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 7/13/2023: $195.00

• Non-Members: $195.00; after 7/13/2023: $215.00 

Advance registration required.

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Registration Code of Conduct Policy

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.

All registrants are asked to bring their own paper towels, hand sanitizer or wipes.