4-Week Soft Pastel Course – Learn to Paint Light, Colour & Atmosphere
Schedule
Wed Jan 07 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Garden Studio at Newstead Road. | London, EN
About this Event
Small group: 1–3 participants • 4× 1.5h sessions
Discover the magic of soft pastels in this friendly, hands-on 4-week course designed for beginners and improving artists. With a maximum of three students, you’ll receive individual guidance, tailored feedback, and plenty of space to grow your confidence as an artist.
You’ll learn:
🎨 How to choose, layer, and blend soft pastels
🌈 Understanding colour temperature & harmony
✨ Creating light and atmosphere
🌄 Simplifying landscapes & building compositions
✍️ Mark-making techniques
🖼 How to finish, fix & protect your artwork
👩🎨 About the Course
Across four 1.5-hour sessions, we’ll focus on landscapes, light, colour, and atmosphere. This is a relaxed, friendly environment where you’ll discover the joy of pastels at your own pace.
This course is perfect for:
• complete beginners
• returning artists
• anyone wanting a small, personalised class
🎒 Materials – Choose Your Option
You can either bring your own supplies or choose the Materials Add-On when booking.
OPTION 1 — Bring Your Own Materials (no extra cost)
If you prefer to use your own pastels and papers, feel free to bring them.
After registration you will receive a curated materials list with recommended brands, affordable alternatives, and direct links.
OPTION 2 — Course + Materials Kit — £80 Add-On
A complete high-quality kit waiting for you at the first session:
✔ Sennelier Landscape Collection – 30 Half-Pastels
✔ Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pad (24×30 cm, 12 sheets)
✔ Vine charcoal
✔ Glassine paper sheets
Ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to use professional-quality materials without searching for supplies.
💷 Pricing (Based on Group Size)
This is an intimate small-group course, so pricing adjusts depending on how many join together:
🔹 SOLO TICKET – £160
For one participant booking individually.
🔹 DUO TICKET (2 Participants) – £270 (£135 per person)
Best option if you book with a friend.
🔹 TRIO TICKET (3 Participants) – £360 (£120 per person)
Most economical: book as a small group of three.
(Materials Add-On is available separately for each participant.)
📍 Location
Private studio in Lee Green, London SE12. Exact address provided after booking.
🗓 Dates & Times
Wednesday 7th January . 1 PM - 2.30 PM.
Wednesday 14th January. 1 PM - 2.30 PM
Wednesday 21st January. 1 PM - 2.30 PM
Wednesday 28th January. 1 PM - 2.30 PM
📩 Questions?
If you have any questions or want to chat about the course, feel free to message me via Eventbrite or via https://the-ski-guru-home.myshopify.com/pages/contact-me
Where is it happening?
The Garden Studio at Newstead Road., SE120SY, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 87.38 to GBP 390.73
