Pastels Class With Judy Fairley

Offered through the Valley Art Center
Instructor: Judy Fairley

6 – Week Course
$120
March 5 – April 9
Tuesdays
8:30am – 11:30am

Class Supply List

1. 16 x 20 Hard Board or Foam Core Board
2. 1″ or 2″ Blue Painter’s Tape
3. Hand Wipes
4. Apron or Old Shirt
5. Roll of Viva Towels

Pastels (NO oil pastels)

Sets can be small (30 or 45)

All but the NuPastels can be purchased as 1/2 stick sets

1. Hard pastel set – Nupastels
2. Medium pastels – Rembrants
3. Soft pastels – Unisons
4. Soft set of Pastel Pencils
5. Stiff Bristle Brush

Paper

• Tracing Paper Tablet
• Prefer neutral colors of grey or tan light
• Bring sanded paper Cranson
• Claire Fontaine pastel mat
• UART 400 Grit

Several different subject matters will be covered including wildlife, reflections, and how color “temperatures” can affect a painting.

The goal of this class is to make the student more comfortable with the pastel medium and to grow more confident in trying new surfaces and mixing of the mediums.

All classes must be paid for before the first day of class.