A Guide to Pastels

Learn how to use the versatile medium of pastels in this immersive class! The Pacific Northwest is famous for it’s crisp, windy, and wet fall weather, but that doesn't mean we don’t have our fair share of sunlight, dramatic shadows, and dazzling reflections, perfect for capturing with pastels! Though it's a dry medium, pastel is an ideal medium to capture the drama and texture of local landscapes like wetlands--texture is pastel’s superpower! Join artist and past president of the Northwest Pastel Society, Trish Harding, to discover how to create texture in your pastel paintings. For class supply list click on "Notes" below.

Thirty-minute lunch break provided. Visit our website for the class supply list. Participants registered for in-person CCE classes must attest their COVID-19 vaccination status with our attestation form prior to taking classes. In-person classes will adhere to required safety protocols and are subject to change based on current recommendations from local and state health officials. Safety instructions will be emailed to participants prior to class.