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Pastel Painting


Join us to learn the basics behind using soft pastels as a way to create pastel paintings with detail and depth. Using the medium of soft pastel to achieve an understanding of the philosophy of nature as a whole and integral entity of ourselves. Mike Barret Kolasinski is a visual activist for nature and will share his expertise with you. Required materials are listed at the bottom of this page.

This class is designed to be repeated.

Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30

Instructor: Mike Barret Kolasinski

Capacity: 10

Fees

Become a member of the Oak Park Art League and save on class registration.

  • Members: $155.00; after 4/20/2022: $165.00

  • Non-Members: $185.00; after 4/20/2022: $195.00 

Advance registration required.

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Required Materials List:

  • Bring any soft pastels you have on hand. If you are purchasing pastels for the first time, look for a small set of 12 NuPastels and a larger set of pastels, such as Blick Pastels.

  • A few sheets of sanded pastel paper such as these and a variety pack of Canson pastel papers, in 9” x 12” size.

  • Bring photos or reference material from which you would like to work.

  • If you have other pastel materials, please bring them along.

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