Oil Pastel Beginner Course at Patch Bournemouth
Schedule
Mon, 10 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Patch Bournemouth | Bournemouth, EN
                  	
           
                  
                                    	About this Event
  
  
  
 Course Overview
All sessions starting from 6PM - 9PM at Patch Bournemouth
Sessions available to book individually on the website
Getting started with Oil Pastels - 10th November
Explore what distinguishes oil pastels from other mediums. Learn about essential tools, papers, and techniques, from soft blending to bold textures. Avoid muddy chaos by starting with the right materials and mindset.
- Understanding oil pastel texture, papers & storage
 - Layering, pressure control and mixing directly on paper
 - Combining colour through overlaid marks and blending
 
Line, Layer & Blend with Still Life - 14th November
Use simple mark-making drills to build confidence. We’ll start with still life to explore how colours layer and blend.
- Mixing colours optically and physically
 - Building gradients and exploring value and contrast
 - Creating palettes that evoke emotion and depth
 
Colour, Light & Atmosphere - 21st November
Explore limited palettes and learn how to make your colours glow. We’ll focus on landscape-inspired studies to build atmosphere and light with a special guest: Charles Williamson
- Letting go of “right and wrong” in favour of expression
 - Exploring conditional colour and creative limitations
 - Assigning colour roles for depth, texture and atmosphere
 
Portrait & Expression - 24th November
Learn how to simplify the face into shapes and tone. You’ll paint expressive portraits while working with contrast and mood. This session includes optional mixed media, live demos and a special guest: Craig Seabright
- How light shapes colour and tone in a face
 - Planning compositions for character and mood
 - How light shapes colour and tone in a face
 
Putting it all together - 28th November
Use what you’ve learned to create a final expressive piece: a still life, landscape or portrait, with creative freedom.
- Optional: Combining media: pencils, ink, watercolour, acrylic & more
 - Playing with layers, texture and contrast
 - Building your personal style through experimentation
 
Find out more information or for for booking of the full course please visit www.danielaart.co.uk
Where is it happening?
Patch Bournemouth, 2-12 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 59.99
	                           		


















