Chalk Pastel Landscapes with William T. Campbell

Name: Chalk Pastel Landscapes with William T. Campbell
Start: 2025-11-15T12:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-15T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 12:30 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | Virginia Beach, VA

Adults (16+)
1 session
William T. Campbell

Get inspired by the art on view in our galleries, and work with exhibiting artist William T. Campbell to bring landscapes to life using chalk pastels.

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore a variety of pastel techniques with hard and soft pastels to create a landscape from a reference photograph. The session begins with a demonstration by Campbell, who will guide you through methods for building form, layering color, and capturing light in a landscape. Then, you’ll have time to create your own pastel painting, with plenty of one-on-one guidance and feedback along the way.
This workshop offers a welcoming space to explore pastels, whether you're building on existing skills or trying something new. Some drawing experience is helpful but not required.

With personalized guidance and dedicated studio time, participants will leave with a completed or in-progress landscape, a stronger command of materials and tools, and increased confidence in their creative practice.

Level: All levels welcome
Saturday, November 15
12:30–4:00 PM
Members $60; Nonmembers $75

ABOUT THE ARTIST
William T. Campbell is an award-winning artist who works in several media, including pastels, oils, and watercolors. His 25-year art career began after a successful career as an advertising creative director at a large agency he co-founded with two partners. Known as a skilled colorist, he especially enjoys plein air painting, capturing natural scenes with vibrant pastels.