Soft Light & Living Color: A Pastel Journey - A 4-Part Series on Saturdays

Soft Light & Living Color: A Pastel Journey with Nick Santaniello
A 4-Part Pastel Workshop Series | All Levels Welcome

Saturday Morning Series

Dates: April 18, 25; May 2, 9
Time: 11am-1pm
Price: $260, 4-weeks
Supplies (list will be sent out after registration)

Step into the luminous, expressive world of pastels and discover the art of seeing like an impressionist.

In this immersive 4-week workshop, artist Nick Santaniello guides you through a thoughtful, step-by-step journey inspired by the timeless beauty of artists like Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas. With a focus on light, atmosphere, and emotion, you’ll learn how to translate what you see—and feel—into vibrant pastel artwork.

This class is about more than technique. It’s about finding your rhythm, building confidence, and experiencing the quiet magic that happens when you’re fully immersed in the creative process.Whether you're brand new or returning to your artistic practice, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Perfect For

• Beginners curious about pastels
• Artists looking to loosen up and explore impressionistic style
• Anyone craving a creative reset or mindful escape

What You’ll Experience
Over four sessions, you’ll move from idea to finished piece while developing your own artistic “roadmap”.

Week 1 – Foundations & Vision
Explore pastel materials, learn how to plan your artwork, and create quick value sketches to strengthen your drawing and composition.

Week 2 – Building the Structure
Develop your underdrawing and refine composition, setting a strong foundation for your piece.

Week 3 – Color Comes to Life
Dive into color theory and begin layering pastels to create depth, texture, and atmosphere.

Week 4 – Bringing It All Together
Refine and complete your artwork, with guidance and feedback in a supportive, encouraging environment.Weather permitting, one session may include a plein air experience—taking your work outdoors to capture the natural light and color of the world around you.

The Heart of This Class
- This is a space where creativity becomes a refuge.
- Where time slows down.
- Where the process matters more than perfection.

You may leave with a finished piece—but more importantly, you’ll leave with a deeper connection to your creative voice.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Vision Arts Gallery MB