Course: Exploring Pastel
Instructor: Louise Max
Day and Time: Tuesdays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
First Class February 26 - 6 weeks
Class Fee: $50
Anticipated Materials Fee: Approximately $45 for first time art students. See list below.
This is an introductory course for beginners or a ‘brush up” class for intermediates who want to get back into pastels again. We will cover techniques and proper strokes for applying pastels Students are free to indulge in different styles and may choose their own subject matter.
Class Pre-requisites: None
Supply List (items can be ordered from Dick Blick online (www.dickblick.com) or by phone 800-828-4548. Blick’s item #s are noted below) or at local art supply stores - Zephyrs in Brattleboro, the Framery in Bellows Falls, or Michael’s in Rutland or Keene. (These stores may not have all the listed supplies) An online order from Dick Blick’s usually takes around 5 – 7 days to receive. You should wait until the class is confirmed before ordering supplies.
Rembrandt Pastel Set (30 half sticks)
Item #20026-1309 - $25.99
Artist’s tape
Item #23001-0050 - $3.49
Tortillons (12 pack)
Item #22942-1112 - $.69
Sandpaper Block
Item #21517-1000 - $.72
Matte Fixitive Spray
Item #21707-1105 - $4.39
Canson Mi Tientes Pastel paper (19”x 25”
Qty – 3 Bisque Item #10710-8061 $1.25 ea
3 Felt Gray Item #10710-2161 “
OR
Canson tape bound pastel pad (12 x 16) - this gives you 24 sheets of smaller paper in assorted shades Item# 10710-1209 $7.48
A piece of plywood, masonite or other sturdy flat surface to be used as a drawing board (size should be at least 14 x 18). Also bring several sheets of newspaper to use as padding for your drawing board.
Please bring your art supplies and a piece of fruit or a picture of a piece of fruit to practice pastel strokes and some color theory during the first class.
If you have any questions regarding the supplies, call Louise at 875-8750 or email me at takuskan@hotmail.com.
LOUISE MAX has an Associates Degree in Design and Illustration and has worked in graphic design and currently creates artwork for licensing and posters as well as galleries. She has illustrated four published books.