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Discover the timeless beauty and expressive possibilities of soft pastel in this two-day, hands-on workshop. Whether you’re new to pastels or looking to refine your skills, you’ll learn techniques to bring elegance and depth to your still life paintings while completing 2–3 finished pieces. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the beauty of soft pastel, gain confidence in your techniques, and create several stunning works of art. Recommended for beginner to intermediate skill levels.

What You’ll Learn:

• Underpainting techniques using watercolor to create luminous effects

• How to use artist apps to understand value 

• Tips for setting up your own still life for strong compositions

• Smartphone strategies for enhancing and editing reference photos

• Step-by-step guidance and demonstrations to complete 2-3 still life paintings

MATERIALS
Please bring a set of soft pastels (Sennelier, Schmincke, or other professional-quality pastel sets recommended; the best local store in Meininger Art Supply) AND a sack lunch.
Your instructor will provide: Pastel paper, watercolors, and a paintbrush, plus bottled water and juice.

CLICK HERE to go to the Cottonwood Center for the Arts website to register