Service Description

Date & Time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: 7160 Fisher St SE, Calgary. (Swinton's Art Supplies) Levels: Beginner - Intermediate Instructor: Jane Romanishko Media: Pastels Supply List: Please view the supply list at checkout or on our “Art Workshops” page. Pastel is one of the purest, most direct, and easiest painting mediums to use. When used well, it creates rich, luminous paintings that can outlast oils, acrylics, and many other painting materials. This one-day workshop is perfect for complete beginners, as well as anyone with some experience who wants to build confidence and improve their pastel painting skills. In this relaxed and informative class, you'll learn all about soft pastels, different paper surfaces, and how each one creates unique effects. We'll explore materials, mark-making, layering, and underpainting through plenty of hands-on exercises. You'll also complete a series of small still life and landscape paintings Please bring your own pastel materials, or you're welcome to use mine for an additional fee. Supply List: Please view the supply list at checkout or on our “Art Workshops” page.