am~4pm.

Class tuition: $250. $75. deposit to secure spot

Class Limited to 8 students only!

Beaverton, OR.

Contact Brenda for more details HERE.

Visit my website for online registration HERE.

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List of supplies:

Easel A sturdy, light weight easel. One that can tilt forward is best.

12x16” board to tape paper to

2” and 1” rolls of masking tape

1 9x12” Wallis White Professional grade pad of paper.

Carb Othello pastel pencils, 2~3 neutral colored

Vine Charcoal 2+ sticks

Hand barrier cream or latex free gloves

Paper towels or cloth rag

Drop cloth preferably a fabric one like an old shower curtain or sheet.

Gamsol and a jar with lid to pour it into.

Paintbrush 1/2” wide, inexpensive grade brush.

Small sketch book (spiral bound) and pencil to take visual notes and sketches

Pastels: Bring as many as you can travel with including a wide variety of values, colors and brands. I recommend Ludwig, Unison, Sennelier, Schmincke, Pastel Girault, Art Spectrum, & ArtWorks that are a high grade, soft pastel.

Compact carrying case for your pastels.

Neutral colored clothing for painting. Brightly colored or white clothing reflects onto art.

Plein Air day supplies: Optional

Not mandatory but helpful to have on hand. This list in in addition to all supplies above except the drop cloth. Bring your smallest version of each item. Remember that you will need to carry all your gear to your painting spot. A tote bag or backpack works well for the listed items.

Sun hat (neutral color)

Sunblock and insect spray

Drinking water

Hand/baby wipes

Sack lunch and snacks

Folding chair and small TV tray or table for your pastels.

Camera

viewfinder

a plastic shopping bag to put trash in

wear neutral colored clothing (no white or bright colored)

Plein air collapsible umbrella (avoid bright colors and stripes) with easel attachment