Create a landscape scene in soft pastel that captures the glorious colour and light of the British countryside with experienced pastel tutor Gareth Jones.
Reference will be provided, and you will be guided through my process step by step, in creating a finished pastel painting by the end of the day. Individual attention is guaranteed and the emphasis will be on having a fun, creative experience.
In addition to the painting itself, Gareth will be sharing many secrets and hints and tips of successful pastel painting, and he will also reflecting on his journey to becoming an internationally recognised and award winning artist.
Gareth Jones is an Associate Artist with Unison Colour, a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and has recently achieved Master Circle status with IAPS (International Association of Pastel Societies). He teaches extensively in soft pastel across the UK and Europe and his style of teaching is relaxed, yet richly informative.
Suitable for beginners and improvers
Tickets £95 (14 Places)
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 15th March, and 1 week earlier for festival benefactors who benefit from priority booking.
Printed reference image from which to work will be provided. Images can also be shared digitally for those with iPads and phones, which is often a clearer source of reference, so do ensure they are charged, but a bring a charger too.
Materials List (to bring with you):
Pastels:
I would advise against a significant outlay on materials prior to the session if you do not already have your own pastels.
I will be working in Soft Pastels in stick format, pastel pencils are ok for detail but not for the whole painting, definitely not oil pastels.
A basic set of pastels will be required.
I recommend Unison pastels but Jackson’s art also do starter sets in their own brand which are of good enough quality.
A set of half sticks in a wider range of colours is more useful than a smaller range of the full sized sticks.
Ensure that your set includes a dark (not necessarily black) and a bright white.
Paper:
At least one sheet of Pastel paper will be required, preferably a ‘sanded’ paper.
Gareth would recommend Senellier LaCarte pastelcard, this can be bought in sheet or pad form from Jackson’s Art supplies, to the size you prefer to work. Otherwise any pastel paper that has a ‘tooth’ will suffice. Plain cartridge is not suitable for pastel painting.
Paper may be available to purchase on the day if required.
Glassine paper:
This will be used to protect the finished pastel painting, enough to cover the size you will be working to.
Pencil
Drawing Board
Easel, either desk top or standing, you can also work flat if preferred
Masking or artists tape
Kitchen roll and wet wipes
Fixative is not required unless you wish to use it, I personally do not fix at any stage of the painting.
Pastel can be a little dusty to the uninitiated, so do wear comfortable older clothes. You can bring an apron, wear a face mask or protective gloves if you wish, but I will be using none of these.
