Programs

Learn to create beautiful floral still life paintings in pastel
In this workshop, students will create vibrant, impressionistic floral paintings in soft pastel using provided reference images. The emphasis will be on capturing mood, movement, and color rather than detailed realism. Through guided demonstrations, students will learn how to simplify floral forms, work with bold color choices, and use expressive mark-making to suggest light, depth, and energy.

We will focus on using strong value patterns, layering pastel for richness, and letting edges soften and blend naturally. Students will be encouraged to loosen their approach, trust intuitive color decisions, and embrace the spontaneity that pastel allows. Individual instruction will be provided throughout the session.

This workshop is appropriate for beginners with some basic drawing experience as well as intermediate artists looking to loosen their style and bring more expression into their floral work. Students will leave with a finished painting and practical techniques they can continue to use in their own pastel practice.

All materials will be provided - an $8.00 materials fee is included in the registration price. If you already have pastels at home that you want to work with, feel free to bring them but this is optional.

This class is offered at a drastically reduced price due to the generous funding provided by the Shallow Ford Foundation.

Cost for the class is $18 for Members and $23 for non-members.