Learning Pathways - Drawing and Painting with Pastel
"Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel Desbiens, Master Artist and Principal Tutor
Marcel has designed learning pathways to give students structure as they develop from novice to advanced artist.
If you have limited or no experience with Pastel, then we recommend you start with Tricia Taylor who will help you learn the basics of Pastel painting in a friendly and supportive environment.
Once you have built your confidence with Pastel, it's time to develop and broaden your skills with a weekend workshop run by a guest artist, covering a range of subjects.
What will I learn? This is a workshop to expand the use of pastel. We will look at brief theory of design, particularly for collage; how pastel can be used as a wet medium as well as dry; pastel techniques especially stroke-making; pastel underpaintings; and brief colour theory, working over the two days on exercises and one larger landscape work. Participants can choose to work in a traditional manner or a more contemporary approach. Tricia’s teaching process includes theory,...
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What will I learn? Ever had trouble finding the right colour in your pastels? In this workshop you will learn all about colour as it falls across the landscape. How to get atmosphere over distance. How to mix any colour from basic primary and secondary colours. How to control green by using complimentary underpainting tricks and more. Who is this course suitable for? This course suits all skill levels, from beginners to advanced – we could all do with a bit more understanding of...
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About the workshop This is a foundation course about soft pastel, what they are and how to use them. Over four Monday mornings, Karol will introduce the absolute beginner to pastel, discovering the basic pastel strokes, explore mark making, learn how to colour mix with pastel then finishing by creating a painting based on a landscape. There will be ‘step by step’ demonstrations, explanations, ‘one on one’ tutoring, with equal time shared across participants. This is a structured...
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About this workshop Spend the weekend with Stephie Clark and immerse yourself in creating bright, loose florals with pastel. What will I learn? Each day of the workshop, Stephie demonstrates exactly how she makes a painting from scratch, demonstrating techniques for her backgrounds and applying pastels with freedom and thoughtfulness. You will paint from life as well as photos and discuss the differences. Stephie not only wants you to come away with some successful works, but also...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration. You will meet and be entertained by a great artist sharing their knowledge and talent with you. Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! This is a seated event with strictly limited numbers. What do I need to bring? Nothing at all. But you're welcome to bring a notepad and any questions for the artist! What is provided? A glass of wine on arrival A friendly, supportive...
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About this class This two-day workshop is especially designed for the adult beginner or intermediate who wants to learn more about painting landscapes with pastels. The class will include charcoal drawing, tonal studies, mark-making and colour selection based on the provided reference image and we will paint together in a fully tutored step-by-step process. At the end of the workshop you’ll have one completed Landscape painting to take home. What will I learn? Learn how to use tone...
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Over the course of the weekend, we will cover theory of facial features and basic design concepts with portraits and explore the portrayal of the human head. This workshop is for those who are seeking a more accurate likeness in their portraiture, no matter what medium. Tricia will cover the geometric shapes that determine the placement of facial features and how individuals differ from the classical measurements. Using charcoal is a quick way to explore these measurements and...
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Over the course of the weekend, we will look at brief theory of design, particularly for collage; how pastel can be used as a wet medium as well as dry. Tricia’s teaching process includes theory, handouts and demonstrations. What will I learn? Pastel techniques especially stroke-making and brief colour theory. Working over the two days on exercises and one larger still-life work, participants can choose to work in a traditional manner or a more contemporary approach. Who is...
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