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, 1pm - 3pm
Instructor: Mike Barret Kolasinski
Registration and Fees
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Members: $175.00; after 1/5/2023: $195.00
Non-Members: $195.00; after 1/5/2023: $215.00
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.