""I have been taking art lessons from Linda for a couple years now. Having no artistic abilities it was great having such a patient and talented teacher. I started with acrylics and have recently taken her PanPastel class. I was nervous about the pastels but absolutely love them. I’d encourage anyone who thinks they aren’t artistic to give it a try. Linda is great about teaching technique and color.
--Tracy L.
--Tracy L.
NEW: Pastels For Adults
INTRODUCTION TO WORKING WITH PANPASTELS
Most folks are familiar with pastels. The generally come in a stick form that's either round or square, in range of very soft to hard. These are what some people call "chalk" but that just helps distinguish them from oil pastels, which are a bit reminiscent of crayons, but oil based rather than wax. And, yes, pastels are chalky and messy by nature, which some people love about them and others find it off putting.
But now there's something "new" to the market: PanPastels. As described on the company's website:
"PanPastel© Colors are professional artists’ quality soft pastel colors packed in a unique pan format (cake-like). Their special qualities mean that artists can blend and apply pastel (dry) color like paint for the first time. They are made using a unique manufacturing process requiring minimal binder and fillers, resulting in rich, ultra soft and super-blendable colors that have all been tested for lightfastness and are fully erasable."
In this new introductory course, you will learn how to apply pan pastels using special tools. Color mixing and color theory are included as well as some basic drawing practice. You'll also work with pastel pencils for detailing. During the 6-week course, you'll complete several small pastel paintings.
But now there's something "new" to the market: PanPastels. As described on the company's website:
"PanPastel© Colors are professional artists’ quality soft pastel colors packed in a unique pan format (cake-like). Their special qualities mean that artists can blend and apply pastel (dry) color like paint for the first time. They are made using a unique manufacturing process requiring minimal binder and fillers, resulting in rich, ultra soft and super-blendable colors that have all been tested for lightfastness and are fully erasable."
In this new introductory course, you will learn how to apply pan pastels using special tools. Color mixing and color theory are included as well as some basic drawing practice. You'll also work with pastel pencils for detailing. During the 6-week course, you'll complete several small pastel paintings.
SPRING 2026
- MEETS Sundays 1:30-4 p.,m. March 15, 22, 29 (skip April 5, Easter), April 12, 19, 26
- Total Fee $525 ($275 for the 6-week course 3-week workshop plus $250 for the kit. Kit is custom designed for this course and includes everything you need to get started (PanPastel set, pastel pencil set, pastel paper, tools and more). Purchase of the kit is required...no exceptions.
- Plan to bring your lunch and spend the day!
- Limited to 4 students per class.
- E-mail [email protected] or text/call 830-221-7676 to enroll.
