Learn to Pastel
6 February - 27 March 2025
Thursdays 10.00am - 12.30pm
Overview
Date: 6 February - 27 March 2025 (Thursdays)
Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm
Chalk pastels are both a drawing and painterly medium with a broad range of applications. Learn tips, techniques as well as what not to do in this stimulating course for beginners and those with some knowledge. We'll study the work of both contemporary and past pastel artists to inspire you in gaining confidence with your own pastel method.
This course can only be booked directly through WEA Sydney. Please use the ‘Book Now’ button below to be taken to their website.
Or call 02 9264 2781
Course Outline
Introduction to chalk pastel materials and surfaces.
Introduction to the history of pastels including the work of famous pastel artists and their techniques.
Weekly subjects will cover composition, tonal studies, broken colour, blending, charcoal & pastel, dry wash, colour contrast, coloured grounds and other techniques unique to chalk pastel.
Subjects include still life, landscape, the environment, animals and portraits.
Students are encouraged to learn at their own pace with an emphasis on creativity.
Learning Outcomes
Be taught a variety of techniques for working with chalk pastels.
Gain confidence with this unique drawing and painterly medium which includes a variety of pastel materials and surfaces.
Be encouraged to further explore your preferred pastel technique.
Materials List
2x Mi-Teintes or Art Spectrum 340gsm 230x300 BLACK textured paper
2x Mi-Teintes or Art Spectrum 340gsm 230x300 any colours you prefer tex paper
1x stick willow charcoal or charcoal pencil
wet ones for cleaning hands or a soft wet cloth
Pastels: Either bring what you have or buy a set of Sennelier or Schminke or Rembrandt or Art Spectrum or Winsor&Newton etc. Alternatively we will discuss what to buy on the first day of the course. There are many wonderful pastel sets to choose from and you can always add more variety to your collection.
Venue
WEA Sydney
72 Bathurst St, Sydney
TRAVEL
Public transport recommended.
Limited parking available.
