This is a 6 week course.
This course Is suitable for those with some drawing experience.
Course Outline:
In this course, participants will create observational drawings using a limited pallet of soft pastels. We will explore the use of tone, colour relationships and composition. Participants will draw from a variety of original still life images that will gradually increase in focus and complexity. These exercises will challenge in a relaxed and informative environment.
Materials list:
– 1 sheet Cartridge Paper approx A3 size (if purchasing, you could cut down a large sheet of cartridge paper into A3 pieces.)
– 2 sticks thin willow charcoal
– Eraser
– Baby wipes (optional for cleaning hands)
– Light dust mask (optional)
– pair of bulldog clips or tape
– A limited selection of soft pastels will be required for this course. This will be discussed in the first class. There will be three package options available, sourced by Jess. If participants already have soft pastels, please bring them to the first class to discuss colour selection. The colours for this course are the same as those used in previous pastel drawing class with Jess.
Package 1- $5 ( includes two pieces of coloured Canson Mi-Teintes paper only) This option is for participants who have pastels already.
Package 2- $29 ( inc- small set of pastels and two pieces of coloured Canson Mi-Teintes paper)
Package 3- $53 ( inc- large set of pastels and two pieces of coloured Canson Mi-Teintes paper)

Note- Materials needed for the first class are: 2 sticks of thin willow charcoal, eraser, 1 sheet of Cartridge Paper approx. A3 size, masking tape or pair of Bulldog clips.