26/05/2026
To celebrate the launch of our new Soft Pastel Class, we will be offering the first session as a free introductory information evening for anyone who would like to attend, learn more about soft pastels, and decide whether the class is right for them!
This session will be held on Monday 1st June from 4:30pm–7:30pm in Studio 1.
No materials are required for this session. Please notify Sienna if you would like to attend, as seating is limited.
During the evening, we will explore the various brands and options available for soft pastel work, including pan pastels, pastel sticks, and pastel pencils, as well as the qualities of some of the most popular pastel papers and surfaces. We will also discuss lightfastness and archival considerations for professional-quality artwork.
Sienna will bring along a selection of pastels and papers to demonstrate the main differences between materials, and provide guidance on choosing supplies suited to your own tastes, goals, and budget.
There will also be individual sheets of Art Spectrum Colourfix pastel paper, small sample pieces of Clairefontaine Pastelmat available for purchase, and a range of pastels available for you to try.
For those who are ready to dive in and would like to bring along the supplies they already own, there will also be an introductory project and demonstration covering:
• choosing a strong reference image
• planning and transferring your image
• beginner-friendly pastel techniques and tips to get you started
For those who simply want to come along, have a look, and see whether pastel work is your cup of tea, you are welcome to stay for as little or as long as you like.
We hope to see you there!
Tutor Sienna
0433 153 047
