Laura L. Gorian
Explore the rich world of pastels where vibrant pigments come alive on paper. Discover how to create painterly images through a variety of drawing techniques, from basic mark-making to advanced methods. We’ll cover essential pastel painting fundamentals such as blending, layering, and color theory, unlocking the potential to craft your own expressive artworks. No prior art training is needed—just a desire to explore and create with a medium that offers endless possibilities.
Five-week series
Wednesdays, 6pm – 8:30pm
October 9 – November 6
Ages: Youth and Adults
Members $210 / Non-Members $250
Class Supply List
These are the materials necessary for this class. You are welcome to bring substitutions or alternatives if you have them.
- Chalk Pastels: Soft Pastel/Set of 12 minimum / Chalk
- Strathmore 400 Series Pastel Pad, Assorted Colors, 9″x12″ or 11”x14” Glue Bound, 24 Sheets
- Professional Charcoal Pencils Drawing Set white/black/red (you only need one of each color)
- Paper Blending Stumps and Tortillions Sandpaper Pencil Sharpener Pointer Art Blenders with Kneaded Eraser
- Krylon K01306 Workable Fixatif Spray Clear, 11-Ounce Aerosol,Matte (will be used at home)
- Gloves- thin nitrile
- Masking Tape
- Baby Wipes
- Ruler
- Smock
* These blending tools may also be a good tool to have for manipulating color.
COMIART Clay Sculpture Tools Silicon Color Shapers 6
