Pastel Painting - Beginner / Intermediate
Immerse yourself in the vibrant, tactile world of soft pastel art in this hands-on workshop designed for artists of all levels. Whether you're picking up soft pastels for the first time or ready to build on your foundation, you'll discover why this vibrant medium captivates artists and learn to harness the unique brilliance and versatility of this beloved medium.
In this five week workshop, you'll explore:
Essential pastel techniques including layering, blending, and mark-making
Color theory and how to create atmospheric depth
Working on toned paper to make your colors sing
Tips for fixing and preserving your finished work
What's Included: All materials provided—professional-quality pastels, paper, and supplies. You'll develop a meaningful piece during our time together while expanding your technical repertoire and artistic confidence.
Bring Your Own Vision: Participants are encouraged to come to the first class with their own reference photo or in-progress pastel piece. This is your artistic journey—work on a landscape that inspires you, a memory, a portrait, or any subject that speaks to you.
What To Expect: Through live demonstrations and guided discussion, you'll deepen your understanding of pastel techniques with a particular focus on color layering and theory. We'll explore the effective use of light, shadow, and composition to bring your work to life, building skills that will transform how you see and create.
Small class size ensures personalized guidance as you explore your unique artistic voice. Come ready to engage with color, learn through doing, and be part of a supportive creative community.
Come ready to get your hands colorful and discover why artists have loved pastels for centuries!
Teaching Artist: Sophia Weisensel
5 weeks
Mondays 1:00 - 4:00 PM
February 2 - March 2, 2026
Studio J-Bo
4651 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Immerse yourself in the vibrant, tactile world of soft pastel art in this hands-on workshop designed for artists of all levels. Whether you're picking up soft pastels for the first time or ready to build on your foundation, you'll discover why this vibrant medium captivates artists and learn to harness the unique brilliance and versatility of this beloved medium.
In this five week workshop, you'll explore:
Essential pastel techniques including layering, blending, and mark-making
Color theory and how to create atmospheric depth
Working on toned paper to make your colors sing
Tips for fixing and preserving your finished work
What's Included: All materials provided—professional-quality pastels, paper, and supplies. You'll develop a meaningful piece during our time together while expanding your technical repertoire and artistic confidence.
Bring Your Own Vision: Participants are encouraged to come to the first class with their own reference photo or in-progress pastel piece. This is your artistic journey—work on a landscape that inspires you, a memory, a portrait, or any subject that speaks to you.
What To Expect: Through live demonstrations and guided discussion, you'll deepen your understanding of pastel techniques with a particular focus on color layering and theory. We'll explore the effective use of light, shadow, and composition to bring your work to life, building skills that will transform how you see and create.
Small class size ensures personalized guidance as you explore your unique artistic voice. Come ready to engage with color, learn through doing, and be part of a supportive creative community.
Come ready to get your hands colorful and discover why artists have loved pastels for centuries!
Teaching Artist: Sophia Weisensel
5 weeks
Mondays 1:00 - 4:00 PM
February 2 - March 2, 2026
Studio J-Bo
4651 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Pastel Painting - Beginner / Intermediate