Sunday February 22nd 2009 -
Workshop One

Sunday March 1st 2009 -
Workshop Two

10.00am - 5.00pm

Click HERE to view the student pastel art work exercises

'Art Start' program - learning coloured pastels

The sessions will include:

* Understanding 'the basics'
* Choosing the composition
* Preparing the materials
* Using pastels to your advantage
* Understanding colour and colour mix
* Creating backgrounds
* Blending colours
* Striking highlights
* Using contrasts
* Creating that 'difference'

Cost - Tuition Fee - $50.00
Art Material Fee - $10.00

What to Bring:
Your own pastels
Lunch
Goodies to share for morning/afternoon tea

Click HERE to view the student pastel art work exercises from Workshop One - 22nd February.

This workshop will provide the basic steps in pastel art work, as well as the unique approach adopted by Rodney Swansborough.

It requires no previous knowledge of pastels and is suitable for the beginner.

As well, the workshop will prove invaluable as a "refresher" for more experienced artists, as the unique approach and insights offered by Rodney will benefit any pastel artist.

Sunday March 29th - 2009
10.00am - 5.00pm

Click HERE to view the above pastel work in development

'Art Start' program - coloured pastel portraiture

The sessions will include:

* Understanding 'the basics'
* What makes a good portrait
* Creating likeness in a portrait
* Pastel colours for portraiture
* Working with pastels
* Understanding colour and colour mix
* Creating backgrounds
* Blending colours
* Striking highlights
* Using contrasts
* Creating that 'difference'

Cost - Tuition Fee - $50.00
Art Material Fee - $10.00

What to Bring:
Your own pastels
Lunch
Goodies to share for morning/afternoon tea

This workshop will provide the basic steps in pastel portraiture, as well as thevery successful and experienced approach adopted by Rodney Swansborough.

It requires no previous knowledge of pastels and is suitable for the beginner.

As well, the workshop will prove invaluable as a "refresher" for more experienced artists, as the unique approach and insights offered by Rodney will benefit any pastel portrait artist.