Oil Pastel Beginner Course at Patch Bournemouth

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

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